As some of you will know, I'm a qualified Personal Trainer. I've always had a very keen interest when it comes to fitness and have enjoyed learning about how it all works.
After I finished university last year, I attend a Personal Training Academy for 6 weeks where I gained my qualifications.
In that 6 weeks, I became qualified in Level 2 Fitness Instructing/Level 3 Personal Training/Gym-Based Boxing/Studio-Cycling/Circuit Training & Sports Nutrition. It was a very busy 6 weeks!
After those 6 weeks I went straight to a 2 day business course down in London and the day after I got home I started my new job as a PT (I live in the North West near Liverpool).
Unfortunately just 3 and a half weeks into my new job (the night before I was due to take my 1st spinning class) I was in hospital with severe leg pains. This resulted in me leaving my new job immediately.
At this point it was around the beginning of December and on January 10th this year I was officially diagnosed with ME(Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)/CFS(Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).
It's been a pretty tough year finding myself extremely limited in what I do. I use crutches or a walking stick nearly everywhere I go, regularly taking painkillers and having to break off several times a day to try and recuperate my energy.
So there's my story!
Despite this I've been keeping my mind active as much as I can, refreshing my memory for when I'm able to go back to work.
I'm also experimenting with my workout and diet to find the right balance between the 2 where it's effective but not too strenuous for me physically!
The reason I have started this blog is for me to talk about Health & Fitness (because I like to!) and to help people viewing this understand more about the body, especially those in a similar position to me who I have contact with through social networking.
Gradually, I'd like to go through the anatomy & physiology of the body, followed by the main principles of exercise & fitness before moving on to the nutrition.
I'll probably update this blog every 1-3 days - mainly depending on my fluctuating health!
Hope you enjoyed reading and I shall see you all soon!
Barry. :)
