Di Campisi

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Richard

“I hadn’t exercised for 10 years and kept making all the excuses in the world – too busy as a working mum, couldn’t afford a trainer, maybe next year. Then I realized that I wanted to stay on the planet for as long as possible to enjoy my daughter and to set a good example for her. I joined She Fitness on a trial basis with huge trepidation—would it be full of fit people who would judge me for being 40 kgs overweight and laugh at my lack of fitness? I expected to last a week. I’m so happy to admit my fears were totally unfounded. This is a great group of women and brilliant professional trainers who offer me so much support and encouragement; I have lasted three months so far and have lost 22 kgs since joining. I’m slowly but surely and safely getting fit and watching my body change shape – and loving it. My energy levels are increasing each week, my self-esteem is returning and best of all – my six year-old proudly thinks Mum is a superstar. She Fitness may well have saved my life!”
-Di Campisi

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Member Spotlight: Alanna Van Der Veen

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

I joined She FITNESS in May 2011 after getting engaged. At the time, I was a member of a gym, but I was finding it hard to find the motivation to attend consistently. I was looking for something with a bit more accountability, and something that would push me physically. I’ve always been pretty healthy with my diet but felt that I hadn’t found a form of exercise that I enjoyed and that fitted in with my lifestyle. I was tired of feeling lazy and sick of constantly making excuses not to exercise.

I can honestly say that first 400 metre warm up run was the furthest I’d ever run before in my life! I also happened to have my first session when the monthly fitness test was being held. While I found the test incredibly difficult, when the next month came around and I improved on my time considerably, I felt a huge sense of achievement.

To begin with, I trained twice a week. As my wedding got closer, I increased my training sessions, and saw a further improvement in my fitness as a result. I love training in the mornings, because then I get my evenings to myself without the guilt associated with skipping an exercise session!

What I love about SHE is that the workouts are different each time, so you don’t get bored. The trainers are really encouraging and approachable. I have also been really motivated by seeing my fitness improve – I can do push ups on my toes now! I’ve also really enjoyed meeting the other women who train and working out with women who have fitness goals that they’re striving to achieve. I like that SHE is a supportive environment in which to train, regardless of your fitness level.

In September of last year I ran the 9k Sydney bridge run. There is no way I would have had the confidence to train for a run like that if I hadn’t seen my fitness improve through my training at SHE. This year, I am aiming to complete the Hunter Valley Half Marathon. I also want to complete the Fitness Test in under 11 minutes. SHE has taught me that the sky is the limit, provided you’re willing to put in the hard work and train consistently.

I’m really proud of the hard work I’ve put in and the results that I’ve achieved over the last nine months – I couldn’t have done it without the support of SHE, and am looking forward to continuing my fitness journey with SHE in 2012!

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