I have been coaching Alison for a few months now. Whilst she has made excellent progress, both physically and mentally. I think her story and journey is a bit more relatable to many people. I won’t spoil it by giving it away too soon so have a read and drop me a comment if you can relate to anything Alison has experienced!
“I was really motivated to get using the gym but had no idea what to do to make it worthwhile for each session to get the most out of it. I was frustrated mostly at myself for not having the confidence to go and use the gym including the lifting section as i was more bothered about making a fool of myself for not knowing how to use equipment properly!”
Were there any reservations about getting started with me? Anything that held you back?
“My main reservation was my lack of confidence. It’s difficult to gain confidence without actually just getting into the training sessions but it’s a daunting thing as you feel a bit silly if you don’t know what you’re doing so it’s a catch 22!”
What were some of the benefits, both physically and mentally, that you have gained since working with me?
“Mentally, my confidence has taken a huge leap. I now feel empowered to give most things a go in the gym as I have the knowledge of how to use each piece of equipment properly. I leave each session feeling great as I have a sense of achievement after each session due to your motivation!
Physically, my fitness levels have improved immensely due to the style of the sessions. The push/pull activities have made me much stronger, but the HIIT style end of the sessions has pushed me to my limits sometimes but has definitely improved my fitness levels!”
How did my coaching help you achieve results? What was different about the process that really resonated with you?
“Martin offered a different approach to fitness than what I had been used to. The philosophy that any movement – be it a full workout, short sharp burst of 20 mins HIIT or even just a walk- was a great way to re-evaluate my relationship with exercise, knowing that I didn’t need to feel guilty if I didn’t make it to the gym each day. This made fitness become part of my day to day rather than having to plan in something big each day which has definitely played a part in the huge difference I feel in my fitness levels”.
