I found the gym seven years ago after a severe illness. Before that, I never saw myself as someone who would train or spend time in a gym. I didn't really see the value in it. The illness affected my ability to walk, and I spent a long period in regular physiotherapy before I was able to walk comfortably again.

Those physio sessions were done in a group setting, and over time the people around me became friends. That environment, the shared effort and support, was the moment I fell in love with training. Up until then, the pub had been where I spent most of my social time and where I felt a sense of community. After my recovery, the gym took that place and became my community hub instead, in afar healthier way.

Since then, I've made a long-term commitment to fitness. Over the past year, I've taken that commitment a step further by deciding to turn it into my profession, focusing on helping others build strength, confidence, and consistency in their own training.