"With an important birthday looming, I was looking to take my fitness to the next level and I knew that a run-off-the-mill approach was not for me.   Leroy's literature promised personal training that sounded diverse, creative and fun.  That was exactly what he delivered.  With sessions that included pilates, running, boxing (what a discovery!) and dance, no two sessions were ever the same!

With Leroy's professionalism, versatality, patience and energy I soon achieved my fitness target and have learnt lifelong techniques - especially in Pilates."

Toyin, Birmingham

"Leroy has been my Pilates teacher for the past two years at Central England Academy. He is friendly, pleasant and very professional. During this time he has always kept the class varied and interesting, resulting in me being able to carry out various movements that I never felt possible. He has great patience and the ability with beginners and those who have medical problems, in putting them at ease and helping them achieve goals however small, but relevant to the individual."

Joan Birmingham

"I have been exercising at Fitness First, Birmingham off and on for some time now. I also attend Yoga classes locally. Although I have been hearing a lot about the benefits of Pilates, I had not explored it until recently. When I decided to attend one of Leroy's Pilates classes at Fitness First, it was really out of curiosity - to see what Pilates could offer that Yoga did not already do for me. I have attended only two classes so far with Leroy and I am already 'hooked'. Leroy is a capable, friendly, supportive and versatile trainer. His professional, firm and friendly approach is deeply motivating."

Maggie, Birmingham

"Leroy's personal training sessions have helped me improve my mobility, strength, coordination and general fitness. A great achievement given I have a life-long ankle problem. I can totally recommend his skills as a personal trainer."

Jane, Birmingham 2007

"If you are recovering from injuries, pilates is a great exercise and Leroy a imaginative and lively teacher"

Jay, Harborne

"Leroy’s professional and versatile approach contributed greatly to my positive experience with him as a trainer. No two training sessions were ever the same and there is no limit to his creativity in the gym. As well as improving my general fitness other areas such as my strength and balance have benefited. A personal trainer provides the motivation and push that is sometimes lacking when you exercise alone and enhances your fitness to the next level. Leroy has the aptitude of knowing just how far to push you when your body is telling you otherwise!"

Debby, formerly Birmingham, now USA

"Since taking on Leroy as a personal trainer I have pushed myself to my personal boundaries more than ever before. Every hour session is geared towards working all your body parts. Leroy uses creative ways to train; no session is ever the same which means as well as pushing your physical endurance levels every session is also mentally stimulating. I have always been into keeping fit and thought I could achieve the results I wanted myself however training with Leroy has taken my training to another level of fitness and I only wish I had started sooner! Highly recommend Leroy as a personal trainer if you really do want to see results fast"

Gayle, Birmingham

I am currently working as a Personal Trainer at Fitness First in Birmingham, and at Nuffield Hospital UK, on a self-employed basis.  I hold numerous qualifications within the Fitness Industry, including the internationally recognized REPS level 2 certification and level 2 Pilates certification, and anticipate that during this current year, will hold the advanced REPS level 3 certification.

The responsibility that I hold at Nuffield is specialist, as I conduct exercises prescriptions specifically for individuals that have been referred to the hospital via a General Practioner.  These individuals have incapacity or a deficiency relating to spine, hip or balance.  Group and individual exercises are prescribed to assist with mobility or improve muscular strength and, or muscular depreciation

My role is to teach Health and Fitness related sessions in both class and personal training formats.  These sessions range from Pilates, Aqua Aerobics, Roller Blading and dance circuits, Martial Arts, Boxing and Aikido Dance.   Quality planning, delivery, execution, and evaluations are crucial to allow my clients to receive excellent customer care, which I ensure is based on fact rather than a perception.  Evaluation as a whole is imperative to the need of customers, success of an organization, and furthermore, my own personal development and career aspirations.

At present taking Level 3 Personal Training Accreditation: June/July 2007)

Level 2 Personal Training

Advanced Pilates Level 2 Certification

Blue belt in Aikido, Fellowship of Great Britain

Circuit Training and Gym induction Level 2

Level 2 Fitness Instruction YMCA

First Aid Level 1

Football first Aid

Level one Certificate in Coaching Football

The Football Association Emergency Aid Course

The FA Soccer Parent

1976 / 1981 George Dixon School, Birmingham

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2004 to 2007
The Pilates Academy,
Nuffield Hospital, Schools with learning disabilities, Teaching Pilates to referred clients

2006 - Date
Fitness First, Hagley Road, Birmingham
Teaching Pilates; exercise prescription
Planning and delivery of fitness classes; e.g. Circuit Training, Skipping, and Dance Co-coordinating and delivering Weight Management Programs (Group and individual sessions)

2005 - Date
Freelance Consultancy
Conducting Roller-Blading Sessions (Multi-level groups)
Aqua Aerobics / Fitness circuits/Aikido Dance Circuit for numerous amounts of personal clients and establishments

Central England College Pilates Academy

Fitness First

Royal Ballet of Elmhurst School teaching Break Dance to 150 sixteen year olds

1981 – 2000
During the above years, I actively participated in several established dance groups. I have also taught dance within a professional establishments across Europe