Meet the Team

Debbie Harding

Founder of Busy Mums

My interest in fitness and healthy living started from a young age mainly due to my mum.  Growing up in Nelson I was involved in a number of sports and outdoor activities and mum always made sure we had healthy food in our lunchbox!  This influence led me to study Physical Education at Otago University.

After finishing University I lived in London for five years.  During this time I gained valuable knowledge working in the health and fitness industry.  I took every opportunity to further my education by attending courses, workshops and fitness conventions around the UK.

Working with mums and mums-to-be I developed a real passion for women's health and fitness.  I have witnessed how beneficial personal training and one to one instruction can be for improving the health and well-being of my clients. 

I am now happy to be back in Nelson helping mums of all ages achieve their health and fitness goals.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor of Physical Education; Double major in Exercise Prescription & Management and Sport & Leisure Studies (Otago University, 2000-2003)
• Swedish Massage (London School of Traditional Massage, 2008)
• Fit to Deliver Course (London, 2007) www.fittodeliver.com
• FitPro Fitness Convention, 3 days (Loughborough University, 2006)
• Weight Management and Nutrition Course (London, 2006)
• Muscle imbalance and posture workshop (Premier Training International, 2005)
• Movement based flexibility workshop (Premier Training International, 2005)
• Multitrax Fitness Convention, 2 days (Heathrow, 2004)
• Boxercise Instructor (London, 2004)
• Indoor Cycling Instructor (Nuffield Proactive Health, 2004)

• Registered Exercise Professional