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Comment: Having recently turned 30, I felt like I needed a way to get myself in better shape as I was becoming increasingly less physically active and putting on weight. I had never been able to run but I knew that when I was younger and more active, I was much stronger and felt more energetic and alive. I approached Paul with the hope that while I was totally new to training, I would have guidance and help along the way. I was concerned about the weight and the possibility of injury. Paul quickly gained my confidence on this. From my very first workout, I have seen Paul constantly concerned about my safety as we progress through each workout. I am not concerned about nearly as much as I was when I first started. Each session helps keep me motivated and the attention to form yields results that are quite impressive. In a little over 19 sessions, I have seen my strength increase significantly. I am working out with weights and within my first 5 weeks I had ran my first ever charity event, that I never thought would be possible before I started with Paul. With the help of and motivation from Paul a regiment of targeted strengthening and speed exercises for my legs was devised to help with running. I believe that there will be a day very shortly when I will be able to run a half marathon. I have never made a better decision than hiring Paul, I have lost 15lbs. of fat and gained 1pound of muscle. My body fat is down by 7% percent, and my cholesterol and blood pressure are at healthy levels. My BMI has changed from overweight to normal and I've lost several inches from my body and 5 inches alone from my waist. In just two months I can already see and feel a huge difference in my abs, back, and legs, which only leads to one thing, my favourite exercise of all shopping for new clothes that fit. It's thrilling to be seeing this for the first time in my life! I still have goals to reach, but I just know it's only a matter of time. Paul has taught me something new every time and keeps me looking forward to next workout. I used to dread working out, but with Paul I love it and thus I keep at it. It's interesting how everything else in life seems to fall into place when fitness is improved. I no longer just want to "veg" in front of the TV after coming home from work. I actually have energy to do all those little things that I was always putting off. I have no more cravings for pizza and other unhealthy foods. And perhaps most importantly, my self-confidence has skyrocketed. |
