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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




            



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VANESSA McCOWEN


Vanessa started as a student at Labfitness over 3 years ago. Over this time, she developed an interest in fitness and she’s now made it her vocation. She’s natural at fitness pole dancing, making every move seem effortless

 


QUALIFICATIONS


2007 Vertical Dance fitness pole dancing qualification 
2007 ETM level 2 (Birmingham)
2007 Basic first aid
2007 FITPRO public liability insurance and membership
2008 Fitness Pilates certification, Reebok level 2 (Dublin)
2008 Stability Ball certification, Reebok level 2 (Dublin)
2008 Step certification, NTC, (Dublin)
2008 Rep reebok certification, Reebok level 2 (Dublin)
2008 Zumba Salsa instructor training course, (London)
2008 Multitrax fitness convention, (1-2 march) London
2008 Gym instruction Certificate, (Birmingham)
2008 Fitpro fitness convention (3 days) Loughborough University
2008 Rebounding certificate, Reebok level 2 (Dublin)


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EMMA BLACK

 

As Vanessa, Emma started training at Labfitness just over a year ago. A fully qualified hair dresser, Emma is now a fully qualified fitness pole dancing instructor and exercise to music instructor.

 



QUALIFICATIONS

 

2007 Vertical Dance pole dancing qualification 
2007 Exercise to Music qualification (ETM) CYMCA Leeds

2007 Red Cross first aid
2007 FITPRO Public liability insurance and membership
2007 Fitness Pilates, Reebok level 2 Certification
2008 Rebouncing certificate, Reebok level 2
2008 Fitpro fitness convention (3 days) Loughborough University

 


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CARMEL SMITH

Like Vanessa and Emma, Carmel had been a student at LABFITNESS for several years, until she decided to take fitness as a new career. Her motivational attitude and bubbly personality makes her a natural at teaching. 


QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

2007 Exercise to music qualification (Manchester (Dublin)
2007 First aid, Irish red cross
2008 Fitpro public liability insurance
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2007 Reebok martial arts certification (level 2) Dublin
2008 Step certification, NTC