LAURA ARMADA-BUCH

I was born in Barcelona, Spain. I started dancing at the age of 3, and at 12 I was introduced to the wonderful world of aerobics. At 16 I was selected to be part of an aerobics team and compete at professional level. While competing I gained my first qualification to teach aerobics.

In 1998 I moved over to Ireland where I have been instructing up til the present day. I have been in the fitness industry for over 12 years now. 

As from 2008, I'm a Tutor and Assessor, so I am now training people to become qualified Fitness Instructors.

My aim, through LABFITNESS, is to bring exercise classes that are affordable, fun but above all effective, to the Drogheda and surrounding areas.

I am a dedicated fitness instructor and I believe that my expertise, motivation and inspiration can benefit anyone with a genuine desire to improve their fitness and their quality of life using safe but effective exercise methods.

To continue with my on-going education and training I'm a member of FitPro and Choreography to go and I continually attend masterclasses and workshops throughout the year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

FITNESS PILATES certification, Belfast 2002
FREESTYLE FITNESS YOGA certification, Belfast 2003
STEP Reebok workshop, (Level 2 Reebok University), Dublin 2004
FREESTYEL FITNESS YOGA certification, London 2004
MARTIAL ARTS Reebok workshop, (Level 2 Reebok University), Dublin 2004
FITNESS PILATES certification, London 2005
STABILITY BALL workshop, (Level 2 Reebok University), Dundalk 2005
EXERCISE TO MUSIC instructor (Level 2 YMCA), London 2005
ANTE/POST NATAL gym instructor (Level 3 YMCA), Manchester 2005
FITNESS POLE DANCING instructor, Exeter 2006
URBAN REBOUNDING certification, London 2006
FITPRO convention (2 days), Nottimgham 2006
REBOUNDING Reebok certification (Level 2 Reebok University), October 2006
VERTICAL DANCE Pole Dancing Certification (Level 3 YMCA) Manchester 2007.
FLEXIBAR certification, London, 2007
SPINCYCLE certification, NTC, Dublin, 2007
FITNESS BALLET certification, Edinburgh, 2007
FREESTYLE FUN 2007 TOUR, (Hula hoop, Social steping, 80's aerobics, street dance), Bristol 2007
1-to1 PERSONAL TRAINING MODULE, February 2008, London
ZUMBA SALSA Instructor training course, February 2008, London
ETM & VERTICAL DANCE tutor, Focus training, 2008
KETTLEBELL INSTRUCTOR (EKI), London, April 2008
FITPRO CONVENTION (3 Days), Loughborough University, April 2008.
TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE, (University of Maynooth) July 2008
GYM INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION (CYMCA) July 2008

FITPRO public liability insurance and membership -ongoing
FIRST AID cert, Order of Malta, 2004
FIRST AID cert, Irish Red Cross, Nov 2006