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After finishing his 4 year degree in Sports Science with Psychology and his Business Diploma at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), Henlu worked as a Fitness Director on board 5 Star luxury cruise ships for 3 years. Henlu worked and trained people all over the world, including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Canada, Bermuda, Jamaica, Bahamas and Mexico.
Henlu has been in the Health and Fitness Industry for more than 14 years and except for being a Master Personal Trainer in London where he trains private and corporate clients - Henlu is one of the founders of The Hellenic Healthy Holiday company (HHH Health Retreats) who provides luxury Health/Fitness/Detox/Weight Loss Retreats at the lovely 5 Star Emelisse Hotel in Fiskardo, Kefalonia, Greece. www.HHH-healthretreats.com
Henlu teaches Bootcamps and Group Training Classes all over London and he also teaches one to one Yoga & Pilates, Spinning, Body Pump/Conditioning and other group classes in various gyms in London eg Esporta, Virgin Active, LA Fitness, GLL, The Hilton etc.
Henlu was also involved with InSpa UK Ltd, a health and fitness retreat company, training clients & guests all over Europe and Morocco.
Henlu's area of expertise lies in core strengthening/posture correction/flexibility and his Yoga and Pilates based background differentiates him from a normal trainer and therefore his clients hugely benefit with regards to overall wellbeing, flexibility & stress relief with his hands-on assisted stretching approach. He also specializes in pre - and post natal training, strength and conditioning for sport specific athletes.
Henlu is privileged to have a team of trainers that helps him train all his clients. This is one of the advantages Henlu's clients have (in comparison to other trainers) as they have the opportunity to experience a variety of London's best personal trainers. The team includes Divan, Jacqui, Gemma, Aaron and JA whom all brings their own personal touch and experience to your training session. Typically South African Henlu competed at most sorts of sport which includes rugby, cricket, tennis, squash, swimming, biathlons, cycling (The Cape Argus). Henlu was also the chief lifeguard at a well known beach in South Africa for 9 years.
Henlu walks that extra mile for his clients and is always organising either a fitness event or involved in one himself. Regular 10km races with his clients takes place throughout the year. He did the Tough Mudder (http://toughmudder.com/) for a 2nd time and will also compete in the London Triathlon and the Nike Run-to-the-Beat Half marathon this year.
Fitness, health and helping people to achieve their goals is Henlu's passion in life.
Henlu will tell you that he has the BEST job in the world and that says everything.
www.henlupt.com
HENLU VAN DER WESTHUIZEN

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