I absolutely couldn't have been more wrong or made a better decision! I didn't really know what to expect, but found Gemma is an amazingly nice person who is encouraging and supportive, helps you feel relaxed and definitely knows her stuff. So, I sucked it up and gave her a call, as I'd always thought PT was for people who were already super fit and wanted to train for intense events. I was having a good moan to a friend about not running and not knowing what to do fitness wise and she strongly recommended getting in touch with Gemma. I joined because I wasn't really doing any kind of exercise, injuries and niggles had stopped me running and whenever I started again, they all come back, I was kinda kidding myself I was a runner or in any way fit. Personally, Gemma’s programmes have really enabled me to stay in shape for climbing when the climbing gyms have been closed throughout lockdown. It’s something that we both look forward to doing together each week and we enjoy spending the time together – it’s something we can share while still pursuing our own individual objectives. We both have very different goals but our programmes are personalised to our own specific training needs. Gemma’s personal training programmes for couples have really kept me and my partner going during lockdown. I still have a long way to go on my fitness journey, but I am considerably better off for having joined the 'Legends' program, and would have no hesitation recommending Fundamental Sports & Fitness to others. My training together with a concerted effort to eat smarter & healthier, worked wonders, and I lost 10 kgs in the first 4 months and felt noticeably more 'toned' in that time, particularly my core. My sessions were well-planned and enjoyable, even the lockdown-enforced zoom classes had plenty of value. Having never been a gym goer before, I learnt a lot very quickly and the small class size meant that it was a great way to start out weight training, compared to what one might call your 'typical gym'. I made a conscious decision to join Gemma's program before the end of the year, just to avoid it becoming a New Year resolution that would ultimately fail. Thanks to a combination of not knowing anyone, the pandemic and numerous lockdowns, and a good bit of comfort eating, I was soon at 100kgs - the heaviest I have ever been. I joined Fundamental Sports & Fitness in December 2020, having arrived in Nottingham for a new job in March of that year. The small group number was great, it meant I made improvements in a short period of time.
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My highlight is that I now think about how I need to run and moving forwards I know how to warm up, think about my cadence and running position. When I signed up I was concerned the programme might be too difficult, I didn't need to worry as it was pitched at just the right level. My biggest takeaway from the programme is how to use and move my arms, to help me run faster. London Marathon 2023!!!! Jackie - Running ClinicĬoming into The Running Clinic I wanted to run faster, I liked the option to do the sessions online, so I could still go to Parkrun on a Saturday morning. All the hard work certainly paid off and can’t thank Gemma enough for her continued support in helping me achieve my goal! The day of the Robin Hood half marathon went better than I imagined and exactly to plan! I felt strong, stuck to the plan and more so I didn’t stop once! In past years I would have had a walking break after 8/9 miles but this time I just kept going and going and sure enough ran the whole race and got myself a PB! Shaving 5 mins off my previous best.
She is always on hand to make the necessary adjustments if I wasn’t doing anything properly but also giving me the belief to go up on the weight categories to push me that little more to get stronger. The PT sessions with Gemma have really helped me with my strength and conditioning for my half marathon training from the various weighted exercises, body weight exercises to also the running techniques she had planned for me.
I consider my sessions with Gemma as not only an investment into my fitness but also into my overall wellbeing.
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