One of our favourite things to do at Parkwood is celebrate YOU, our fabulous members!
This month the award goes to Charlotte!
Below is Charlotte's story in her own words:
"Being a member at Parkwood, coupled with a diet revamp, I lost 7 stone within a year. This was purely by being consistent in the gym three times a week and making healthier food choices. I then lost another stone the following year, and have managed to maintain this weight ever since. Whilst I felt comfortable with my cardio sessions, and I'd lost weight, my workouts were starting to feel stagnant, and I was concerned my love for the gym was going to falter.
We then went into lockdown, and I knew that unless I wanted to go for a run every night (not appealing to me!), I'd have to put some time into planning enjoyable yet effective workouts. I changed from a purely cardio based exercise regime to including resistance/weight training as well. I started up Personal Training with Dan; this was invaluable and I would 100% recommend it to anyone!
Since introducing weight training into my fitness routine, my strength has increased significantly. My 3 workouts a week soon became 6; fitness is something I have a huge passion for these days - something I never thought I'd hear myself saying!
Parkwood is a great way to de-stress after the working day. I even bring my fiancé in at the weekend so we can have a gym and swim session together, followed by a coffee in the Wood Bar afterwards! I'm now working towards that final push for our wedding in May!"
