I teach classes (still at the same gym where I began) and these include body toning, Pilates, fitness yoga, circuits, aerobics, and pretty much anything else that might need covering! I’m constantly trying to bring in new ideas and classes and following fitness trends, the great thing about working in an independent gym is that you’re free to try things out and are not stuck with franchised music and classes. I have a fabulous and diverse schedule, so I never ever get bored. What does your current work schedule look like? I have especially enjoyed courses run by doctors and physiotherapists, as I like to see things from a different angle. It was really challenging learning about all the different conditions and how to adapt training plans accordingly, but I love having that knowledge to refer back to, and it has enabled me to help clients in the gym and classes in ways that I wouldn’t have been able to before.Īll the courses I have been on have been led by really inspirational teachers who are very experienced in their field, and are full of fascinating information. I think probably my favourite was the Exercise Referral course. You’ve dedicated a lot of time to gaining new fitness qualifications, what has been your favourite area/topic to study and why? I am currently studying to teach yoga, which I am loving, but struggling to pronounce the names of the postures! Since then I have qualified in Exercise to Music, Exercise Referral, Pre and Postnatal Exercise, Childrens’ Fitness, Pilates, Personal Training, Low Back Pain, Barre Fitness, as well as lots of specialist diagnostic Pilates courses. I was lucky to have a local gym with a crèche so I had carried on training between pregnancies, and knew the staff there well, so one day when they needed cover for a class they asked me if I would help.Īfter that things really took off. Twelve years and four children later, I ended up a single parent with no career and no real direction. I qualified as a fitness instructor when I was 23, but as I was employed full time in marketing I struggled to find part-time hours to suit, so didn’t really do anything with my qualifications, although I still enjoyed my own training in gyms and doing Pilates. Let’s talk about your journey into the fitness industry, how did it all start? In this interview Helen breaks down her incredibly busy schedule, touching on the importance of continuing professional development, and her best advice for new professionals. After becoming a fitness instructor at just 23 and then gaining several other qualifications, Helen Grayston discovered how having a diverse portfolio of skills leads to incredible freedoms in the industry.
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