About | MARIANGELA PERSONAL TRAINING

Nice to meet you!

My fitness journey started later in life. As a mother of three and someone who has struggled with my weight, I know how hard it is to get started.

A few years ago, I was not in good shape. I was in denial about it and I felt disconnected from my body. It felt almost as if it did not belong to me, and in a way, after years spent being pregnant, breastfeeding and just being there for my children, it hadn't for a long time.

Today I am a Level 3 Personal Trainer and fully certified APPI Pilates Matwork Teacher, offering tailor-made personal exercise programmes and nutritional support, pre- and post-natal one to one training, working in a range of environments from private gyms, clients homes and outdoors.

My journey

As my children grew, I felt it was time for me to do some growing too. When I started to look into how I myself could become a healthier, fitter and stronger person, a happy accident occurred, as I stumbled across what turned out to be my path.

If someone had told the twenty-something me that I would one day become a personal trainer, I would not have believed them, but by being curious and wanting to learn something new, I found a way of life and a job that would make me feel really happy and fulfilled.

My experience has taught me that we can all become the person we want to be if we are open to continuous growth and learning, and that is key when it comes to realising our dreams.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2023

APPI trained Mat Pilates Instructor Australian Physiotherapist Pilates Institute

Undertook a course with a focus on pilates for rehabilitation and movement re-education, the 4-month course provided skills to provide stand-alone pilates classes and incorporate into my regular training.

2017

Padwork Boxing Course YMCA

Learnt how to use pads and gloves to train all of the main components including cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, motor skills and flexibility.

2016

Certificate In Personal Training University of the South Bank Sports Academy

Learnt how to plan and deliver creative and personalised exercise programmes, provide nutritional advice and support clients with their overall lifestyle management.