06/10/2026
Today is World CP Day and the theme is ‘What’s your change for cerebral palsy?’
Mine is to make fitness classes, gyms & fitness events fully accessible & open to all disabled people with suitably qualified fitness professionals.
All disabled people have the right to choose to access a mainstream fitness class! I would hate to have gone to a specialist disability class.
I’ve always wanted to dance but back in the 80s I was never given a chance by dance schools to learn because of my cerebral palsy. Roll on to I was in my 30s & I saw Zumba on This Morning & I found a class. I absolutely loved it & little did I know then that this would lead to a whole new career!
13 years ago I qualified as a fitness professional & I have continued to progress with gaining more qualifications. I’m now a tutor & assessor - educating the next set of fitness professionals coming into the industry.
I became the UKs first visible disabled fitness presenter. I started for a brand then I created my own brands & I present them all over the place! I absolutely loved showcasing my creation which is to get more people with disabilities & health conditions to move / exercise more.
Never give up on your dreams… yes they may be harder or take longer but with hard work… you will achieve them.
