Catherine Hanson Farid

Catherine has been a key figure in the UAE Fitness Industry since 1995 and
the Director of Operations for REPs UAE- (Register of Exercise Professionals) since its inception in 2013.

She is a UK certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, health and fitness writer, past bodybuilding competitor, winner and judge.

Catherine’s achievements have included the introduction of Les Mills group fitness programmes to the region in 1999 and co-founding the Fit Awards in 2014.