''I have never liked or enjoyed Gyms, in my experience they were stinky and unfriendly. I had done a lot of Zumba and I loved it but after kids and a facial paralysis meant that I stopped zumba in 2012. In 2019 I was diagnosed with Endometriosis and the medication was making me put on weight. On top of that, I was running and every time I was running about 10Km, I would injure myself. My physio told me that I should join a gym to get stronger and prevent injuries.
I didn't listen and it took two lockdowns (lots of running and injuries) to finally convince myself I needed to join a gym. So I looked for something different from where I had been before. I looked for a small gym where coaches did not change often (or at all!), where the emphasis was on health and strength. I found LPF Training and in the beginning I was a bit like "do I really need a women only gym?"
I tried LPF and found it was ALL I needed the Coaches are friendly, knowledgeable AND encouraging! Both Pavlina are excellent coaches and I trust them to get the best out of me. I feel stronger now and more agile!
I am now running again, starting slowly, and I am feeling really well about it. I recently took part in the 6 Week Challenge and I almost quit the challenge the day Kelly sent a shopping lift, some recipes and when I was advised of the amount of protein I was going to be eating!:)
My life is complicated enough to cook something different for me on a daily basis. But Kelly said I could eat the same as my family and so I decided to give it a try. As a result of the challenge, I have managed to get rid of many of the medication kilos and I hope that with the increased protein intake and continuous Resistance training, I will manage to keep them away. I love training at LPF because the Coaches push me without pushing me and it is always respectful and friendly. I have built training into my routine and it has both physical and mental benefits as I am often lost in my own thoughts while training. A very nice community!
- Ana V
- Stronger & leaner at 50