transformations

How long have you been a member of Kirby Bree Fitness?

I joined in September of 2020.

What made you join?

I was looking for a Gym that would take me on, during my pregnancy. I was already training but needed to find a new gym. Kirby and Ash were willing to work with me to maintain my fitness, whilst doing it safely.

How have you changed physically & mentally?

I was pregnant when I joined KBF. This was my second pregnancy and continuing to train helped me to keep off unnecessary weight gain and maintain my fitness. I only gained 9kg during my pregnancy. When I returned back to training with Kirby after having Georgia, I returned back to my previous weight after 3 months of training. I lost the 9kg.

Mentally, it enables me to have a clear and focused mind set. I don’t have brain fog, I can focus and it helps to keep my anxiety levels low ( which is why I returned to a gym in the first place )

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone thinking about trialling Kirby Bree Fitness?

Give yourself time. It can be overwhelming walking into an environment where other people have been doing this longer then you. But give yourself time, you will start to see the changes in yourself physically and mentally. Every body else who is at this gym, wants the same things as you and a lot of us all have similar backgrounds ( we are mums )..  Plus is feels good to be strong!

How long have you been a member of Kirby Bree Fitness?

Since September, 2020. 12 months

What made you join?

I’m a young breast cancer survivor and I thought that I could “do it” myself. After a full breast reconstruction, I needed to increase my cardio fitness, my strength, and my mobility. I had a few failed attempts at gyms who didn’t understand my history and one night my husband said to me “this gym looks supportive, why don’t you give it a try babe?”

Here I am 12 months later!

How have you changed physically & mentally?

Mentally, I have more confidence in myself. That yes, I have been through a horrible time, but it will never define me. It will only make me stronger. I value exercise so much deeper than I did 12 months ago.

Physically, my mobility has improved drastically. I was carrying an extra 6-7kg which I have now lost, which is keeping me in control of my overall health. I’m stronger… I have 8 scars where I have had surgery and I started throwing a 5kg medicine ball, and now I can use a 10kg medicine ball without any worries.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone thinking about trialling Kirby Bree Fitness?

The first step is the hardest, but you will be joining one of the most supportive communities in the Hunter.

How long have you been a member of Kirby Bree Fitness?

I started in November, 2020.

What made you join?

I needed to do something about my fitness levels, do something for me that was not just being a wife, mum, employee and step outside my comfort zone.

How have you changed physically & mentally?

Physically – still working on that!! Though definitely fitter (other than Covid times!) and stronger.  Can lift weights I never would have attempted before.  Mentally for me is the biggest change.  As someone who deals with anxiety/panic attacks, which had me at the point of struggling to leave the house sometimes, I look forward to leaving the house now to head down to the gym and put myself first.  I feel so much stronger mentally as exercise really  is the best medicine for anxiety

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone thinking about trialling Kirby Bree Fitness?

Just do it!!! You will never regret the chance you take or the workout you do, but you may regret not giving it a go!! Everyone starts of unsure, unfit, scared – but it is the most welcoming, supportive environment, more than I could ever have imagined.  The only downside is that you will make loads of friends, gain an addiction to working out, feel so much better about yourself and about life – oh yeah, oops that’s an upside, there are no downsides!

How long have you been a member of Kirby Bree Fitness?

Since April 2019 – the longest I’ve been with any gym anywhere, ever!

What made you join?

I was looking for something close to home and randomly found you at the Scout Hall in Valentine! After speaking to you hearing classes were only 30mins long I thought “oh, is that all?” – little did I know that’s all you need for a good burn and it was the perfect place to start 6 weeks postpartum. I had just had my third and, what I knew was my last, baby and after 6yrs of IVF/pregnancy/having babies I desperately wanted to be “me” again, and part of that meant losing the baby weight so I signed up. The free kids area was a huge bonus too!

How have you changed physically & mentally?

Physically I lost 14kg (let’s not say I’ve put a few back on!), but what I did not expect was how much stronger I became. I always believed cardio & eating as little as possible was the way to lose weight, but through Kirby’s variety of classes including weight based, I learnt this was the way to tone & trim down sensibly. Initially Kirby really helped me with my nutrition, which went against what I believed (above), but I listened, followed her advice and through fuelling my body correctly I lost all the baby weight, plus some.

Mentally – Fark, I’m so much more comfortable in my skin. I feel like “me”, even on shit days I still feel good about myself. I’m sure of myself and feel strong mentally.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone thinking about trialling Kirby Bree Fitness?

There are women from all walks of life at KBF but everyone is so genuinely lovely. KBF is SO much more than a gym. I’ve learnt so much about exercise and nutrition I could easily walk away and stay relatively fit doing it on my own BUT I stay for the community. I knew no one when I started but I’ve made so many friends, people who I care about and who care about me. I love the brand KBF is – strong women lifting each other up.

How long have you been a member of Kirby Bree Fitness?

I joined in June of 2017 just a few weeks after she started, so a bit over 4 years I think. (Longest I have ever stayed at a gym).

What made you join?

I started because it was nice and close to home and I liked that the classes weren’t too long. I stayed because I love the way I feel after a class. Energised and feel healthier and happier.

How have you changed physically & mentally?

I don’t think I’ve said said that I enjoyed a gym class until I started at Kirby’s. A beautiful, fun community of women who support each other without judgement.

I am stronger then I have ever been in my life and it feels great to feel strong!

I notice when I haven’t been at a class for a little bit, because it effects me mentally and I lack energy.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone thinking about trialling Kirby Bree Fitness?

Anyone thinking of joining Kirby Bree Fitness, I would say just give it a go. The trainers and ladies will make you feel welcome and will step you through it. As scary as it can be starting something new, that’s it is 100% worth it.

How long have you been a member of KBF?

I have been a KBF member for 18 months. Since February 2020

What made you join?

I knew I needed to do something for me, for my own mental and physical health. A beautiful friend had been telling me about Kirby Bree Fitness for so long and trying to get me to join, but I was so self conscious and everytime I thought about joining I would give in to my insecurities and self doubt, until one day I seen that Kirby was running  spin the wheel deal, I spun the wheel and won a discount off a 3 week trial, so without thinking too much about it, I purchased it. My trial period slowly crept by and I almost let my insecurities win again, but Kirby kept reaching out to see if I was ready to come along before my trial expired, I worked up the courage and went along to my first class (with only days left to activate my 3week trial). I knew after my first class that I was absolutely hooked, I joined as a member the day my trial ended and I haven’t looked back since. I just wish I had done it sooner!!

How have you changed physically & mentally?

Physically I have lost 32kgs, gained so much muscle and toned my body beyond anything I could have ever imagined.

Mentally I cannot even describe the difference, I have gained self confidence, self love, and generally just a happier and more fun loving person.  I was in a dark place mentally when I started, I had just gone through a divorce and was a single mum who used junk food as a coping mechanism.  I didn’t love me, to be honest I don’t even think I liked me, and just like many other women I was my biggest critic. But now I’ve learned to love the skin I’m in, I am so proud of how far I have come and how much bo body can do! I am a completely different person today than I was 18 months ago.

What is one piece of advice you would give to someone thinking about trialling Kirby Bree Fitness?

If I could give anyone thinking about joining KBF just 1 piece of advice, it would be to just do it! What have you got to lose? Bite the bullet and just come along for a trial! You will meet the most amazing community of inspirational, motivational and encouraging women! We lift each other up, and cheer each other on every step of the way! I have made so many life long friends and words cannot describe how grateful I am to Kirby and her community for helping me live my best life, and for introducing me to the best sisterhood I have ever come across.