From Boot Camps to Lasting Results: Jackie's Journey with Strive

Many people start their fitness journey wanting to feel fitter, healthier, and more confident, but staying consistent is often the biggest challenge. Jackie has been training with Strive for several years and her journey is a great example of what can happen when you combine consistency, support, and a programme built around your lifestyle.

Jackie first joined Strive through our outdoor boot camps and quickly discovered that exercise could be enjoyable as well as effective. From there, she progressed into one-to-one personal training sessions, where every workout was tailored specifically to her goals, fitness level, and lifestyle.

As her circumstances changed, so did her training. We adapted her programme to include daytime walks, hill training, and performance-based challenges designed to keep her motivated and progressing.

The most rewarding part? Looking back at her before and after photos and seeing just how far she has come.

Here's what Jackie had to say:

"I started going to Lee at Strive to improve my fitness, after finding that I really enjoyed his group boot camps, especially when we were exercising outdoors.

I then moved on to one-to-one PT sessions in his fully equipped gym, which I love as it’s not intimidating like a big commercial gym. Everything is tailored to you, Lee creates programmes to suit each client, and he is supportive, friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable.

Due to a change in my circumstances, I can now train in the daytime, and sometimes we use that time for walks. Lee mixes up the routes with hills and flat sections, and we work on trying to beat previous times, which is great motivation.

We were talking this week and Lee asked if I had looked at my before and after photos, I’ve amazed myself with the results. It hasn’t been a quick fix, but with Lee’s encouragement and support, I’m now determined to keep going, get fitter, and reach my goal weight.

I can highly recommend Lee. Have a chat with him, whether you’re starting your journey to a better you, like I did, or looking to reach your next sporting goal with a structured fitness plan, he can help. I’ll never be an Ironman like Lee, but maybe a Parkrun could be my next target!

Thank you, Lee."

Consistency Beats Perfection

Jackie's results weren't achieved through a quick fix or extreme diet. They came from making sustainable changes, showing up consistently, and trusting the process.

Whether your goal is weight loss, improved fitness, increased confidence, or preparing for your next sporting challenge, having the right support can make all the difference.

If you're ready to start your own journey, I'd love to help.