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Monika has worked in the Health and Fitness Industry for over 3 decades. She was born and raised in Germany but has now lived in the UK for almost 40 years.

She started her sporting life as a gymnast and dancer at a relatively young age. She feels extremely lucky that she was able to turn her love and passion for sport into a professional career.

Monika acquired a degree in Sports Science and over time additional qualifications as a Medical Fitness Expert and Corrective Exercise Specialist. Monika’s professional life as a fitness expert spans over more than 3 decades.

She also published a book called ‘Seasonal Dieting’ and worked as a Health Expert for BBC radio for many years.

Monika is a mother of 2 and a grandmother of 4 children.

What keeps her fit , happy and healthy are her hobbies like tennis, running and gym work.

Monika has helped many women throughout her career to not only become happier and healthier but to believe in themselves and their abilities to sustain a strong and fit body.

Her motto : Wellness is a state of physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

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Jennifer Stoute was born on April 16, 1965, in Bradford, England. Over the course of her athletic career, she represented Great Britain more than 20 times, competing in two Commonwealth Games and two European Championships, where she earned both gold and silver medals.

The highlight of her career came at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in the 4x400m relay, cementing her status as one of Britain’s finest sprinters.

Despite her impressive achievements, Jennifer’s career in athletics was cut short due to recurring injuries. However, in 1996, she returned to the public eye as Rebel on the immensely popular television show Gladiators.

Jennifer’s time on Gladiators opened the door to Hollywood, where she worked as a stunt performer in the 2000 blockbuster Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe. Alongside motherhood, Jennifer has successfully combined her expertise in athletics with business by founding an Athletics Agency, where she manages athletes from around the world.

In 2018, Jennifer embarked on a new chapter in her career, signing with Europe’s leading agency, Models1, as a mature model at the age of 53. She has since represented global brands, proving her versatility and timeless appeal.

Now, as Jennifer approaches her 60th birthday, she has taken on a new role to inspire women in her age group to embrace fitness and strength, empowering them to age with confidence and shape the lives they want. This mission reflects her lifelong dedication to motivating others and breaking boundaries.

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Kate is the author of Owning Your Menopause: Fitter, Calmer, Stronger in 30 days and the founder of the Owning Your Menopause app and community.

Kate is passionate about educating women on how to exercise and nourish their bodies at this time. She wants to educate women on the benefits of movement and diet, so they can see how these go hand in hand in playing a fundamental role in managing many of the symptoms associated with menopause.

Qualifying as a level 3 Personal Trainer later in life, alongside raising her three children and experiencing her own issues with peri menopause has given Kate a unique insight into how isolating this journey can be.

As a trusted expert in her field, Kate has become the ‘go-to’ Personal Trainer known for her specialised approach in making sure women are getting the correct evidence-based information on how to train effectively and nourish their bodies through menopause. She believes that so many women miss out on optimising their midlife and menopause experience due to not understanding how to adapt their lifestyle during this phase.

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Shakira has worked with women for over 15 years as a qualified pre and postnatal exercise specialist and peri and post menopause trainer. Founding her campaign ‘StrongLikeMum’ in 2015, Shakira aims to shatter the stereotypes around motherhood and fitness. Showing that exercise is for everyone and living a healthy lifestyle can be possible at all stages of life.

As a television health expert Shakira works regularly with ITV’s Lorraine, offering exercise and healthy lifestyle advice. Being bilingual in both English and German also allows Shakira to work internationally. Most recently Shakira has worked with brands such as Adidas Global, Amazon UK, EE, Vogue, Women’s Health, BUPA and Gym Shark. Shakira has also written and published her debut book “The StrongLikeMum Method” with Hachette Global.

Staying up to date with the latest research in women's health is key to Shakira's method of training and allows her to cater to a variety of clients. Shakira is excited to continue her work as part of Move The Gap. To close the gender health gap and get women of all ages more active.

As a mum of 4, a love of family and community is at the heart of everything Shakira does. "Move The Gap is a community, a collective of women, supporting each other to achieve their heath and wellness goals."