Monica is a Browns Plains personal trainer. The transition from graphic designer to personal training began for Monica in June 2009. She had worked in the newspaper industry for 15 years and decided it was time to change careers.
During Monica’s school years she was involved in gymnastics, swimming, netball, touch football and water polo. She has also been running, doing Yoga, Pilates, weight training and boxing since leaving school. Monica decided to turn these hobbies into something more, and became a member of Fernwood Brown Plains. Monica knew that this industry was truly rewarding and exciting so she completed her qualifications in Certificate III and IV In Fitness through Fernwood Learning.
Monica was able to complete her work placement at the gym which gave her great experience necessary for the roles of a gym instructor, food coach and finally a Personal Trainer. Monica is pleased to be working as a personal trainer at the Browns Plains gym since August 2010 and as a gym instructor, food coach since February 2010. In September 2010, Monica achieved a boxing for fitness level 1 and has completed an instructor course with thump training systems.
Now Monica enjoys working with her clients to assist them to achieve their personal goals and motivate them throughout the entire process.
Training Style & Influences
My training style focuses on strength and power with the use of plyometrics and compound exercises. These exercises will get your heart rate up as it works a range of muscle groups all at the same time. I personally would like to go for a quick run rather than a long run. I will bring variety to all my sessions in order for clients to feel enthused and eager at each of my sessions. I believe that a 30 minute training session can get a person positive results as it is all about intensity.
I have Coeliac Disease and I am lactose intolerant, so over the years I have become increasingly aware of how important nutrition is in our lives. People think that if they start exercising, they do not need to change their eating habits, but the best results are achieved by following a healthy eating plan combined with regular exercise. For weight loss, people need to remember that energy in needs to be less than energy out!