C2GO Interview with 2024 IFS Presenter of the Year Kelly Reed

Wow what a whirlwind weekend it has been at the International Fitness Showcase 2024 in Blackpool!

Our very own Rachel Holmes and Kelly Reed presented multiple classes over the weekend with a fantastic turn out and response including Flex and Fitness Pilates and much more from HIIT to Abs. This was the first year we have also held a Choreographytogo Education stand at the event which was a great success; meeting many of your lovely faces and answering any questions about our fitness training courses and qualifications.

We were so proud of our Head Tutor Kelly who has worked so hard and is more than deserving of the accolade of the 2024 IFS Presenter of the Year Award- she received her award on the Saturday night and we all celebrated the wonderful achievement. We can’t wait to see what’s next !

Here is a little interview with our very own Kelly Reed about her career in fitness and this well deserved award, we hope you enjoy it:

How long have you been teaching fitness?

Since 1996!!!!! That’s when I qualified 

What made you want to teach fitness in the beginning?

 My teacher at Sixth form was an amazing Step Instructor and she inspired me, she was running the course and asked if I wanted to do it and I jumped at the chance. 

What is your favourite thing about the fitness industry?

The people you meet and the places it can take you

How did you meet Rachel and discover Choreographytogo?

Through our friend Karl Frew who I was working for at the time and Rachel was looking for someone to come on board to teach FP courses 

When did you start Tutoring for Choreographytogo? I think it was 2009

What is your favourite thing about Tutoring fitness courses?

Inspiring other instructors to develop and watching them grow with confidence 

What is your top tip for anyone wanting to get into the fitness industry?

Get qualified with a reputable company, the first training you do will set your foundation for the future so take your time to understand the basics and then grow. 

What is your favourite thing about presenting?

Definitely the people! Other presenters, organisers, the participants – everyone becomes family 

What are your tips for anyone wanting to present at a live event like IFS?

Be polished and professional, I did a presenter search which I won in 2005 and I learnt so much on this but then went to, and often taught for free, at as many events as I could. Now you can showcase your skills on your socials to get noticed which is amazing. Don’t be afraid to teach at small events, or even organise your own to practice and get experience because the main stage at IFS can be very nerve wracking. 

What does the Presenter of the year award mean to you?

Wow, just everything! I used to be one of Karl Frew’s ‘back up babes’ from 2005 – 2009 and then I think I presented for the first time on my own in 2009 so 15 years of hard work but it was all worth it to get the award on their 20th anniversary – it was such an honour! And hopefully will have another 15 years of amazing events ahead! 

What will you be doing next?

I am presenting at YogaFit in Ibiza in April which I can’t wait for as I’m presenting Fitness Pilates with Rachel as well as many of my own classes too! 

Thank you Kelly and a massive well done!

Join Rachel and Kelly on their Luxury Retreat in Partnership with Champneys this May click here

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