MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Martine George

REPs member Martine George combines her time as a personal trainer with

being a national powerlifting champion

results. There is something, however, that makes Martine stand out from the crowd. As well as her life as a fully qualified exercise professional, what you would be forgiven for not knowing about Martine is that she is also an international powerlifter, having represented GB on numerous occasions.

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Having initially started the sport on the back of a comment by her brother (Zack George, fellow founder of Be Fitter and REPs member) a couple of years ago, Martine has since become British champion, following up this incredible feat by taking Bronze from the World Championships in Prague last year.

“It’s an amazing feeling being British champion. It took a while to sink in just what I had achieved,” Martine commented.

Martine’s career as an exercise professional has undoubtedly helped support her powerlifting. Despite initially finding it difficult

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artine George is part of a team of three REPs registered trainers who make up Be Fitter, a fitness initiative using the concept of community and teamwork to achieve

to balance the two, Martine can now manage her time effectively, allowing her time to train between clients with her trainers (Tony Ward & Delroy McQueen) as well as join a powerlifting club, which she attends once a week.

Martine’s commitment to succeeding in both pursuits demonstrates just how important effective time management is for an exercise professional, and she certainly sets the right example with her own endeavours.

Trainers often need a narrative of their own to help inspire their clients, and few are more powerful than Martine’s.

“This has had a huge impact on women. Before seeing me, they’ve always thought that lifting weights means they’ll bulk out in a way they didn’t want. Seeing me, either as clients or in the local press, has let them know that lifting weights is something they can do, and ultimately is another way of women exercising and getting fitter.”

It is not however simply Martine’s success as a powerlifter that has attracted new clients.

“If you say you’re a REPs recognised trainer, it makes a difference,” said Martine. REPs recognition has allowed Martine to flourish in her personal training life at Be Fitter.

The success and future plans for Be Fitter (Be-Fitter has aspirations to open a Gym) means Martine won’t be turning away from her life as a REPs member. “I work with my brother and two other trainers, and we’ve put so much into it over the years.

“The aim is to open our own gym, and continue to grow this. I’d like to show more women that lifting weights doesn’t mean you’ll lose your frame. With 95% of my clients being female, I feel I’m on the right path to do this.”

The REPs Journal 2014;30(summer):4