InclusFit™
Sam has Presented at many fitness events.
Sam is the first known UK Disabled Fitness Presenter. She has presented at the UKs top fitness events including IFS (International Fitness Showcase) Project Mayhem at Ribby Hall and MOVEFIT.
As well as presenting at many local Zumba events Sam has danced on stage with Zumba creator Beto Perez at the UK London Instructor Academy.
Sam has presented Clubbercise at The UK Public Health Conference to promote that everyone can exercise even seated down.
Sam presented Seated SOSA at the big national fitness events including IFS.
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Sam is a master Trainer for Clubbercise working alongside Clubbercise Director Claire Burlison and has presented this at many events including LIW (Leisure Industry week) to the Instructability awards. Sam has also been to other events presenting Clubbercise including The Big Festival and FitBeats.
Sam is available to present at your event, regardless of what event it is. If you would like to hire her then please contact Sam directly on the contact page.
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See below for the list of all of Sam's presenting gigs:
Presenting gigs:
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Public Health England Conference – 2015
Zumba ZIN Academy – July 2015
The BIG Feastival - 2015
Community fitness awards day event – 2016
WDSA Dance competition - 2016
Instructability awards – 2015 & 2016
Leisure Industry week – 2016 & 2017
IFS – International Fitness Showcase – 2017
Move IT / FIT – 2017
Project Mayhem Ribby Hall - 2017
Elevate – 2017
Motability Roadshow – 2017
Zumba Believe - 2017
Cancer research danceathon – 2019
Various Zumba events – 2015-2024
FitJam Alton Towers – January 2024
People First Keighley – August 2024
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Speaking Gigs:
Cerebral Palsy Scotland Conference – Oct 2021
The importance of exercise with Cerebral Palsy
EMDUK – The Instructor Revolution – Nov 2023
Are you inclusive? What does being Inclusive mean?
Fortis PE Conference – 2016
How to include SEN pupils into mainstream PE Lessons.
Media and Podcasts
Written article – Working with disabled clients – PT Magazine 2014
Fitpro magazine article – 2014
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Radio:
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Sam is one of the fitness and disability experts for BBC Wiltshire. Sam has been on various shows including the breakfast show, The morning show and the Sports Show. Sam also took part in the sports quiz and even surprised herself in coming 2nd on the leader board!
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Podcasts:
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Making activity Accessible and Inclusive to all. Sarah Bolitho Creating Active Lives Podcast. 2023
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../creating.../id1679319192...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vPvmZrlBwuEajKvyHmXRF...
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Rachel Holmes Podcast – October 2023
Podcast LIVE with Sam James (youtube.com)
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Fitpro Webcast with UK Disability Expert Sam James – May 2024
Webcast with UK disability expert, Sam James | FitPro Blog
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Decades Reloaded Mental Health Mixtape Podcast – June 2024
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Life as a Fitness Instructor – Breaking Barriers with Sam. Lorna Marie Fitness. May 2024
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