Louise Ogden – Success Story
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Back in November 2013, I joined Fitness Formation after a seven day trial. My interest in fitness began a few months previously before joining when I hired a personal trainer after my second baby.  I had never enjoyed exercise before but found a new love for it when I had one to one sessions. I loved being pushed to train hard.  

As I could only afford a session every couple of weeks with a personal trainer, I soon realised that to continue I needed to train somewhere more often. Big gyms were a no no as they just didn’t work well for me. Training on your own is boring and attending over crowded classes were a pain. I needed to be pushed. I needed someone telling me to get on with it and that’s when I was introduced to Fitness Formation.  

This place really is different. I love the buzz I get from working out, whether it be boxing, weight lifting or group training. I can pick a session to attend and know that it’s not going to be overcrowded. I know I will get information on correct technique with all the exercises I undertake. Throughout every session you have a coach that guides you, that works you hard and that does actually care about you.

I have met lots of great people, and made some really good friends. Everyone is there for the same thing, they want to better themselves physically and mentally. Often I’ve found that in other gym environments a competitiveness of getting fit and looking fit, which just makes you feel really inadequate.

I can honestly say that I’ve never once experienced this at Fitness Formation. I feel comfortable about myself. I can be myself and I don’t and never have felt inadequate.

I am accepted.

I absolutely love the banter, the friendliness and the genuinely happy environment. I’ve found that my mental health has also improved. I’ve had some amazing support from other members of the gym, and when I’ve had a dip in my mood they’ve been there to give me the positive encouragement and it has helped me massively.  

I’ve also had the same support from the coaches, something you don’t get from other gyms. They get to know you, they know your strengths and they encourage you to go further. They know how hard you can push yourself and they make sure you get your backside into gear and do it. I like this, it works for me.

My whole thinking of being ‘body beautiful’ has also changed. Before Fitness Formation, I always wanted to be skinnier as my perception of being fit meant you needed to be skinny, but after working hard at the gym, talking to the coaches and seeing my body change to become firmer and stronger, I now feel body beautiful. My perception has changed for the better.

I’m so glad I joined Fitness Formation. I’m fitter physically and mentally.  People have asked whether I would leave. If I find it expensive. The answer to both of these questions are no.

It has been worth every penny.

I am happier, healthier, more confident and stronger than I ever have been in my life and I know I would not get this anywhere else.

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