TONY DUKE MIHPE, Physical activity instructor, trainer and consultant for health & social care sector, GP Exercise Referral Consultant and associate member of the college of occupational therapists.
- Enables physical activity to be introduced safely and effectively to people with a variety of medical and physical conditions including EMI clients and disabilities.
- Trains learners of varied nationalities/cultures with a wide range of ages/abilities.
- Specialises in motivating people and getting them to try something new.
- Works in corporate companies, City Council, County Council care homes, privately owned residential care homes and NHS nursing homes.
- Discusses how to recognise & understand stress and methods to deal with it.
- Trains people in the Health & Social care sector to promote independance
- Provides the Portsmouth area Different Strokes group with appropriate exercises on a regular basis.
"Physical activity can help combat stress and in the past I have experienced the benefits of this myself. I find it extremely rewarding to pass on practical information to others who may find themselves (or someone they know) in a similar situation ".
"Zoe (my wife) and I believe every person is special and deserves to have access to appropriate physical activity, no matter what their limitations.
Many people live a sedentary lifestyle (often not through choice) and feel that they are not able to perform any physical exercise, this is NOT necessarily the case.
Work history:
MD Vitalyz Ltd.
Physical Activity training consultant
Exercise provider for Care Sector
Motivational speaker
Physiotherapy Assistant - EMI unit, NHS hospital
Self-Defence & Fitness Instructor
Personal Trainer
Gym Manager - Hampshire Health Farm
Fitness Manager - Fitness First
Exercise lecturer - Hampshire College
Learning history:
Stroke Awareness - The Stroke Association
Exercise and fitness instructor - YMCA
Train the Trainer - PETA
Falls prevention - Later Life
Exercise in mental health - YMCA
First Aid and Resuscitation - Private
GP Exercise Referral Consultant - Wright Foundation