Raiders of the Lost Kilo - EMS Fitness Personal Training Studio, Norwich

Week One Mood: The hurt goes on and on

Weight: 106.0 kg (16.8 stone)

Diet Overview: Just say no (to sugar).

Additional Activities: Tonight is the night… I assemble my bike.

Oh the Mockery

So I have set up my stall on the internet someone hastily. Mockery has reigned in from all angles from the likes of famous UK ex-club promoter Paul Roche and Norwich photocopier magnate Jamie “The Truth” Mulhall.

What have I let myself in for?

I guess this time I cannot back out and with a degree of public accountability resting on my shoulders I march towards the King Street gym with a degree of certainty in my heart.

Diet – You Should Try It…

This is the week when my eating habits kick in. I need to change my eating patterns if I am going to make it good on my personal weight loss promise. Sugar is the demon that’s holding me back. Whenever I have the sweet stuff my appetite becomes erratic and uncontrollable. Over the years I have beat tobacco and alcohol, so sugar is the next thing in my sights.

And when I step on the scales Xavi tells me I have lost a whole kilo. I cannot believe it. Especially seeing as I was stuffing my face all over the weekend. This news puts me in a good place for the start of my sesh…

On a Mission

Does anyone even say that anymore? I don’t really care as I work through the kettlebell swings and snatches, eat the floor during the press-ups and stretch out my hamstrings.

What can I say. I would have given up myself during the deadlifts, but Xavi is not having any of it. Consistently pushing me through the pain barrier I get twice as much done as last week and don’t feel half as tired. Even though I am not up to full capacity I know this is starting to work for me.

Eating’s not cheating

And it’s worth mentioning the support that Xavi has given me concerning my personal weight goals. I am lazy in the kitchen and even though I can cook I generally stick to the same things. Through my Whatsapp sessions Xavi sent me a whole load of personal eating advice. It’s the next stage in the equation and something I know that I have to do. And it seems that my man isn’t going to let it go.

I wanted a new lifestyle and it seems that by gosh… I am getting one.

Will I manage to make it through to the second gym session? Is my goal to wipe out sugar realistic and tenable, knowing that a single biscuit can throw me off course? Find out the answers to these questions with my next blog on Thursday this week…

And if you want help with the fitness and flab… Call Xavi today!

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!