By February this year, I decided to start taking GLP-1 medication to support my weight loss while continuing with my swimming. I’d gone from struggling to swim a single length to swimming 30 lengths twice a week. Slowly but surely, my confidence began to grow.

While swimming helped improve my fitness, by April I realised I needed more support. After speaking with the staff, I was introduced to Boe and began weekly 45-minute personal training sessions. To hold myself accountable, I bought a block of 10 sessions—half expecting I wouldn’t stick with it. Incredibly, I actually enjoyed the sessions. Me—enjoying exercise! Boe tailored each session to my abilities, while still challenging me to work hard.

After Boe left, I continued my PT sessions with Hayley, who also adapts everything to my level while encouraging me to push further—lifting and pressing more than I ever imagined possible. My fitness has improved dramatically, along with my confidence—not just in how I feel about myself, but in what my body is capable of.

To date, I’ve lost over 3 stone, reversed my type 2 diabetes, and lowered my blood pressure. Most importantly, I can now walk with purpose—without getting breathless—and feel proud of how far I’ve come.

I genuinely don’t believe I’d have this level of fitness, confidence, or improved mental health without the incredible support from everyone at Diana’s. My journey is far from over, but for the first time, I truly believe I’m going to make it.

How lucky are we to have this great independent club, with lovely  staff and friendly members. I’ve been a member of Diana’s for about 10 years now and have to say it’s good to see the club thriving especially since Covid.

I love group exercise and think the timetable is in great shape with a good variety of classes and amazing trainers. We have a great bit of banter in the classes which makes working out feel easier, but you’ll deffo leave feeling like you’ve had a good work out.

My personal favs are Pump with Carl, Spin with both Monika & Carl, Vitality HIIT with Jas and Monday night HIIT club with Dane. Although if he tells you it’s 45 seconds, it’s not 45 seconds.

Away from the club I love being outside either walking on my bike or by the sea.