Success Stories

58 years young and 47lbs down so far!

Before Steve gives his testimonial below I’d like to give a little introduction…

Steve started on the recommendation of his wife and daughter and when we met Steve he made it perfectly clear he did not like gyms/training and if I was going to take away his weekend pints he would have walked out the door.

We could only get Steve in a couple of times per week so we come up with a plan of sensible calories where he could still have the weekend drinks, low impact training with progressive overload and set his steps to a weekly average…

We set things so that it was very simple and would not put him off in anyway or form.

He stuck to it all and as you can see from the photos its well and truly paid off.

As much as he dislikes the training… we love him… here’s Steve’s story so far….

Right, here we go…

My name is Steve, I’m 58 and I’m an alco…Doh! Wrong testimonial.

My name is Steve, I’m 58 and lets be clear about this. I DON’T LIKE gyms.

As you may have surmised, I am overweight and have been most of my adult life getting up to almost 22 stone at one point.

Fooling myself that I was still not unhealthy for my size, never feeling unwell and managing my favourite six mile walk comfortably.

Then, a couple of years ago my left knee decided it didn’t want to play properly anymore so the walks declined and eventually stopped…

The usual cycle of gaining and losing weight turned into a gradual and constant gaining of weight until January of this year I started to feel unwell and struggling to carry out the most mundane of physical activities and worst of all feeling old!

Then Bev and Paige (my wife and daughter) suggested I join them at the Gym and see how I felt.

Knowing that the time had come to seriously do something to get myself out of the predicament I had put myself in, I grudgingly agreed.

I met Ross at RT Fitness, had my measurements taken and a plan created (exercise and advice on food), due to my dislike of gyms I agreed to a two session a week program which I started on the 21st of January 2019 and I’m still going.

Now I’m not going to lie to you and say I now love gyms and rush to hug Ross, Mash and Dan when I see them…

BUT I DO LIKE…

The feeling of achievement and satisfaction following a visit to the Gym (almost euphoric).

The return of a feeling of wellbeing, and that my left knee no longer bothers me.

Being able to walk into a high street store, or order online normal size clothes that fit.

That’s when the whim takes me, I can comfortably walk the nine miles from Washington to South Shields to join my mates for a pint.

The fact that I can look in a mirror and be less and less appalled at the image I see.

The fact that I’m sitting typing this 47lbs lighter than I was in January!

As I said earlier, it was time for me to do something and I’m glad I did. And at some point in the not too distant future I will reach my target weight…But I wont stop going to the gym.

Meet the lovely Clare

Clare’s been with us now for just over 2 years and hasn’t looked back.

It’s been a roller coaster ride for Clare physically and most of all mentally…

Everyone staring at you.

Thinking you’re the biggest person in the room.

Unable to do a lot of the exercises.

Knowing the road ahead is a long and VERY hard one.

It’s this compounding effect which keeps rattling on and on in your head making yourself believe you will NEVER do it.

Clare has gone through most of this and has not been easy for her.

But with a few friendly nudges from the RT coaches and the camaraderie from our lovely clients.

Clare is now 2 years into her journey turning up to each and every session.

She’s made some awesome friends in the process and smashes every challenge thrown at her.

We are absolutely buzzing for her and all the things she has accomplished.

When you get Clare to smile you know you’re doing your job right.

Here’s her story…

RT Fitness has changed my life massively. I’m much stronger both mentally and physically.

I am much more confident too.

I joined RT Fitness in 2018 at my lowest point mentally, I had a lot going on when I joined.

I had cancelled my previous gym and personal trainer about 3 months before and I knew I needed to get back into some form of fitness.

I chose RT Fitness because it was close to home and it meant I would never be too far away.

I love the fact that everyone was accepting on my first day and I love the bond and banter everyone has.

It’s definitely a family and I’m happy to be a part of it.

I’ve made friends for life.

Also the coffee can’t go unmentioned.

Since starting I think I have lost roughly 2.5 stone (35lbs), but what I notice the most is my mental health is now stable and I am more confident than I have ever been, though probably very irritating to most.

If you’re sitting no the fence just join and give it ago, you won’t regret it.

If your like me, then it will become your happy place.

Everyone helps each other and pushes you to do your best.

Thank you to all past and present members and coaches for getting me to where I am at.

19.5lbs Down in 7 weeks!!!

Here’s our client Kris’s progress photos as you can see the abs are already starting to pop through.

It’s amazing how much can change in such a short space of time when you put the work in.

Here at RT Fitness we only ever try and achieve 1lb fat loss each and every week so that you can maintain it for life.

With Kris though he had an all important wedding party abroad which he wanted to get in shape for so for the last 7 weeks he gave it his all and the results are fantastic.

Kris has signed up to our 90 day program and as soon as he’s back he will be on the horse to get in even better shape.

Top bloke to coach and couldn’t ask for any more effort.

For Helen, it was never just about weight loss, it was mindset and mental health too.

Reading what she has written made me well up as I think a positive mental switch is by far one of the most overlooked elements for those starting their own journeys and even from those who are participating, the primary focus is their weight or physique and that’s the part they remember, the part they want to talk about.

Helen has lost a whopping 16lbs since joining at the beginning of October 2017 along with 10.5% body fat and 13 inches but in it’s place she’s gained mental strength, empowerment and the confidence to really take life by the horns.

Helen, you’re the second of our Carnage members to leave us for Australia (I don’t get what’s so amazing about the place to be honest  )

All of us here at RT Fitness wish you the most amazing travels, enjoy every moment and we expect to see plenty of pictures!!!

Helen..

I joined RT fitness in October 2017 and I can safely say I haven’t looked back since. Before joining RT fitness I had already started my fitness journey and had managed to lose 2 stone. However once I hit that mark it became much harder to motivate myself. I spent double the time at the gym compared to the sessions at RT fitness and I wasn’t even getting half the results! I began to put the blame onto my genetics instead of accepting that I was slowly slipping back into bad habits. I looked for a quick fix which meant I was losing weight and gaining it again just as quickly.

By the end of the summer 2017 I realised just how much this was affecting my mental health. I felt depressed most days and completely uncomfortable in my own skin. I knew I had to do something to change. This is when I discovered RT fitness and I can honestly say joining has completely transformed my mental health and my outlook on life.

RT fitness is the most friendly and supportive environment I have ever trained in. Everybody wants the best for each other and nobody is there to judge. There is no denying that the sessions are hard work, but the sense of achievement you feel as you start to see results makes it completely worth while.

You aren’t just making up the membership numbers at RT fitness. You are an individual who the trainers take time to encourage throughout your journey. This is what’s enabled me to stick properly to a fitness routine because you know the trainers really care.

I never thought I would be able to say this but I genuinely look forward to attending my sessions. With our busy lifestyles we can get caught up in doing lots of things for other people. But when you attend your sessions you know that’s your time, to focus on doing something for yourself. Until I joined I didn’t realise how much I needed that! I leave feeling energised and positive (which is hard to believe when I’m halfway through a session) but it really does make you feel great for the rest of the day!

RT fitness has taught me to value consistent small progress which in time has given me better results than I could have ever hoped for. I thought I would always be unhappy and overweight. But joining RT fitness has made me realise I just didn’t have the right guidance. The sessions ensure you are doing the right kind of workouts and the trainers give you all the nutritional advice you need.

Next month I will be leaving RT fitness to spend some time traveling and working in Australia. This is something I would never have planned to do if I hadn’t have joined RT fitness. The thought of living somewhere with good weather, beaches and dreaded bikinis would have been an absolute no. So thanks to RT fitness for helping me achieve amazing results and giving me the confidence to make the most out of life. I will definitely be back!

Here’s a pic of client Jonny from our Barbell Club.

His journey so far has not been an easy one but with hard work and dedication he’s stuck it out and the results…well you can see for yourself.

When Jonny came to us he had multiple knee surgeries and we had to work around it as best as we could.

During the year he also had many shoulder injuries stopping him from doing certain exercises for months at a time with countless trips to the physio.

Also within this time he took 3 weeks off for his wedding celebrations and then took a month of over Xmas for his honeymoon and to enjoy the festivities.

He also got a new job and it was a touch and go whether he could fit training in at all…but he made it work as he knew he had to keep on going.

Asides from all the set backs he has become an absolute beast when its come to training… even with the knee troubles he’s managed to squat an incredible 185kg and bossed a 230kg deadlift all of this at roughly 80kg bodyweight.

One of his main goals over a year ago was to get back to playing rugby… 1 year later he’s back on the pitch.

Looking at the pics you would think that he would be on point on his diet 24/7… NO CHANCE… he loves a good drink on the weekend and has totally taken on board our flexible approach to nutrition.

He’s such a pleasure to work with, giving it his all every time he steps foot in the facility.

Looking forward to seeing what another year of coaching him brings…