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CASE STUDY 2
I signed up for the 12 week challenge to kickstart my weight loss again and learn how to use the gym properly. I was already doing several classes and trying to diet but my weight loss had plateaued. Linda showed me how to manage my calories and macros, and guided me in an evolving fitness programme of classes, weights, cardio and walking.
I am significantly fitter, stronger and lighter, and now I have the knowledge, tools and support to continue to my goal. Thanks Linda!
Louise joined the 12 week Gym Challenge as she was keen to become stronger, lose weight, feel more confident using the resistance equipment in the gym and improve her VO2 max.*
Louise is a keen baker who enjoys savouring her tasty creations but has struggled to maintain
a healthy weight for most of her adult life. She was recently diagnosed as Prediabetic, which prompted her to review her lifestyle and diet and inspired her to take part in the 12 week Gym Challenge. She was already attending 2-3 fitness classes per week but was otherwise generally inactive, apart from the occasional walk at a slow pace on flat ground.
Louise attended an initial one to one consultation with Linda to define her SMART goals* and was provided with a personalised programme to follow. The programme incorporated strengthening exercises using the fixed resistance machines via a split training routine, which allowed Louise to divide her workouts to focus on different areas of the body on different days. In addition to the Gym based programme, Louise agreed to attend weekly Spin classes alongside continuing to attend her regular Core and 30/30 classes. Louise was also set a home based challenge of walking 2 miles under 20 minutes which she maintained for the first four weeks of the programme.
Furthermore, Linda highlighted the benefits of healthy eating and suggested Louise download the app “my fitness pal” on her Garmin watch, which would allow her to keep a diary of all food
and drinks consumed. Louise was encouraged to eat mindfully, consider the quality of the calories she consumed and how different foods and drinks made her feel. Linda also recommended Louise plan her meals in advance to help support her weight loss goals. Louise was disciplined and stuck to a set amount of calories per day and discovered that recording her food intake and planning meals in advance encouraged a reduction in snacking.
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