About Mel & Neal Thomas

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About Mel & Neal Thomas

Mel's Story

I was born in 1971 am originally from Ruislip, Middlesex and have lived in Southoe, St Neots, Cambridgeshire with my husband Neal, Millie our border terrier and Meka the cat since April 2000. I started dancing when I was 3 years old and although I have had a varied career (which has included working in Events & Marketing, for the airline Virgin Atlantic and as an MS IT Trainer), my love of dancing and passion for working out in the studio have remained strong and only partially satisfied by teaching in my spare time; so strong, in fact, that having gained a YMCA ETM Qualification and further fitness education I decided to dedicate myself to these passions full-time. FitHaven was the result of this decision!

Through FitHaven my aim is to bring motivational, danced based movement classes & personal training to my clients and my local community that are above all effective, affordable & fun. I am now a dedicated & determined Studio & Personal Fitness Instructor & I firmly believe that my expertise, motivation & inspiration can be harnessed for the benefit of anyone with a genuine desire to improve their quality of life using safe but effective methods of exercise & nutritional guidance.

To continue with my on-going education and training I am a member of YMCA-Fit, Choreography To Go, Multitrax, PowerMusic, Jumpy Bumpy, REPs plus continually attend masterclasses, workshops and fitness events throughout the year such as FitPro Fitness Convention, Leisure Industry Week, and CTG workshops.

My Mission...
"Exercise should be fun, beneficial, safe, effective and part of your every day life and I put 100% of my energy and passion into delivering you this experience. I promise to provide you with the highest level of inspirational exercise and to motivate and challenge you to achieving your goals in a more fun and active lifestyle. In fact, I guarantee it!"

Neal's Story

I am not a naturally thin or fit person. The photo on the left is me in 2001, over two stone overweight! I hope from looking at the other photos you can see I have changed many habits and totally changed the shape of my body and lifestyle since then.

I have been unfit, overweight and unhappy. Before I met Mel I had not done any form of exercise for years. Mel re-introduced me to exercise and taught me it could be fun. I can now genuinely say I live a fun and active lifestyle. SO much so that after five years of supporting Mel from the sidelines, I have decided to jump in with both feet and work with her full time.

In April 2009 we opened our new Personal Training Studio in Buckden and I look forward to using my experience to help those wanting to achieve their own goals and enjoy a fun and active lifestyle. As well as Personal Training, I will also continue to teach Nordic Walking, Nordic Walking Challenges, Kettlebells, Weight Management and BuggyFitness classes - it's going to be quite an exciting year for me so bring it on!

I am thrilled to be part of FitHaven full time, come by and see the studio as you are always welcome.

Mel's Qualifications:

Ongoing & Updated Every Year
FitPro Public Liability Insurance
M2P Telstar PPL Music Provider
Multitrax PPL Music Provider
Active8 PPL Free Music Provider
Choreography To Go Advanced Member
Action UK Member

1999
YMCA Exercise to Music - Level 2 1999
FitCamp AquaMotion Training Module 1999

2003
Jayne Nicholls Multiple Masterclass Tour 2003
Rachel Holmes Essential Selection Workshop 2003
Jayne Nicholls Freestyle Fitness Yoga Certification 2003
St John's Ambulance First Aid Certificate Nov 2003

2004
CTG Fitness-Pilates Certification 2004
Choreography To Go Masterclass 2004
Freestyle Fitness Yoga 2004

2005
CTG Fitness-Pilates Ideas Workshop 2005
Choreography To Go Autumn Tour 2005
Kathryn Cullen Cardio Sculpt on the Stability Ball 2005
CTG Advanced Fitness-Pilates Workshop 2005

2006
CTG Fitness-Pilates Progress Workshop, February 2006
FitPro Fitness Convention, April 2006
Leisure Industry Week, September 2006
Multitrax Unplugged Fitness Convention, September 2006
Fit Fantastic Weekender, November 2006
St Johns Ambulance First Aid Certificate, Nov 2006

2007
Multitrax Fitness Forum 3 Day Event, February 2007
CTG Fitness Pilates Updates Workshop, March 2007
FitPro 3 Day Fitness Convention, April 2007
Training in Different Environments & LEKI Nordic Walking Level 3 - Drummond Education, July 2007
Leisure Industry Week, September 2007
Dance Fit Workshop - Drummond Education, November 2007

2008
CTG Fitness-Pilates Updates Workshop, February 2008
Multitrax Fitness Forum 2 Day Event, March 2008
FitPro Fitness Convention, April 2008
Leisure Industry Week, September 2008
Body Conditioning Boot Camp Workshop - August 2008
Super Seniors CTG Workshop - November 2008

2009
Presenter - Aerobics, Fitness-PUMP & Modern Dancercise - York Masterclass, January 2009
Freestyle VIP Tour (BootCamp, Body Basics, Body Conditioning, Hard Body Circuit), March 2009
Evolutionary Fitness-Pilates Updates Workshop, March FitPro Fitness Convention - 3 Day Event, April 2009
Leisure Industry Week, September 2009
St Johns Ambulance First Aid Training - Dec 2009

2010
CTG Fitness-Pilates 10 Year Anniversary Tour, March 2010
The Outdoor Show, NEC, March 2010
FitPro Fitness Convention - April 2010
Level 3 Fitness Pilates Qualification - May 2010

Neal's Qualifications:

Ongoing & Updated Every Year
FitPro Public Liability Insurance

2006
FitPro Fitness Convention, April 2006

2007
Multitrax Fitness Forum 3 Day Event, February 2007
LEKI Nordic Walking Level 3 (Drummond Education), Jul 07

2008
Multitrax Fitness Forum 2 Day Event, March 2008

2009
Certificate in Fitness Instructing Level 2 - Gym - Global Fitness Education Ltd, February 2009
Certificate in Personal Training Level 3 - Global Fitness Education Ltd, March 2009
FitPro Fitness Convention, April 2009
Kettlebell Training, November 2009

2010
The Outdoor Show, NEC, March 2010
FitPro Fitness Convention - April 2010

We are full members of the
following organisations:

MULTITRAX