I came from really humble beginnings, life was really challenging at the best of times, complete with many ups and downs.

I faced childhood traumas that many others also face on a daily basis, unfortunately many such traumas hidden from view or go un-dealt with and we carry them on into adulthood. When carried forward these traumas can manifest themselves in many different aspects of our adult life, leading us to isolate or dig a hole which we find it really difficult to get out from.

Exercise has always been my go to. Through exercise I found the foundation to cope with the challenges, helping me to reconnect with myself spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally.

Through my own personal experience I know the incredible power of exercise and its ability to have positive impact on the way I feel on a day to day basis to how I face the challenges of life. I am able to cope with and meet these challenges head on contributing to a happier and healthier way of life.

“Anything that stands against us can and shall be defeated”.

This was the driving force behind why we started Barnes fitness retreats, a safe place where we can all come together to share our stories driven by fitness to live happier and healthier lives.