Chesterfield

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Karen - Chesterfield Instructor

Before                                                                    After

Carol 51382

Carol came to us with a plea to help her lose inches before her wedding day in 6 weeks time!  She worked really hard visiting the gym 4 time per week and using the power plate too.  Carol who is 61 but looks more like 51 lost an amazing 10 1/2 ins and 2 lbs and has reduced her BMI and BP in just 6 wks!  She is over the moon and has invited all the girls to her wedding reception as a thank you for all the help and support she has received.  Both Carol and her Finance are over the moon with her fantastic results.

Amanda 50249

I have now lost 4 stone 8lbs and 56.5 ins!

I have always struggled with my weight with most of my life and have never been entirely happy. In May 2008 I was at an all time low, I had had a back operation four years ago and the weight had just piled on. At my heaviest I couldn't even look in the mirror. I noticed an advert in the local newspaper advertising the gym and decided i had had enough it was time to do something.

The though of going into a gym totally filled me with dread but all the girls were so friendly and it was ladies only. All the ladies who attend have one thing in common and that to feel better about themselves.

The weight and inches dropped off gradually at first but once i started it got easier and easier. The circuit is also so easy to do and its enjoyable.

I am now at my target weight and feel great. I now enjoy shopping for clothes The girls are absolute stars and I've made some great friends as well. 

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Christine's Story:

I've never eaten regular meals and I didn’t really notice my weight was creeping up. I was aware that my back hurt after driving long distances and seeing a new ladies only gym - Gymophobics opening nearby in Chesterfield I decided to make enquiries after reading claims that their 30 minute circuit could help ease muscle pains. 

At my induction, standing on the scales for the first time in 20 years and seeing that I weighed almost 13 stone came as a shock and I vowed to do something about it.  Every member gets an individually tailored programme consisting of exercises that are air assisted and suitable for anyone. With the encouragement and advice from the friendly instructors at Gymophobics about eating regularly I found I really enjoyed working out on the 30 minute circuit. The exercises are not strenuous and can easily be carried out during a lunch hour.

After 30 weeks I lost 3 and a half stone and dropped 4 dress sizes and feel so much healthier

Gymophobics turned me from a phobic to a fanatic!

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Sue's Story: 50231

Many of you will already know Sue Lambarelli whether as the once owner of the excellent Lambarelli’s Ristorante D’Accadia – passed onto her eldest daughter and husband; or as Tawny Owl of the 1st Chesterfield Brownie Pack for the last 40 years.  We all know that Sue has never been a person that sits still for very long until she suffered a slipped disc.

Sue was one of the very first Gymophobics Chesterfield members.  She and decided that she needed to improve her health and fitness.  She had lost a little weight after her recovery from the slipped disc and decided that she needed to tone up. Sue felt that by joining Gymophobics it would not only help with her healthy eating plan but also her general physical and mental health too.  Sue said: “Its an ongoing thing, people say ‘Oh don’t you look good and so fit and healthy.’ I weighed 17 st 3 lbs just before Christmas.  Coming to Gymophobics on a regular basis has given me an incentive to stay fit and healthy and I am now down to 12 st 13 lbs and I look and feel great!  I’ve lost over 4 st!  My dress size used to be 28 it’s now 18 and in total I’ve lost 40 inches”!’  Sue generally feels much more positive and her hip, back and knee problems have improved, she has more mobility and can now enjoy her walking - 7 miles is no mean feat!

JENNY’S STORY:5023

Jenny’s life drastically changed overnight.  One minute she was celebrating her 50^th birthday the next she was in Nottingham Hospital having suffered a cerebral haemorrhage.  Jenny was in hospital for a very long time and had to be readmitted after being sent home with a recurrence of the bleed.   Jenny was left paralysed down her right side and with difficulty speaking and being able to formulate her words – she frustratingly knew exactly what she wanted to say but just couldn’t get her words out!  As women we all know that this would be a nightmare!  Jenny left hospital in a wheelchair and with the help of her husband Barry, the support of the Walton Hospital staff and the physio she received at the Royal Jenny managed to come along and join Gymophobics. 

We offer a one-to-one session to Jenny which she needed when she first joined Gymophobics. Now due to her tenacity, stubbornness, improved mobility, strength and fitness Jenny leaves her stick at the start of the circuit.  Supervision is now limited to just a few pieces of equipment and Jenny herself has noticed that along with all the other benefits mentioned above she is also suffering less aches, pains and stiffness and she feels sharper mentally.  Jenny said that: “Things in general just keep improving and although Barry didn’t want me to join Gymophobics at first, he now agrees that its the best thing I’ve done.”

I was off work ill for about 18 months; with what the Doctors thought was M.E.  Eventually I was diagnosed with early menopause and put on to HRT.  The consultant at the hospital told me I would never loose the weight I had put on …………… They had not reckoned on the team at Gymophobics.

I walked in to have a look round on a cold snowy morning, wearing my ski trousers and Monique promptly put me on an exercise machine, snow boots and all!

With member of all ages there is always a fantastic atmosphere.  The staff are very knowledgeable and encouraging and always make time to have a chat and a laugh.

I have just had my 10 week assessment and was amazed to find that I have lost 9 and a half inches from doing the circuit and using the power plate – the best invention ever.

After the workout most members sit and have a coffee and a chat.  Exercising used to be something I did because I had to; now I go to Gymophobics, laugh till my face hurts and loose weight in the process.  The whole team make it an absolute pleasure to work out. 

Phillipa:49575

Gymophobics is the best thing that I have tried in a long time.  Its fun, the Girls are fab and best of all IT WORKS!!!

LOST 10 inches and 7 lbs in 7 weeks.

BMI and Body Fat down.

Tracey: 50207

Glad I read the Derbyshire Times at the right time, after joining I was a little pessimistic but after 10 weeks and 12 inches lost I feel great – Lets go for the next 10 weeks.

Rachel: 50222

Gymophobics has made me realise that I really can do it!  ALL the girls are really helpful and it is a joy to come and exercise at the end of a long day at work.  I’ve lost 6 ¼ inches in 8 weeks!

Jo: 49479

Thank you so much.  As well as losing 9 lbs and 11 inches I feel so much better in myself.  What a lovely atmosphere.  Having really approachable and friendly staff makes such a difference.

Hope I continue with the weight and inch loss!

Thankyou so much.

Karen: 49557

Thankyou to all the staff for helping me lose weight and inches in a lovely relaxing atmosphere, looking forward to the next assessment.

Thanks.

Diane: 49567

Gymophobics has given me a new lease of life.  Really enjoying coming.  I have lost 7 ¾ inches, feel really good.

Jane: 49564

All the girls at Gymophobics have given me support and have always been there for me when I wasn’t feeling my best!

Thankyou everyone and I will keep up the good work.

I have lost 10 inches and I feel fantastic!!

Alison: 50204

I’m really enjoying my sessions at Gymophobics and I’m very pleased with my inch loss.  Will make sure I keep up the good work.

Thanks for your support!

Helen: 49568

Gymophobics is great! The staff are all so welcoming and encouraging. I’m really pleased that I have lost inches and I definitely feel more toned.  Just doing 30 minutes keeps me motivated.  Thankyou all!

Lynn: 49491

I’m right excited I’ve lost 4 ½ inches yes 4 ½ inches off my abdomen and a couple of pounds too.  I feel much more toned and fitter.  Thanks girls.  

Annette: 49472

Really pleased!  Total of 8 ½ inches and 4 ½ lbs lost – brill!  Have never liked gyms before, but this is great fun, lots of encouragement and I feel so much better – can’t beat it! Thanks to you all.

Jackie: 49581

Enjoying my workouts, lots of fun and making new friends – feeling much fitter.  FIT TO DROP!!

Suzanne: 49475

Enjoying workouts in a friendly atmosphere. Lost 8 inches in 10 weeks.  All staff are friendly, always available to help, but most all always cheerful and up for a laugh!!

So glad I joined!!

Rhiannon: 49551

I’m really enjoying workouts which is such a surprise as I never enjoyed exercise this much as I tried joining gyms before and not lasted a week.  I feel very relaxed here and reassured by members of staff and I feel my progress is getting there and keep working towards my goal without having to watch show offs in spandex which would get in normal gym.

Thanks.

Sue: 51074

Don’t feel daunted by the workout.  Friendly atmosphere makes it enjoyable and keeps me coming and not give up.  Surprised and pleased at results so far.

Leanne: 50162

I love coming to Gymophobics its relaxing and a nice place just to come and get away from everything.  Thanks so much for all your support with my workout and wedding plans. I feel loads better in myself I’ve got much more energy, I feel great, all my clothes are starting to fit me now.  I’ve got more confidence, I’m a lot more outgoing and I feel great and comfortable in the clothes I wear. I’m starting to get excited about my wedding.  I felt great about my reassessment I’ve increased all my work outs and lost quite a lot of inches.  So I feel really good about it.  So come on HEN NIGHT and WEDDING DAY and RECEPTION.  

Josie: 50272

I really enjoy coming to Gymophobics.  The staff are very friendly and competent.  I am thrilled to have lost 10 inches and 1 ½ lbs in 10 weeks.

Sheila: 49593

Just great, always enjoy coming to see everybody and looking forward in losing more inches. Thanks to all – a great bunch of people and staff.

Christine: 50165

I love coming to this gym! Thank you so much to everyone for your support.

Carole: 49462

I enjoy coming – on doorstep from work.  Pleased with my 10 week assessment lost 5lbs and 6 inches.  All the staff are very friendly and make you feel at ease.  Can’t wait till next reassessment. Thanks.

Pauline: 50191

I love coming, you don’t realise how unfit you are till you start.  The staff and the machines are great.  Would recommend it to anybody.   Hope the next 10 weeks are as good. Lost 8 ½ lbs and 13 inches.  Thank you.

Janette: 49598

Thanks to all the girls, its just fab coming.  The whole place and people motivates you.  I never feel it’s a bind to come.  Thanks again.

Jane: 49559

Have loved coming from the beginning. All staff very friendly and helpful.  I came to help raise my energy levels so losing 10 inches by the first assessment is a bonus.  Thanks so much.

Lindsey: 50172

Thank you all so much, I am really pleased with my inch loss.  The gym is fantastic and everyone is so friendly and helpful.  I never thought coming to the gym could be pleasurable.  Thank you all!!

Charmaine – 50679

I joined because I wanted to lose a lot of weight and have been coming for a few months now and I can tell that I’ve lost pounds and inches and my mood has lifted and I do not feel so low anymore and I’ve made lots of friends too.  I’m really enjoying it and I’m glad that I came.  The staff are great and I felt welcomed here not like other gyms.

Lesley – 50524

Its fun, its friendly, it WORKS!

Catherine – 50685

Before my heart surgery 2 ½ years ago when I was 19 the doctors said that they couldn’t make me better, just stop me getting worse.  BUT … since I’ve been coming to Gymophobics my fitness has improved so much that things I used to get breathless doing I can do much easier; such as walking up the stairs.  Some days I can even run up the stairs and not get half as tired or breathless as I used to.  Also the added benefit is that I have lost weight!  6 pounds so far and 11 inches! And my mood has improved, just ask my mum!  Thank you!

Jean – 50686

Although I have not lost any weight yet, I have lost 11 ¾ inches, reduced my fat percentage and improved my stamina. 

Ann – 50257

I would like to thank every one of you for all your help and encouragement this past year.  I have enjoyed attending a Gym which amazed me and that is due to all the help you gave me to lose inches which to me is great. Thanks again.

Helen – 50599

I can’t thank the girls enough! After 11 months I’ve lost 3 st 9 lbs and 35 ¾ inches.  I’ve gone down from a size 22-24 to size 16 and I feel fantastic! My BMI has gone down and so has my body fat (which was so high when I started that it didn’t even register on the machine!).  My confidence has improved no end and I no longer hate shopping for clothes.  The girls are so friendly and helpful and nothing is ever too much trouble for them!  Thanks girls, you are a great bunch!