I've lived here in St Albans with my wife and two sons for twelve years. I've always been interested in fitness, exercise and healthy eating, largely because of my passion for rock climbing and all the training I've done for that over the last thirty years or so.
I still enjoy climbing and I train every week in my studio. I also often run with my clients - I probably average five or six miles every day - it wouldn't feel quite right to ride alongside on a bicycle! The picture on the right shows me in a bouldering competition in 2010 at the Castle Indoor Climbing Centre in London. I turned 50 in 2009, and I'm happy to say I feel as fit, if not fitter, than I was at the age of 20.
After working for various companies since University - latterly for Dell looking after their consumer marketing in Europe - I decided in 2007 that a career change for something more balanced was deserved and I chose to do a Diploma in Personal Training. I used to really enjoy many aspects of corporate life, but having been responsible for seven days a week telesales teams and websites for many years, I decided it was time for a change.
My wife also works from home, running a business making high quality Curtains, Roman Blinds and other soft furnishings - www.jobrownsoftfurnishings.co.uk - and when I'm not working with my clients I'm usually to be found helping her, often fitting curtain poles or blinds for her customers.
I've worked with over 130 fitness clients now. All that experience is there to help you. Give it a go! You CAN do it!