REPs Magazine Fitness Matters Issue 1 | Page 3

H H » ello You are holding the result of a year of consultation, discussion and careful planning. We really hope you like it. So, you’ve noticed there’s been a change.... REPs is now wholly owned by Sports Coach UK and we are going to improve the integrity and reputation of the register to bring more benefits to your membership. This is your journal in a better coat. That’s not all though, you’ll see that we’ve given a lot of thought to what this magazine should be about. As a membership publication this needs to talk to you about the things you care about. So we’ve cut back on advertising and advertorial features and are focusing on providing you with quality content that is relevant, useful and inspiring. You’ll see we have an expert panel of industry specialists to help us with  ANNA GUTRIDGE EDITOR ‘ Full Figured Fitness was born out of my personal experience with obesity. Page 8 © Sports Coach UK, 2017. Published in March 2017 by Coachwise Limited on behalf of Sports Coach UK of Chelsea Close, Off Amberley Road, Armley, Leeds LS12 4HP. The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is operated by Coachwise Limited on behalf of Sports Coach UK. How to contact us 0330-004 0004 [email protected] www.exerciseregister.org @REPsUK REPsUK Editor: Anna Gutridge ([email protected]) Editorial Assistant: Ian Slattery ([email protected]) Fitness Matters is sent three times per year to REPs members. this and have articles penned by experts in their field. From UK Athletics running coach Laura Fountain (p20) to plus-sized PT Lauretta Johnnie (p8), we’ve tried to cover what YOU want, with the people YOU want to guide YOU! Disagree? That’s great, because it’s your magazine and the more we hear from you, the better we can meet your needs. CPD is currently being reviewed so we have removed the CPD points from the magazine at the moment but once the review has been completed we are sure you will be happy with the ways you can accrue your points. In the meantime, enjoy your Fitness Matters! Points of view expressed within by contributing writers and in advertisements do not necessarily represent the views of Coachwise Limited or Sports Coach UK. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within, no legal responsibility will be accepted for incidents arising from use of information published. All rights, including moral rights, are reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrievable system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of Sports Coach UK. Photography Cover © Oleksandrserbinov/ Shutterstock.com Inside © Coachwise Limited unless otherwise stated ISSN 2399-8997 92274 @REPsUK FM 3