Who are we

Irene

I’m fully qualified to teach an array of subjects:

  • Diploma in Instructing Pilates Level 3
  • Certificate in Fitness Instructing Level 2
  • Certificate in Personal Training Level 3
  • Diploma in Exercise Referral Level 3
  • Trigger Point Pilates Licensed Instructor
  • Otago Exercise Programme Leader
  • MK Pilates Barre Programme Licensed Instructor
  • Certificate in Chair-based Exercise for the frail and elderly
  • CPD in Barre Strength
  • Various CPD workshops to keep up to date in the industry

I haven’t always been a fitness instructor. I’ve lived a few different lives… I’m ex-military, having worked nearly 10 years in Army Communications with the Royal Signals. I was in Marketing for a major banking group, have been an Event Resource Manager for Wembley Arena and Stadium, and a Marketing Consultant for the NHS.

Outside of work I enjoy motorbiking, baking and dressmaking. I’m also partial to a decent pint of real ale, a good Gin or a glass of Champagne! I enjoy travelling now that I have a little more leisure time and I’m making the most of regular trips with my husband to sunshine spots in France, Spain and beyond…

I’m Mum to Holly and Heather, who recently purchased their first home together, so its quiet at home now!  My family also includes two Flat Coated Retrievers, Phoenix and Purdy, who often attend classes on Zoom… there’s never a dull moment!

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“Working with Irene, we’ve discovered that we can play to our own strengths but can also surpass them.  She will give us an exercise or two to practice at home if we want to and then we find that we can challenge ourselves a bit more with it and manage movements that we’ve not been able to previously, which is great.”

Janet

Donna, Holly and Karen

Donna joined in 2017 and although not working full time anymore, she provides valuable cover for classes when I’m away.  She has been a qualified Exercise to Music Instructor for many years, teaching Spinning, Aerobics, Antenatal and Postnatal Classes and more recently Fitness Pilates and Seated Exercise. Donna is a much loved member of the team and is always a welcome change to the normal schedule!

Holly has been with us since 2018 when she left school. Following lockdown in 2020, she moved to a permanent job with GSK, but still covers now and again. She’s a qualified Gym Instructor, Pilates Teacher and has a L3 Diploma in Exercise Referral. We love it when she’s around as she brings extra sparkle and lots of GymShark Outfits!!!

Karen joined the team in 2019.  Karen is our amazing administrator and keeps all things that go on behind the classes in order. She’s a whizz at organising and keeps us all in order… if you need to know anything about us, get in touch with karen@irenegibson.co.uk

Irene, Holly, Donna and Karen
L to R: Irene, Holly, Donna and Karen xxx
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