"I would always be out of breath and felt ‘slow’ on the floor"
Channel: FIT CLUB WINNIPEG
Date: 2022-07-30

Hi, my names Amanda and I just completed my 1000th workout. I started back with RJ and No Limits Training back in the good ole dungeon days however life got the best of me, and I just wasn’t ready to commit to myself. I ended up leaving and coming back a few years later just as the pandemic hit to what is now called Fit Club. I was able to get to my 1000th workout in just over 2 years. 
What has been the biggest change from 100 to 1000 workouts for you? If multiple changes, list them together, then expand on each individually.
The biggest changes I have noticed from my 100 to 1000th workout are my endurance, strength and my motivation. I have played co-ed ball hockey for many years before coming to Fit Club and would always be out of breath and felt ‘slow’ on the floor, I am now able to take long shifts, do not get as winded and can keep pace with the guys. I find I can run and play harder than ever before because of the endurance I have gained from the Fit Club workouts. 
I can now do exercises and weights I never thought I would be able to do. My first goal which I thought was impossible was to do 1 push up from my toes, I can now proudly say I am able to regular push ups from my toes and have been work on narrow push ups to be my next goal, I am not scared to try heavier weights and always get a chuckle when I hear coach Jenn telling me ‘That looks a little too easy Amanda’.
I also find my motivation is at an all time high, it’s not just seeing progress, it is the encouragement from other members and the coaches, it is the accountability and getting called out if are not seen OTB. Knowing people notice you, and have your back has helped me keep focused to get where I am today.


First and foremost, I need to give a shout out to coach Jenn, she is the reason I wake up so early every morning. She is the first person I see each morning and always greets me with a smile and a good morning before kicking my ass, my day would not be complete without her pushing me, she picked up real quick on what pushes me and knows how competitive I am. Jenn is more than a coach, she is a friend. She will reach out to you personally if you’ve missed class just to make sure everything is ok, she truly cares. 
I also have to mention my 5am crew – all out ski machines baby! I have made some incredible friends. We have a blast on and off the blue, whether it be having fun on the blue while still getting an awesome workout or partying at a convenience store after hours we know how to have fun. I couldn’t have asked for a better group!
To Jessalind, my gym wifey, where would I be without you! You and Jesse were the main reason I decided it was time to get back into Fit Club. You have been my 5am partner ever since I stepped through those doors. We knew each other through ball hockey prior to fit club but working out with you has brought us closer. You know I could never turn down a challenge, it is the competitiveness in me, right from the start you would throw things my way to push me further, then started making me do the same challenges your husband coach Jesse was giving you. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would actually enjoy doing burpees.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my former 300lb+ self to believe in myself more, I am stronger than I believe myself to be both mentally and physically. I would remind myself to not let excuses get in my way, just start moving.

I would tell anyone trying to get into a routine or joining Fit Club to always remember who you are doing it for. You are doing it for your health, to feel better, live longer – finding your why is big motivation. I would also encourage pushing outside of your comfort zone, try using heavier weights, even if you drop to a lower weight again next round, only doing one burpee? How about trying for two. Always challenge yourself, you will be surprised at what you can do!

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