Allison Fincham - Testimonial

I’ve been training with Simon since the beginning of March this year (08), having become very disillusioned and demotivated with training by myself in the Gym. I was conscious that my frustration and lethargy was linked to my inactivity and knew that if I didn’t get some support I would give up completely. My confidence not only in my ability to exercise but also in myself at work and at home was low. I wasn’t in a very good place.

In our first meeting I was brutally honest about how I felt and what I wanted to achieve. As such, he was brutally honest in return about the level of commitment, the lifestyle changes, my part of the deal basically, and we discussed our plan of action.

To his credit, Simon pushed me hard, but at every point he made me believe in myself and my ability to achieve what he was asking of me. I was shocked at how high my heart rate would shoot up just by walking up a slight hill and how out of breath I would get.

There were times when I felt I couldn’t possibly achieve what was being asked of me but Simon’s always there to push and support and encourage and instil the self belief needed to raise the bar in terms of my physical performance. I’m now running a thought I would never have contemplated only 2 months ago and we’re combining cardio training with boxing, a new found passion.

Simon has tailored my programme to suit my needs, not just in terms of what will deliver results but also what I’ll enjoy and what will challenge me. The challenges have not been restricted to the physical either. Much of what I’ve achieved has enabled me to break down psychological barriers. The sense of achievement I have felt has fuelled my self confidence enormously. The results I’ve achieved have been secondary, but amazing considering the short time we’ve been working together. If someone had told me that in two months I’d lose 6% of my body fat, a stone in weight and inches all over, I’d have laughed !!! But it’s true, and with these results come increased confidence in my ability not only to push myself physically but also in myself professionally and my confidence at work.

I’m not confined to a Gym, in fact I’ve actually cancelled my Gym membership as I’m now training 3 times a week with Simon, pushing myself far harder than I ever did in the gym! I’m getting fresh air, support, coaching, exercise and RESULTS !!! both physically and mentally. ANYTHING is possible!

Allison

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