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Who am I?
16th January 2025
My aim in life
Hey! I’m Catherine. I’ve worked in the fitness space for over 10 years as an online coach, personal trainer, sport and exercise scientist. I’m based in Scotland, which I have called home for the last 14 years.
One of my main aims in life is to leave people better than I found them. I believe that in life we attract what we give out so my way of giving is to share positivity with others in the hope that I can make at least one person’s day a little better - I think we need more of that in the world.
Throughout the last year or two I’ve come to realise that some of the best things in my life have happened because of daring to be vulnerable, reaching for the things I want in life, and believing and investing in myself. As I take some time to reflect on my coaching style, I realise these are all things I instil in my wonderful clients.
I have helped more than 700 people feel strong, prioritise their health, and prove to themselves they can do hard things - all without diet and exercise taking over their life.
Qualifications
I moved from England to Stirling in 2011 to complete my honours degree in Sports and Exercise Science. I love science. I love exercise… perfect combination!
I’m also a fully accredited Personal Trainer and certified Nutritionist and also completed several group training certificates from TRX Suspension training, to indoor cycling and aqua-aerobics.
Career
After graduating in 2014, I felt a little lost but knew I had a passion for sport and fitness. Although I initially considered a Master's and faced disappointment, it fuelled my determination to pursue other avenues.
Catherine worked at University of Stirling gym for several years, coaching clients face-to-face and delivering fitness classes; she also lead the gym staff and co-managed the building and design of a new gym and fitness class timetables.
During the pandemic she started coaching clients online and went on to study nutrition.
Further to this she worked in a large UK-based online coaching team with ESG Fitness for two years, which gave her experience helping 100s of people in 1-1 and group settings to achieve their goals, with a particular emphasis on supporting perimenopausal people.
When gyms were closed during the pandemic, Catherine lead the staff in the creation of an online fitness class timetable where university students and community members could connect and exercise with others on Zoom - this soon exploded in popularity and had participants joining in from across the globe.
Before Catherine finished working at University of Stirling, she collaborated on a project with European Universities to launch the Erasmus+ funded Mind Body Boost, which delivers an evidence-based intervention devised to support young people in managing their mental and physical health.
My Mission
Not only do I practise using a science-based approach, I go one step further and apply my knowledge on a practical level with real people living real lives! It’s my priority to bridge the gap between science and real life application, all whilst making it enjoyable and aligning with each individual client's values.
My values, experience and knowledge shapes my approach to coaching and life in general, and it’s what makes me different to other online coaches. The approach is truly collaborative!
The mission with Catherine Kerr Fitness is to give you the tools and the confidence you need to make long term health and fitness changes so you can create a life you enjoy.
Feel free to follow me on social media where I offer loads of free fitness / mindset / nutritional advice intertwined with moderately good banter.