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We are Gen, Jenny, Jonathan, Clair and Tigz .
We are building a community who support members to achieve their goals, improve habits and help them to feel fantastic both physically and mentally.

GENEVIEVE

THIS IS MY STORY

I’m Gen, one of the coaches at G&J Fitness!

I joined as a member of another fitness group in March 2018. I was a size 18 and my clothes were so tight on me but I refused to go and buy a size 20 pair of jeans. I went from 2 to 4 kids in the space of a year and just piled the weight on in the first 2 years of their lives resulting in that size 18.

I’ve always had a weight problem from being around 11/12 (or thought I did) and have tried every diet known to man but each time I’d loose weight and then as soon as I stopped I’d double the weight back on. A constant yo-yo effect.

I had endometriosis which I only discovered after a traumatic birth of my 4th child (surgery sorted that) and have hypermobility syndrome which affects my joints. Mainly my hips and pelvis. I used to take tramadol and top up with other strong painkillers just to do the school run. Doctors advised me to “rest” and keeping taking more painkillers. But I didn’t want to live like that anymore.

I used to cry myself to sleep, thinking I’ve tried everything how was a fitness and nutrition program going to be any different.

But I turned up and followed all the advice, asked loads of questions, got the support and the belief that I could do it. I can’t thank my old boss enough for believing in me and pushing me to be the best version of myself.

Look at me know 3 years later and I own my own company with two other amazing and inspiring individuals who also went through the same processes as I have to where we are today.

I still can’t do certain exercises, they cause me too much pain and I’ve learnt how to adapt them. I am still on my journey, I’m just a normal girl who wants to help others change their lives.

But I’m the strongest, fittest I’ve ever been and most importantly painkiller free. I’m literally half the person I was.

Fitness is a part of my life, it can be the start of something amazing for you too.

TRUST THE PROCESS - and make that choice to invest in you

Lastly thank you to everyone who believed in me from the start, for following me and supporting me in my new chapter. You guys are my inspiration and push me to be the best coach I can be.

e-mail: genevieve@gandjfitness.co.uk

JONATHAN

Hello everyone, my name is Jonathan!

I’m a Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist located in Redcar. My background into fitness comes from a young age, I’ve always loved sport and exercise and this encouraged me to take it further at University and use this knowledge to become a personal trainer. I specialise in circuit training which use a variety of resistance bands, free weights and body weight exercises! On the weekends I’m also a drummer in a 50/60s function band! So if there are any fans of that era of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Chuck Berry! I will happily talk your ear off about them! I Hope to see you at my sessions!

Clair

This is my story

Hi - I'm Clair one of the coaches at G & J Fitness. I strongly believe that exercise should be available to all, regardless of age or ability! I'm 60 years young and moved to Saltburn from York. I live with my partner Nick and chatty cat Seymour whose 14. I discovered the benefits and my love of exercise following a brief illness and a very stressful job. I had always struggled with my weight and joined a local gym. It wasn't long before I totally realised just what an impact exercising with others had on my life. I came to exercise later in life and decided to take the exams so that I could share the benefits with as many people as possible. I worked with a charity in York bringing music and chair based exercise to local community homes. I also run local community based exercise sessions. I love music and specialise in chair-based exercise- it's amazing what you can achieve sitting down! I also love exercise to music, so love to teach aerobics and circuits too! Exercise can really be fun and makes you feel good inside and out. I look forward to meeting you in class soon.

JENNY

THIS IS MY STORY

Hi, my name is Jenny I am married to Andrew and together we have 7 dogs.

In my 20's and early 30's, I was thin but unfit. When I was 27 I was diagnosed and successfully treated for ovarian cancer. Looking back I can now see that I rebelled against my body for being what I thought was pretty rubbish for making me ill and did not look after myself too well and drank and smoked excessively.

I have always had active jobs running around which helped my weight but as I got older, I began to notice I would become out of breath easily so I gave up smoking which helped but I was increasingly becoming more reliant on my asthma inhalers.

Over the next 2 years due to the giving up smoking, changing jobs where I sat for 8 hours a day, and the effects of my previous treatment meaning I became perimenopause prematurely I gradually put on weight and found it impossible to shift.

I tried diets and other fad ideas such as pills, lotions, and potions none of which were any success

I became increasingly down and didn't want to go places as I felt so low. This is when I gave myself the kick up the bum I needed and started to take part in group training and met the lovely Gen and Andy.

From there I haven't looked back!! I very rarely use my inhalers and my physical fitness is the best it's ever been but most importantly to me is my emotional and mental health. The impact that exercises and being part of a like-minded group of people has had for me emotionally is immeasurable. I’m happy with my body inside and out and now know that taking care of the outside has an enormous effect on the inside.

I will always be eternally grateful to the fabulous coaches that helped me and that's why when I got the opportunity to train to be a coach, I took it!! I love supporting people and watching them smash their goals.

If I can do it I know you can too. What you waiting for?

e-mail: jenny@gandjfitness.co.uk

TIGZ

Part mad scientist, part fitness instructor and all heart felt! I love my job, my journey here and can’t wait to write the next chapter with YOU! A total chatter box and a music fiend and always looking to add more fun-loving members to our growing Tribe! I love weight training, cardio and group exercise. I will give any fitness challenge a shot! I believe change comes from the heart and fitness is for everyone, no matter your background. You CAN and you WILL, all you have to do is step through the door, and LET YOUR GLOW SHOW!"