I sat down with two of our members, here's what they had to say.....
Justine what made you decide to join Collective Vitality?
during furlough I started to put weight on because I was out of my regular routine. I really wanted to get back into some kind of normality and start a process which I really enjoyed to help me lose weight
How were you feeling before you started with Collective Vitality?
I was not in a particularly great place. my weight had crept up to the highest it’s ever been and my confidence and self-esteem was at an all-time low.
What were your goals at the beginning of joining Collective Vitality?
I really wanted to reduce my weight and be able to fit into some or most of the clothes that I had in my wardrobe. I. wanted to improve my overall fitness so that I could take the dog out for a walk without getting out of breath.
How do you feel you are progressing towards those goals?
within a very short space of time I have noticed, with the support and guidance from Amanda, that my eating habits have changed. I have more awareness about the nutrition that I’m feeding my body and I’m not too hard on myself when I do the exercise, with Amandas guidance I can take it at my own pace and slowly but surely I am noticing the pounds are coming off. my body is getting more toned and my confidence is beginning to come back I have more energy and I start to feel like my old self again.
Which classes do you do and how do you feel that these classes are tailored to your fitness level?
I do gentle yoga, Bums legs and tum's, kickboxing cardio and upper-body.
Amanda really Tailors each specific section to whatever intensity level is best for you.
how does Collective Vitality compare to going to the gym or the personal training sessions that you used to have?
Well apart from the obvious cost saving the thing that I really enjoy about Collective Vitality is the type of environment that is created with other like-minded people.
I enjoy the support, guidance and encouragement that I get from Amanda and other members within the Collective Vitality group.
What other things do you love about being a member of Collective Vitality?
there’s a lot of information on General well-being I’ve really enjoyed learning more about crystals, essential oils and listening to the various guest speakers that have been invited to talk about their holistic therapies.
as part of my weight loss goal I have really enjoyed looking at the healthy meal ideas which member share with each other.
What’s your biggest achievement so far since joining Collective Vitality?
To be honest it’s really hard to pick just one because in the short amount of time that I’ve been a member I have lost over a stone in weight and seen a big increase in my energy levels and confidence .
Lindy what made you decide to join Collective Vitality?
I wanted to get fitter, stronger and healthier after having kidney failure earlier in the year. I heard about Collective vitality from a friend I thought I would give the yoga a go.
So how were you feeling before you started with Collective Vitality?
my health needed some attention, having been quite poorly I felt intimidated going to gym as I had gained weight and lost a lot if confidence.
Do you just do Yoga?
no! its so addictive I started with yoga but I now do all the classes, kickboxing being my favourite.
How do you feel doing your exercising online compared to being in a gym?
It completely works to my schedule. if I can’t make a live session I’ll do the catch up recording and it just means that I don’t have to be somewhere at a certain time, it’s really easy just to work out.
How often do you work out per week and what do you like most about the classes that are on offer?
I workout every nearly day, something I never thought I’d ever do. I enjoy kickboxing so much! I was never the sort of person who came naturally to fitness. I also love doing the strength training. Amanda has made it really enjoyable and I am feeling strong and toned in my body.
You mentioned earlier that this had changed your life what sort of changes are the biggest ones for you?
The first thing is confidence. I definitely lacked a lot of confidence but now I feel really confident in myself and in my body. I’ve lost just over a stone and 3 lb since joining.
Would you recommend Collective Vitality to your friends and if so why?
Yes definitely! and I already have introduced my friends to collective vitality. I feel like this has helped me completely change my life. there is something for all abilities and anyone can easily join in.
Collective Vitality offers a lot of other things other than just fitness such as the seven day weekly challenge, the monthly holistic guest speakers as well as the monthly healthy cooking. have you had the opportunity to take part in any of these yet?
Yes. so far I’ve taken part in the fat burn week and the mindfulness week. during the fat burn week I lost 4 1/2 pounds and the mindfulness week was really beneficial I'm getting through the stress of being made redundant.
I have tuned into 2 guest speaker sessions and benefited from a discounted price for Collective Vitality members. This has been a great introduction to holistic therapy which has been really helpful in reducing my stress and getting me into a place of zen.
I haven’t tuned into a life cooking session yet however I am planning on hosting the next one with Amanda!!
What advice would you give to anyone who is thinking of starting their free trial week?
I would say definitely give it a go! even just to see if it’s for you, but obviously it will be! The program is easily accessible and can fit around your schedule whether you’re working or not.
I really enjoy the social side of things even though I’m working from home or furloughed I still get to see and interact with other people who join the classes. people I haven't even met in person yet have become my friends.
