You should be able to take care of most of the aches & pains of daily life by yourself.
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Work Experience
Group Trainer in Pure Fitness Singapore since January 2014
Personal Trainer & Mentoring Leader since September 2012 to December 2013 Pure Fitness Singapore
Fitness Manager 2009 Holmes Place Portugal
Activities Manager from 2006 to 2009 Holmes Place Portugal
Personal Trainer since March 2002 Portugal
Group Trainer since June 2003 to August 2012 Holmes Place Portugal, Health Club Taguspark, Central Fitness, Tropical Gym, Portugal
Portuguese National Les Mills Team from 2006 until 2008
Swimming Instructor/Personal Trainer since Jan 2003 (Babies, Infants, Teens and Adults)
Education
Personal Trainer Professional Certifications
2003 — Holmes Place Academy Personal Training Certification
2004 — Hydrobike Personal Training
2007 — Life Coaching ICF
2007 — Neuro Linguistic Programming
2010 — Diploma in Sports & Exercise Coaching by Instituto do Desporto de Portugal (Portuguese Sports Institute)
2013 — European Health and Fitness Association — EQF Level 4 Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor
2013 — Member of the European Register of Exercise Professionals
2013 — Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor
2013 — Agatsu Joint Mobility and Flexibility Certified Instructor
2014 — Self-Myofascial Release, RumbleRoller, Alexander Method of SMR, Level 2
2014 — Currently Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Health & Fitness by Wexford University California (distance learning)
Group Fitness Certifications
2002 — Indoor Cycle & Aquaerobics AIFA
2002 — Les Mills Body Pump
2003 — Les Mills Body Combat
2003 — Les Mills RPM
2004 — Group Training Hydrobike
2005 — Group & Total Conditioning Training AIFA
2007 — Outdoor Circuit Training AIFA
2013 — European Health and Fitness Association — EQF Level 4 Group Instrutor
2014 — Les Mills Grit Series Instructor
Miho Araki is a 20+ - year veteran of the fitness industry
Originally from Japan has devoted her life to learning more about the science of health and fitness from as many angles as possible. She currently oversees Group Fitness for Celebrity Fitness, a 55+ – club fitness chain that endeavors on getting members results.
Meech is one of Pure Fitness’ most dynamic instructors. She has a commanding presence on stage having taught in many different countries throughout her extensive years of instructing experience. Originally from New Zealand, Meech’s passion for group fitness was first ignited at Les Mills in Auckland. Since then, she has taught in New Zealand, Australia, USA, China, Singapore and now resides in Hong Kong.
Meech’s background in competitive gymnastics and classical piano combined with her infectious personality result in fun and challenging workouts.
Outside the gym, Meech has had a highly successful career in the electronics industry, having been the CEO for Philips New Zealand Ltd. She now dedicates much of her time to charity work, being involved in grass root programmes for children in the local community and volunteering for Animal Welfare organisations.
Qualification Highlights
Les Mills Certified Instructor for : BODYPUMP™, BODYCOMBAT™, BODYSTEP™, Grit™
Master Trainer for TRX GSTC
Global Master Trainer for ViPR
Mentor in Polestar Pilates
Master Trainer for RumbleRoller – Self Myofascial Release Techniques
Certified in Bosu Balance Trainer & Ballast Ball
Les Mills Presenter at New Zealand Workshops and Quarterlies
Australian Fitness Network Certification in Fitness Leadership
Top Gunz Instructor Training Course – Module II
Radical Fitness Official Trainer for Fight-Do
Muay Thai Level 1 Certification
New Zealand North Island Gymnastics Champion
Teaching Qualification in classical piano (ATCL)
First Aid Certificate
Bachelor of Commerce – double major, University of Otago, New Zealand
Training Areas
BODYPUMP™
BODYCOMBAT™
TRX
ViPR
Grit™
PILATES
SMR
Personal Interests
Animal welfare, music, dancing, movies, dinner with friends and family.
Training Philosophy
Meech lives by the motto of “Live with integrity and be passionate about everything that you do.”
