I set up Viva Personal Training in 2005. It was always my intention to set up my own business and after graduating from university I began my career by working in a small company in sports media, followed by enjoying a number of roles within the large multinational, Pepsico UK.
With this varied commercial experience under my belt I combined my love of sports and fitness, the healthy life and working with people to develop the following simple plan: help other people build a balance of physical fitness and healthy nutrition into their busy lives.
I have always had a passion for sport and fitness and this made studying for my personal training diploma whilst working fulltime an enjoying and stimulating time of hard graft! I am now an Advanced Instructor, graded as Level 3 in Personal Training and Nutrition & Weight Management and have since furthered my studies into Pregnancy & Post Natal Exercise.
Everyday I’m inspired by the people I work with and feel extremely lucky to have built a full spectrum of clients from the complete beginner to the experienced sports person.
Having played sport to a high level for many years I particularly enjoy Sports Specific training and seeing my athletes achieve the results they want.
I also, however, have a huge passion to introduce exercise to clients who have previously done very little, are under-confident and for many years have considered it out of their reach.
This job suits me down to the ground as I have boundless energy and my clients are constantly amused by my excitement for new techniques, exercises and results!
Good feedback from clients is my best reward. Seeing them fitter and happier as their new healthier habits fit perfectly into their busy schedules is awesome!
I look forward to meeting you soon.
Ali Carrington
XX | I started training with Ali a year ago, feeling very low about my weight and feeling like it would actually never change as I had tried going to the gym, and thought I knew what is and is not good for me to eat! But the weight was not moving. Then I met Ali, someone who I can only describe as the nicest people I know, with so much energy and someone who really knows how to get results. I was so motivated by her, and felt I could achieve my goal, and am more than half way there. EVERYONE has noticed the huge difference in my weight and look, and I also find the sessions especially the kick boxing a great stress reliever!! I am so glad to have met Ali! 2009 is my year for getting even fitter!!! Kelly, Heston
Before starting with Ali, I had joined gyms and gone to classes, but nothing stuck and the weight just piled on. I had lost any hope of ever being fit and happy with the way I looked. My partner contacted Ali as a surprise - it was the best gift ever. When I first met Ali, I wanted to learn to exercise in a way that didn't depend on me joining things and could be sustained for the rest of my life. That is precisely what I got. Each session, Ali teaches me new ways to exercise and tackles all of the aspects of my fitness holistically, including diet and lifestyle.
As a result, I have lost over a stone and have run two 10k races - and this is someone who couldn't run for the bus! Ali has helped me to achieve things I never thought I could and changed my attitude to my health and fitness for good. Whenever, people comment that it must be expensive, I always say 'not as expensive as drinking, smoking and eating yourself into a heart attack'. Oh and I should say, she is incredibly sensitive, fun and inspiring. Jolanta, Ealing
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