ANNA COLES

SYNTHESIS CLINIC REFERRAL NETWORK MEMBER

GP EXERCISE referral SPECIALIST, Level 4 personal trainer

Cancer exercise specialist, Certified Instructor in Functional Movement and Pure Stretch

As a GP Exercise Referral Specialist, I support a range of individuals living with differing chronic conditions and have a special interest in working with women who have metabolic disorders and to assist the key physiological changes that can be so debilitating as we age. My particular interests are in functional movement, stretching and resistance training - absolutely essential for good mobility, strengthening bones, joints and maintaining muscle mass. 

I have also undergone additional training with CanRehab to become qualified in working with people with a cancer diagnosis before, during and after treatment.

My passion for fitness and wellbeing began in my late 30’s, coinciding with getting my energy levels back after raising my children through the early years. For the next decade I enjoyed regular cardiovascular exercise, mainly running and took part in a number of fitness challenges including the London moonwalk and the Reading half marathon. All was well and good until I hit my late 40’s and more physiological changes began to take place. As I attempted to combat the inevitable changes that take hold as a result of the ageing process, so my interest in different approaches to exercise and nutrition developed. It was at this point in my early 50’s and during a crossroads in my career I made the decision to follow my heart and retrain to work within the fitness industry.

health conditions I work with

I have successfully worked with many clients who live with the following conditions to establish movement patterns and a sustainable activity programme to improve quality of life and day-to-day living:

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • Autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Anxiety

  • Type 1 and 2 diabetes

  • Obesity

  • Mechanical lower back pain

  • Cancer - prehabilitation, in-treatment support and rehabilitation

My holistic and collaborative approach to my work has evolved from a continued personal quest to find the balance of living a happy, healthy and full life – to live well for longer. The knowledge I have acquired through my studies, clients and my own life experiences have enabled me to achieve this balance, and I’m delighted to now be in a position to work with you to optimise your own health and fitness.

Personal training fees and packages

  • Initial and follow-up 60 min training sessions - £60 each

  • Package of 4 training sessions (an initial assessment and 3 x 60 min training sessions) - £220

  • Package of 4 cancer exercise sessions (an initial assessment and 3 x 60 min training sessions) - £220

Qualifications

ACTIVE IQ level 4 Diploma in Physical Activity and Weight management for Obese and Diabetic Clients

ACTIVE IQ level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

VTCT level 3 Diploma in Personal Training

VTCT level 2 Diploma in Fitness and Group Instruction