Hello, welcome to my website. My name is Emily Whitehead MSc, BSc, DipPT and I’m a personal trainer, sports massage therapist and nutritional advisor based in and around Plymouth. I offer personal training, sports massage and nutritional advice. I can help you to become fitter, lose weight, increase energy levels and to aid you in achieving your health and fitness goals. Or, if you have an upcoming special occasion where you want to look your best, I can help you along the way. I offer a great degree of flexibility to fit into your schedule if you are a busy mum or someone is working shifts I can work around your day freeing up the rest of your time.

About Me

I have had a passion for sports from an early age and been involved in a variety of sports ranging from sailing to cycling. With this interest in sport, I wondered what makes the body perform to its best of ability through nutrition and exercise. When I finished school I decided to study my BSc in Sports, Health, Exercise and Nutrition which I found fascinating as it covered such a vast area of knowledge. During this period I worked in gyms to put my knowledge into practice. With this hunger to learn more I decided to study for my Masters in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences. After successfully completing my Masters, I later qualified as a personal trainer, sports massage therapist and nutritional advisor through Premier Training. This made me even more passionate about health, fitness and nutrition and how it can help people to achieve their health and fitness goals through simple changes to their lifestyles. I really enjoy helping and motivating people and seeing them achieve positive results.

I am still continuing to keep my qualifications updated by completing GP referral qualification. This enables me to train individuals with osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma, arthritis and training for the elderly. Additionally, I am a BACR (British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation) phase IV instructor training people who have had heart complications. I will continue to develop my knowledge as I find what I am doing so fascinating and this will benefit clients with what I learn.

Why Do You Need A Personal Trainer?

People often struggle with lack of motivation and time with regards to exercise or, simply find the gym intimidating. As an exercise professional, I can help you in many areas regarding your health and fitness goals, whether it is weight loss, fitness levels, nutrition, increased energy, flexibility or to simply aid you in your chosen sport. It will enable you to perform to the best of your ability when you compete.

You can be a complete beginner, or advanced exerciser, I will plan the training sessions that suit your needs making them challenging and fun. Exercise does not have to be boring and no longer a chore!

The Benefits of a Personal Trainer

Exercising with a personal trainer, allows you to know that you are exercising safely, using the correct techniques under expert guidance. This minimises any risk of injury which can occur when exercising on your own. Below is a list of benefits that can be achieved by having a personal trainer. This includes:-

• Reduced body fat
• Reduced weight
• Increased flexibility
• Increased cardiovascular fitness
• Stronger core stability
• Stronger, leaner muscle tone

Other benefits can include,

• Improved self confidence
• Increased energy levels
• The desire to eat more of a healthy, balanced diet

With a personal trainer you are more likely to succeed in your health and fitness by having me to come to train you, than doing it alone. It is hard to motivate yourself to do exercise, that is why I am here to help you.