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In the Summer of 2024, Gaynor successfully navigated breast cancer. Having reviewed her options for post cancer medication, her doctors also discovered localised osteoporosis and widespread osteopenia….just what she needed after all the trauma of cancer…..

Gaynor found me in March 2025. In her usual inspirational, no-nonsense way, she had decided to fight her bone density condition with resistance training, having only ever done cardio workouts, and having abandoned the gym many many years ago.

I’m sure all of you will know by now the link between strength training and strong bones and muscles, and the increasing importance of such training as we get older and start to lose bones and muscle mass. It’s my favourite subject - don’t get me started!

Whenever I share these remarkable accounts of clients who demonstrate so well the power of doing the right fitness, I’m always blown away by the utter determination to stick to the plan, to keep going and keep trying. All of these success stories only happen because of this approach.

Back in March we started the process with my infamous fitness test and grip test. One of the easiest
and most effective set of exercises to build strength and to monitor progress. Similarly, the grip test is a proven indicator of muscle (and therefore bone) strength - and good results have been strongly linked to a healthy life expectancy. Here are the results of Gaynors hard work….

Across all her tests she improved her strength numbers by 31% and her left and right combine grip strength from 58.8kgs to 67.5kgs

Whilst Gaynor rolls her eyes at the prospect of many more dips in the future (along with everything else!), her example is one that proves you can make a difference really quickly from minimal fitness and from cancer. In fact, only yesterday, the Guardian published an article ‘Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds.’ Here’s a snippet :-

For the first time in medical history, there was clear evidence that exercise was even better at preventing cancer recurrence than many of the drugs currently prescribed to patients, one of the world’s top cancer doctors said.
(Dr Julie Gralow, the CMO of Asco). Patients who began a structured exercise regime with the help of a PT or health coach after they completed treatment had a 37% lower risk of death and a 28% lower risk of recurrent or new cancers developing, compared with patients who received only health advice, the trial found.’

The Guardian, 1st June 2025

Sometimes, quite often really, I am lucky enough to actually measure the impact training has on my clients. One of my last sessions on Friday really brought home the reason I love my job so much. My client gave me permission to share her story with you to show that (in her case) an hour or two of effective training a week can make a huge difference to your health and vitality.

This client has trained with me over the past 14 years with a 4 year break during lockdown. She’s just coming up to her 75th birthday. She came back to personal training with me last year as she was aware of feeling a bit weaker and more breathless day to day. Not being the greatest fan of ‘gym time’, she does however really apply herself when she’s with me - to her massive credit.

On Friday, I decided that we would replicate our 45 minute session from the 10th September 2024, just to see how much progress has been made. ‘Fitness’ levels are partly measured in ability to recover quickly. On Friday, a 45 minute session (which was difficult in September) was completed with 20 mins to spare. The 2 rowing machine sessions were both 8 seconds faster. The weights were way too light compared to where we are now.

As she left and I checked if I was OK to share our session with you, she said ‘don’t forget to say there was a double hip replacement during the 4 year lay off - you can get back to fitness with all that.’

Good morning ! A reminder that we have our LBT and Kettlebells and strength classes running every Wednesday and Friday at 9.30am at Church Langton community hall and on Zoom ☺️💪🏻

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Still time to book LBT tomorrow at church Langton !

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Happy New Year ! Get moving with our first day of classes in 2023 😊😊

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Last class of the year !! A fond farewell to Kate and Grace joins us after a year away ❤️

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Last sports massages of the year this Thursday 15th - contact me to book !

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A special offer to help those of you looking to return to exercise or simply review where you are on your journey.

Health and Fitness MOT - The Personal Fitness Company 45 minutes health and fitness test. Checking blood pressure, visceral, body fat and BMI, waist measurement and testing cardiovascular, upper and lower body and core strength. A great session to kick start a return to exercise or measure your progress.

Look out for our class next week to support menopause or indeed anyone wanting to understand and strengthen the pelvic floor

Adore your pelvic floor (live zoom & recording) - The Personal Fitness Company A blend of breathing, stretching, strengthening and relaxation. This class will work mind and body and will be an excellent compliment to fitness training, improving focus, stamina and recovery. Suitable for all, with no need to be flexible!

Classes are fully back for the autumn at church Langton community hall - Wednesday and Fridays 9.3-10.30am

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Church Langton classes are back after half term ! Wednesday and Friday 9.30-10.30am face to face, on zoom and recorded !

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LBT at Church Langton - The Personal Fitness Company A great work out for the legs, abs and glutes, targetting all muscle groups and with cardiovascular spikes to take the breathing high.