Meet The Member - Lucy

19/02/2023
Meet The Member - Lucy

Our team had a fantastic opportunity to meet Lucy Harper on a recent visit to Haden Hill Leisure Centre. Lucy shared with us her insightful fitness journey.  

 

Can you confirm your full name, occupation, and the town you live in?

Lucy Harper, I work in a restaurant, and I live in Netherton.


Tell us about your fitness journey?

I have been a member for just over a year.  I lost quite a bit of weight and felt like I need that class environment to help me. My friend went all the time and I decided to go to my first indoor cycling class with Andrea and I haven’t looked back ever since.

However, I then suffered from a knee injury, so I had to stop attending classes. The hospital informed me that I needed keyhole surgery, so I started swimming. Swimming was a great way that I could have a full body workout, but also giving my knee time to heal.

It was disappointing not to be able go to Sprint in this period however sometimes I just sat and peddled so I could hear the music and feel a part of that class.


Is there any reason you use Haden Hill Leisure Centre?

It was recommended by my friend. I have built close friendships up with instructors and members so I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Instructors are always supportive with my workouts, and they try to adapt with me if I’m in a 1-2-1.

The biggest thing for me is my mental well-being, there is always someone to talk to whether it is Andrea or Clive, they are always willing to listen.

I don’t see Heather very often, but every time I need advice she is brilliant and is always willing to help.


What are your favourite sessions and why?

I love Sprint and I perform well in the session. I have started attending again and I know what I can do without hurting my knee.

I used to love Grit but my knee needs a longer period of recovery before I return. That class has an amazing buzz.


How did you get advice about diet?

Diet wise I know myself, but it’s hard to keep motivated. I talk to Andrea about diet a lot, she helps with heathy diets, carb intake and things like that.


What motivates you to keep going?

Motivating myself is hard but I keep going because I know when I walk into Haden Hill it’s like a family who supports you all the time.


What do you think about Myzone, does it make a difference?

Myzone is hard, as I can no longer do what I used to. I think you get to fixated on red chasing and it’s not always about that... I know now that if it’s blue or grey I’ve worked out.  It’s all about getting into the mindset, which I now realise myself.


Can you offer any advice for anyone thinking of starting a healthier lifestyle?

I think the first issue is stepping through the doors. Being bigger it’s hard as you are not a typical gym size, but honestly, I’ve never been as fit as I am now, being bigger doesn’t stop me.

The most important thing is the support from the team and the other members, they are all fantastic.


Do you follow SLT on social media, what do you see as the benefits?

I do follow SLT on social media, as I like to see updates on new classes including Les Mills.  I also enjoy seeing what other SLT centres are doing.