I started working with Richard in February 2012. I wanted to start to be fit again after being sedentary – as a worker and carer – for many years. In the beginning my goal was to be able to walk a mile and want to do it. Now I still to want to walk happily, but keep fit and healthy too.
I hardly ever miss a weekly session and I’m also getting fitter and improving over the years, even through two extended periods of poor health during that time. Richard has been encouraging and entertaining while raising my goals and so giving my purpose while keeping me interested.
Walking for a long period has been my biggest struggle with exercise. But Richard has been encouraging, interesting and explained the positive effects of the various components of our regular training programme. I really enjoy that my workouts are varied and enjoyable, making me extend myself to do things I did not know I could do – and enjoy them as well. The encouragement and experience of my trainer makes me want to push further so that I now know that the weekly workouts are an essential component of my regular wellbeing and good health.
To any potential clients I would tell them that the more you commit fully and are responsive, both physically and mentally, to the trainer’s programme and general advice over a long period of time, the outcomes and benefits will far exceed your initial expectations of what you were capable of.
