If there is one thing a personal trainer needs to understand, it is how to overcome adversity. For many people getting in shape can be a serious uphill struggle, both mentally and physically, so having someone by your side that can empathise can make the experience all the more bearable. Michelle Goldrick has just those qualities. Having overcome numerous injuries, including early onset osteoporosis, degenerative disk diseases, and even breast cancer, she is more than aware of the hardships of looking after your body, and learning to push yourself past what should be possible! Her programs are all encompassing; focussing on weight routines, mind muscle connection, and dietary needs to give you the best chance to get yourself into shape. We met Michelle at her home gym to talk about her career in the health and fitness industry, and her burgeoning personal training business.
Casa London: How did you first get involved in the fitness industry/lifestyle? Was it something you were always interested in?
Michelle: It was something that I was always involved in. Right out of High School at the ripe age of 18 I started in the weight loss industry specifically and I advanced very quickly in the industry so I knew it was a natural fit for me. It didn’t take me long to recognize and realize that this was not an effective lifestyle for weight loss.
Casa London: What sparked that realization?
Michelle: In the weight-loss industry it’s all about the quick fix. It is all about extreme calorie reduction, sometimes there is products involved to boost the metabolism or over-stimulate it. So it didn’t take me long to really realize that this wasn’t a good form, and that is when I started researching things further and going further into the industry.
Casa London: So you aren’t into the “48-hour juice cleanse” type of crash diet that you see advertised?
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