What sort of results have you had?

I started feeling better: my skin and hair improved, my hair stopped falling out, I wasn't catching every cold which came along.

What other benefits have you had from improving your fitness and health?

My daughter is my inspiration, and as a woman I want to be a proud mum and show her that women can be strong too. I've conquered so many fears since being at U Fit. I've flown, which previously really scared me, and I've taken my daughter abroad by myself. I've been caving despite a fear of small spaces and I've tried climbing, which really scared me - I was so nervous in the build-up, I almost didn't go, but despite that I did it, proving that I could.

<span>&ldquo; I want to be a proud mum and show her that women can be strong too. &rdquo;</span>

What have been your biggest challenges?

I was confirmed as having long covid, with no energy or motivation. Then I had the first covid jab, and felt even better on the back of that. With each jab I started feeling better and better, experiencing a gradual increase in my energy and eating more bit by bit.

Is U Fit a comfortable place to train?

<span>&ldquo; Stop comparing yourself to others - everyone has their own journey 一 everyone here at UFit is on the same boat but on a different journey. &rdquo;</span>

<span>&ldquo; There's so much support here and the social element in classes is wonderful. &rdquo;</span>

What is the value to you of having a coach?

If you have a coach or PT, be honest! No one can help you if they don't know what you are doing or how you are feeling and if you feel stuck, speak to your coach - accepting help is crucial for success.

What does the future hold?

Looking to the future, we've made some changes at work which have helped to get a better home-work life balance. I've always wanted to work with children, and I've done a Neuroscience course on early childhood development and children's nutrition and have done some voluntary work with toddlers. With my daughter growing up and going to college, I feel I need to do something for myself now.