L&D Education

Some interesting implements in this pic!

Anyone who knows m knows my thoughts and feelings on kettlebells so I can bypass that. What else do we see?

The Pilates "magic circle" is there. This is a great tool for muscular fitness. The ring can be used for some isometric work to develop posture and stability.

Also we see the Bulgarian bag. This is a loaded bag with handles that allows the exerciser to lift, swing and carry the bag in various ways.

This pic actually followed a session I did myself where I used all of these in one session! Pretty eclectic right? Trainers make your "toolbox" just as eclectic! You can have a niche - great BUT make sure you have the tools to reach as many people as you can!

Get in touch to see what courses we can offer you!

Pilates is great!

Personally I am finding mat Pilates a VERY valuable. It has allowed me to train intelligently and train fr longevity as well as performance.

10 years ago this month I had a total hip replacement due to severe osteoarthritis. That year I was selected for am "intercontinental Cup" karate championships, but I couldn't complete as I was retraining myself to walk and stand!

This month, 10 years after my supposed enforced retirement, I picked up a silver medal at the Cumbrian Open Karate Championships. Granted, not an international but a milestone nonetheless.

Mat Pilates contributed to this!

The next intake for trainee mat Pilates teachers is SEPTEMBER 2026. Eight places only, message e to be one of them!

Collaboration is better than confrontation! L&D Education hold our workshops at the Onebody4life fitness studio at Fewster Squae at Leam Lane in Gateshead.

This is a partnership that works! The gym is closed to the public when I am teaching so you get no interruptions to the class and your studies during the practical workshops.

Onebody4life has a comprehensive class timetable too - give them a look.

The next Level 3 Gym and PT combo course is starting in SEPTEMBER. Message or comment "partner" and see how we can work together to get you qualified!

SUNDAY SUCCESS STORY! Edit came to L&D as an already qualified PT. She has added to her portfolio with Studio cycling, circuits and mat Pilates. As you can see she is having a blast wit back to back studio cycling! If you are near the Lakeside Centre get in her classes!

Summer enrolments for Sept start!

Level 3 Dip Gym and PT combo course
Level 2 Dip Pilates Mat work

L&D Education uses the best of both worlds! A highly interactive online platform WITH detailed face to face workshops.

This will allow you to train and retrain for a career in the fitness industry around your work, life and family commitments as opposed to long term college courses. I have trained LOADS of people over the DECADES who have went on to have successful fitness careers.

SEPTEMBER starts for these courses.

Fitness is for everyone!

In the age of social media (that is how we are communicating now right?) there is a "look" and I get that I personally do not have it.

It didn't stop me though!

Don't let it stop YOU. I have trained LOADS of different people to be PT's fitness coaches and group exercise instructors.

Don't let age, gender, size, stage of life etc. put you off!

If you want to get your journey started into a new career get in touch and talk to me and I will help you get started.

Balance!

It can be hard to find balance in your training programme/routine.

In the modern world of same day delivery (that's mental by the way!) people seem to want things NOW!

Exercise and training is not like that.

We have to be consistent and persistent. We need to find balance between work, family, exercise, social life etc. etc.

Good training is balanced no matter what the desired outcome and a good trainer can help you find that.

September level 3 pilates diploma anyone?

The best training partner!
Never complains
Never shows up late
Consistent and reliable
The weights and the bar are always there!
However, training alone can be hard! Everyone needs support and guidance. That's where YOU the PT, the Fitness Coach comes in.

L&D Education can help you get qualified to be the one to help and support.

Get in touch for a conversation to see what we can offer.

Radu Lionel Olariu studied with L&D Education a little while ago. Let's get him to catch us up on what has happened....

"I originally worked as a driving instructor for around 8 years, helping people build confidence and develop new skills every day. Alongside that, I’d always had a strong interest in fitness and training, mainly because the gym became my way to switch off from long hours in the car and stay healthy.

Over time, training became more than just a hobby. I really enjoyed helping people improve their confidence, fitness, and mindset, so I decided to qualify as a PT and make the move into the fitness industry.
Now I’m working in a gym environment doing something I genuinely enjoy — helping people get stronger, healthier, and feel better about themselves… while spending a lot less time sitting in traffic! 😄"

You can catch up with Radu at Pure Gym Westerhope for all your fitness training needs.