Paige Gilfillan
Glasgow,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated fitness professional with expertise in high-intensity interval training, weightlifting techniques, and personalised training development. Skilled in designing disability-friendly exercises, group exercise instruction, and sport-specific training programmes tailored to diverse client needs. Proficient in workout progress tracking, gym equipment handling, and injury prevention strategies, with a strong foundation in exercise physiology and nutritional advising. Combines a background in martial arts with empathy and understanding to foster resilience and adaptability in clients while promoting cardiovascular fitness and overall well-being. Committed to advancing health-focused goals through innovative exercise programming and comprehensive fitness solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Personal trainer
Performance with paige
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2024.01 - Current
- Maintained high safety standards during all training sessions, ensuring client welfare at all times.
- Shared latest industry trends with colleagues, staying ahead of the curve in delivering effective routines.
- Developed innovative cardio routines, facilitating improved cardiovascular health amongst clientele.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices with regular wellness workshops.
- Encouraged post-workout recovery strategies, aiding muscle replenishment and preventing damage.
- Encouraged clients, resulting in improved commitment to health goals.
- Provided personalised fitness assessments for targeted training plans.
- Trained clients to practise proper form, posture and technique.
- Consulted with clients to define goals and fitness capacity.
- Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
Sports massage therapist
Caledonia Sports Clinic
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2021.01 - 2026.01
- Stayed updated on latest industry trends through continuous professional development.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Improved athletes' recovery times with tailored rehabilitation programmes.
- Delivered high-quality customer service to promote repeat business.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitised therapy room, ensuring a hygienic workspace.
- Maintained detailed client records to monitor progress over time.
- Assessed clients' physical conditions to tailor appropriate treatments.
- Applied sports massage therapies for increased flexibility and performance.
- Educated clients on self-care techniques, promoting optimal health benefits.
- Alleviated muscle tension by applying deep tissue massage techniques.
- Advised athletes on proper body mechanics, contributing to injury prevention.
Education
HND - Sports Therapy
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow 2023.08 - 2025.05
Bachelor of Science - Sports psychology
University of Stirling
Stirling 2025.09 - 2029.05
Skills
- High-Intensity interval training
- Resilience and adaptability
- Workout progress tracking
- Weightlifting techniques
- Sport specific training
- Personalised training development
- Empathy and understanding
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Group exercise instruction
- Disability-Friendly exercises
- Gym equipment handling
- Plyometric exercise understanding
- Injury prevention knowledge
- Martial arts background
- Nutritional advising
- Exercise programming
- Exercise physiology understanding
Affiliations
- Judo
- Olympic weightlifting
- Gym
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Sports psychology
University of Stirling
2025.09 - 2029.05
Personal trainer
Performance with paige
2024.01 - Current
HND - Sports Therapy
City of Glasgow College
2023.08 - 2025.05
Sports massage therapist
Caledonia Sports Clinic
2021.01 - 2026.01