About Ann
I have lived in the Algarve since 2004, after leaving a corporate career and qualifying as a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist.
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Over the past 20 years I have worked with a wide range of clients, from professional athletes to people in their 70s and 80s who want to stay strong, mobile, and confident as they age.
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In 2011, after practising yoga for many years, I travelled to India to qualify as a Yoga Teacher. Yoga is now fully integrated into my work, both in classes and in the way I support clients day to day.
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I am passionate about helping people stay active and healthy as they get older. Age is not a barrier to movement. Movement is medicine and should be accessible in a supportive and sustainable way.
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Outside of work, I spend (a lot!) of time on the golf course, walking the cliffs with Billie, and getting a board out on the water. Being outdoors and appreciating the simple things are a big part of how I live and work.
My Vision
Fit2loveLife is not about quick fixes or chasing unrealistic goals.
It is about feeling strong, mobile, and confident in your body, learning to listen to what it needs, and building habits that support health and happiness for the long term.
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Maintaining strength and mobility as we age is one of the most important foundations for longevity and quality of life. Everything I offer is designed with this in mind.
Creating sustainable habits to keep you moving, energised and laughing throughout your life.
My Approach
I am now in my 20th year workin in the fitness industry and during this time I feel I have really evolved.
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My approach is integrated and realistic.
Rather than focusing on one area in isolation, I look at the bigger picture of how you move, recover, nourish your body, manage stress, and fit wellbeing into everyday life.
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As we get older, what we do daily matters more than what we do occasionally. Strength, movement, rest, nourishment, and mindset all play a role.
My experience allows me to support people in a way that is practical, adaptable, and grounded in real life.
Four Foundations of Health & Wellbeing
I believe that health and wellbeing is very much an integrated approach and is built on strong foundations. Each one supports the others.
Sleep
Supports recovery, immune health, cognitive function and emotional wellbeing.
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It is an often overlooked, and very essential part of our health.
Move
Daily movement is a non negotiable.
Mobility and strength help maintain joint health, muscle mass, longevity and confidence.
Mindset
Mental wellbeing is as important as physical​​ health. Habits, routines and motivation start here.
Nourish
Fuel, digestion and hydration support energy, recvey and overall health. They arealso essential for the other foundations.
Qualifications
Qualifications
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MBA (Uni of Northampton)
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Personal Training & Sports Massage ( Premier)
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Matwork PIlates
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Kettlebell Instructor
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200hrs Yoga Teacher Training (Tribe)
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Thai Massage ( Sunshine School Chaing Mai)
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BTN Advance Nutrition
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Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 Golf Fit
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300hr Yoga Teacher Training ( Yoga Bliss Bali)
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Life Coach
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Menopause Yoga Teacher Training
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Menopause for Athletes
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Dr Golf - Golf Fitness Cert