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Cherry Baker Cherry delivers teacher training programmes throughout the UK and is the Director of Modern Pilates, where she is an Advanced Practitioner of the 'Modern' pilates training techniques. Cherry is known for her enthusiasm and fun delivery throughout her teaching. In 1994 she won the Fitness Instructor of the Year Award and the YMCA Tutor of the Year Award in 2002. - Winner of the Instructor of the Year Award 1994. - YMCA Tutor of the year award 1995. - Nominee for Fitness Leader of The Year Award 1999. - Nominee for Fitness Professionals Award of Excellence 2001. - Pure Energy European Select Presenter. - AIM Advanced Instructor. - Modern Pilates, Course Director, and Assessor. - Lecturer in back care, stability ball training and pre/postnatal exercise. Cherry performs on the Cherry Baker Abs and Pilates classes.
Michael 'Dex' Dexter Dex is an ex-Royal marine commando with over 7 years service, a semi-professional rugby union and a qualified personal trainer. Dex has trained in the following areas: - Fitness instruction - Fitness assessment and health appraisals - Circuit training - Optimum and Sports nutrition - Exercise for special populations and consultation skills - Body massage - Sports massage - Sports Therapy and rehabilitation He is an avid mountain biker and continues his keen interest in photography and weight training. Michael performs on the training modules.
Ceri Hannan Ceri has represented the UK at European & World level competitive aerobics. As well as presenting master classes & workshops at home & abroad he has extensive experience in Health Club management at a multi site level where he was National Fitness Manager for one the largest health & Fitness clubs in the world, he currently consults for many of the top clubs & centres in both the private and public sector. - Fit Camp Presenter of excellence in 2004. - AFOGB International Ambassador for Fitness Award 2003. Ceri is one of the Directors of Chrysalis Promotions who organize the International Fitness Showcase in Blackpool as well as delivering Group Exercise Solutions via their training arm Evolve Fitness Training. Ceri performs on the Ezee Strength class.
Caroline Pearce Caroline has represented Great Britain at a number of sporting events including: - British bobsleigh team at 2005 World Championships (Calgary). - Heptathlon (athletics) at European Cup 2004 (Hengalo, Holland) - Under 23 Great Britain team for heptathlon and indoor pentathlon in 2003, 2002 and 2001. Sporting Honours: - AAA’s National heptathlon champion in 2004 and 2002. - Southern Long Jump Champion in 2004. - Top 10 All-time indoor pentathlon score for an Under 23 athlete. - AAA’s Under 23 Long Jump (silver) in 2003. - Bronze Medal in Indoor 2003 Championships Alongside these sporting achievements, Caroline has a BSc (Hons) Sport Science and Physical Education (2002) and a MSc Exercise Physiology (2003). Caroline performs on the training modules.
Pierre Pozzuto Pierre has a background in martial arts and was National Junior Champion before going onto dazzle crowds at fitness weekends with his unique step demonstrations. A qualified karate instructor, Pierre has integrated his skills with his qualifications to develop a successful career in fitness. His experience includes international presenting, teaching classes, video choreography, lecturing, contributing to magazines, and becoming a well known personal trainer to the stars. Pierre has extensive experience in teaching classes including sessions at the exclusive Third Space, one of London’s leading health club facilities Pierre performs on the Ezee Fighter class.
Steve Watson Steve is well known for his choreography that has filtered into health and fitness clubs across the world via his successful DVD and video range. Steve is one of the directors at Chrysalis Promotions and a Pure Energy Ambassador. Chrysalis Promotions organise the International Fitness Showcase in Blackpool, as well as delivering group exercise solutions via their Evolve Fitness Training programmes. An International FitCamp team presenter, his strong individual style full of energy and motivation, resulted in Steve being awarded the Puma Instructor of the Year Award in 1998, and the following year he gained the FitCamp Presenter of the Year Award. Steve performs on the Ezee Step class.
Kardy Laguda - NEW! A popular international presenter in the world of Aerobics, Kardy has been presenting for over 15 years. His unique style of presenting and choreography has resulted in many appearances on DVD and videos, including the No.1 selling video ‘The Girls from Liberty X Toned’. Kardy is the Director of Sound Solid UK Kardy performs on the Street Dance lessons as featured on the Cyber Coach.
Rich Hawke - NEW! Rich is an experienced school presenter, visiting schools throughout the Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, and Leeds area educating children about fitness and nutrition. Rich is also an ex-professional footballer. Winner of the Fitness First Presenter of the Year award in 2002, Rich presents as various conventions throughout Europe, teaching people his unique style in Step, Street Dance, Aerobics and Hip Hop Step. Rich performs on the Street Dance lesson as featured on the Cyber Coach.
Jo Parry - NEW! Jo has been in the dance and fitness industry for over 8 years both presenting and choreographing. Jo holds a Bsc Degree in Health and Fitness, which has led her to develop an extensive career in fitness, and become Pure Energy's Music Label Manager, alongside an international touring schedule. A former member of the established “Shack Out” group based in Leeds, an initiative offering children aged 16-24 yrs in troubled communities the chance to get involved in Hip hop and Street Dance. Jo is a Senior Crew member for Urban Funk, the Next Generation of Street Dance classes revolutionising group fitness arenas with high energy choreography usually found in music videos. Jo performs on the Street Dance and Step lessons as featured on the Cyber Coach.
Rachel Holmes - NEW! Rachel gained her qualification to teach exercise to music in 1987, and has embarked upon a wide and varied career in fitness. Rachel is recognised as one of the UK's most creative successful teacher trainers and has produced and featured in over 15 fitness videos, resulting in Rachel being recognised as a pioneer of new fitness concepts and ideas. The creator of choreographytogo.com, an instructor website that provides online videos, choreography examples, lessons, articles, marketing and business ideas for instructors. The website provides a unique service for instructors, with a weekly e-zine newsletter sent out to thousands of instructors worldwide. Rachel performs on the Cheerleading and Bollywood lessons as featured on the Cyber Coach.