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In November 2014, Margueritte (Maggs) O’Malley joined the Siel Bleu team as a part-time trainer. Graduating with a degree in Exercise and Health from the Waterford Institute of Technology, she always had an interest in physical activity. “I really believe that the idea of physical activity is for everyone”, she says, “and that it has a positive impact on both someone’s physical and mental health, which is one of the values of Siel Bleu Ireland”.

Within a few months of joining our team, Margueritte became a full time trainer due to the increasing popularity of Siel Bleu in her area. Her professionalism and energy is highly appreciated among the participants in her classes. “I love the challenge of all the different groups I work with”, she told us, “the unpredictability of each day and meeting all the different people is something I thrive on.”

She is grateful to hear some of the participants saying thanks, because they have noticed a real improvement in their mobility, or a decrease in the level of discomfort. “It just reminds you how much of an impact an hour a week can have for the better!”, she added. If she could give one piece of advice to potential physical trainers for Siel Bleu Ireland, it is “a good sense of humour and patience would be anyone’s great asset”.