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We also go through their health history, nutrition, and diet — so there is a lot that goes into it. People are often surprised because their injured sides are often the strongest side because the other side compensates and strains itself when you get an injury.
I focus a lot of weight-lifting and then we do a lot of foam rolling to help lengthen out the ligaments that way. We do a lot of stretching where I am stretching them, to help work out where the trouble areas are – but every client is different really.
Casa London: How would you describe your training style? Are you like Micky from Rocky? Or more comforting and supportive?
Michelle: I’d say a little of both and I think that is important. You aren’t there to sympathise with people, they are here because they need a trainer, not because they need a friend! It’s all about having the right amount of empathy and compassion but you also need to be that person who kicks them in the butt! I always say personal training is half physical and half mental. Any limitations that people think they have are often self-imposed, and once they start over-coming that really encourages and empowers them to move forward.
Casa London: What does the future hold for you then?
Right now I don’t see an end point or a retirement. In some aspect or avenue I will always be involved in fitness and personal training!
As well as offering one on one sessions, Michelle also runs boot camps during the summer for those wanting to get in shape for their summer holidays, or just to lose some of the holiday weight that you could still be holding onto! The boot camps run 3 days a week May – October and are a fantastic way to get fit, meet some great new friends, and enjoy yourself whilst you do it! She also offers tailored pre and post-natal personal training through all stages of maternity for mothers and mothers to be to help deal with pregnancy, giving birth, and getting in shape again afterwards. You can find out more about her programs via her website or follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up to date with everything she is doing.