About me

Professional Personal Trainer

When training my clients, I am 100% focused on YOU! I am results driven and totally committed to helping you achieve your goals. I take great pride in what I do and feel very passionate about helping others. I believe I offer a very professional service and have been told by many clients that I go above and beyond the duty of a Personal Trainer.

Premier Level 3 Personal Trainer

Level 2 Fitness Instructor

VTCT Level 3 Swedish Massage Therapy

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My Story
I have always been interested in fitness right from a young age. When I was at school I loved to take part in all the sports activities, with football being my favourite. I would spend endless hours practising and practising to be the best that I could be. From day one I’ve always believed determination and dedication are the two key factors to achieving any goal.

I truly believe this because without my determination to thrive and the dedication to becoming the best footballer I could be, I wouldn’t have been able to sit here today and say that I’ve represented my country by playing for England ladies and also play for my favourite team, Arsenal.

Spending several years at Arsenal and England Ladies meant that I really had to work hard. I gained a wealth of experience and knowledge from some fantastic coaches along the way.

In May 2017 I took on the challenge of running the Milton Keynes Marathon. I had never been a long distance runner before then, I was always more of a sprinter so I knew this was going to be a big challenge for me.

The main reason I signed up for this challenge was to develop myself even more as a Personal Trainer. I had trained several clients in the past for 10km, half marathons and full marathons. Their training was tough, of course it was and I understood that. But when my clients said to me ‘I’ve hit THE wall’ I couldn’t 100% relate to what they meant by this.

This made me think, I HAD to feel their pain, I NEED to experience what hitting ‘THE’ wall felt like!

So I embarked on the same training program I had designed for my clients. I spent endless hours of training, not just running but strength and conditioning sessions as well. Going out on days when I really didn’t feel like running and the freezing cold winter mornings where frost was on the ground. It was tough. One thing stuck in my mind though, I needed to feel what hitting the wall was like.

As the weeks went past, the miles clocked up and I was feeling strong. I got to week 12 of my 16 week program, my target was to run 20 miles! I had run 13 miles the week before and 18 miles the week before that, so I was feeling confident.

Then BANG! I hit ‘THE’ wall!

I was gutted. I didn’t reach 20 miles, my body just wouldn’t work. I just about managed to get to 17.5 miles. My legs wouldn’t carry me anymore, I felt sick and mentally I was weak. It made me feel like a failure. After weeks of feeling strong and hitting every milestone I had set out to reach, this really was hard to accept. I finally knew what ‘hitting the wall’ meant. Mission accomplished in one respect.

However, this didn’t mean that I was going to give up. Later that week once I had got my mindset back on track I got back out there and smashed the 22 mile target I had to reach and boy did that feel good!
On the 1st May 2017, I completed my first ever marathon and it’s all thanks to my clients. Without feeling the ‘need’ to experience their pain to become a better trainer, then I probably wouldn’t have ever signed up for a marathon as it never appealed to me before then. My clients also encouraged me so much throughout the training. They were there to pick me up when I hit ‘the’ wall, just like I was there to pick them up when they experienced it. Finally to see so many of them turn up on race day to cheer me on was an amazing moment for me. I will be forever grateful for that.

You see at Fordy’s Fitness we work together, you are never alone. There will always be someone there to support you, whether its me or the other clients in the group.

When training my clients, I am 100% focused on YOU! I am results driven and totally committed to helping you achieve your goals. I take great pride in what I do and feel very passionate about helping others. I believe I offer a very professional service and have been told by many clients that I go above and beyond the duty of a Personal Trainer.

Over the years I have gained many different qualifications. This has given me a wide skill set to be able to help all sorts of people. So it doesn’t matter whether you are just starting out with your fitness journey or you’ve been training for a while, I am confident I can help you!

I have experience of training all kinds of clients. From clients who want to train throughout their pregnancy and post-birth, those who just want to lose weight and tone up, some who want to get fit for a specific sport or event and clients who have disabilities such as M.S.

That’s another reason why I love my job, the variety of people I’ve been able to help over the years. It is such a rewarding feeling being able to help people like you!

It is very important to me that you enjoy leading a healthy lifestyle and that keeping fit isn’t seen as a chore. This is why I try to make our sessions, fun, innovative and great value for money.

I know there will be many of you reading this that are feeling very apprehensive about getting started and unsure as to what to expect. Please let me reassure you, you are in safe hands! I will support, guide and motivate you every step of the way.

The first thing we will do is arrange to meet for a consultation. This will involve completing a health and lifetsyle questionnaire, medical screening questionnaire, go through goal setting and take measurements/weight if you are happy to have this taken. This gives me a great opportunity to listen to you and understand exactly what you are looking to achieve. This is also a perfect opportunity for you to ask me any questions you may have and for you to see if I am the right Trainer for you.

The information you give me during our consultation will then help me to create a bespoke training program that is tailored especially for YOU! I will also help you with your nutrition as this plays a huge part in achieving any goals. You can exercise all you like but if your nutrition side of things isn’t on point then you will struggle to see results!

This is where honesty comes into it! If you know that you haven’t been great with your eating one week, then please be honest about it so that we can rectify it and move forward. Likewise, if you are carrying an injury or feeling under the weather then be upfront with me and tell me. I can always adapt our sessions to suit your ability/needs on the day. I ask all of my clients to be upfront and honest with me so that I can be the same with them.

If your training/eating is slacking or I feel you could be putting in more effort, then I’m going to be honest with you and ask you to step up your game. Having that mutual respect and honesty with each other really does mean the difference between achieving goals or not! I am not the kind of trainer who will see you once a week for our session and that is it until the next time I see you. I am there to support you as much as you need. I have clients texting, calling, emailing me all the time and I am more then happy with that. I am totally committed to helping each and every one of my clients and I believe in them 100%.

You will also have access to our private members only area. This is full of useful exercise and nutrition tips, general motivation and daily/weekly/monthly challenges where prizes can be won! Everybody in the group started off just like you and now they have become a very friendly and helpful community amongst themselves and would be very happy to welcome you into the group.

Please feel free to take a look on my testimonials page where you can see exactly what my clients really think about training with Fordy’s Fitness!

Thank you for taking the time to read through my page. I really hope this has been of interest and help to you. Please feel free to contact me should you wish to ask any questions.

 

Emma specialises in…

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science

The BTEC level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science gives learners an in-depth understanding of the sport and active leisure sector, whilst also developing the essential skills required for employment, career progression or progression to further qualifications and training within sport.

Pregnancy Massage Therapist

Pregnancy massage can be of enormous benefit not only to the mother but also to the unborn baby. Massage during pregnancy can be a magical experience for both the receiver and giver. It emotionally and physiologically supports a woman during a time when her body is undergoing many changes and can help prepare her body for birth.

Premier Level 3 Personal Trainer

Premier Training International and NASM is a world-leading Optimum Performance Training model and is one of the most well-known governing body for Personal Training.
Personal Trainers possess the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to design safe and effective fitness programs.

Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy

Sports massage is a much deeper form of massage compared to the Swedish massage. Sports Massage is a great way to help break down muscle adhesions (knots in the muscles) and tension within the body and can improve range of movement within the joints and muscles.

Fitness Knowledge

Fitness Knowledge involved learning about the body’s anatomy and physiology such as bones, muscles, energy systems, circulatory system, respiratory system, mechanisms of breathing and the heart. It also involved learning about the components of fitness, training variables and the principles of training.

Pre and Post Natal Pregnancy Fitness Consultant

Specialising in pre and post-natal training allows me to guide you through each trimester step by step and then post birth as well. Knowing how your body is changing is important when it comes to training safely throughout your pregnancy.

VTCT Level 3 Swedish Massage Therapy

Swedish Massage is the most common and well-known type of massage and the foundation for sports massage. Most people will opt for a full body massage which usually lasts between 45min – 1hr. However, a neck, back and shoulder Swedish massage is a very common choice for many people.

Kettlebell Instructor

Boxercise for children is a really fun and enjoyable way for children to exercise. It is suitable for all ages and a great way to build self-confidence and boost self-esteem. Boxercise is one of the most effective forms of cross-training available today so it is suitable as part of general fitness training for those pupils already involved in sport. It is also great for those children not engaged with traditional sports as it is essentially a fitness class based on fun! These sessions can be run in a competitive and non-competitive format to appeal to this group of people. Boxercise can improve your child’s concentration, social skills and discipline. It can also help relieve stress, motivate disaffected children and improve hand eye co-ordination, stamina and strength.

Advanced PT Boxercise Instructor

Boxercise is a combination of boxing and exercise. It combines the use of both the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems with the systematic recruitment of both fast and slow twitch muscle fibres in a manner that not only ensures a diverse workout but also enhances sports specific senses, including hand-eye coordination.

Kick Boxercise Instructor

Kick Boxercise is an add-on to Boxercise. It incorporates elbows, knees and kicks with your punching. This takes the fun factor to a whole new level. It is a great way to work off those hips and start to feel the difference in strength, balance and coordination. It is a fun, energetic and effective way to exercise with the added bonus of music and instructors for added motivation.

Children’s Boxercise Instructor

Boxercise for children is a really fun and enjoyable way for children to exercise. It is suitable for all ages and a great way to build self-confidence and boost self-esteem. Boxercise is one of the most effective forms of cross-training available today so it is suitable as part of general fitness training for those pupils already involved in sport.

TRX Instructor

TRX stands for Total Resistance eXercise and is a specialised form of body weight suspension training. It can help develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. The TRX is a portable piece of equipment that can be used anywhere from the gym, home or even in the park. It requires gravity and your body weight to perform hundreds of different exercises.

Power-plate Instructor

A Power-plate gives the body’s muscles a high-speed workout by using vibrations to stimulate them to contract and relax. It can be a great time saver as it can activate many muscle groups at the same time.

Level 2 Fitness Instructor

Fitness Instructing is the stepping stone to becoming a Personal trainer. It teaches you the fundamentals of exercise such as program setting, goal setting and healthy eating.

Exercise to Music Instructor

Exercise to music is a group class that is led by a qualified instructor and goes to the beat of the music. It is a fun, exciting and time-efficient workout that pushes the body and challenges the mind.

FA Level 1 Football Coach

The Football Association Level 1 Football Coach Qualification is the entry level required for coaching both adult and children’s’ football. This has allowed me to become the Manager of a children’s football team.

First Aid Trained

First Aid is assistance given to any person who is suffering from a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life and prevent the condition from worsening, in addition to promoting recovery.

Aqua Aerobics Instructor

Aqua aerobics is the performance of aerobic exercise within swimming pools. It’s a type of resistance training without added strain on the body’s joints. This is a great way to exercise especially if you are suffering from injuries.

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“What I love about Emma is that she really cares about you as a client – and ensures that she gives you personalised and tailored programmes that will achieve your goals.”

– Nikki

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