ABOUT FITMIXX
FitMixx® was founded by Katie Carrielies (nee Symes) and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Katie is very passionate about community fitness which she has now taught for nearly 14 years.
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Katie was absolutely delighted to be named both Best Regional and Best UK Instructor at the National Community Fitness Awards. Subsequently acting as a judge on the panel the following year.
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Several of the programmes in the FitMixx portfolio are exclusive as they have been developed by Katie. These are: Strictly Dance, Body Tone, Pulse, BoxxFit and FitMixx & Chill (Restorative Movement).
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Katie is also a competitive dancer in Ballroom, Latin and Classical Sequence
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Katie regularly raises funds for charity through her classes and events, and is an Ambassador for the amazing #ThisGirlCan campaign, which encourages all women to get moving regardless of age, shape, size or ability.
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FitMixx classes suit all fitness levels and there is no experience needed. There is always something fun to look forward to with several themed classes, social parties and events throughout the year. We are very friendly, so come and join us!
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Outside of classes Katie enjoys spending time with friends, family and husband Luke, as well as lots of cuddles with the family dogs Ollie and Hudson. Katie is an avid reader and is learning to play the piano.
KATIE'S QUALIFICATIONS​
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Level 3 Award in Providing Exercise and Nutrition for Pre and Post Natal Clients
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Level 3 Award in Designing Exercise Programmes for Active Older Adults
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Level 2 Exercise to Music
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Professional Diploma in Marketing (Chartered Institute of Marketing)
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APMP Project Management
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1st Class BA Hons Corporate Management
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I hold a range of Zumba licences including; Zumba Fitness, Zumba Gold, Zumba Kids, Zumba Toning & Zumba Sentao. I have completed a range of Zumba trainings including Zumba Cue like a Pro, Virtual Pro, Social Media Foundations, Zumba Gold Boost and more!
NATIONAL COMMUNITY FITNESS AWARDS: RESULTS!
THANK YOU SO MUCH...on Saturday 10th October at the National Community Fitness Awards I won “Best Regional Instructor (North East)” and then went on the get “UK INSTRUCTOR 2020” with the highest marks from the judges overall! Is this a dream?!
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I had no expectations at all about this and certainly didn’t think the event organiser and one of the judges would top the evening off by turning up outside my house (the event was virtual) to deliver the UK INSTRUCTOR 2020 award and gorgeous prizes.
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Well done to the event organisers Community Fitness Network for pulling off an amazing virtual awards bash. Phenomenal effort as always. Congratulations to all other nominees, finalists and winners...you are champions of community fitness.
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Personal massive thank you’s from me to my parents, Luke and amazing FitMixx participants for the belief and support Thanks to everyone who voted for me. I absolutely adore what I do and to get this recognition means so much. FitMixx family....it’s been a fabulous 10 years, roll on the next 10!!!
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KATIE'S AWARDS​
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BEST UK INSTRUCTOR (National Community Fitness Awards, 2020)
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BEST REGIONAL INSTRUCTOR, NORTH EAST (National Community Fitness Awards, 2020)
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WINNER: MINI MOTIVATOR (National Community Fitness Awards, 2017)
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RUNNER UP: BEST FEMALE INSTRUCTOR (National Community Fitness Awards, 2017)
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