Vibe Personal Training Blog

CHRIS Burke had joined countless gyms over the years, but never stuck with a fitness programme or maintained the results he wanted.

But after being a member at Vibe for almost three years now he admits it has changed his life.

He explained: “I had joined several different gyms over the years and my weight had gone up and down and I never seemed to stick with them, going to the gym became a chore.

“But Vibe has been fantastic. Neil has worked wonders in helping me to incorporate fitness and a healthy lifestyle into my everyday routine. I have got great results and been able to maintain them.”

At his heaviest Chris tipped the scales at 15st 7lb, but is now a trim 13st 2lb.

And he believes his success is down to Vibe’s no-nonsense attitude and dedication to its members.

“I’ve been members of these big corporate gyms before and you are just treated as a number. At Vibe there is a real personal touch. The team there know every member and their strengths and weaknesses so they can push them that bit further – they really keep you motivated. All the members are a great bunch and there is a great atmosphere. You don’t feel at all intimidated when you are there.

“Also Neil has really re-educated me about nutrition. Before Vibe I ate a lot of microwave meals, whereas now I do a lot of fresh home-cooking which is benefiting the whole family.”

Chris has two personal training sessions a week as well as doing spinning classes and taking part in Vibe’s Sunday morning running club.

And he was recently crowned Vibe’s Biggest Loser 2011 after losing a staggering 8.5% of his body weight, and 4 % body fat in just seven weeks in Vibe’s New Year weight loss challenge.

He added: “I really enjoy going to Vibe, it isn’t chore it is just part of my day to day routine. I am in my 40s now and wanted to maintain a healthier lifestyle and that is what Vibe has helped me to do.”

Chris ran the Great Manchester 10K run last year in a fantastic time of 48 minutes. His latest challenge is to shave 3 minutes off his time and get round in undere 45 minutes. Watch this space to see if he does it!