Testimonials

Things our customers have said about us...

Mat Palmer, Newport course

Sue Boulter, PAAMOA

On behalf of the midwives who attended the aquanatal course I wanted to say a big thank you.

The midwives really appreciated your enthusiasm and knowledge, your research information, your midwifery skills and competence. They thoroughly enjoyed the day.

I am reassured that they all feel re-energised and 'raring to go' with the promotion and sharing of refreshed knowledge to their groups and their colleagues.

Carole Posaner - Clinical Lead Midwifery, Nottingham Community Midwifery Service

I qualified as a Matwork Instructor with Modern Pilates in 2007 and noticing an increasingly older population in my classes.  I recently attended Pilates for the Older Adult.  This course was the perfect blend of theory, group tasks and practical workshops, which made learning easy and fun.  We had a specialist tutor who happily answered our many questions and taught in a supportive, confidence building way.  I initially chose this course to accommodate the older population in my general sessions, but now, armed with a deeper knowledge and lots of ideas, I am looking forward to starting my own specialist classes.

Leann Clarke, Matwork Instructor

When I attended NFE’s Water Based Aerobics two day course I was already 'Aqua' qualified so didn't expect to learn a great deal. But how wrong I was!

Not only did I increase my arsenal of available techniques but was able to take some extra theoretical knowledge away with me so I could try some different things myself. The instructor was not only a very personable character who you wanted to listen to, but someone who actually knew her subject inside and out. It is a hard job to stand in front of your peers and teach but she made it seem easy. The training documentation was well written, clear, jargon free and straight forward. The pool we were using was fab and as the gym was available to us as well I was delighted to be able to train before (or after if I'd preferred) the course was running. All in all a weekend well spent, who knew you could have so much fun without your clothes on!
 

Richard Dunn, Senior Fitness Instructor, LA Fitness, Leeds

I have recently undertaken the Physical Yoga Introduction to Yoga course and as a course director myself I cannot fault Janine Cox on her delivery of this course.

Her knowledge of Yoga linked with the fitness industry is second to none. It has encouraged me to learn more about Yoga and take further training. My thanks to Simone and Janine.

Cherry Baker Co-Director of Modern Pilates, .

Northern Fitness and Education have now delivered several courses for our fitness instructors. Each course has been delivered by very professional, knowledgeable and experienced tutors. We have been highly satisfied and impressed by the level of service we have received and the company’s ability to meet our training needs. It’s always a pleasure to deal with the helpful and friendly staff in the office and I look forward to working with Northern Fitness and Education again in the future.

Christine Bulmer, Wellness Programme Manager, Sunderland City Council, Sunderland

Every PFE course that I have attended has been well organised, enjoyable, and taught to a high standard, enabling me to learn skills that have been invaluable in my career so far.

Having been involved with Professional Fitness & Education (PFE) as both a student and tutor for the past 8 years, it is my experience that it is the great courses, good management, and expertise and enthusiasm of the tutors that has enabled me to become a tutor myself for PFE’s sports massage course. Every PFE course that I have attended has been well organised, enjoyable, and taught to a high standard, enabling me to learn skills that have been invaluable in my career so far.
 

Tim Bennett, *

I am glad that I have chosen to undertaken the training with Northern Fitness and I would not hesitate in recommending them to others who are looking for a change of career or to further themselves within the fitness industry.

I have commenced the personal fitness instructor's training course with Northern Fitness and to date I have completed and passed the Gym Instructors' module. As I am a single parent working part time, I thought that I would have difficulty in finding time to do this additional training, but the structure of Northern Fitness' training schedules means that I can spread the training out throughout the year and fit the courses around my busy schedule. They have also have different payment methods which is great for someone like me on a low income because I can pay in three installments and spread the cost out. I would not have been able to undertake these courses if that had not been possible.

I have found the staff at Northern Fitness' offices really helpful and they have sent me comprehensive study guides and information on each module. The training is clear and the teachers are friendly and helpful. The study packs are structured in a way that makes learning straight forward and I was in no doubt what was required of me in order to pass the course. We were given everything that we needed to pass the Gym module and I think that everyone on the course enjoyed themselves.

I am glad that I have chosen to undertaken the training with Northern Fitness and I would not hesitate in recommending them to others who are looking for a change of career or to further themselves within the fitness industry.
 

Nicola Hargreaves, *

Christine North-Minchella is a wonderful woman and an inspiration and set me off on a great path!!

I started my career path 10 years ago and am now a Senior Health Improvement Specialist working for the Bradford and Airedale Primary Care trust earning just under 30k. I work in an Obesity Prevention team and have the best job which includes exercise delivery, policy development and staff management.

The first step I took was to get my Gym Instructor Award with Northern Fitness. I did it over a 2 week period and got to learn a lot about the theory of exercise and how to put a gym programme together for a client. There was full support available around this training. It was local and it fitted in with my lifestyle at the time. I then progressed to the full personal trainer award over the next year and got to learn about exercise adaptations for older people, how to put a circuit class together and the role of a personal trainer. I also took other modules with NFE which broadened my exercise delivery base and knowledge of exercise and fitness.

Learning through NFE has been an ongoing experience. I find the office folk very helpful with any queries I have and recently I have been able to shadow some of the assessing staff in my next steps to becoming an assessor. Doing the training with NFE has allowed me to explore a variety of directions I want to take in my career in the fitness Industry and not limit myself to working within one environment.

I consider that in relation to the other training providers currently available, that NFE is up there with the best and I would strongly recommend people to use this organisation for quality, flexible and cost effective training in the fitness industry.
 

Sundy Gilchrist, *

Tutor was obviously passionate about her work. Great that she was a midwife too. Very good lectures.

AB, .

The course was really well done, excellent split of theory and practical session, very enjoyable.

CF, .

The tutors were very motivating, professional and inspiring.

TB, .

...it is my experience that it is the presentation, expertise, good management and enthusiasm of the tutor that makes the course and its content enjoyable and interesting. The tutor consistantly displayed all of these qualities. It is my view that you should consider this tutor a valuable asset to your company.

SPH, .

An excellent tutor and I felt I learnt a great deal. Really enjoyed the course and I will definitely be looking to improve my skills as a yoga instructor.

AC, .

Stage 2 is important to maintain education and standards so the Fitness Industry can proudly state that it has Quality Yoga Teachers.

Yoga, .

Hi, I am a past student of Modern Pilates from 2002. I am now living in Australia. I want to thank you for giving me the best training out there. What I have learned from the course has been second to none. There is nothing here in Australia that even comes close to the content of the UK course. Thank you, if you ever want to bring the course to Australia let me know!
Keep up the excellent standard...Kind Regards.

W, .

...a big thank you for a truly inspiring weekend. I have taken many of the hints and tips straight into my classes and my customers really appreciated my increased focus on some of their exercises. Thanks once again for a great 2 days and I would willingly come back every 6 months for a weekend refresh as there are always new things to pick up!

MT, .

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