When I was a child, I was all about curling up with a good book indoors, I am an introvert and that was my happy place. I was never much for sport and exercise.

That all changed when I went to university and being in an active course like Physiotherapy, it started to tease me out of myself to try different types of exercise - and so my love of all things fitness began! 

Now, I love moving. Just moving, in any form. Be it lifting weights, concept cardio, yoga, hiking, running (which I really never thought I'd like but am loving recently). I became a pilates instructor and taught that for years. I've taken part in all kinds of challenges over the years, like Tough Mudder, climbing Kilimanjaro and my new obsession - Via Ferrata. It's been a fun fitness journey!

As someone who is hypermobile, I am prone to aches and pains unless I keep myself in good balance so exercise is a priority for me now.

Things that make me happy: 

I still do love a good book curled up in front of the fire. Quiet nights in, especially in the winter are just the best. 

From fireside to freezing cold, I love my cold tub and sea dips! I find it really good for headspace and it just adds to the fun to have to break the ice before you get in! 

I'm a big fan of all things holistic healing; my post-graduate diploma was in traditional chinese medicine and acupuncture. I found anatomy and physiology fascinating at college and then also looking beyond the science and the physical body at a person in terms of their energy. Love sage and crystals and being out in nature. 

I included the last pic there because I have been known to throw on the heels every now and again, to swap the leggings for something a bit more glam!