{"id":23027,"title":"Club Member of the Month - November","description":"The festive season is upon us as we hurtle towards the end of the year! Time to announce the Hels Bells club member for November!","content":"

Heading into a December and a month where traditionally there can be a drop off in numbers attending class. I get it! It\u2019s busy, lots of social events. But if you can continue to prioritise training it won\u2019t feel such an uphill battle in January.<\/p>

As an incentive to support club members to continue to train this month every time a club members attends a class their name goes into a prize draw where one lucky person will win a 1-2-1 with me in January. The incentive is working well and so far this week classes have been well attended!<\/p>

November has been busy, as always, with great progress being made on the press and two handed swing progression. To see club members increasing the volume of reps and weight they are achieving never ceases to make me smile! I am excited to see what progress they make when we test the 1 rep max in the coming weeks.<\/p>

Club member of the month for November is a very worthy winner. But for reasons that might not alway be evident to others.<\/p>

This individual is overcoming a number of physical issues in order to continue training. For many, in fact most, they would have thrown in the towel a while and stopped training but not this strong lady! And for that reason alone it is why Kathryn deserves to win the award of Club Member of the month for November.<\/p>

\"ad9zgqddyhv53wqdg5jlppzbenbd6n7mp7crzmuryvuvzikh.jpeg\"Kat manages an auto immune arthritic condition which at the current time has flared up and is causing her discomfort, limiting what she is able to achieve in sessions.<\/p>

\"9inamk6spkidax2tdqfb83tdyyqzxzcnat9brufjzion1hvd.jpeg\"It\u2019s hugely frustrating for Kat because, in normal circumstances, she is one of the strongest individuals I have ever had the privilege to coach. Pressing a 20kg with ease and using heavy bells to swing, not to mention using a heavy bell when completing the Turkish Get Up.<\/p>

However at the current time her joints are stiff and sore and her range of movement limited. Kat though, is utterly determined to continue training and always comes to class with a \u2018can do\u2019 attitude determined to do what she can. I have supported her as best as I can to adjust the sessions allowing her to continue to train in some way, shape or form. We have reduced the weights being used, introduced bands and when required completed body weight exercises. Ultimately Kat has continued to move and keep mobile. Continuing to train has also allowed her stay connected with other members of the group which is also key when facing challenges as we all need support. Training is not just for strength but the camaraderie that comes along with that from being in a group.<\/p>

Kat\u2019s drive and tenacity is evident in all aspects of her life not just her training! Running a thriving local business, alongside juggling family commitments. Kat is hugely supportive, not just of me but other club members and for that we are all grateful.<\/p>

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It really is a pleasure to coach Kat and I love the positivity and energy she brings to classes. Alongside the knowledge she has as an osteopath.<\/p>

This award is very deserved. I know it\u2019s not easy for you at the moment but your strength is shining through.<\/p>

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