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Kate Bridgeman

Kate Bridgeman

Cirencester,Gloucestershire

Summary

Motivated Fitness Instructor with 19 years of experience in Personal Training and Group Exercise class with International Sports Science Association ISSA, Health And Fitness Education HFE, Diverse Trainers and REPS qualification. Accomplished in helping clients with varied fitness levels become fit, get into shape and achieve individual goals. Continuously cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with groups during fitness classes. Passionate Fitness Instructor with experience in one-to-one and group instruction for varied exercise and aerobic classes. Highly motivated Fitness Instructor with extensive experience training varying ages, abilities and fitness levels. Driven to deliver engaging, fun exercise experiences. Knowledgeable in evolving health, fitness and nutrition trends.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Fitness Coach

KATEFIT
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
06.2020 - Current
  • Pre and Post natal exercise classes
  • Female Bootcamp
  • Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
  • Properly educated clients to improve attainment of individualised wellness objectives.
  • Built client capabilities through strength training, cardiovascular exercise and stretching.
  • Devised specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Increased client retention by implementing successful, person-centred fitness strategies.
  • Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
  • Maintained awareness of latest personal training techniques and best practices by researching trends.
  • Developed new or modified existing routines to avoid injuries.
  • Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
  • Planned and delivered engaging group and one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Consulted with clients to define goals and fitness capacity.
  • Developed nutrition plans to complement exercise.
  • Explained exercises clearly to help clients move safely with maximum effort and results.
  • Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
  • Encouraged client participation in classes, improving progress towards specified fitness goals.
  • Provided 1:1 personal fitness training and regular goal-setting to help clients achieve fitness goals.
  • Developed high-quality training programmes using up-to-date health, fitness and nutrition knowledge.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
  • Devised new programmes and monitored client progress.
  • Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits for optimum results.
  • Created and coordinated aerobics classes to energise, strengthen and increase overall client fitness levels.
  • Demonstrated safe equipment use for minimised risk of injury or damage.
  • Adjusted clients fitness techniques, emphasising proper form to minimise potential injuries.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
  • Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
  • Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
  • Boosted client achievement, providing fitness and lifestyle counselling in line with fitness goals.

Sweaty Mama Fitness Instructor

Sweaty Mama Stroud and Cirencester
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
06.2019 - 06.2024
  • Pre and Post natal exercise classes
  • Female Bootcamp
  • Facilitated safe warm-up and cool-down routines to maintain first-class safety during workouts.
  • Created and coordinated aerobics classes to energise, strengthen and increase overall client fitness levels.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with groups during classes.
  • Encouraged client participation in classes, improving progress towards specified fitness goals.
  • Increased client retention rates through well-planned and exceptionally executed fitness classes.
  • Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.

Assistant Manager

Contour Express Singapore
Singapore
01.2017 - 04.2018

Responsible for the day to day operations of the Serangoon Branch including admin functions. Duties included;

· Recruit and train new Fitness Trainers

· Manpower allocation to handle daily and peak hour operations

· Meeting overall sales target of the company

· Participate in marketing strategy and planning

· Scheduling and confirmation calls for workout booking

· Marketing & new member recruitment & follow up calls to prospective members

· Coach members on Circuit Training and provide dietary advice to members

· Implementing new member programs & Monitoring / Adjusting development accordingly

  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.

Fitness Course Lecturer

Skillsfuture Singapore
Singapore
01.2017 - 04.2018

Skillsfuture is a Singapore government initiative designed to provide Singaporeans with opportunities to develop through knowledge, application & experience. As an approved curriculum supplier I was responsible for teaching the following modules to aspiring Personal Trainers;

· Techniques in boxing, cardio Muay Thai, kickboxing using pads

· One on one training

· How to run a group exercise class and Bootcamp

· Kicking skills and fitness drills

· Trainer safety as a Pad holder or an Amateur Boxer or Kickboxer

· Use of pad work as a form of cardio exercise (an add on to weight training for use with clients)

  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.

Group Fitness Instructor

KATFIT
Singapore
01.2016 - 01.2017

As a self employed fitness consultant I was engaged by various organisations to provide corporate group training to classes up to 30 people. This involved devising and conducting classes in;

· Cardio Kickboxing

· Bootcamp

· Assorted classes with kettlebells & free weights combined with cardio

· Circuit Training

· Interval training

  • Facilitated safe warm-up and cool-down routines to maintain first-class safety during workouts.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
  • Encouraged client participation in classes, improving progress towards specified fitness goals.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
  • Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
  • Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
  • Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.

Group Fitness Instructor

Dayspring Singapore
Singapore
03.2014 - 01.2015

Delivery of corporate group training to classes up to 30 people.

· Cardio Kickboxing

· Running Cardio Kickboxing classes

· Mass Workout

· Creating games and exercise programs to Corporate Training

  • Inspired positive lifestyle changes through continued motivation and support to help clients achieve desired weight.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
  • Facilitated safe warm-up and cool-down routines to maintain first-class safety during workouts.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
  • Encouraged client participation in classes, improving progress towards specified fitness goals.
  • Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
  • Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
  • Created and coordinated aerobics classes to energise, strengthen and increase overall client fitness levels.

Personal Trainer

The Exercise Studio
New Zealand
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Responsible for conducting Box- Fit, Circuit Training and one on one training.
  • Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
  • Built client capabilities through strength training, cardiovascular exercise and stretching.
  • Properly educated clients to improve attainment of individualised wellness objectives.
  • Devised specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
  • Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness classes and regimens.
  • Trained clients to practise proper form, posture and technique.
  • Explained exercises clearly to help clients move safely with maximum effort and results.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
  • Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
  • Developed nutrition plans to complement exercise.
  • Assessed client needs and current fitness levels to devise tailored strength and weight loss plans.
  • Provided ongoing support and encouragement to clients, fostering positive and empowering fitness experience.
  • Consulted with clients to define goals and fitness capacity.
  • Built clients confidence and ability through unrelenting motivation and dedication.
  • Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Informed clients regarding progress and development to meet target fitness goals.
  • Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits for optimum results.
  • Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.

Personal Trainer

Les Mills Ltd
New Zealand
05.2010 - 01.2012
  • Personal Trainer for individual training programs of Les Mills member base
  • Performing assessments of condition / cardio health and developing one on one training and diet plans in accordance with pre-defined objectives
  • Team Training Instructor responsible for conducting group workout sessions in accordance with standard Les Mills activity base
  • Also developed and implemented a Muay Thai based program called ‘Fighter Girls'; this was targeted specifically at women (especially mothers), with a heavy emphasis on improving cardio stamina
  • Proved so popular that classes often had 50% male participation and was later adopted as an in-house program by Les Mills, Wellington.
  • Trained clients to practise proper form, posture and technique.
  • Developed nutrition plans to complement exercise.
  • Assessed client needs and current fitness levels to devise tailored strength and weight loss plans.
  • Provided ongoing support and encouragement to clients, fostering positive and empowering fitness experience.
  • Consulted with clients to define goals and fitness capacity.
  • Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Explained exercises clearly to help clients move safely with maximum effort and results.
  • Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
  • Monitored participants closely to maintain safe exercise practices.
  • Encouraged and motivated clients during training sessions to maximise strength.
  • Developed high-quality training programmes using up-to-date health, fitness and nutrition knowledge.
  • Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
  • Stayed current on fitness trends and research to integrate innovative techniques into training programs.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.
  • Informed clients regarding progress and development to meet target fitness goals.
  • Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
  • Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits for optimum results.
  • Devised new programmes and monitored client progress.
  • Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness classes and regimens.

Personal Trainer

Golds Gym Ltd Singapore
Singapore
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Assessment of cardio health and improving fitness condition of individual clients through one on one tuition
  • Both Home and Gym based workout sessions were conducted to ensure maximum flexibility around client availability.
  • Properly educated clients to improve attainment of individualised wellness objectives.
  • Built client capabilities through strength training, cardiovascular exercise and stretching.
  • Devised specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
  • Assessed client needs and current fitness levels to devise tailored strength and weight loss plans.
  • Developed nutrition plans to complement exercise.
  • Informed clients regarding progress and development to meet target fitness goals.
  • Trained clients to practise proper form, posture and technique.
  • Guided clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits for optimum results.
  • Consulted with clients to define goals and fitness capacity.
  • Built clients confidence and ability through unrelenting motivation and dedication.
  • Motivated and enthused participants to reach fitness goals through positive reinforcement.
  • Explained exercises clearly to help clients move safely with maximum effort and results.
  • Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.
  • Offered exercise variations to support participants with injuries and specialist needs.
  • Encouraged and motivated clients during training sessions to maximise strength.
  • Developed high-quality training programmes using up-to-date health, fitness and nutrition knowledge.
  • Stayed current on fitness trends and research to integrate innovative techniques into training programs.
  • Integrated warm up and cool down routine at session start and end.
  • Coordinated fitness challenges and events to encourage client engagement and goal achievement.
  • Devised new programmes and monitored client progress.

Education

Exercise Sessions for Older Adults

Diverse Trainers
United Kingdom
10.2024 -

Level 3 pre and postnatal

HFE Health and Fitness Education
United Kingdom
06.2019 -

Certified Personal Trainer, Les Mills - Personal Trainer

Les Mills
New Zealand

Diploma of Higher Education - Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing
United Kingdom

Adult CPR And Automatic Defibrillator (2014) - Adult CPR And Automatic Defibrillator

American Red Cross
America
07.2014

Specialist in Fitness Nutrition - Fitness Nutrition

International Sports Science Association
America
07.2014

Certified Personal Trainer Level 3 - Personal Training

REPS
New Zealand
09.2011

Certified BodyTrainer Business Module - Body Trainer Business Module

Les Mills
New Zealand
06.2011

Adult CPR, Child CPR & Infant CPR, CPF Today - Adult CPR, Child CPR & Infant CPR.

CPR Today
Singapore
04.2011

Training Certificate, Workplace First Aid - Workplace First Aid

St Johns Ambulance NZ
New Zealand
08.2010

Krav Maga - Self Defence

International Krav-Maga Federation
Israel
05.2009

Certified Fitness Trainer - Fitness Trainer

International Sports Sciences Association
America
04.2009

Certified Personal Trainer - Personal Training

Golds Gym Singapore
Singapore
03.2007

Infant – Child – Adult CPR - Infant – Child – Adult CPR

American Red Cross
America
04.2001 -

First Aid Basic Course - First Aid Basic Course

American Red Cross
America
09.2006

Skills

  • Health and nutrition
  • Fitness assessments
  • Weight management
  • Personal training
  • Nutrition assessment and planning
  • Fitness technique adjustment
  • Warm-up safety
  • Weightlifting safety
  • Group fitness classes
  • Strength and conditioning training
  • Circuit training
  • Designing exercise programmes

Languages

English
Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin)
Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native

Affiliations

  • May Thai
  • Gym

Timeline

Exercise Sessions for Older Adults

Diverse Trainers
10.2024 -

Fitness Coach

KATEFIT
06.2020 - Current

Sweaty Mama Fitness Instructor

Sweaty Mama Stroud and Cirencester
06.2019 - 06.2024

Level 3 pre and postnatal

HFE Health and Fitness Education
06.2019 -

Assistant Manager

Contour Express Singapore
01.2017 - 04.2018

Fitness Course Lecturer

Skillsfuture Singapore
01.2017 - 04.2018

Group Fitness Instructor

KATFIT
01.2016 - 01.2017

Group Fitness Instructor

Dayspring Singapore
03.2014 - 01.2015

Personal Trainer

The Exercise Studio
01.2013 - 01.2014

Personal Trainer

Les Mills Ltd
05.2010 - 01.2012

Personal Trainer

Golds Gym Ltd Singapore
01.2007 - 01.2010

Infant – Child – Adult CPR - Infant – Child – Adult CPR

American Red Cross
04.2001 -

Certified Personal Trainer, Les Mills - Personal Trainer

Les Mills

Diploma of Higher Education - Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing

Adult CPR And Automatic Defibrillator (2014) - Adult CPR And Automatic Defibrillator

American Red Cross

Specialist in Fitness Nutrition - Fitness Nutrition

International Sports Science Association

Certified Personal Trainer Level 3 - Personal Training

REPS

Certified BodyTrainer Business Module - Body Trainer Business Module

Les Mills

Adult CPR, Child CPR & Infant CPR, CPF Today - Adult CPR, Child CPR & Infant CPR.

CPR Today

Training Certificate, Workplace First Aid - Workplace First Aid

St Johns Ambulance NZ

Krav Maga - Self Defence

International Krav-Maga Federation

Certified Fitness Trainer - Fitness Trainer

International Sports Sciences Association

Certified Personal Trainer - Personal Training

Golds Gym Singapore

First Aid Basic Course - First Aid Basic Course

American Red Cross
Kate Bridgeman