At Enliven you don’t just belong to a gym, you belong to a fitness community.
This is Enliven: prepare to become addicted.
Zoe Johns
For those who arent aware, my journey at the gym has been a little more than just getting fit and healthy. I have also been making a come back from major knee reconstruction.
Nearly 2 years ago I dislocated my knee playing soccer (google: tibiofemoral dislocation if you are game lol) ...
In doing so, I also ruptured my ACL + PCL, knee capsule and my posterolateral corner, I pulled my biceps femoris muscle, popliteus tendon and LCL off from the bone.
Obviously I needed some major surgery after that. My new knee: four hamstring tendon grafts as my ACL, synthetic ligament for my PCL and everything else was reattached.
This injury impacted what felt like every aspect of my life. I needed help to do everything, get around, go to the bathroom, shower, make food, sit down, get into a car, all small things you take for granted. There were definitely times during this recovery that I didnt think I could make it through or I thought it would be easier to just give up. If it wasn't for Becky encouraging me to come into EC I'd probably still be crying somewhere feeling sorry for myself lol.
A few months later and I nervously made my way up the stairs and into my first session at Enliven Coaching with coach Amy. Ams put out the second biggest box for me to squat onto and I remember how painful it was, my PB on a squat is now 85kg.
Going through hard times you definitely need people in your life who support you, encourage you and want whats best for you. I found this in all of the coaches at EC as well as with everyone who trains in the gym.
These days you will see me doing almost everything at the gym, my mental health and physical health are both back on track. I feel the best I have ever felt (even prior to my knee injury). Instead of looking back on this situation with sadness or anger I am grateful for everything it has taught me and who I have because of it.
I definitely wouldn't have made it this far without everyone who has been there for me. A big shout out to my EC FAM, for the support, love and encouragement!
Chanelle Black - Mum of 4 children. Winner of ROUND 1 program 2018.
What I gained from the program, Knowledge on healthier eating. The guest speakers we had gave me so much knowledge. I’m so aware of my gut now. The little things on how much water we should be having and how it could be your body is thirsty and not hungry and how mistaken we can get. How to chew food properly and how often to go to the toilet with @jayaleannehealth and how @janis_blums taught us to listen to our body and stretch beforehand. This is all so important and I apply it to my lifestyle so much now. I think the knowledge given to me from seminars is what I loved most about the program. The resources etc etc. I would always look forward to them. I would recommend really sitting down and concentrating during the seminars when new people join to get the absolute most from them.
Ash L, Mother to baby Cash.
Enliven Coaching is honestly the BEST gym in existence. The uplifting community that Becky and Jazza have created is incredibly motivating and the good vibes actually make exercise fun! Every class is different and challenging and the MMA fusions and flat line classes have you feeling like a badass every time. If you’re looking for that extra nudge, the 10-week program is super rewarding and helps you set goals and achieve them- showing your results via body analysis scans and fitness testing. Enliven Coaching is seriously the most effective and easiest way to live an active lifestyle whilst upholding affordability. 10/10
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