CathyS

 

CathyS

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I discovered group exercise in my early 30s on joining David Lloyd's Leisure: I tried out the classes and was immediately hooked on Body Combat! It was so much fun and I ached for 4 days that first time: things got easier from then on(reducing to 2 days!)and I started to live for the classes. A whole new world had opened up - and this was broadened even more when Dan and Rachel took over the Tuesday night class - WOW!
4 years on, I teach Body Combat, after gaining my ETM and passing the module. I teach other stuff, Aerobics, Fitball,Abs and tone classes but Body Combat is my passion and I teach it 7 times per week as freelancer at 5 leisure clubs. This is a fantastic hobby and I think one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. I work full time as a civil servant sat behind my desk most of the time which is a total contrast: I spend a lot time eating in the daytime to fortify myself for the exercise to come later in the evening!
I combine my work and classes with a happy family life: I'm married with 2 teenagers and it's pretty hard work but so much fun with so much going on!

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Colleen
Colleen

Hey there Cathy!! It is great to meet you and thank you for the message! I am completely insane for Combat! I have been a trainer and teaching group exercise now for 15 years. I have always been insane in my teaching - always wanting the folks to push themselves to their limit....then Combat came along and I fell so in love!! My daughter and I do karate together and love it!! I have tried to get my husband to come to a Combat class but he is afraid it may kill him (chicken) LOL! I am glad that there are so many of us that feel the same way about Combat....sometimes I feel like it may be unhealthy to feel so passionate about it (okay I feel passionate about my Family too!). I hope you have a wonderful day and take care!! --Colleen

15 Jun 2008 04:43

 
 
Rayan
Rayan

great ! have a nice time!!!! and sit in the shade cancun's sun is really hot !x

22 May 2008 01:35

 
 
Rayan
Rayan

tell me abt it...
i felt like dying in that studio the heat is so unbearable!!!!

maybe they shou2ld put the temp down ... im sure they cou2ld so with the central aircon....
i hope its cooler next week....
yes hopefully i am going to the qw in june.... u?

08 May 2008 02:06

 
 
Paul
Paul

Hi Cathy thanks for great class, really enjoyed it!
Loved your jump knees in the Muay Thai n - that is one hell of a track if you put the effort in. I was beginning to tire a bit after the elbows but the jumps u did get me going more for the end! Hope your peeps were ok too with me - what a time to forget your sweat towel on THE hottest day of the year so far!! Aaah! Anyway we were probably all in the same boat - it is a hard work out any day of the week! .Hopefully should be able to come regularly every fortnight or so. Possibly also on Fridays. Thanks again see u soon. lol Paul

06 May 2008 01:52

 
 
Paul
Paul

Hi Cathy fingers crossed should make it but wondered do you have to sign in half an hour early like at Prenton?

06 May 2008 03:03

 
 
Paul
Paul

Hi Cathy might be able to get along on your Tues class hopefully just depends on work. Will be needing a fix with no combat 2morrow!! Hope u had a good weekend, Saturdays class in Prenton was fab and still really sore today. Those press ups are absolute killers I have never known a workout like it. I am literally shaking all over at the end! I am finally getting the hang of the jinga track and it really does feel good when u get it right. Hope to see u soon. Paul

04 May 2008 12:28

 
 
Rayan
Rayan

heyho:)
good job i forgot my mp3 at least i fixed the sound system :)
yes trying to book a holi for the summer. i would really do with a PROPER LONG HOLI! hahaha

lovely weather today. i bet its raining tomoro !

03 May 2008 02:15

 
 
Paul
Paul

Thanks so much for the those compliments, honestly they have given me a real boost! I know Steve is a true master and no doubt he was one who really got me hooked on combat. I have enjoyed so many of his classes. He is one of my heroes! I too love combat and it makes me smile on the current release in the warm up with the lyrics "it just keeps getting better" - because that's what it is like!
I have even started compiling my own CD's of combat songs and playing them in the car - much to the annoyance of wifey! Actually she likes some of the music and I hope she will try it soon. I also really enjoy your classes and your enthusiasm along with your kicks definitely get the class going! Thanks again and hopefully see you really soon lol Paul

30 Apr 2008 11:20

 
 
Paul
Paul

Hi Cathy I'll definitely get along to to FF on a sat. Wondered is it the same time as Prenton or later either way love to try it! Also might be able to make it to Wrexham one day as it is only up the Motorway! I would do combat every day if my legs would keep up (sometimes/ half the time completely worn out) Then Work (know the feeling of being stuck at a computer and only being able to think about a Muay Thai track! We also have two children (daughter just turned two so you can imagine how much sleep we get!)I too am really enjoying this release and you are so so right about the passion that Rach and Dan put into them.They just bring together so many people from all ages/walks of life etc I do really love all the tracks and you can get so much out of all of them. Great to hear you are enjoying it so much!!! Just let me know what time the FF and hopefully see you soon! lol Paul

29 Apr 2008 01:22

 
 
Paul
Paul

Hi Cathy yes it is me from Prenton and really nice to hear from you! I have sent one those request friends thingies if you see it. Really liked your profile I will have to work on mine! I didn't realise you teach so many classes and wondered if you ever did any other total fitness would luv to come along one day. Like you were I am totally hooked on combat too it must have been TOTALLY amazing to be taught by dan and rach! Loving the new release as much as the others especially united vibe i think that is my all time favourite that I have done so far but then again there is behind the cow - or call me when your sober - hah there are so many! Anyway hope you are well and speak or see u soon!

29 Apr 2008 02:48

 
 

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