Recent Successes

Jenny Hulkes who is now 68, told us.....

"I have been coming to the Gym for 18 months. Prior to that, I had been in pretty poor shape with arthritis and severe hypertension requiring quite a lot of medication and 2 or 3 weekly visits to the surgery for blood pressure checks. I found this situation depressing and debilitating. When my Doctor suggested I came to the Gym on a program of exercise, I laughed, thinking I was past it; but 'nothing ventured, nothing gained', so I gave it a try.

I was a bit apprehensive but I needn't have been, the staff here were brilliant they encouraged me, bullied me gently and laughed with me.

My life improved more than I can say; I have more energy, my mobility has improved so much I haven't used my chair lift for over a year, my mental attitude is very positive, and I enjoy the interaction with others. My doctor was so pleased with my progress that I didn't have to see him for a year.

Now I am still working out. Coming to the Gym has made such a difference to my life, I still can't quite believe it. I didn't expect such good results.

Thanks to Valhalla staff and their professional guidance and encouragement, plus the friendly environment; it really worked for me. My blood pressure is now within normal limits, my artritis rarely bothers me and I have to use my stairlift only rarely.

I feel better now than I did ten years ago both physically and mentally. I will be 68 years old in a few months, but have no intention of growing old too gracefully".

Irene Rudd

In July 2000 a Bikini Workout Competion was organised for members.

Over sixteen lady members took part over a six week period.

All those who took part lost weight and improved toning of the muscles.

Best Results:

" Since I sarted at the gym I have lost 1 stone, I was size 16 and now I am 14. I could not put a pair of jeans on but now I can fasten them up"

Comments:

"I would encourage oyther people to do the Bikini Workout too. I travel every day from Flamborough to work out at the gym, it was very worthwhile"

Other Comments

"Really enjoyed the work outs and would like to continue it"

"I found I felt better - even with a weeks break I was able to pick up without too much effort"

"I would willingly do this again, having a laugh and joke and coffee with some of the girls has been a wonderful bonus, Here's to the next workout."

"I would really enjoy a similar workout as I feel I will miss the sense of comradeship this six weeks have generated! Well done Sarah and Nancy!!!"

"A BIG thank you to Nancy and Sarah as well as everyone else who took part, we all encouraged one another. Can we do another one for Christmas?"

Best Results

"Reduction of stomach and buttock by 3" overall"

"Being able to run for two minutes without pegging out and dropping a dress size"

"Feeling fitter, losing 8 pounds and going down a dress size, and continuing a little longer eager to see if I can get better results, yeah."

"I'm not the woman I was, thank goodness. I feel fitter and more confident. I might even buy a bikini."

To Nancy and Sarah

Thanks, Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.

I had a lovely evening and had a few compliments on my weight loss, which without you wouldn't have happened.  I told Nancy I'd never lose anything BUT I've to eat humble pie because I did,   Nancy - Sorry

Love Pam