Who I am and why do I think I can help you…

Hi, I’m Linda!

I’m a British-born fitness professional with over twenty years of experience helping women over fifty move better, build strength, and feel fitter. Over the years, I’ve developed specialized programs for local authorities, trained other fitness professionals, and taught both group classes and private clients.

Before entering the fitness world, I worked as a Senior Lecturer teaching Organizational Behavior at South Bank University in London, and later at Écoles Supérieures de Commerce after moving to France. But health and movement have always been my true passions—I still remember picking up my very first Jane Fonda fitness book back when I turned thirty! Around the time of my own menopause transition, I decided to take a leap of faith, switch careers, and train as a fitness instructor. I’ve never looked back.

I love what I do because I passionately believe the second half of our lives can be the most rewarding chapter yet. I know firsthand the physical and mental changes that come with aging and menopause. For a long time, exercise science focused almost entirely on men. As Dr. Stacy Sims famously put it, "women are not small men"—our bodies react differently, especially as we navigate midlife and beyond. I’ve spent years studying the research so I can help you adapt, thrive, and actually build strength as you age.

While building strength and preserving muscle are vital, true vitality comes from mobility—keeping your joints healthy, pain-free, and moving fully. If you’re currently feeling a bit stiff or achy, please don’t worry. My approach isn't about pushing through pain; it’s about listening to your body, reconnecting with movement, and finding what feels good. Every exercise can be adapted to support you, whether you’re managing joint replacements, osteoporosis, or back discomfort.

I’d love to help you feel stronger, more mobile, and at home in your body again.

Qualifications & Credentials

  • MSc in Organisational & Social Psychology | London School of Economics

  • Diploma Fitness Instructor | Equivalent to French Brevet d’État

    Diploma Pilates Instructor | Michael King

  • Menopause Coach Diplomas | Dr. Stacy Sims & Girls Gone Strong

  • Specialist Diplomas | Exercise Referral, Low Back Pain, & Nutrition for Health & Fitness

  • Diploma in Hatha Yoga

  • Nordic Walking Instructor & Trainer | International Nordic Walking Federation

(Note: UK qualifications recognized by REPs / Active IQ / CIMSPA)