Having worked in IT in London for 15 years, I was made redundant in 2009. I had trained as a gym instructor whilst working and decided I would rather spend the rest of my career doing something I loved than looking for another job in IT. I furthered my qualifications with a Certificate in Advanced Personal Training from the prestigious Premier Training. Many personal trainers are generalists covering all areas of fitness, but I made the decision to specialize in people over 50 and therefore achieved a CYQ Award in Functional Training for Independent Seniors Level 3. My focus is on general health rather than physical fitness. I believe that making small changes can have a long-term positive effect on health and well-being.