January fitness goals

January 1, 2023

When we start each new year, we often make plans to lose weight, run a marathon, or learn a new skill (language, sport, craft) and then we get tired of doing it and give up. I have never been a fan of New Years resolutions, more little challenges. Usually for a short period of time. Effectively SMART goals, specific measurable, achievable, realistic, timely. For example I chose to run (which i do sometimes) 30miles in one month or complete a 10km in 3 months. Both options are SMART, a little out of my comfort zone when I haven’t run recently, but not completely brand new to me. Easier to stick to as I know they would be completed fairly quickly and I would have a sense of achievement. That said. I haven’t planned my challenges for 2023 just yet…

So start off January slowly, perhaps Pilates is new to you (or you are revisiting it), this plan can he you get started, doesn’t require a gym membership (and there are lots of good options online) and is a gentle way to step into 2023 while you decide on your own challenges.

Happy New Year!

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.

Maya Angelou

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

Michelle Obama

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

Unknown

At the end of the day it’s always you

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

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.

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!

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

Ben Franklin

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.

Unknown

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

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.