FunKtional Health & Fitness - Personal Training , Group Training and Sports Therapy In Reading

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About FunKtional Health & Fitness

 

 

 

FunKtional Health & Fitness is a company based in Reading which offers Personal Training, Sports Therapy , Nutritional Analysis and Group Training.

 

This is done mainly by our highly qualified directors:-

 

 

Joanna Bottiglieri

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Geoffrey O'Brien

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So if you’re interested in Personal Training, Contact Us Today for your FREE No Obligation Consultation

 

 

 

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Personal Training , Group Training and Sports Therapy In The Reading Area

 

 

 

 

About Geoffrey O'Brien

 

Sport has always been my biggest passion. Ever since I can remember I have been heavily involved in sport, watching, playing or coaching. My passion has evolved into a love for helping other people achieve big things not only in sport, but in life. And getting your Health and Fitness levels in order is the way to achieve that.

 

I pride myself on the way which I channel my passion and knowledge into getting the results my clients want and deserve. I have helped people change their lives for the better and there is nothing more rewarding than that. 

 

My journey into this industry was driven by my passion for all things sport and fitness. I have always had the desire to know why and how things happen and work. This led me to study the subject extensively. After college I went off to the University of Gloucestershire to study Sports Science vastly expanding my knowledge of why and how.

 

While at University I was heavily involved in many sports teams (mainly Football, Rugby and Karting) eventually leading to me becoming club captain and running the training session. I think started being asked to train team mates individually. When I left University I continued to do that with my local Football Team and Family. Then it dawned on me, "why don't I do this for a living?"

 

So now I do. I topped up my Degree with the Level 2 Gym Instruction and  Level 3 Personal Training Qualifications and have never looked back.

 

My main specialist areas where I can help are:

 

  • Weight Management

Increase Muscle Mass

Or

Decrease Body Fat

  • Body Sculpting

Can Target Specific Areas

  • Fitness Training
  • Strength Training
  • Sports Specific Training
  • Fuctional Fitness Training (For Life)
  • Running Training

Includes Technique Analysis

 

Geoff – Q & A

 

Favourite Bit of Fitness Kit - Has to also be the ViPR, I have yet to train someone who dislikes it.

 

Favourite Exercises - Full Body Exercises including movement. The hard ones!

 

Favourite Food - Meat! If I wasn't a Personal Trainer I would be a chef so that I can make up meaty dishes to cook.

 

Biggest Vice - Chocolate......hmmmm

 

Specialist Areas - Weight Management and Fitness Training.

 

Fitness Pet Peeves - Bad Personal Trainers giving the good ones a bad name. We don't shout at you and "beast" you like you see on The Biggest Loser. Well unless you ask us to ;) 

 

My degree forms the core of my knowledge. This core knowledge was then complimented by Level 3 Personal Training Qualification which was gain via OCR. I will be continuing to develop my knowledge with further courses in the future.

 

Qualifications:-

 

BTEC National Deploma in Applied Science (Sports)

Sports Coaching

BSc Sports Science (Hons)

Advanced Physiology

Advanced Biomechanics

Sports Psychology

Sports Nutrition

Level 2 OCR Certificate in Gym Instruction

Level 3 OCR Certificate in Personal Training

Nutrition & Weight Management

Sports Specific Training

Qualified First Aider

About Joanna Bottiglieri

 

My priority is to personally ensure my clients achieve their goals and I make sure I’m with them every step of the way.  I love seeing the results and personal gains my clients make, not just with regards to weight loss and fitness but also in the personal transformations made with self-esteem and confidence.

 

I’m extremely passionate about Nutrition and have extensive knowledge on eating for optimal health and feeling fantastic. Optimal Health is paramount but I know losing weight is a big consideration for many these days, I prefer to call it burning fat! 

 

My own journey into this industry was driven by being diagnosed with Cancer several years ago after extensive surgery I had needed well over a year’s worth of rehabilitation which I undertook with the help of Personal Training, the benefits I gained were incredible and inspired me to re-train and inspire others!

 

I can help if you are looking to “Burn some Fat”, get fit or tone up, but I also deal with a wide range of health conditions through Personal Training & Sports Therapy, some examples below.

 

  • Development of Coronary Heart Disease
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis (Osteo & Rheumatoid)
  • Back Pain
  • Joint Replacement
  • Asthma & Chronic Lung Disease
  • Stroke
  • Parkinsons Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Mental Health Problems
  • ME
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • McArdles Disease
  • Digestion Problems
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Post Operative Surgery rehabilitation

 

 

Jo – Q & A

 

Favourite Bit of Fitness Kit - The totally Awesome ViPR, I just dont't leave home without it!

 

Favourite Exercises - Med Ball core work, anything with the ViPR, Bosu stuff

 

Favourite Food - Anything my Dad cooks

 

Biggest Vice - Total tea junkie – get the kettle on then....

 

Specialist Areas - Nutrition, Injury & Illness rehab and prevention, Fat Busting and Confidence building!!!!

 

Fitness Pet Peeves - PT's not giving you their full attention, any pain when I'm running! 

 

I trained through Premier Global obtaining the Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Massage, Premier are widely regarded as the best in the industry.  So you can be sure my knowledge when treating or training you is second to none.

 

Qualifications:-

 

Level 2 Active IQ Certificate in Gym Instruction

Level 3 Active IQ Certificate in Personal Training

Advanced Exercise & Fitness Knowledge

Advanced Resistance Training

Advanced Cardiovascular Training

Nutrition & Weight Management

Level 3 Active IQ Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy

Qualified Spin Instructor

Level 4 Active IQ Lower Back Pain Specialist

Qualified First Aider

 

You can check my qualifications on The Register of Exercise Professionals, REPS No: R0055684.