Our Philosophy

The underlying ethos at Aspire 4 Health is about creating an optimal physical foundation in which to build your aims & objectives upon.  In other words if you are not optimally balanced in terms of flexibility and strength to go about your everyday lifestyle and sporting activities without pain/discomfort, then this certainly isn't the foundation to start building THE NEW VERSION OF YOURSELF! 

At Aspire 4 Health we believe that by using ‘our unique approach’, which combines modern scientific methods with aspects from traditional Eastern thinking, we are able to provide every client with the holistic structural foundation in which to turn back the years to build ‘your’ future aspirations upon. By preparing ‘your body’ to move how nature intended, as opposed the enforced compensatory posture of our labour saving ways (i.e. poor posture whilst sitting at a desk, etc.), you can go about enjoying your chosen exercise/lifestyle to the full without having to worry about any heightened risks of injury and/or discomfort in the muscles and joints. No matter what your age or fitness level!

Here at Aspire 4 Health we provide fully insured Health and Fitness Services which are supported by specific certifications and the latest scientific research; thus ensuring peace of mind when our clients set out to deal with their health and fitness challenges.

Qualifications

My qualifications include:

• MSc Sports and Exercise;
• BSc (Hons) Physical Activity Exercise and Health;
• HNC Sports Science;
• British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV instructor (British Assoc. of Cardiac Rehab.);
• Chronic Respiratory Disease instructor training (NHS and British Lung Foundation);
• Functional Movement Screen certified; and
• Register for Exercise Professionals Level 4.

Other relevant experience gained over 20 years:

• British Lung Foundation pilot scheme and the ‘follow on’ 50+ years exercises class;
• Halifax Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Association with Halifax Breathe Easy scheme;
• Heartwatch Phase IV Coronary Care Group;
• Wharfedale Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase IV Exercise Class;
• Consultancy work for numerous professional clubs including Scunthorpe United, Huddersfield Town and Bradford City and sporting organisations including the City of Bradford’s Men’s Water Polo Team and the City of Leeds Water Polo Team; and
• Numerous long term Personal Training clients, running clients and Over 50s’ exercise class members.