GYMNATION MEMBER: RACHEL COLL
Rachel became a member of GymNation in mid 2019 (after not having been a member of a gym for 5 years) and immediately started working with GymNation Personal Trainer Mahmoud. Read Rachel's story, and the impact GymNation and Mahmoud have had on her life, below.
GYMNATION MEMBER: RACHEL COLL
"I became a member of GymNation in August after not stepping foot in a gym for 5 years. I had realised how unfit I was, how much weight I had gained and knew it had to change!
I was lethargic, unable to stand the heat of Dubai and had lost a lot of confidence. In 4 months of training with Mahmoud I have lost 20kg, while toning up, improving my fitness and correcting my posture. I now look forward to my workouts, trying out the different classes, and seeing the improvements in my overall health.
I feel like a completely different person than when I started and more than anything I have got my confidence back!"
LARA'S TOP TIPS
TIP #1: PLAN + GET INTO A ROUTINE
Planning when I can attend the gym in advance and then sticking to that routine means I am able to fit all my gym workouts and Muaythai Muppets classes successfully around my work commitments and personal life. For the coming week I always know exactly what times I will be going to GymNation and what classes I will attend. I find that having this set out and generally staying the same exercise routine week to week has ensured I am able to achieve my health and fitness goals in a more organised way!
TIP #2: FIND A CLASS YOU LOVE
It took me a while and I tried every kind of workout and group exercise class possible but I finally found my passion for Muaythai and I now look forward to every single Muaythai Muppets class. If you find something you enjoy within the gym, particularly a fun and dynamic class (whether it be a Les Mills class, a JumpNation class or Yoga) then you are more likely to look forward to each class and then can use these classes to become a fitter and healthier you! Even on days when I am tired or have had a long day at work, I still look forward to my Muaythai class and as a result I always attend and more importantly always enjoy it!
TIP #3: FIND A WORKOUT PARTNER
I cannot advise strongly enough for finding a workout partner ,and luckily since joining GymNation, I have found quite a few people who share my health and fitness goals and have now become my regular training partners and importantly also friends. We motivate each other, we compete against each other and I have no doubts that we are all improving at a faster rate than if we were training alone.
