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Becky & Team onesixeight: fitness

Michelle’s Personal Training Success Story – “I feel happier, healthier and stronger than I have done in years!”

“Before joining onesixeight: fitness, I was stuck in a rut following an injury. I had got out of the habit of exercising and was using my injury as an excuse to do nothing. I came to onesixeight: fitness to give me the motivation to get my fitness back! Over 18 months later I am still incredibly motivated to exercise, and thoroughly enjoy all aspects of being part of the onesixeight: fitness family!

My biggest reservation about joining onesixeight: fitness was that I wouldn’t be able to cope. But with the help and expertise of Becky and the rest of the team we found an exercise regime that worked for me. My other reservation was that I wouldn’t have time to fit it in around my work commitments, but I now think that was just excuse! The number of sessions available and the flexibility of sessions fits with my schedule perfectly.

Working with Becky and the the rest of the team is amazing! They are so encouraging and supportive and are always there to offer guidance and their expertise. It is certainly the friendliest fitness studio/ gym that I have ever been in!

It’s hard to pick just one success since joining onesixeight: fitness. I have lost over 3 stone in weight and around 24 inches, I have completed my first 5km race non-stop and I can lift over 60kg! I feel happier, healthier and stronger than I have done in years!”

Amazing work, Michelle. You are a star! Kris’ Personal Training Success Story – “I have stuck with a class and really noticed the difference in my fitness and energy levels!” “I decided to approach onesixeight: fitness as, although I was losing weight through a slimming group, my fitness wasn’t good (I think pretty awful sums it up!). I also needed to strengthen my knee following an injury and the quote from the surgeon being “get it strong yourself or face surgery”! I had tried gym classes before but they never fitted timewise with my work and childcare commitments – I always managed to find an excuse not to go. Being honest I also found them quite intimidating – I am definitely not a fan of exercising in larger groups! Working with Becky has given me the motivation to stick at the classes – they fit with my schedule and the small group size is brilliant. Becky makes everyone feel supported. The support isn’t just around the exercise – there is support around nutrition and staying motivated too. I have really noticed my energy levels increase and I have also managed to avoid knee surgery so far – and I am getting closer to my target weight. Strengthening my knee is a big achievement but for me the best result is the fact that I have stuck with a class and really noticed the difference in my fitness and energy levels!” Great work, Kris!

Helen’s Personal Training Success Story – “The best result for me is being able to do proper press-ups – that is something I have always wanted to do!”

“Before I started training with Becky, I was struggling to fit in exercise around my job and was finding it difficult to make progress in health and fitness. I was very stressed and suffering with anxiety.

I was a bit concerned that I still wouldn’t be able to fit exercise in around work even with Becky’s help, but I have loved working with the onesixeight: fitness team and the other clients and I am managing to fit a lot of exercise in around work. It has really helped reduce my stress levels and lots of my anxiety symptoms are retreating. There is nothing like a group session at the end of the day for getting rid of the day’s work stresses and helping me to switch off. Becky has helped me to think about planning my week better for me and I have even started to use the gym for relaxation at lunch times which has really helped.

The best result for me is being able to do proper press-ups, that is something I have always wanted to do and achieving that goal last year made me realise how much stronger I am now thanks to all the training.”

Diane’s Personal Training Success Story – I have much more energy and feel fitter!

“Before I started training with onesixeight: fitness, I was feeling a little overweight, unfit and not very motivated. I tried going to the gym but didn’t enjoy it – I needed somebody to give me that push. This is when I turned to Becky for help.

Each day I look forward to going to onesixeight. It gives me lots of motivation, I feel great after a good workout and look forward to the next day. I am also able to do exercises that I could not do before.

So far the best result is having much more energy and being fitter. I am now doing exercise at home and going for a couple of mile walks on my days off work. I aim to start running soon too.”

Great work, Diane!

Sarah’s Personal Training Success Story – “A new positive outlook has led to a healthier lifestyle and my first tick on the accountability wall!”

“Before I joined onesixeight, I wasn’t very happy with my appearance and felt the need to exercise more. I knew that signing up to a gym wouldn’t make me any more motivated towards exercising regularly and that I needed to make some kind of commitment in order to strive for a healthier lifestyle. I didn’t have any reservations about coming back to onesixeight fitness, and if anything, the small group sessions gave me more incentive to join – it’s a really wonderful, tight-knit support network.

Working with Becky has been brilliant, if motivation is what you lack, Becky is there to provide it for you! PT sessions are now embedded into my routine – no more excuses! I started out with a target of 5 sessions a week (which I initially thought was crazy), but now I aim for 7-10 a week and always look forward to them.

Following a 1-2-1 session I had with Becky on positive thinking, every morning when I get up, I look in the mirror and tell myself I’ve reached my goal weight. As strange as that may sound, I instantly feel fantastic and rarely find myself having a ‘bad day’. A new positive outlook has led to a healthier lifestyle and my first tick on the accountability wall!”

Well done, Sarah – keep it up!

Jan’s Personal Training Success Story – Jan feels fitter & stronger and her balance & flexibility have improved

Jan got back in touch with us because she realised that she was putting weight on slowly but surely. Jan had tried some dieting but it made her miserable and put any weight lost back on.

“I had no reservations about working with Becky again because I had attended bounce classes a few years ago and enjoyed those. I need to be told what to do so the personal training sessions are really good for me.

I feel fitter and stronger and my balance and flexibility has improved greatly. I have lost some weight and nearly a dress size and I feel encouraged to exercise whilst we are away on holiday”.

Great work, Jan!

Jane’s Personal Training Success Story – “My goal was to be fit at 50!”

As a Mum of four children, one of whom has severe complex medical and physical needs, I found it difficult to fit in regular exercise. My husband works away quite a lot so I spend a lot of time playing taxi driver! Before having a family I used to go to the gym or exercise classes three or four times a week. I attended step classes a week up until the birth of my eldest son! As the children got older and I started working again ‘me time’ was very limited. My weight crept up and due to a long standing knee injury I always found excuses not to exercise. I joined onesixeight about two years ago and started with the beginners running club. Unfortunately this aggravated my knee injury so decided to have a go at the bounce classes. It was great fun and I began to feel fitter and with a healthy diet I began to lose weight. I did some 1:1 training and small group sessions and almost became obsessed! I now even have a trampoline at home for the times I can’t get to the studio. I’ve loved every minute with onesixeight and my outlook on exercise has completely changed. I no longer make excuses and I actually miss my sessions if I’m not able to make it. I really enjoy the personal touch to the small group training sessions and have met some very like-minded people. My biggest success to date was dropping almost two dress sizes and getting into a size 10 in jeans. My goal was to be fit at 50! Great work, Jane! You are an inspiration to us all 🙂

Jacqui’s Personal Training Success Story – I lost over a stone and a half and my new clothes look fabulous!

“Before I started with onesixeight: fitness, I had noticed that my weight was creeping up but hadn’t really faced up to the fact. I also felt that I lacked strength and flexibility; I certainly wasn’t getting a nice varied programme of exercise, beyond cycling to work. All in all, I wasn’t in good shape, and I knew I had to do something about it, especially when I stopped being able to fit in my favourite dresses.Becky was always going to be my first port of call because I was confident that she would take my needs seriously, and help me get back in shape in a fun, healthy & safe way.Working with Becky has been extremely productive. The daily sessions, plus advice, and regular chats and very informative workshops, have made the programme very successful for me. I’m not saying it hasn’t been tough sometimes, but Becky has always helped me to keep my goals clearly in focus.There have been so many good moments, but really it was so nice to have lost over a stone and a half and go shopping for new clothes. When I had reached my target at Christmas, I bought a new coat and dress, which look fabulous, and several people have been telling me how slim I look, which is great!”

Becky’s Personal Training Success Story – “I ran 5K within my target time!”

“I came to Becky for help, as I need to be physically strong for my job. I thought the training might be painful because I am in constant pain with my shoulders and it has been painful at times, but I have been working through the pain. Becky and the others have helped me to build my strength by using my core, so I am not using my shoulders as much. I can now use the 10 kg weight with out any problems and I am working up to the 12 kg weight.

I also ran the 5K Santa Fun Run and was really pleased that I finished it and within my target time!”

Great work, Becky

Charlotte’s Personal Training Success Story – “I’ve gone from exercising once or twice a week to 5-6 times a week!”

“I contacted Becky because I was lacking motivation to get out and exercise on my own.

Initially, I wanted to run with a group again so I was unsure about the small group indoor PT sessions and whether or not I would like them, however, the mixture of bounce and strength exercises is just great and I thoroughly enjoy every session!

The best result so far for me is getting back my motivation to exercise. I’ve gone from exercising once or twice a week to working out upto 5-6 times a week, sometimes twice a day!”

Well done, Charlotte!

Diane’s Personal Training Success Story – “I really feel like I am going to have Becky’s Guilt-Free Christmas!”

Diane has been training with onesixeight: fitness for over a year and is pleased with her most recent success during her Christmas challenge. Since attending the October workshop, Diane has been setting herself weekly objectives to challenge herself. Her weight loss goal was to lose ½ pound each week in the lead up to Christmas and she has successfully achieved this goal – even whilst enjoying her Christmas parties!

Diane’s fitness target was to do 20 sessions over 10 weeks, and even after increasing her target to 30 sessions, Diane has still already achieved this goal too. Doing the extra PT session each week has helped Diane’s weight loss and fitness gains and she is now feeling fitter than ever. Diane is more flexible in her upper back and really feels like she is going to have the guilt-free Christmas that she deserves.

Well done, Diane!

Anne’s Personal Training Success Story – “I found results after only attending for a week!”

“I recently retired in August of this year. Up until 5 years ago I had gone to the gym regularly, then I took on a voluntary role which meant lots of evening meetings and then I also took on additional civic duties. I was a very busy person and so the gym got sidelined. I would make excuses to myself that I was too busy to go to the gym but in reality I could have found time. I promised myself that I would go to the gym when I retired. It got to November and that still hadn’t happened! I went to Becky to do just a month to get me motivated to go back to the gym. I completed the month and decided that there have been such significant changes to me that I have now signed up for a further six months as I would never have achieved so much left to my own devices at the gym.

At my first meeting with Becky she explained that there were small group sessions for half an hour each session. I had always had one hour sessions at the gym and couldn’t believe that anything much would be achieved in half an hour. I was wrong!! Because the sessions are intense and there is a personal trainer standing in front of you making sure you are doing the exercises correctly it is much more effective than going to the gym and takes up less time. Becky is a very bubbly person and we always have a good laugh in the sessions. It is great fun and something to look forward to rather than a chore that going to the gym has always been for me in the past. I found results after only attending for a week. I have always been slim but was finding that my middle was becoming bigger than I was happy with. That has now been noticeably improved. I also notice that my balance is remarkably better now than when I started.”

Great work, Anne!!

Tracy’s Personal Training Success Story – “I am no longer afraid of the 10kg ball!”

Having lost about a stone since Jan through changing my eating habits and working out on my own at home, I needed something to keep me motivated to exercise. I was getting bored of doing things at home and didn’t feel I was challenging myself enough. I knew it was important to keep up the exercise to maintain my weight loss.

Before I came to onesixeight: fitness, I was concerned that I wouldn’t have enough time to fit in enough sessions, but the process has been very easy and the flexibility with the timetable means that I am able to come to sessions 5 times per week!

My best result so far has been the increase in my strength, which was one of my goals. I am no longer afraid of the 10kg ball and I will want something heavier soon!

Great work, Tracy – Santa may just bring you a 15kg ball!

Helen’s Personal Training Success Story – “I can now fit in my favourite red dress again!”

“I started with onesixeight fitness because I felt like I was in a bit of a rut. I hadn’t exercised for a few months due to an injury and in those few months I’d become lazy and lost my motivation. I’d also started to notice that the clothes I loved to wear didn’t fit anymore. I knew that if I wanted to get back into my favorite red vintage dress and to stay motivated to exercise over the winter months I needed to make a change.

Initially I wasn’t sure about signing up for the PT sessions. I was worried about the cost and about exercising as part of a group. My only previous experience of this was PE at school and it’s fair to say I hated every minute of it! Still, I needn’t have worried. Becky, Liam, Jake and all the other members of team onesixeight make exercising a pleasure. Everyone is so friendly and encouraging and they really do create an atmosphere where I can stop feeling self-conscious and just get on with challenging & improving myself. The cost isn’t an issue at all now that I’ve got started and realize how much good the training is doing me. Previously I wouldn’t think twice about spending lots of money on a night out which would leave me feeling hungover so it actually feels good to be prioritizing my health and well-being. I’m only four weeks into my onesixeight experience but I already feel stronger, fitter and more positive. I’m mastering exercises that I really struggled with few weeks ago. I can now do a minute of v-sits, an exercise I dreaded at the start. And I tried my vintage red dress on yesterday. And it fits again!”

Fabulous work, Helen!

Michelle’s Personal Training Success Story

“Before I joined onesixeight: fitness, I was overweight, unfit and unhappy! I decided I needed to do something to change my way of life and I needed more than just a generic gym membership. I needed the support, guidance and encouragement from someone. Initially, I was worried that I would find everything too hard after almost a year out of exercise following an injury and that my foot wouldn’t cope with what would be thrown at me, but I was wrong. Everything was changed and adapted to suit my needs and I can now do things that I said I would never be able to do. Also, I didn’t think I’d have the time to commit but flexibility from both sides has allowed me to exercise at least an hour 5 days a week. I have loved every minute of training at onesixeight: fitness. Sessions are varied, challenging and most of all fun. I look forward to my sessions and find it very odd if I have to go a day without them. I don’t find myself making excuses not to go, because I love it so much. I have achieved so much because I am encouraged to believe in myself and now tell myself I can do it instead of I can’t do it! My biggest achievement since training with onesixeight: fitness is changing not only my lifestyle but also my mindset! I am a much more positive person and have a lot more confidence in myself and my ability. I have more of a social life and choose to be active in my spare time by walking, running and playing badminton. I have also lost almost 3 stone in weight and over 23 inches from across my body. I can now say I am proud of what I have achieved!”

Tracey

Tracey’s Personal Training Success Story

Since going back to work full time I haven’t really had time for well, pretty much absolutely everything else and I really was starting to miss the exercise part of my life. What I needed was someone at home to force me to do the things I would of done in the gym or at a class. Then I came across onesixeight: fitness – an online workout for the time poor, concentrating on parts of your body you want to improve on.

As I didn’t have a lot of spare time it was important that I got maximum results in a short amount of time. In just 4 weeks I lost 8lbs, 2 inches from my waist, 1.5 inches from my chest, 1 inches from my biceps, 2 inches from my hips (a whopping 6.5 inches in total!). I can now fit into my size 18 work shirt comfortably, I am wearing my size 14 work trousers and I feel so much better now I have some exercise back in my life.

Doreen & Jo

Doreen & Jo’s Personal Training Success Story

Doreen & Jo were complete beginners before joining the studio 6 weeks a go. Both had been walking on a daily basis and trying to eat sensibly but not seeing great results.

At first, the sessions were very challenging to both Doreen & Jo, however, now (just 6 weeks on) they are both able to keep going for 30 minutes non stop and work harder in that time too.

Doreen has lost 1/2 stone since she started and also an amazing 5 1/4 inches.

“I found doing 10 sec on the trampoline was so hard but have loved improving day by day. The other ladies are so encouraging and it makes you look forward to going every day just to do better”

Jo has been equally successful and lost 5 3/4 inches from across her body.

Doreen & Jo are a great example of persistence paying off to get results. The sessions feel less like hard work and more like a step in the right direction to achieving their goals.

Well done, Doreen & Jo – keep it up and you’ll be rewarded with even more success!

Rachel W

Rachel’s Personal Training Success Story

Rachel previously trained with onesixeight: fitness in Loughborough, but having moved to London last year she now trains with Becky using our Online Personal Training service.

“I had two operations in a year which had left me inactive for 8 weeks at a time and I wanted to kickstart my fitness again and was struggling to do that on my own at the gym. I wasn’t sure that I would enjoy online personal training and didn’t think I’d get the benefit, but once I got started I found it really beneficial as even though I haven’t had sessions for over a year I still have some ingrained activity that I do.

My gym sessions are better as I am using equipment and doing exercises that do have an impact and my eating habits are alot better following the advice and application of a new diet approach.

I am also able to run 6 miles non stop which is great because I always said I wasn’t a runner!”

Well done, Rachel – great effort!

Amanda

Amanda’s Personal Training Success Story

Amanda has seen fantastic results over the past few weeks and only yesterday completed the Birmingham Half Marathon in 1hr 57 minutes! “Before I started working with onesixeight: fitness I was hitting the wall at 6 miles whilst running & was also unhappy with the shape I was in. I knew I had the motivation to do something about it but needed someone to push me further. I came to Becky as I admired the fact that she was the 1st lady to finish the first Loughborough Half Marathon in 2012. My only reservation was that I had never worked with someone in a one to one situation before, but the process of working with Becky has been fun. Every session is different and ensures that I am pushed to my limits each workout. I love the monthly challenges as it gives me something new to aim for regularly. I look forward to each session & if time would allow it I would come to more! My best result so far is getting past my 6 mile running block with ease. I am now finishing longer runs with the feeling I could do more & also being able to pick up my speed towards the end of a run. I am loving every run as I feel fitter & much stronger. I am looking forward to completing two half marathons this year & then training for the Paris full marathon in April!!” Great work, Amanda! You are a star!

Selina

Selina’s Personal Training Success Story

Selina has been Online Personal Training with me for the past month and is now feeling more motivated than ever! “I was always a person to exercise and eat healthily, but when I started a new role at work and working shifts, I started to slip back into my old ways and I didn’t know how to fit in exercising around them. I have really enjoyed the process. To me it’s like having a strong positive force encouraging you as you go along your fitness journey. As a result, I’ve incorporated exercise into my life again. I’ve continued to exercise and feel healthier for it.”

Well done, Selina – keep it up!

Lesley’s Personal Training Success Story

Lesley has been training with onesixeight: fitness for 18 months and in that time has improved her stamina and can now keep exercising for longer. Lesley started with our beginners running group, which helped her do some 10K races. She then moved on to our indoor Bounce & conditioning sessions, which have helped Lesley improve her core strength. Lesley used to say “I can’t do it”, but now she has overcome her excuse making and has built up her core strength and will use this to build up her running fitness even more. Lesley’s next goal is to maintain her all-round physical fitness and improve her core strength and firmness. Well done, Lesley!

Tara Ringrose

Tara’s Personal Training Success Story

Tara has been using our Online Personal Training service for the past month. The service has helped to kick-start her weight loss goals and has kept her accountable to her new programme.

“I came to onesixeight: fitness for help as I need the encouragement to help me lose weight – it’s nice to have the support from someone who wants to help you achieve your goals as much as you want to achieve them!

I enjoyed working with Becky and my best result so far is being able to complete the race for life get muddy.”

Well done, Tara!

Helen's Personal Training Success Story

Helen’s Personal Training Success Story

“I was feeling sluggish and lacking in energy plus I was concerned I had put too much weight on. Having long term back and hip problems I was also in pain and suffered with stiffness in my joints.

I thought Personal trainers would be pushy and judgemental but onesixeight: fitness are definitely not. I also didn’t think I would find the time to keep up with training once my summer break had finished but with your help we have managed to fit in training every day after work.

Since starting training 6 weeks ago, I now have more energy (most days) my back and hips are starting to feel stronger and less stiff and I am getting a waistline back!!! Today, I managed to hold the plank for 2 mins – something I didn’t think I would be able to do as I couldn’t even do a plank before starting training.

I thought I wouldn’t enjoy coming to a training session every day and although some days are still quite hard I enjoy coming and dare I say look forward to it. I have also started working out at home during the weekend.”

Great work, Helen and Well done!

Jacqui Glass

Jacqui’s Personal Training Success Story

“Before I went to 168 fitness, I had gained some weight and I wasn’t happy with my fitness levels, having got out of the habit of regular exercise. I had been using ‘too much work’ as an excuse not to look after myself properly and I was certainly in denial about my problem until I walked through the door!

So far, working with Becky has been very positive and motivating. The sessions have been tough, but productive and enjoyable too. The 30-minute format really works.

I have lost a few pounds already and I am pleased that people have started to notice. I feel better about myself because I have a more balanced lifestyle and diet that I think I can sustain.”

Well done, Jacqui!

Martine’s Personal Training Success Story

Martine signed up to our Online Personal Training service in August because she wanted to tone up after losing weight earlier in the year. We gave Martine a resistance band video workout to follow and called her each week to check up on her progress, which helped her stay on track knowing she had to tell us what she had been doing. As a result of following our Online Personal Training plan, Martine was able to tone up & fit in her smaller pair of trousers and found the Online Personal Training to be a positive and useful experience. Well done, Martine!

Helen’s Personal Training Success Story

Helen came to us 6 months ago because she was looking for an exercise routine that fit in around her busy work & travelling schedule. Our early morning & flexible sessions allow Helen to keep up her new routine exercising 3-5 times per week and her commitment to the programme and effort during her personal training sessions has meant she is now stronger and able to lift more weight and generally fitter too. Fantastic results Helen, well done!

Becca’s Personal Training Success Story

This is Becca who is 23 years old. She joined onesixeight: fitness a couple of months a go and is finding it really good because she needs that personal touch to make sure her technique is correct. We’ve really helped with Becca’s nutrition as well – we have given Becca a personalised food plan that she is sticking to and it’s been working!

Becca’s main reservation was not believing you could get a good workout in half an hour. Becca used to spend hours in the gym and didn’t seem to be getting anywhere. But the short half an hour sessions are convenient and they work! Becca’s greatest success is weight loss – having lost over 2 stone so far – and she has lost inches off her waist and is now aiming to run a Tough Mudder 10K next year! Excellent work, Becca – well done!

Jody’s Personal Training Success Story

Jody started training with onesixeight: fitness 3 months ago because she wanted to get a bit fitter, lose a bit of weight and have fun exercising. When Jody started she thought that the sessions were going to be really hard and really intense but actually her first week was brilliant and everyone was really helpful and enthusiastic, which made her want to come more! Jody’s initial reservation was that she didn’t have time to exercise, however, during one of our first monthly workshops, we helped Jody to understand that she does have time to exercise (even whilst working long hours!) and when you’re having fun and enjoying it, you will want to make the time. Jody’s biggest success so far is having lost 20 lbs (9kg) so far and can now run 5K non stop which she never thought she would be able to do. Plus she was the BOSU single leg balance challenge champion last week! Amazing effort, Jody – well done!

Jane’s Personal Training Success Story

Jane joined onesixeight: fitness just over a year ago, because she wanted to improve her fitness levels, tone her body and lose weight. Through exercise, motivation and encouragement of the onesixeight: fitness trainers, diet and Jane’s hard work – Jane has lost over 10kg (nearly 2 stone!) and she now likes what she sees in the mirror. Jane has dropped almost 2 dress sizes and she now wants to continue exercising so she is even fitter aged 50 next January. Amazing effort, Jane – Well done!

Tracey’s Personal Training Success Story

Tracey is no longer a newbie with onesixeight: fitness, having done a 6-week programme in our Loughborough Personal Training Studio, but she is new to our Online Personal Training service.

Tracey enjoyed training with us, but struggled to find the time to get to the studio due to long working hours and childcare. She decided to give our new Online PT a go to see if we can help motivate her and keep her accountable to her fitness & weight loss goals from the convenience of her own home. And sure enough, with a little nudge in the right direction, Tracey completed her fitness exercise session at the weekend and aims to continue her progress this evening. Well done, Tracey – keep it up!

Caroline’s Personal Training Success Story Caroline has been personal training with onesixeight: fitness for about a month doing mini trampoline bounce fitness sessions. Caroline came to us because she wanted to get more energy and tone up after having a baby. In the month since she started, Caroline feels a lot more energised and her fitness levels are continuously improving so she is happy. Well done, Caroline!

Louise’s Personal Training Success Story Louise is 39 years old, has 3 young children and is a Classroom Assistant from Loughborough. Louise used to find it very difficult to make time for herself but since she started training with onesixeight: fitness in September last year we have helped her find the time to exercise and this has helped her to do the one thing that she’s wanted to do since her youngest child (who is 6 years old) was born and that’s lose weight and get fit! Louise really wants to be able to keep up with her children and be a good role model, which is why she came to us in the first place. She needed someone to be accountable to in order to stick to her new programme and we have ensured she is doing the right things to get results. Louise is now really enjoying being pushed and would recommend it to anybody who doesn’t currently think they have the time to exercise like she felt last year. Louise is having fun, she’s made new friends at our small group sessions and she’s seeing results too! Well done, Louise!