Hi, I’m Suzy
Welcome to Suzy Quinn Fitness! On this page, you can find out a little more about my background, my fitness journey and my qualifications. After reading it, I hope you’ll feel as though you know me a little better!
About Me
So, let me tell you a little bit about myself! I’m 27 years old and originally from a small town near Newcastle. When I was younger, being there with my Mam and the rest of my family was great, but I always felt drawn to the hustle and bustle of city life.
I left to attend the University of Leeds when I was 18. There, I studied International Business and completed a placement for a year in London at L’Oréal. I always had a passion for business, particularly marketing. Growing up, I never questioned that it was something I wanted to do. I graduated with a 1st Class Degree and decided to stay in Leeds to begin my career as a marketing executive.
After a couple of years, for various reasons, I decided the time had come for me to move on. I was ready to find a new challenge and that is how I arrived in Birmingham where I currently reside!
My friends and family would probably describe me as energetic, bubbly and someone who will laugh at virtually anything (especially TV shows like The Office US)! I love anything bubblegum flavoured and I love nothing more than a night in with a good movie and my favourite snacks!
My Fitness Journey
It’s a common misconception that all fitness coaches and personal trainers have always loved fitness and been in shape… I know I wasn’t! I didn’t really enjoy fitness or sports when I was at school and I was always slightly overweight. As I got older, I really struggled to motivate myself to workout. Truth be told, I was unsure about where I should even start!
Where I Started
At university, I gradually began to try and get fitter. I would go to the gym with one of my friends which helped with my motivation and accountability. However, I still struggled with my training plans and my nutrition. I have always been tall (Miss 5’11” over here), and I was always very conscious about my height and worried that I looked too masculine or stood out from the crowd. As a result, I was always afraid of the weights area in the gym because I thought weights just meant bulk. My eating habits were all over the place too. I thought if I dramatically slashed my calorie intake I’d lose weight faster, which was an unhealthy attitude to have.
Making A Change
Tired of feeling lost and making little progress, I decided to make a change. I fully committed to fitness. I did my research, I spoke to professionals and I developed a healthy approach to my fitness journey. In time, the results followed, and with them came a completely new mindset. The effect that regular exercise and good nutrition had on my life, my body and my self-image was incredible. Fitness was no longer a chore, or something to be intimidated by; I fell in love with it. I became a regular exerciser, working out six days a week, seeing continuous improvements and I’d never felt better!
Fitness transformed the way I felt about myself. I learned to love my body, I felt my self-confidence sky rocket and the clarity and peace it continues to give me has hugely benefited my mental health. I have come full circle and now, fitness is the biggest passion in my life.
Suzy Quinn Fitness
As I said, I always had an appetite for business and marketing and when I developed a love for fitness as well, I realised that it was more than just a hobby – there was a real life opportunity for me. I wanted to make a difference to others and therefore I decided to explore my options, which led me to Personal Training.
I completed my Level 3 Diploma with one of the industry’s most respected providers, Premier Global NASM, and began my new career in fitness. Having been a complete fitness newbie myself and faced countless struggles on my own fitness journey, I wanted to use my experience to help other people. Fast-forward to today, and Suzy Quinn Fitness is up and running and I’m working as a Fitness Coach & Personal Trainer at PureGym Birmingham Arcadian!
I’m here to work with you and help you every step of the way. Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle or just generally improve your body confidence. I know that your fitness goals can seem unreachable but with hard work, dedication and enthusiasm, you will get there! I’ve learnt so much on my own path to a healthy lifestyle, and I want to share my knowledge and expertise to help you get on track and live your best life!
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Qualifications
> Level 3 Personal Trainer
> Level 2 Fitness Instructor
> Certified Nutrition Coach
> Certified Group Fitness Instructor
> TRX Qualified Coach
> Behaviour Change Specialist
> Corrective Exercise Specialist
> Performance Enhancement Specialist
> First Aid Qualified