Janelle Woolridge

Your Christchurch
Strength Coach

Janelle has worked with numerous Athletes in Athletics, Cycling, Dance (Ballroom and Highland), Jet Skiing, Running, Powerlifting and more...

About Janelle

Janelle Woolridge has been working as a Strength Coach for over 15 years. She is a Chek Level 3 Practitioner, has Advanced Colgan Power Program Certification and is a qualified Sports Nutritionist. She has also completed various other studies.
 
Janelle started her training in 2000 at the Colgan Institute in Canada after receiving a scholarship for her personal achievements in Powerlifting. This presented her with a unique opportunity to gain extensive knowledge from Michael Colgan, a world-renowned research scientist in training and nutrition.
In 2001 after sustaining a major back injury while studying in Canada Janelle went on to achieve a World Title in Powerlifting just months after injuring her back. After two years of pain staking rehabilitation she took up Olympic Weightlifting competing in various New Zealand competitions and the Oceania Championships coached by Richard Dryden.
 
As a result of her sporting career and injuries Janelle developed a special interest in muscle imbalance testing, back rehabilitation and sports conditioning and over the years has assisted many Athletes with their strength and conditioning programs to help them excel in their sport.

Janelle's Qualifications and Achievements

Qualifications

Chek Level 3 Practitioner – including papers: Program design, Advanced program design, Holistic health and performance for woman, Equal but not the same (training female athletes), Scientific core conditioning, Scientific back training, lower limb injuries, spinal structures and function and more…
Advanced Colgan Power Program Trainer with distinction
Certified Sports Nutrition Adviser (CSNA) Cory Holly Institute Canada
National Certificate in Fitness L3
Skills Active

Exercise Science CPIT A+

Body Trainer Certification Les Mills

Comprehensive First Aid

Personal Achievements:

 
World Powerlifting Champion 2003

Canterbury Olympic Weightlifting Record Holder

Oceania and New Zealand Powerlifting Record Holder

Oceania Bronze Weightlifting Medalist 2008

Gold Ballroom Medal

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