Quinten has been training me for 5 and a bit months now and quite frankly the man is a miracle worker. When I first started with him he had great troubles because I wouldn’t exercise near the mirror because I was embarrassed, I wouldn’t do things because they were too hard, I couldn’t do much because I just couldn’t because I was so unfit. Anyway he showed nothing but patience and commitment and helped me greatly along the way. He probably doesn’t even realise what a great help he has been. He is a very valuable resource to me because he understands and knows how hard it was for me at the start. Besides him and Pooks no one really knows just how bad things were getting. Now before I start getting teary I should continue.
I had a discussion with him yesterday about my training now that the challenge is over. He is the owner of three gyms and a very busy man both professionally and personally. He said that now the challenge is over he won’t be training me everyday but will when he can. He said that it will be good for a few reasons and not to be upset if I turn up and have a different trainer. Well you know me, hands straight on my hips, had a cry and a sook but he is right. As we discussed it won’t hurt me to learn from the other trainers and show them how much fitter I am now. Even though I was upset when he told me I can totally understand what he was saying and to be honest it makes sense and honestly we all know that there will always only be one Team Shell. :)
Everyone knows how much I appreciate, admire and respect Quinten so I thought that I would end my “official” time with him with some of my favourite moments. If you imagine them as a montage with music and pictures they will be so much better for you.
- Obviously when he started training me
- When he taught me how to box, still haven’t mastered it but getting there
- When he said that I definitely look smaller (gee thanks)
- When he started to give me a decent amount of weights to lift instead of girly amounts
- When he adapted my program after I fell
- When he set my distance of 5km on the bike for 10mins on level 3 as a benchmark for others
- When he placed a medicine ball on my stomach to make it harder for crunches- it hurt like hell but I secretly loved being able to do it
- When he was given a black eye in a boxing class :)
- When he let me train with the boys as I was finally able to keep up
- When the challenge started to lose momentum he was in my corner backing me up
- And finally there are a lot more that I could say but when he said he was proud of me on the radio will be my happiest and greatest memory.
So thank you Quinten from Flames Fitness and remember, there is a Team Shell in even you!
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3 comments:
Congratulations Shell! Surely this would indicate that you have 'matured' in your fitness journey if Quinten has the confidence in you to pass you on to other trainers. But do the other trainers know what they are in for?? :-)
Well done and keep up the good work.
This started out as a promotion for the gym and I'm really proud of you that YOU have had such success. It's also a testament that Quinten is a good trainer and now you will prove his other employees were wisely chosen and YOU will continue to be the winner!
You have not only put your body in shape but I notice how well written these bloggs have been. I go back and re read little bits for the positive outlook you have. Thank You!!!
You've come so far Shell. Everyone can see it even Quinten and he'd know who can cut the cheese.
It's so good to read these positive little (or extensive) blogs you've written. You are welly and truly on your way to being the best self you can be.
Top job girl. You've come along way and going further all the time.
ZIGGY
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