BA (hons) Dance and Drama, NATD, CIMSPA and EMD member, L2 Exercise To Music, L2 Laban Dance Fitness, L3 Kettlebells, L3 Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults and L3 Nutrition to Support Physical Activity qualified.

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Helen is a fully qualified fitness professional, previously teaching dance fitness classes across the Winchester and Eastleigh area for a number of years, in community venues and also at The Point theatre, before setting up the 'en Joy dance fitness studio in Otterbourne in 2023. Helen graduated in 2004 from the University of Winchester (then known as King Alfred's College) with a BA hons degree in dance and drama, and is a professional member of EMD UK (the national governing body for group exercise), CIMSPA (the chartered professional development body for the sport and physical activity sector) and the NATD (the national association of teachers of dancing). Helen's fitness qualifications include Level 2 Group Exercise to Music and Level 3 specialisms in designing exercise programmes for older adults, along with Kettlebell training and Nutrition. Helen holds an enhanced DBS certificate and First Aid for Fitness and Dance Instructors Level 3 (VTQ).

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​"A key focus for me is encouraging people to move more, particularly from mid-life onwards. As we get older, the effects of inactivity and sedentary lifestyles become more apparent. Bone density and muscle mass decrease, balance and flexibility decline and we need to continue to be active in order to prolong a good level of mobility and ultimately retain our quality of life and general health and wellbeing. Moving more has helped me in so many ways, both physically and mentally, and I want to share my passion for movement with others and help them too. My main aim is to make fitness as fun as possible and I love to see all-round smiles throughout my classes!"