Cornel ce fitness

Having graduated in Computer Science at Brunel University, I followed the natural path and pursued it as a career. As part of the course, I did a one-year internship with the NHS. I then moved from London back to the sunny South Coast where I got accepted into a smaller firm, with some very promising career prospects. It all happened very fast.

Which is why I started to have second thoughts about whether I was passionate enough or doing it for the social prestige. I spent two years in the industry and while working in an office environment; I had that constant ache to be active.

In 2015 whilst still working in IT, through socialising with various like-minded individuals, I decided to sign up for my first ever competition – the British Natural Bodybuilding Federation (BNBF) – drug free & tested. Preparation and hard work helped me place 1st. This accomplishment supported all of my friends and family’s argument that I should be going down this route and take up personal training as a career. I then began studying in my spare time and consequently passed the relevant exams to allow me to work in a fitness facility and be able to coach others so they can achieve their goals.

From a personal development perspective, the opportunities were far more advanced within fitness field. The pay cut didn’t come into the decision. I wanted to feel fulfilled by what I do and I figured if I were ever going to transition from one career to another, this was going to be the best time to do it.