Rowena Ward – Success Story
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When I was ten, I suffered a severe brain injury when I was run over by a speeding vehicle. I was in a coma for a month and when I came to, I had to relearn many fundamental skills that most people take for granted, such as walking, talking and fine and gross motor skills. I was in hospital for a further two months, but when I left, I continued to improve myself for years.
Fast forward twenty-three years…..
To look at me, you would never have known anything had been wrong with me. My balance wasn’t great and my co-ordination was abysmal, but I’m pretty confident, if you had passed me on the street, you would never know.
But I wanted to be better. I wanted to improve my co-ordination and my balance. I had always been under the impression that ten years was the cut off point for maximum recovery for brain injury.
During my recent studies, however, I came across the idea of neuroplasticity. Our brains are constantly in the process of rebuilding and creating links from one part to another. I had a theory that the more oxygen my brain received, the faster it would change. And how could I achieve that? Exercise.
I investigated a few gyms, but Fitness Formation was the only one that “felt” right. It’s the combination of expert tuition, support and camaraderie that makes it feel like home, a place where anyone belongs. I’ve learned how to push myself forward despite my difficulties.
Dan, Ryan and Ben are all fantastic people with bundles of infectious enthusiasm and encouragement to keep me going. When I’m having a bad day, the classes pick me right up and the friends I have made there are just inspirational.
The result of being at the gym for six months?….
I am getting better.
You may not see me in a hopping race anytime soon, but already I can feel the benefits. I have learned to be more patient with myself.
Fitness Formation has changed my life, my attitudes and my body. I don’t think I’ll ever be a superhero, but being at Fitness Formation is the closest to invincible I’ve ever felt.
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