instructors
Stef
I joined my first manchester workout as a dare when I was 16! That was it I caught the bug! I started assisting at sessions, and helping out DJ'ing and demoing on stage! I qualified whilst at university reading Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Teaching classes helped me out as a student giving me the 'time out' I needed whilst completing my degree.
I worked at the BBC for a year after I graduated, still teaching and
helping at classes when I got my first helping hand by Graeme, Hughie & Jane who gave me the encouragement and belief to start up my own company. Freestyle would not be here if it was not for the help of family and friends especially Judy, Mark & Jax in those early days! The fantastic 4! I have never looked back.
Our community of instructors, team, and most of all loyal customers has grown over the years, It's not just a group exercise class we all take part in, its a fun part of our lives! I qualified in Pump, Aquatic exercise, Anti and post natal workshops, GP referral, Massage Therapy, and Reiki & numerous fitness conventions. Freestyle have lead many mass warm ups for Race for life, Run for Moore, Cycle for life, which is important to me as I lost my mum to cancer, I feel it’s my way of helping out the way I can.
Jude
I have been around since Freestyle was just an idea and I am now proud & privileged to play a major part in it. I work alongside my buddy Stef who as you know is the director of Freestyle. Together we choreograph all the land routines and choose the most motivating music we can lay our hands on to encourage you guys to want to work. On top of that I also design all the H2O workout routines for all the water aerobic instructors.
I am so lucky to have a job I love so much, it’s almost a bonus I get paid for it (but don’t tell the boss I said that!!!) I started off teaching land classes over 11 years ago and also have added an aqua class to my teaching timetable for the past 7 years, which is a really fun way to end my week. I qualified with YMCA, NVQ RSA examinations, and over the years I have updated my skills by attending workshops and fitness weekends and by taking more examinations in Aqua, Body Pump, post/Pre Natal and GP referral. I have led the warm up to Cycle for Life, which was a great honour, and have assisted at many of the great Race for Life events around the country.
I had been attending aerobics classes for over 10 years before Freestyle started. I did many nights a week helping out, DJ’ing, assisting and doing team displays throughout the North West near to where I live in Cheshire. The best bit is being able to wear all the funky fitness gear, on the down side that’s where all my wages end up!!!!! You can usually catch me on my days off at the Trafford centre, shopping as usual.
If I can make you enjoy working out and put a smile on your face as far as I am concerned that’s my bit done - the rest of it is up to you! :o) x
Nic
I have been part of the Freestyle team for 12 years and I try to be enthusiastic and motivating. I hope this comes across to everyone I meet!
I devote time and effort to making my classes the best they can be.
I am NVQ qualified and one of the most experienced and long standing instructors, and have taught in most of our sports centres across the North West.
You can find me teaching one of our hi energy aerobics classes across Wigan and St helens!!!
I am now delivering Zumba® classes, come join the Freestyle Fitness party!
Sarah
I've been on the team from the early days and yes, I am one of the oldest members of the congregation! I am fully NVQ qualified and have specialised in childrens classes.
As a mother of three I have a very busy lifestyle, but I love to keep fit with Freestyle at many workouts in St helens & Wigan.
I have worked with the fit 4 fun academy as part of the Wigan sports development team.
My role involve coaching children on sporting activities and advising them on the importance of maintaining good health. I consider it my bit to help reduce the level of obesity in children throughout the borough.
I am now delivering Zumba® classes, come join the Freestyle Fitness party!
Bex
Bex (Freestyle's answer to Danni Minogue) has been a member of Freestyle for almost a decade now!
Keeping fit and looking good is high up in her priorities and has been a regular at classes as both an instructor and a glam assistant. I am also an NVQ Level 3 qualified personal trainer, recently starting her own mobile personal training business, Major Fitness.
She loves to sing, dance and tell a joke...ask her bout the two monkey's in the airing cupboard!!!
I am now delivering Zumba® classes, come join the Freestyle Fitness party!
Jenny
Hi I'm Jenny aka 'the mad energetic one with curly hair'!
You'll often find me gracing the stage at Ashton.
I've been NVQ qualified and teaching for Freestyle for 9 years and love it!
I have a two beautiful daughters - Lola-Mai and Tilly who I'm training well and can knee lift and kick!
Apart from jumping around I'm a self confessed shop-a-holic.
Ashley
Hey I’m Ash!
I have been working for Freestyle for over 7 years now and loved every minute.
I started teaching circuits when I was at college and have loved teaching ever since.
I completed my degree at Salford in sports science, and since then I've completed a number of gym based qualifications such as Spin, Pump and Combat.
Jules
Hey everyone,
From Miami to Ibiza..........to Queens Park!!! If you can't find me spinning the decks with Guetta or the Swedish House Mafia (I wish) you'll find me laying down some groovy tunes at Stef's aeromix classes-and we really did use vinyl 15 years ago!!! Now a fully qualified ETM instructor, I have my own abs class at Queens. So if you want "abs of steel" you know where to come. I am honoured to be a part of the Freestyle family which, through Stef's dedication and hard work, has gone from strength to strength and grown bigger and bigger. With Jude at the helm also they thoroughly deserve the success-lets take over the world!!
Paula
Hi guys, I’m Paula/Pablo/Fizz! (thanks Sarah!)
I’ve been part of the Freestyle family for over 10 years now, and you can usually find me trying to put Stef off by singing along with Kel on stage at Queens Park!
I normally take the blame for any tough routine requests that appear on the playlist, and yes, I have been known to hit repeat and make you do them twice!
I began my journey with Freestyle by taking charge of the deck and training newer team members, and now I’m a qualified ETM instructor.
I love, love, love assisting Stef and the other instructors, but taking the leap to actually teaching is something I’m still working on! It’s scary!
Hopefully you’ll find our sessions as enjoyable as I do!
Singing along is always acceptable
Lynette
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Natalie
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Danielle
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Angela
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Lauren
I’ve been part of the Freestyle family for about three years now. I remember my very first aeromix class was with Jen, I was sweating and i worked so hard, I knew it was something I was going to get hooked on!
I then joined Nic on the team at Ashton and slowly built my way up to start assisting. When Zumba started up I was very excited to give it a try, I have a dance background and have been studying theatre at college and have now progressed onto university. This sounded right up my street.. and it was! I have been a loyal assistant and part of Marion’s Ashton team from early on and have loved every minute of it.
The classes are full of energy and the customers really engage with the flavour of the class it’s brilliant! I have recently qualified to teach Zumba myself so you will see me shaking my stuff around Ashton, Wigan and St Helens. Hope to see you soon!! :-D xxx
Paul
Bonjour, I'm Paul. I started dancing when I was 14, mostly Line Dancing (yeah yeah, it's not all slap your thighs and grape vines ha) but over the years I have trained in Latin, Street, Disco Freestyle, Contemporary and Lyrical to name a few.
After finishing my training at Uni in 2006 I competed on a National TV programme called Strictly Dance Fever 2, on the BBC. I was lucky enough to make it half way through the competition.
Since then I have competed for the World Dance Masters organisation and won numerous UK and European championships. I am currently the reigning World Allstar male Champion.
I also completed my Cert Ed in 2007 and have been teaching dance for 5 years at a local college.
Recently I completed my Zumba training and can not wait to shake, shimmy and dance with you all.
Becci
Hey i'm Becci
I have just completed my NVQ in Exercise to Music with Freestyle, I have really found the course really helpful, it has been challenging, im not going to say its easy, but i have really gained so much by doing it.
I have also my Zumba® qualification, but will be taking my time to shimmy once i have my little one.
If you need any help, come over say hello, you'll see me assiting Marion, at the St helens and Wigan sessions.
Becci xxx
Sam T
Hi my name is Sam
Fitness runs in the family, as I am the daughter of former kickboxing champion Steve Taberner. So it is without expectation that I have been brought up in a competitive environment and as a consequence I have taken up any challenges that have been presented before me.
I started dancing at the age of three and have progressed through the years to the standard that I am at present. I have taken my BTDA Advanced Level 2 qualifications and I specialised in Modern jazz, Tap and Ballet.
I take a lot of fun out of all that I do whilst at the same time pushing myself to the limit. I have recently qualifying as a Zumba® Instructor and teaching for Freestyle Fitness has certainly brought out my character. I am proud to be able to share my energy and fun with you all. See you at class :o) x
Joanne
Hi, I'm Jo I have been a part of the Freestyle Fitness family for about 5 years now and i can still remember my first class as if it was yesterday !! I am NVQ qulaified and i teach Aeromix, and also helping out at our other classes in Leigh, Newton Le Willows and Ashton. I love to have a laugh on stage and you will often hear me giggling away, mostly to myself !! When i am not working my tush off at one of our classes, you can find me at Knowsley Road (but alas - no more - Boo Hoo), cheering on the mighty Saints !! Hope to see you all working up a sweat at one of our classes very soon. Jo :o)
Sarah J
I first attended Aeromix as a customer about three years ago when my daughter moved away to college, and instantly became a Freestyle fan.
I trained at The Jean Geddes School of Dance and qualified as a NATD Ballet Teacher at 17 and still teach at the Jean Geddes School, alongside choreographing and assisting in many amateur and professional shows.
I recently trained to become a Zumba® instructor after joining the team purely by accident in September 2010. Zumba is another aspect of Dance with the great advantage of being accessible to all whatever age or ability. So why not join the party and I hope to see you at a class soon, I promise you’ll love it.
Cath
I'm Cath!
I qualified as an Aqua instructor after joining Freestyle in 2004.
After attending sessions for over 10 years becoming qualified is a great way to keep fit along with sharing my knowledge with others.
When I'm not teaching my time is taken up with my family raising two children and working as a part time stylist.
Jill
I have been on the Freestyle team for 9 years and teaching for 7 years.
I am 42 years of age and have a 3-year-old son who keeps me just as fit and young as does teaching H20 twice a week!
I became an instructor after taking my NVQ's at 35 so you are never too old.
I love the buzz teaching gives me, my water aerobics sessions are very popular.
Give Aqua exercise a try you will love the challenge, I did.
Kim
Hi I'm Kim and i am always full of energy and always on the go! I qualified with my Land and Water based qualification and have also just completed my gym based one. You can see me teaching our energising Aeromix workout at lots of leisure centres in St helens, Wigan & even Manchester.
I joined Freestyle since 2005 and have been teaching for just over 2 years.
I love keeping fit, listening to music and driving round in my big yellow Bug! I try to make my sessions as fun as possible, with some hard work thrown in of course!
Deb
My name is Debi, I qualifeid to teach aqua over 2 years ago now, I am also a mobile hairdresser.
You'll see me teaching our H2O Water Workout and now Zumba® classes too!
I have many interests, I danced – and also taught – for many years at June Rendell Dance Academy.
I have recently trained to become a Zumba® instructor, my background in dance has helped me so much. If you have not tried one yet come along to one of Freestyle Fitness' Zumba® classes, you'll soon be shaking your shimmy with me too!
I have my PADI scuba diving certificate, I snowboard and paraglide.
I love holidays abroad and have visited most European countries as well as the USA and Caribbean.
Carol
I'm Carol
Recently qualified with my NVQ with Freestyle, You will see me at most of the Trafford based sessions.
I started many years ago when Freestyle started their first sessions at Stretford. I have been an assistant Aqua instructor and really enjoyed motivating you guys in the pool. I am now assisting at Aeromix. So if you need any help, dont be shy, come and say hi to one of us before, after or during the class.
see you soon
Carol :o)
Sam G
Hi I'm Sam,
I have been with the Freestyle Team since Feb 07, I qualified with both my Water and Land based exercise qualifications. I have always loved aerobics from the age of 12. I currently teach one of freestyles popular water workout sessions in St helens.
I am passionate about fitness and love to see results. I enjoy lots of music (usually loud in my car) and love a good dance with the girls!!! Say 'Hi' at your next session.
Marion
Hi, I'm Marion more commonly known as Maz, I've been with freestyle for over 6 years and have been a loyal disciple of Jude's assisting her at Selleys on a Monday and Thursday. I completed my NVQ ETM qualification in July 2010 and since then have covered classes around the area. More recently I've become one of Freestyle's first Zumba instructors and I'm well and truly hooked. I'm absolutely loving my classes and am eager to get more classes as it seems I'm not the only one who's hooked, we can't get everyone in it's been that popular. I am dance trained and have been a dance teacher for the past 15 years (wow that's showing my age!!!) so Zumba is right up my street, I love the energy and the passion of the music. If you've not yet tried Zumba then check out the nearest class to you and come and give it a go.
Chantelle
Hey I'm Chantelle,
I have recently gained my NVQ in exercise to music with Freestyle, and am now delivering one of their amazing Zumba® Classes. I have also qualified in my Aquatic exercise and also teach Aeromix too!
I hope to see you at one of my Zumba sessions, you'll see me all over the place, i deliver sessions withing Trafford, WIgan and St helens.
Hope to catch you soon
Chantelle x
Teri
Hey I'm Teri,
I have been an exercise enthusiast since an early age, started sessions when i was 16 and have been attending ever since. Stef and I started at pretty much the same time and have had a very strong frendship ever since. He has encouraged me to take my NVQ and now that i am fully qualified i have not looked back. Its very different delivering a class than assiting at a session. Now that i have gained valuable experience in delivering i hope my energy and passion come across in my sessions. I'll see you at one of our Trafford based sessions.
Look forward to seeing you soon :o)
Tez x
Katie
As one of the recently qualified members of the team which I gained in 2010, I've been an assistant aerobics instructor for freestyle for about 3 years now! I have thoroughly caught the fitness bug by attending mainly Stefan's and Jude's classes. Now instructing my own class im hopefully passing on my enthusiasm to you.
Apart for instructing, I come from a fitness background with a degree in Physical education (and sociology), with the 'day job' teaching BTEC Public Services and A-Level sociology!
Lastly, I am a proud mum to a little boy Thomas, who has as much energy as me! You will often find me with loads of energy,bouncing around at our St Helens and Wigan Classes, In my opinion, there is no class that is too hard :-)
Rosie
Hi, I’m Rosie
I’ve really enjoyed being part of the Freestyle Fitness Aeromix team in Trafford for the last few years and recently completed my instructors NVQ thanks to Stef and co :o)
I love all different types of classes and find it’s really motivating to exercise with other people, I’ve made some great friends as well as keeping fit!
Hopefully you find the sessions as much fun as I do…….
Noel
Hi there i'm Noel, since watching a teaser Zumba class lead by Michal nearly a year ago i knew it was something i had to get on board with and haven't looked back since!!!
Although i haven't been with Freestyle for long, I really feel at home and part of a well oiled machine.
I took my Zumba Qualification last October and intend to continue further modules in the future. Prior to Zumba I graduated with a BA Hons in Contemporary Dance and Performance from The University of central Lancashire, so I am no stranger to the stage and have had the privilege to work with some amazing choreographers from a variety of different disciplined backgrounds in dance from across Europe to as far as South America.
I have previous teaching experience leading self defined dance and movement workshops with student peers and the public which contributed to my final degree grade. So I'm loving pursuing a career instructing one of my passions, and with Zumba you can really get your groove on!
Hope to see you at a class soon!
Sophie
Hey I'm Sophie, I have been attending freestyle fitness classes (when home from college) for about 3 years when I joined the team in September 2010 and qualified as a Zumba® Instructor shortly after.
I’m a qualified NATD Tap Dance Teacher and IDTA Modern Jazz Associate and dancing is my passion so Zumba® is right up my street. I trained at The Jean Geddes School of Dance where I now also teach and graduated from Phil Winston’s Theatre Works professional dance college, in 2010. During that time I won the Modern Jazz Senior Scholarships and Runner Up in the IDTA Tap Scholarships. I performed in many professional shows over the years, recently being called on to choreograph for local theatre groups.
Zumba® with Freestyle Fitness is a fitness class, dancepParty and lots of Zumbalicious fun. Tempted to give it a try? Then why not join me and team at a class near you soon! I hope you have a much fun as I do instructing.
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Kelly
Hey Guys I'm Kel
Yep the one that sings along to all the songs, puts Stef off on stage when i hit the wrong notes, but i always get a smile.
I have qualified in Instructing gym based exercise and now completed my ETM, My teaching has been a gradual process. Freestyle have always encouraged me to start delivering, and now that i have i really enjoy it. Stef and the guys make it look so easy, but there is so much that goes into a session behind the scenes. I have been a Freestyler for years, you'll see me delivering our Spin30 sessions and Tone, and watch out, I'm also Zumba® trained too, so who knows what you might see me teaching soon enough!
Kel xXx
Sarah N
Hey Guys Im Sar!
You definately know me if you come to any of our Trafford based Aeromix classes, Im the quiet one at the back thats very shy! NOT! I have taken part in many fitness sessions over the years and have been a dedicated particioant thats really given me the passion to become a teacher. I have recently studied for my NVQ in exercise to music, so you'll see me soon at a class with a big smile on my face passing some of my energy on to you!
Darren
Hey there i'm Darren, I have been on the freestyle Fitness team now for around a year, but have been taking part in classes for many years. Stef and i originally went to sessions together in the days of our study and engineering! I have recently gained my NVQ in Exercise to music and also my aquatic qualifications. You can also see me shaking my booty at on of our Freestyle Fitness Zumba® Classes! I can't wait to pass on my enthusiasm for fitness on to you! So hope to see you at a session very soon! Darren :o)