All it took to trigger the alarm bells inside my head to join a gym was one look at American actress Angela Basset’s well-toned body on TV. There and then, I made up my mind – I want that body! When I learned of the opening of Fitness First at AMK Hub (just 3 bus stops away from my home), I wasted no time in signing up for a membership.

Starting out, I realised that in order to achieve my goals I needed guidance, especially in the correct usage of the many gym equipment. That was when I met my Personal Trainer Sulaiman.

I was 71kg with a body fat of 37%. Sulaiman began by asking me what my goals were, and then proceeded to design a strict regime specifically for me. He paid attention to my problem areas and diligently worked those out with me. The rigorous sessions were made lighter by his encouraging words (and interesting stories!). Throughout the training sessions, he kept his focus strictly on me and my targets.

After just 5 sessions with Sulaiman, I began to see the physical results. My abdominal and leg muscles were showing prominently, and I was feeling more and more energetic, especially after I made the decision to quit smoking entirely.