Through my work as a farmer I found that I had got myself into an unhealthy loop and was not prioritising my health. I was unfit, over weight with a niggling hip issue which I used as an excuse not to exercise.
So after a fair bit of persuasion from my wife and reading a testimonial of another farmer I knew who absolutely raved about zenith I finally joined in October 25.
I had tried one of the large chain gyms before but found myself aimlessly exercising with no real goals or a community to support me. For someone who had never stepped into a gym before I found the whole experience daunting and a bit lonely.
My experience at zenith is literally the polar opposite and can only be described as life enhancing. I should say I am not the type of person to use those words lightly.
People make zenith and that starts with the fantastic coaches that work there. There is always a warm welcome that put you at ease as soon as you get in the door. The coaches take time to find your strengths and weaknesses and how to tailor your exercise to best suit you. They respectively push you to achieve your goals and even exceed them at times while giving encouragement and guidance if you find yourself getting off track. If someone had told me 8 months ago I would be able to climb a cross fit rope 4 times in a session while doing multiple exercises (including skipping which I love, who knew!) I would have honestly just laughed. All made possible by the encouragement and support of the coaches.
The other fantastic element of zenith is the community of members. Whether it be in your small group sessions, the intensity of a lung busting event training to that immense sense of achievement after a pack work out. There is a great feeling of camaraderie and respect between members after every session.
Zenith has given me the accountability and consistency to get my health back on track. It's the best investment I have made in myself.
~John R