samia melliti
@samiamelliti
Inclusive personal trainer and group fitness instructor with 15+ years' experience.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a passionate, approachable personal trainer and group fitness instructor with over 15 years' experience delivering inclusive fitness programs and gym operations. I create welcoming environments for clients of all ages and abilities and specialise in adaptive fitness for disabled clients.
I founded and currently run my own business, leading fit circuit, Zumba and chair-based exercise classes while providing sports massage and nutrition guidance. My background includes long-term roles at YMCA Cambridge & Peterborough where I designed classes, delivered personalised plans and co-managed gym operations.
I'm skilled in high-energy group instruction (Zumba, exercise-to-music), one-to-one personal training, client relationship building, and administrative duties including member sign-ups and staff coordination. Certifications include Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 3 Sports Nutrition, Level 3 Sport Massage Therapist, and Zumba instructor qualifications.
I bring a results-driven approach, strong motivational energy, and proven ability to engage and retain members through fun, accessible class design and compassionate, tailored coaching.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Personal Trainer
Self-Employed
Jun 2025 - Present (6 months)
Founded and run a private fitness business delivering regular circuit, Zumba and chair-based classes while providing 1:1 personal training and inclusive adaptive fitness programs since June 2025.
Fitness Instructor
YMCA Cambridge & Peterborough
Mar 2010 - May 2025 (15 years 2 months)
Delivered group fitness classes (Zumba, strength training, ETM) and personalised training for diverse clients, including disabled participants; co-managed gym operations and member sign-ups from March 2010 to May 2025.
Casual Instructor
Vivacity Leisure Centre
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Provided casual personal training and supervised gym sessions supporting members' training needs and class delivery in 2015.
Fitness Instructor
Xpress Fitness
Feb 2015 - Sep 2015 (7 months)
Supervised gym floor, supported members with equipment and training advice, and handled administrative tasks including new member registrations (Feb 2015–Sep 2015).
Sales Associate
Primark Peterborough
Nov 2012 - Feb 2015 (2 years 3 months)
Worked weekend retail sales and customer service duties supporting store operations from Nov 2012 to Feb 2015.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
YMCA Cambridge & Peterborough
Level 3 Sport Massage Therapist; Level 3 Sports Nutrition; Chair Based Exercise Certificate, Sport Massage / Sports Nutrition / Chair Based Exercise
2019 - 2020
Completed Level 3 Sport Massage Therapist and Chair Based Exercise certifications and a Level 3 Sports Nutrition qualification through YMCA Cambridge & Peterborough.
ZUZumba
Zumba Instructor Basic 1; Zumba Instructor Rhythms 2, Group Fitness / Zumba
2014 - 2020
Completed Zumba Instructor Basic 1 and Zumba Instructor Rhythms 2 certifications to qualify as a Zumba instructor.
YMCA Fit London
Level 2 Fitness Instructor, Fitness Instruction
2011 - 2011
Completed a Level 2 Fitness Instructor certification with YMCA Fit London.
KCKirkwood Community College
Intensive English Courses, English Language
1998 - 1998
Completed intensive English courses at Kirkwood Community College.
IFCE School, Evry
Retail & Communication Professional Diploma, Retail and Communication
1995 - 1995
Completed a Retail & Communication Professional Diploma at IFCE School in Evry, France.
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