Wednesday, 21st August 2024
Back in May, we launched a competition, offering 30 people the chance of a completely free one-month Activo Memberships across Pendle Leisure Trust facilities. Now that the free month is over, and some of our lucky winners have joined the Activo Family, we heard from a couple of them to see how they've been finding it!
 | Stacey Houston I saw the competition and thought I'd just have a go. I joined previously around 4 years ago but had never done the classes here before.I went to the gym twice and never came again! I'd been contemplating coming back but it's always been a fear of being on my own coming to classes. Now I can see how much you get for the price. At most gyms, you don't get a swimming pool. I'm also looking at booking a kid's birthday party which I'll get 10% off as I'm a member! When I got the free month membership, I put a post on Facebook and asked who else came along, asking if there's anyone who would come with me. So I came to Group Fight on a Monday, and I've been coming every week ever since. The whole atmosphere and the whole encouragement is what has kept me going. I'm now happy to go to a class on my own, and I always have my gym stuff in the car now, which I never ever ever thought I'd say! Because I enjoyed the classes and I've met so many new people here, there was no contemplation on whether I would join up after the free 1 month. |
Angela Haley
I decided to apply for the competition as I was stuck in a rut. I was not feeling good about myself, had no confidence, and didn’t want to go out. Plus being 51 and menopause kicking in wasn’t good.
From day 1 I felt better. I attended the gym a couple of times then decided to try one of the classes. My first one was Group Power with Jo. Wow it was a killer but I loved it. Then I booked for the week after. I now attend 4 classes a week 1 with Jo 1 with Suzanne and 2 with Elaine. All amazing instructors who put you at ease.
I’ve met lots of lovely people with going every week I make sure I book for the week after before I leave so that makes me go. It’s totally changed my life around. I’m feeling healthier and feel like it clears my head also after work. I’m really enjoying it. I’m noticing a change in my body also which is amazing. I decided to join as this is my life now. It’s my time to make me feel better and look better and do something for me.
Thank you for giving me this opportunity to get the kick up my bum that I needed and start thinking about myself for a change. It’s also made me change the way I eat and when I eat.
I’m just trying to get the confidence to try swimming. That will come I’m sure.