The Journey of a 1000 Miles – Starts with A Single Step - EMS Fitness Personal Training Studio, Norwich

Week One Mood: Happy to get started.
Weight: 107.0 kg (16.8 stone)
Diet Overview: So many burgers. So little time.
Additional Activities: I purchased a cycling machine. No, I didn’t take it out of the box.

The Story So Far…

I’m Kieron Bain. I write, do public speaking and can spend a whole load of time resting on my proverbial laurels at a desk. Getting down the gym is an important part of my life in terms of staying in shape and maintaining energy – so I was left adrift when my gym closed in June.

Couple my inactivity with a whole load of bad dietary habits that consist of chocolate before bedtime, burgers anytime I damn well like and biscuits with every cup of coffee and you’re getting the picture. Fear set in every time I approached the scales, but when I finally bit the bullet, I found I am the heaviest I have been in 5 years.

A Big Decision

Weeks of watching my waistline expand to the point where I can now hardly get into my jeans and all the buttons flying off my fancy shirts had led me to draw a line in the sand. After wasting time on the beach where I inhaled a couple more ice creams I decided to get a personal trainer.

Xavi was a regular trainer down at Style. I had got to know him and his lovely partner Beatrice through business networking and he was very keen for my business. One of my rules in life is that I only work with people I like personally – and Xavi’s friendly and funny yet professionally motivated attitude is very similar to my own. In short, I knew we’d get on, so he was the first and only name on my list for the job.

Getting to Grips

Xavi arranged to meet me at his new gym and I was impressed with the layout. For a single session it’s perfect. Good machines, great weights and clean room with mirrors in all the right places. “What are my goals?” Xavi asks. “Losing 20kg” I reply, knowing that’s exactly where I was this time last year. Apparently getting this weight shifted by next April is achievable and a date was chosen for the start.

Whatever have I let myself in for?

Want to know what happened in the first session? Check back on Monday for the lowdown… And if you want Xavi to help you get back on track with your fitness… Then make that call !

John Dimopoulos

01/03/2024

The environment is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making every workout session enjoyable. All the team go above and beyond to create a motivating environment, always ready with a smile ! If you’re looking for a gym that’s not only effective but also feels like a community, this is the place to be!

Tracy x

I go to the Saturday morning classes usually. The staff are friendly and encouraging and it's suitable for all experience levels, as you can tailor the exercise to your ability. There's a good range of exercises to keep you motivated, engaged and have a whole body workout. It's a great start to the day, highly recommend. :)

Ben Meen

29/02/2024

The EMS team are all fantastic. Their classes are both welcoming for people new to fitness and challenging for those with a bit more experience. I’ve always struggled to find a fitness routine that sticks but never find myself dreading my twice-weekly Hyrox session with EMS!

Edward Povey

Great gym to train at, the staff are really knowledgeable, great equipment and other members are very welcoming. Highly recommend!

Vasiliki

There's gyms and then there's EMS Fitness in Norwich. Bea and Javi have created a big family with all the members and I am only grateful I became a part of this. The sessions are great, you are pushed to your limits physically and at the same time you have a great time and feel so well mentally. A great atmosphere to work out in, motivating environment, state of the art equipment & training methods and new friends are some of the few things EMS Fitness offers. Highly recommend to anyone who seeks enjoyable and efficient workout sessions!

Iosif Zafeiropoulos

Great atmosphere and nice environment! The trainers motivate you to take a step forward each time you join the classes. I ve seen great progress on my strength and fitness since I ve joined the classes a few months ago!

Eleni Thanasoulia

The environment is superb, with a welcoming atmosphere that motivates you to push yourself harder. The staff members are incredibly professional and knowledgeable, always there to support and guide you towards achieving your fitness goals. I highly recommend EMS to anyone looking for a place where they can truly thrive on their fitness journey.

Tr E

EMS is the best gym I have ever used. Fantastic community, friendly atmosphere, top grade equipment, professional and driven staff.. if you want personal training, group training or nutritional guidance look no further!!

Emi Vargas

Great team and environment ! All the personal trainers at EMS are very professional and friendly, they have motivated me and showed me that working out can be fun and exiting. Very pleased to train with them!

Kane Cordy

28/02/2024

Started with Xavi in August 2023, being moderately overweight and unhealthy. Xavi soon got me to work, giving me a workout plan, diet plan and a heap of motivation to get into shape. Within 6 months, I had lost over 15kg, starting to slowly get into a better shape and feel better about myself. Would definitely recommend Xavi!