Positive Lifestyle

About Us

At Positive Lifestyle Training (PLT) we employ all our trainers on a full time basis. We feel this gives a level of continuity and the opportunity to build comfortable relationships on an individual basis, allowing you to relax and get the very best from your training. Our trainers are constantly assessed, educated in new techniques and procedures from within the company. All trainers are currently CRB checked and proficient in first aid.

Wayne Ritzema

I am Wayne Ritzema, the owner and head trainer for Positive Lifestyle Training. Having played First Class cricket with Essex I then studied extensively in fitness training in Western Australia where they have adopted many innovative and up-to-date training techniques. These techniques and approach form the basis of the Positive Lifestyle Training offering which was established April 2000.

Qualifications

• Australian Fitness Accreditation Council Fitness Instructor
• The Wright Foundation GP exercise referral programme consultant
• Fitness Leaders Australia Diploma of Fitness Leadership
• Fitness Leaders Australia Personal Trainer Workshops
• CA Fitness Understanding children and exercise
• Australian Institute of Fitness Module of training in Swiss-Fit Ball
• Paul Chek Seminars
• Correspondence Swiss Ball Training Course Physique Management — Fitball level I
• Registered Boxercise, Kick and class instructor. Personal trainer workshop. Advanced Boxercise Instructor.
• Rachael Holmes Fitpro
• Fitness Pilates Workshop & Essential Hi Lo/Step/Body Conditioning/Fitness Tai Chi Certificate.
• Jayne Nicholls Freestyle Yoga Certificate
• St John Ambulance First Aid Certificate
• Stonebridge Associated Colleges Holistic back practitioner diploma.
• Fitness WA Independent Study Programme
  i) Interval Circuit Classes
  ii) Deep Water Aqua Instruction
• National Cricket Association Level I Cricket Coach
• Member of Fitness Western Australia
• Member of Fitness Professionals

Gary Oliver

One of our most senior trainers Gary joined PLT in 2001, having spent six years working in the fitness and training industry. Still an active and keen footballer he has a great depth of experience in all aspects of personal training and lifestyle coaching. "I really enjoy the one to one aspect of my job, seeing people not only gain fitness and confidence but gain a lot of enjoyment at the same time".

Qualifications

• Premier Personal Trainer Award
• Premier Advanced Fitness Instructor
• Premier Nutrition and Weight Management
• Diploma in Fitness instruction and sports therapy
• Personal Trainer Module
• Nutrition Module
• Fitball Module
• Pilates Module
• Registered Boxercise and Kick instructor
• Rachael Holmes Fitpro
• Fitness Pilates Workshop — Jayne Nicholls
• Freestyle Yoga Certificate
• Red Cross
• First Aid Certificate — Appointed person

Ross Grant

Ross joined Positive Lifestyle Training in 2005 after qualifying through Premier Training International with a diploma in Personal Training & Sports Massage. Part of my training included diet and nutrition for health and fitness

A keen athlete, who gained representative honours at school’s level, Ross has, following a spell in the Royal Marine’s, maintained a keen interest in all forms of fitness. His hobbies include surfing, climbing, squash, boxercise and circuit training.

Qualifications

• Premier Personal Trainer Award
• Premier Advanced Fitness Instructor
• Premier Nutrition and Weight Management
• Diploma in Personal Training
• Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage
• Level 2 certificate in Gym Instructing
• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
• Fitness Trainer award including Nutrition for Health and fitness
• Foundation Certificate in Fitness Instruction
• Registered Instructor and Teacher — Advanced Instructor level 3
• Registered Kickboxercise Instructor
• Rachael Holmes — Fitness Pilates Workshop

Jon Latimer

Qualifications

• BSC Sport and Exercise Science
• National Diploma in sport : performance and excellence
• First Aid — St Johns Ambulance
• Child Protection
• Working with children and disabilities
• Junior Sports Leadership Award
• Community and Higher Sports Leadership Award.
• FA Levels 1 and 2.
• Positive Lifestyle in House Programme

Matt Muchall

Qualifications

• Premier Personal Trainer Award
• Premier Advanced Fitness Instructor
• Premier Nutrition and Weight Management
• Instyle Aerobiking Spinning Instructor
• Diploma in Personal Training
• Emergency CPR and First Aid
• Level 1 Rugby Union Coach (RFU)
• Level 1 Football Coach (FA)
• Level 1 Athletics Coach (AAA)
• Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage
• Level 2 certificate in Gym Instructing
• Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
• Fitness Trainer award including Nutrition for Health and fitness
• Foundation Certificate in Fitness Instruction
• Registered Instructor and Teacher — Advanced Instructor level 3
• Registered Kickboxercise Instructor
• Rachael Holmes — Fitness Pilates Workshop

Joe Wear

Qualifications

• BSc degree Exercise and Sports Science
• REPS level 3 advanced Instructor
• BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science (sports studies)
• St Johns Ambulance first aid at work
• Enhanced CRB check
• BSc Exercise and Sports Science
• REPS level 3 advanced Instructor
• BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science (sports studies)
• St John's Ambulance First aid at work

Courses:

• UKSCA Weightlifting for sports
• UKSCA Plyometric, speed and agility
• UK sport — Coaching Disabled Performers
• UK sport — Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Kate Manzo

Qualifications

• The Essential Selection 2003
• Teaching Certificate in modern Pilates 2003
• Freestyle fitness Yoga 2004 – 2008
• Fitness Pilates 2009
• Boxercise 2004
• Kickboxercise 2005
• Fitness Workshops:
  • Evolutionary fitness Pilates 2009
  • Fitness Pilates Progress 2007, 2008
  • Body conditioning Blast Masterclass 2004, 2007
  • Pilates forum Creative Matwork 2005
  • Stability Ball Training 2004
  • Fitness Pilates on the Swiss ball 2003
  • Fitness Pilates 2003

www.katemanzo.com/fitness

Gary Sidney

Qualifications

• Level 2 fitness instructor
• Level 3 advanced fitness instructor
• Nutrition qualification
• Training in the Outdoor environment
• Sports business planning
• Client appraisal
• GP referral

Adam Deharty

Qualifications

• Msc in sport and exercise psychology.
• Level 2 gym instructor
• Advanced kick and boxercise instructor
• First aid and cpr with aed.
• Positive Lifestyle in house training
• Rfu level 2 rugby coach
• Sport – England rugby u16,u18,u21
• Newcastle falcons 2004-2008
• Newcastle falcons 7,s

Currently in training as a chartered sport and exercise psychologist.

Elaine Langley

Receptionist