Tracy Leleu Bradley
I’m a mother of four and nana of two boys. I met Chris Orourke at our local bay, and she suggested to come along and try the exercise class. That was after my first baby in 1982.
Coming from a background of gymnastics the technique taught in the class resonated with me. It was all about barefoot, stretches and total body movement. It wasn’t long before I went on to do the teacher training and qualified in July 1990.
I now run seven FLexercise classes one of them being chair based. There’s nothing more rewarding than we do at FLexercise, for ourselves and our members. The enjoyment of teaching and all the life long frienships I’ve made along the way.
Jayne Nicholls
Chris O’Rourke
I now run 3 FLexercise classes in Newport each week, as well as 7 chair based classes and an adult Tap dancing class. I get to meet fabulous people every day, as well as helping them to stay fit and active. What’s really great is I’m now a Tutor Trainer for FLexercise. It’s a great feeling to pass your knowledge on, helping others to change there lives and careers.
I joined the Swansea class with her as a very young 10 year old and I was immediately hooked. My training started when I was eighteen. At twenty I took over the Swansea centre and have been there ever since. I love music and dancing and the two go hand in hand in our Bagot Stack System of exercise. Being able to create movements to music is a joy and sharing it with our wonderful class members is a privilege.
The movements and music is what made it enjoyable. Christine O’ Rourke, the teacher, was so inspirational and in 2009 when I started to think about my future of becoming my own boss, I didn’t hesitate to consider becoming a teacher myself. The tutors on the course completely inspired me. I feel incredibly lucky that they had such an influence on my decision to become a teacher. Lastly, if you’re looking at a new career take a look at the courses on offer.
I loved the dance element – having never done any dance training, not even as a child, it was a first try at being graceful and coordinated. It’s very rewarding seeing the improvement of members posture and flexibility. Our technique makes you aware of your body and you end up enjoying moving in it. I’m 56 and feel fit enough to carry on for quite a few more years! Cymru am Byth!
FLexercise bridges the age gap. I have been teaching since 1995. What I love is the fun and friendship that my class members have with each other. Along with the benefits of getting fitter.
I started going to classes with my mum and aunty, back then it was called The Women’s League of Health and Beauty. I loved it, dance and exercise to music what could be better! There are many rewards in teaching, the benefits of our system are evident in the flexibility of our members. Their friendliness and enthusiasm are infectious. FLexercise will classes will go from strength to strength as we encourage fitness for all.
In 2007 I qualified as a FLexercise teacher and I now run 2 classes a week. Our classes incorporate safe exercise for the whole body. One of the benefits I get is the enjoyment in giving something back to my community. Another benefit is the social side which my members love. We support one another and many of them have shared interests and have made life long friends. Best job ever!