Erica Akman: Qualified instructor

Since I was a little girl I have been involved in many sports activities. I began on my scooter, then moved to skates- then came ice skating, ballet, horse riding and skiing. When I was a little older I used to ride my treasured Italian Vespa, it was my favourite motorbike. I still enjoy doing some of these activities to this day.

When my second daughter was born I stopped working 9 to 5 and decided on a career change. I moved into the fitness industry. I used to attend aerobics and yoga classes for many years so I was no novice to the fitness world.

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Balance in quietness⚖️

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In 2001 I decided to join a OCR and RSA certificate course at Morley College, to become an 'Exercise to Music' teacher. That involved learning a few extra modules which enabled me to branch out into different fields of fitness. I studied Physiology, Anatomy and Nutrition. I also took the modules: Pre-Natal & Post-Natal Exercise, Exercise with Older Adults, Personal Training and Choreography Techniques. I have successfully completed this course and the modules.

A couple of years later I decided to join pilates-based matwork OCR and RSA level 3 certificate courses, which were successfully completed. In 2008 I became qualified as a Hatha yoga teacher with The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in the Bahamas and I became a proud Yoga Siromani –teacher of yoga. Later that same year I added the Speedo Aquatic Fitness System qualification to my profile.

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Pilates #balance#i always include it in my classes#immediate effect on Core strength

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I am also a member of The Register of Exercise professionals UK (REPS).To be able to continue with the good work I regularly attend workshops, conventions and conferences. I have been working for very prestigious health clubs such as Esporta, which is now known as Virgin Active, as well as with the original Virgin Active fitness centres. I also work with a private health club in Richmond. I am also currently studying fitness nutrition with internationally renown Premier Global.

I have very loyal followers and great testimonials from my clients. I run weekly private Pilates classes which have been taking place for 10 years now, as well as one-to-one pilates and yoga training. I qualified as a pregnancy yoga teacher in March 2012.

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