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As a busy secondary school teacher, exercise now forms an incredibly important part of Claudia’s lifestyle. With her working lifestyle preceded by a high-pressure degree, unfortunately, she hasn’t always been able to maintain a healthy lifestyle and has battled some mental challenges throughout her life. “I have battled against my mind for as long as…
Everyone needs someone to just listen every now and again. At the heart of good communication lies the skill of active listening. Being a good listener can help you understand and connect with people better, gain insights into their thoughts and feelings, and build trust and empathy. The first thing to do is establish if…
Having gone through life-changing menopause several years ago, Karen Robinson struggled with the changes to her body. With the multiple symptoms triggering both weight gain and severe anxiety, she knew she needed to make a change for her mental wellbeing. Establishing a new exercise seemed a natural place to start and after initially joining another…
One of the most important reasons we’ve partnered with Samaritans for Walk & Talk Week is to give people the opportunity to get moving and get talking about how they’re feeling. Whether that’s going for a coffee, a walk outdoors or maybe even a quick workout together, it’s essentially all about reaching out and being…
Tania joined Anytime Fitness while on her journey to recover from prolonged back pain. Trying something new can be nerve-racking but she found it was worth it! “I’m a nurse by background. However, I, unfortunately, sustained a serious back injury when I was only 25. It was caused by heavy lifting while working on…
Jamie didn’t always have a regular gym schedule, despite being active as a child, like many of us as football after school fazes out, he became less active and less sociable. Finding his place in the gym has led to a huge improvement in his self confidence and mental wellbeing. “I was 21 years old,…
As a mother with a busy lifestyle, Jess Willers has often struggled to put her health and wellbeing first. While she’s successfully lost weight on several occasions through diet alone, these positive physical changes unfortunately haven’t gone hand-in-hand with her mental wellbeing. “My weight has dramatically changed on multiple occasions over the years,” said Jess. “Losing…
Walk & Talk Week brings together two things that are incredibly important; mental and physical wellbeing. The week is a partnership between us and Samaritans and encourages people to make time for themselves, get moving and get talking about how they’re feeling. With the weather improving and more daylight for us to enjoy, it gives…
The feeling of ‘not fitting’ is an awful, unsettling emotion in any environment. But when the fear of ‘not fitting in’ prohibits you from bettering yourself, this negative self-impression must be swiftly addressed. The reasons you may feel you stand out in the gym are as varied as the individuals themselves. From feeling like you…
Milly Pang is a dedicated member of Anytime Fitness Southport. However, like many of us, Milly has previously struggled to find the right balance in lifestyle and form a healthy relationship with exercise due to the difficulty of finding the right gym. This was not Milly’s experience when attending her previous gym. Lacking that supportive…