December 23, 2015 – SamJFitness

Happy Christmas

December 23, 2015

I’ve finished my shopping, I’ve wrapped presents AND delivered cards (for some reason I usually end up with at least a few undelivered). I think I am ready for Christmas now….

The week of Christmas is lovely, generally people are wishing eachother well, I love it when strangers say Happy Christmas. There have been a lot of celebratory drinking/eating. And I love the lights everywhere.

It’s a great time of year, for most people, but my heart goes out to anyone who has sadness or loneliness.

Whatever you are doing on December 25th, I hope it brings you joy.

Happy Christmas!

It’s Christmas!

December 23, 2015

The word sets panic in those following strict diets or fitness regimes! If you’ve followed your plan with the odd cheat day then you’re unlikely to ruin your hard work in one day!

Christmas day is a day for appreciating all that you have and part of that is often a big special meal, watching TV or playing games – a lot of time and effort goes into it and all the traditions that a family has, unique to each family unit (and that could be friends who are as close as family). Enjoy the moments and the food and then think about the diet the next day.

Happy Christmas!

Caroline

Working with Sam for the last 2 years has been a revelation – I had no idea that going to the gym could be so enjoyable, nor that I was capable of gaining so much strength and flexibility again in my sixties, after a year of brutal cancer treatment left me physically and emotionally wrecked. Sam’s extensive training experience and her deep understanding of the human body, and how it responds to physical activity, inform the exercise programmes she tailors for each individual’s particular needs; not only does she encourage you to work towards challenging goals but, equally importantly, she protects you from injuring yourself by trying to go too far too fast.

Training with Sam has enabled me to regain a level of strength and physical self confidence that I thought had gone for ever – I am so very grateful for this.

Sam is a truly excellent trainer, and I cannot recommend her enough

Luke

Sam Jempson is a highly skilled and highly qualified Personal Trainer who is able to teach and advise her clients at the same time as encouraging them to achieve their goals and putting them through their paces

Heather Senior

Sam is incredibly encouraging and supportive in getting back into and maintaining a good exercise regime. She tailors sessions to suit your needs and adapts where needed. I know Sam is genuinely interested in me getting to my goal and completely non judgemental- which is fantastic. Sam also has the knowledge and experience in nutrition with lots of useful tips, so she is a one stop shop for healthy living!

Nicky

I have had over fifty PT sessions with Sam and in that time my body and confidence has changed. Sam motivated me and corrected my technique in a clear professional way. I don’t naturally enjoy exercising but Sam designs programs with variety and this keeps me on my toes.

Ben Franklin

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

Maya Angelou

If you don’t like something change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.

Anna Kersey

Sam’s sessions are very rewarding, and I can feel myself getting stronger. With an 8 month old, it can be hard to fit exercise in, and my gym doesn’t have a creche, so being able to bring my baby along is perfect. Sam is supportive and encouraging, and varies her sessions every week, so it’s very much something I look forward to.

Hannah

Sam is brilliant, and I really enjoy working out with her. I decided to get a personal trainer because I was struggling to motivate myself to fit in the gym and wanted some help to ensure when I did work out it was really effective.
Sam is perfect! She is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and tailors my workout each week to ensure I am pushing myself whilst also working around my weak knee. She pushes you to workout harder and challenge yourself without you feeling under pressure.
She is really understanding and knows that her clients are busy with hectic lives and is really flexible. Sam is really personable I enjoy my sessions each week as they are fun and I enjoy our chats.

Michelle Obama

For me, exercise is more than just physical – it’s therapeutic.

Unknown

Life is too short so eat nutritious, lift heavy, cuddle often, laugh a lot, work hard, Enjoy life.

Unknown

At the end of the day it’s always you