As a teacher, Ashe-Leigh is up early, on her feet all day, and by the time the last bell rings she is wiped out.
Instead of going home and collapsing, she comes to our West Melbourne gym and trains. Ashe-Leigh has reduced stress with strength training and she leaves with a bounce in her step.
Here is her story, in her own words.
Exhausted at the End of the Day
“Hi, my name is Ashe-Leigh. I’m 26 years old. I’m a teacher, so I wake up early and I’m dealing with these kids all day long. I love them, but at the end of the day, I am tired. And what makes me feel better is I go to the gym. I work out. I get all that stress relief coming from here. I’m happier. There’s like a little bounce in my step. Then I want to go home. I’m going to make dinner. Something that’s healthy. I make a better choice for myself. So, this has really impacted my life, making it healthier and happier for me.”
Fear Of The Unknown
“Coming here to No Limits Fitness, that fear of the unknown is kind of washed away, because I know that there is a trainer, or multiple trainers, present that can assist me. And it’s like I don’t even have to ask. Sometimes they’ll just come up and be like, ‘Hey, how are you doing,’ checking in on me. And even if they’ve showed me the exercise the day before, and if I forget, coming in the next day to work out they’ll show it to me again. There’s no judgment, there’s no embarrassment involved. It’s just a friendly atmosphere to work out in.”
Seeing the Results and Feeling Them
“One thing that keeps me going through this fitness journey is that I can physically see the results, but I also still feel it inside of me. Like if I go and walk up the stairs at my school, I’m not huffing and puffing anymore. Another one is the little report cards. So once a month, you can weigh in if you want and see what your stats say about your muscle mass and everything. And I get to see my progress and that I’m actually making these gains. Not only do I feel it, but I have the numerical data to back it up.”
It Feels Like a Family
“Some things that have exceeded my expectations here at No Limits Fitness is the atmosphere. It’s very friendly. It’s like a family here. My sister actually goes here too, so sometimes we’re really competitive when we’re working out. But just coming in every day and them like welcoming me, and then before I even leave, they’re always like, ‘When are we going to see you again? When are you coming to work out?’ So it’s always that expectation is like, ‘Hey, we’re waiting for you. We want you to be here with us.'”
The Workouts Are Never Boring
“The creative workouts, it’s never mundane. It’s always something different. Sometimes we’ll have little sledgehammers. Sometimes we’ll be riding the bike and doing circuit workouts. But it’s never something boring and it’s always going to keep you on your toes.”
Advice for Anyone on the Fence
“Some advice for someone who’s on the fence for starting their fitness journey, or even just joining No Limits Fitness. It’s just, what’s the harm? I mean, you’re doing something for yourself, something to make you feel better, getting an opportunity to meet new people, getting an opportunity to learn more about yourself and what makes you a better person inside and out.”
If your workday leaves you with nothing in the tank, come see what an hour on our floor does for you.
