Ally Elsegood - Reality Fitness Norwich

Trauma

This poor pup of mine has had a traumatic week and if the truth be known, so have I.

You might think, what has this got to do with my fitness account….well, let me begin.

Recovering from trauma, is a massive thing. Whether that be physically, emotionally or both. It takes time. Use your imagination….we don’t need to individually list examples, that could be too much of a trigger, and I want to avoid that.

When you exercise do you stay focussed or does your mind wander? This is when it can hit you, when you least expect it to. Just a reminder to be kind to yourself. Try and get back on the wagon, but take as much time as you need. I’m not talking about returning to exercise post injury/surgery. There’s guidelines and advice for that.

I’m talking about physical or emotional trauma. Only you will know what that means to you.

You don’t need permission to adapt and pull back. Take the lower impact option. Do whatever you need to do. Take a break when you need to, take a drink if you want to. Just know in whatever environment you see me in, this is your safe space. Protect yourself and your energy by allowing yourself that space in whatever context you need.

As for this one…tomorrow we start again. 😔🐶♥️

** Small Group PT **

It’s been a while since we’ve had openings.
The most affordable way to train with me, I can now confirm I have spaces available as of 1st October 2026.

Monday 6pm - 1 space
Wednesday 6pm - 2 spaces
Friday 8am - 1 space

Minimum sign up is 2 months.

Sessions are 1 hour and will take place in my Studio in Hellesdon (near the airport) easy access via the NDR.

Options to attend 1-3 times per week, the more you do the better value it is. Message for more details. Spaces tend to get snapped up pretty quickly, so if you’re thinking about it, don’t think too long. 🥰

So quite a raw post incoming…and I may have touched on this a few years ago, but do you know what? I don’t know, I can’t remember….

This is the thing, as a female mature Personal Trainer going through menopause and navigating turbulent times, sometimes I think I’m just not good enough.
When the self doubt kicks in, the imposter syndrome is very real. Then I question myself, and tell myself I’m just not good enough. Comparing myself to Personal Trainers who are young enough to be my children! Who don’t even offer what I do!! I mean….wth is that all about?

Then I have a really lovely conversation just in passing, nothing planned with a younger personal trainer who is also maybe feeling the pressures of not being good enough and the pressures of keeping up with social media and trying to workout what followers want or need to see.

Then I remind myself, I’m 51. I’m the healthiest, fittest and strongest I’ve ever been. My business ticks along quite nicely, and I’ve been doing this for 15 years! I’ve seen other trainers come and go in that time alone….longevity in this game is a rare thing.
I grew my business before social media and it also survived that invisible virus after being locked down and shut down for months with a massive cut in my income.

So I’ve given my head a wobble and I’m finishing the course I started months ago and will register for new training this week. Because the learning never stops, because I love what I do and I need to stop being a dick head!!

Please tell me it’s not just me? I know my HRT isn’t as effective as it was and I’m booked in for my review in a couple of weeks. Being a menopausal woman keeping on top of work and life, is hard. Sometimes I think I’m going bat s**t crazy! 😂😂😂

But I know I’m not….I’m just me. 🥰

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