Karen Cannon - Testimonial

I met Simon quite by accident. I just asked him if I was carrying out my free weights exercises properly and there the journey began.

Our association started by his questions about what I wanted to achieve. I was working towards an important wedding where I wanted to look the best I could to give me more confidence on the day.

Simon agreed to work with me up to the wedding - we had 4 weeks! I didn’t know what to expect and was apprehensive thinking at 51 I would not be able to do what he asked of me.

I needn’t have worried Simon explained everything and his concern for how I felt encouraged me to work harder then I ever have. I have been going to a gym since the mid 1990’s but when Simon explained the benefits of using a heart rate monitor and working within fitness zones I realised that I had never worked out to obtain the best effect from my effort.

Looking back now I don’t know how I managed to work out as hard as I did, I put it down to the encouragement and enthusiasm of Simon and his gentle ‘pushing’ for improvement. I enjoyed every minute and didn’t feel as though I pushed myself beyond my capability, I never dreamed I could run outside or complete circuit training or use a spin bike. But I did!

Due to work commitments I have not been able to go to the gym, but now I am back Simons’ training methods are enabling me to get back into a routine. I can still hear him saying ‘ tummy in, bum in, stand up straight. Are you eating properly? Are you breathing?’ Anyone who has worked with Simon will know that if you don’t breathe he gives you press-ups! You soon learn that he is serious!

I always wanted to work out with a personal trainer and Simon full-filled this ambition and exceeded any previous ideas I had about working with a trainer. The effort and training was well worth it and I felt really good at the wedding. I also realised that training to this level made me stronger in my mind as well and I felt more enthusiastic about life.

If anyone is considering this ‘ go for it’, I am confident that Simon will be able to show you how to achieve whatever you are aiming for. I had a brilliant experience and I will be returning to Simon and his guidance as soon as I can.

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