YMCA Exercise to music level 2
Amanda Gartshore
Club Manager
Group Exercise Instructor
Amanda has 15+ years experience within the fitness industry, both front of house and as a group exercise instructor teaching a variety of classes.
Leaving school when she was 15, Amanda had a passion for Dance and fitness. She got her first job within the fitness industry when she was just 16yrs, working hard she gained vital experience, dedication and knowledge.
At 23yrs Amanda started her own business as a freelance instructor teaching Group exercise classes within different clubs and community centres all over Aberdeen.
In 2012 Amanda took time out from the fitness industry to have her son, now she is back with more passion than ever!
Simona Pilisiova
Receptionist
Gym Instructor
Group Exercise Instructor
After a few years of attending gyms – loving it but not really knowing what to do, Simona decided to put herself through her Level 2 Gym Instructor and BodyPump qualifications. She has not only gained the knowledge and understanding within the fitness industry, she is now gaining the experience within Pinnacle Fitness where she will grow as an instructor.
Chloe Davidson
Receptionist
Group Exercise Instructor
Personal Trainer
Chloe currently studies a BSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Robert Gordon University with the aim of going on to study a Masters degree in Nutrition. As well as a keen interest in her studies she also puts a lot of care and effort into her own training. She regularly takes part in organised 5k and 10k runs and also completed her first half marathon in Edinburgh this year and hopes to go on to run a full marathon in 2020.
She is also a keen badminton player and has previously competed in the Scottish Championships, and still enjoys weekly training for fun. As well as training in sports she has experience in coaching as well, Chloe spent 3 months in summer 2018 coaching kids football in America.
Fiona Middleton
Receptionist
Group Exercise Instructor
Personal Trainer
Fiona has recently qualified as a personal trainer and is now studying to be a Level 3 and 4 Sports Massage therapist, which she is excited to progress through Pinnacle Fitness.
When she is not studying or spending time with her 2 young daughters, Fiona enjoys spending time doing her own training in and out of the gym.
As well as a member of Metro Aberdeen Running Club, Fiona is also a qualified jog Scotland leader.
Zoe Alexander
Receptionist
At 20yrs old, Zoe is the youngest member of our team. Zoe found her love for fitness 3 years ago, first working out in gyms then progressing to road running. Not content with that, Zoe has now found a passion for Yoga and hopes to build on that in the future.
Fiona Ross
Receptionist
Fiona is a very outgoing, positive, driven person that loves to keep fit and healthy in her spare time. She has not always enjoyed fitness, it wasn’t until 3yrs ago that Fiona found that passion. In doing so she lost a massive 53lbs with a total lifestyle change for the better.
Although Fiona is not an instructor, she brings her own personal journey & knowledge to Pinnacle Fitness where she is looking forward to watching our members gain that same enjoyment and confidence.