Catherine Ellis
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Catherine Ellis Quick Facts
Catherine (bo 10th January 1964), is from the UK and a qualified Fitness Instructor, Older Adult Coach and Personal Trainer. She has worked in the fitness industry since she was 24 years old. She has worked in Leisure Centers, Gyms, Private Clubs as well as overseas Hotels and on Cruise Ships.
Catherine's love of sport started at the early age of 8 years old. She was choseen to swim for her local club after winning various swimming competitions for her school. By the age of 11 years old, she had become a gold medal National Champion. She continued to swim competatively until she was 32 years old and a Masters Champion. It was in her latter swimming years that she focused on strength training to enhance her swimming performance. This made her realise how mixing up various exercise systems improved her overall health.
This took her to the next stage of her fitness career and she became an instructor and trainer that took her overseas, teaching exercise to older adults both in hotels and on cruise ships. Her passion for travel, worked well alongside her passion for health and fitness.
She now has her own business website and social media platforms where she shares her knowledge with her clients/members.
Her mission is to help everyone feel good about themselves at any age and to achieve an active and healthy lifestyle.
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