Helen didn’t come to us as a fitness fan. She’d moved to Cambridge, things had been very stressful, and in her words she was “desperate to start doing some exercise”. Here’s how she describes what happened next:
“I’ve never liked gyms very much, but when I found out about the sort of small group personal training here at BCA Fitness Cambridge and I tried it, I really enjoyed it, and that was it.”
That was almost four years ago. She’s now done over 500 sessions with us.
When we asked her what had changed most, the first thing she said was how fit she is. Along the way she’s also lost about seven stone. Not in a 30-day blitz: gradually, over four years, one session at a time.
And the reason she kept coming back:
“Being in a group with other women who are following the same journey and really wanting to exercise and get the best for themselves is very supportive and motivating.”
That’s the part you can’t get from a membership card. Groups of eight, a coach watching every set, and people who notice when you’re not there. On a dark Tuesday evening in October, that counts for more than any piece of kit.
So if you’re sitting on the fence, here’s Helen’s advice, not mine:
“Just come along, give it a go, see how it is, and go from there. You’re not gonna lose anything by just giving it a try.”