living out london: Me and Su Fitness

My glutes are pinching. Triceps pulsating. Laughing causes ripples through my obliques. I’m three weeks into my personal training Thursdays with Suru and after each session I feel just as broken as the last – in a good way!

As one who likes to be pushed to her fitness limits – except when it comes to static lunges while holding dumbbells or playground antics like sprint tests – I thrive with one-on-one trainings. And with my return to Sydney imminent I’ve been upping the ante: adding a PT session to my three Beautcamp Pilates classes each week has enabled me to drop a little of the December-bulge I managed to gain around my hips and thighs, but it’s the adrenalin that really gets me.

No matter how physically exhausted I am after a class or session, mentally I could run marathons. And suddenly that croissant or chocolate bar doesn’t hold the same allure…

Chatting to a girlfriend who had recently taken up her own Bikram Challenge we discussed how expensive keeping fit is these days, especially given the current economic climate. Ironically while credit is being crunched, more and more people are cancelling their gym memberships. Yet those same people are still patrons of the pubs on Fridays and continue to buy up big in the ongoing retail sales.

But surely if you’re going to spend money on anything, your health should be up there as a top priority? Personal training sessions might be costly, but they’re far more effective when it comes to achieving your fitness goals and losing those extra pounds.

While I’m going to miss the friends I’ve made in London, through the wonders of email and Facebook and phone lines I know we’ll all keep in touch; but I’m truly gutted about saying farewell to Beautcamp and my trainer. Suru’s classes are dynamic and his encouraging and softly spoken personal training style ensures that while I always break a sweat, huff and puff and stagger out aching, I’m able to leave with a smile on my face… Endorphins pumping!

For those in the London area who want to visit Brick Lane for something other than a curry, check out Me&Su for a free fitness assessment.