Melanie Palmer

I began studying to teach fitness in 2011 and finished the first phase, qualifying me to instruct aquafit, in 2012. I began teaching at the end of 2012 and I love it. It is motivating to see people enjoying their workouts, and it is motivating as I get a workout each time! I love this job, in fact it hardly feels like a job at all. My office is my childhood favourite playground: a swimming pool, and my uniform is a swimsuit! Three years ago if you'd have asked me if I could ever do this I would have looked at like you're crazy, as I used to be nearly phobic of speaking in front of groups. With what I have learned and the enthusiasm I have for aquafit, I have no fear! Each day at the job I learn something new and I plan to continue formal learning in this field as well. One day I would love to do personal training, and perhaps personal training in the water!