Getting back into exercise after surgery or illness isn't always easy, especially when you've lost strength, your fitness isn't what it used to be, and your motivation has taken a bit of a knock.
That's where Marcus found himself when he first came to Kate Campbell Fitness.
At 63, Marcus wasn't new to the gym. He'd been a member of Virgin Active for years, regularly enjoying weight training and cardiovascular exercise.
However, following illness and surgery, he'd noticed a decline in his strength and fitness over the previous two to three years. His motivation had suffered too, and he wanted some help getting back on track.
He was also looking for something a little different. A smaller gym where he could get more personalised support.
And that's how Marcus came to us!
Starting with Move Well Therapy
Rather than jumping straight back into regular gym sessions, Marcus initially started working with Shannon for 30-minute sessions twice a week through our Move Well Therapy programme.
This gave him the opportunity to rebuild slowly, work on his movement, and gradually improve his strength and fitness. Having that individual support was particularly important after everything he'd been through.
As Marcus progressed, he was ready to take the next step.
From Move Well Therapy to Pro Personal Training
Marcus is now one of our Pro Personal Training clients, combining regular one-to-one sessions with access to the gym and classes.
His training focuses on rebuilding strength, improving cardiovascular fitness, gradually increasing his endurance, finding a routine that works for him, and building on what he can do.
And Marcus really is a joy to have around the gym! He never leaves without a smile.
More Than Just Getting Fitter
One of Marcus's biggest motivations for improving his fitness is something many of us can relate to.
He enjoys walking and exploring new places, particularly with his wife, and would love to feel fit and strong enough to enjoy longer walking holidays together.
And that's a pretty good reason to keep training!
Looking Ahead
There's still plenty he wants to achieve, and we're looking forward to helping him get there.
A massive well done, Marcus! It's an absolute pleasure having you as part of our gym community. Keep up the hard work, the smiles and, of course, the banter!
And hopefully, there will be plenty more walking adventures with your wife to look forward to.
Thinking About Getting Back Into Exercise?
Perhaps you've had time away from the gym following surgery or illness, lost some confidence or simply don't feel as strong and fit as you used to.
You don't have to jump straight back into what you were doing before.
At Kate Campbell Fitness, our Move Well Therapy and Personal Training programmes offer individual support to help you gradually rebuild your strength, fitness and confidence at a pace that's right for you.
Or get in touch for a friendly chat and complimentary consultation. We'd love to help you get started.