Shahzeb Khattak

At the 2000 Laureus World Sports Awards, Nelson Mandela began his speech with the words “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire”. These words have had a profound impact on my personal training journey. For a large part of the last decade, I have sought knowledge in various domains within the health and fitness industry, all the while contemplating how to bring this knowledge into service with the aim of improving individual health and community wellbeing.

I have immersed myself in a variety of experiences to gain an understanding of the human mind and body. These include attending Loughborough University to study Sports and Exercise Science, participating and learning through PhD research projects and volunteering as a Strength & Conditioning intern for the Leicester Riders’ basketball team. I also took advantage of seminars and workshops delivered by expert practitioners.

I utilise training principles that aim to optimise synchronicity between mind, body and spirit; thereby developing the client in a manner that maximises kinesiological efficiency and performance. I have worked with a diverse group of individuals in the past and have a comprehensive understanding of the different pathways needed to achieve specific goals. I have also developed a refined sense of empathy and believe I am particularly skilled in understanding and catering to clients’ mental and emotional needs.

I aspire to use the power of sport and exercise to holistically develop individual health and fitness, and to contribute towards building a better world.