So There It Was – Merry Christmas - EMS Fitness Personal Training Studio, Norwich

Week Five Mood: Getting there and getting on

Weight: 102.3 kg (16.1 stone)

Diet Overview: Dreading the cheese-fest –and the chocolate.

Additional Activities: Regular jaunts on the bike have ceased

Doing well

Getting towards Christmas and I have had a big project on – and have not had time to do my regular exercise sessions. In my head I wanted to get down below 100kg before the break and I had not managed to achieve this, but I had come pretty close. With little exercise over the past few weeks outside of the sessions I was surprised to have even lost weight on this occasion.

A big part of this change has been making the commitment to come to EMS on every Wednesday morning and work with Xavi. Knowing I have this support makes the world of difference and Xavi was super excited to see that I had still lost weight without being mad on the bike.

Fear of flu

There is something not quite right with my body. I don’t know what it is but I am one of these people who seems to always be on the verge of getting a cold. I probably work too hard and don’t look after myself quite as well as I should. Fear of coming down with something has made me very nervous about exercising this month and I have been keeping the strains to a minimum as in the past overexertion has been a trigger in colds and coughs.

12 Days of Workouts

So on the 18^th I managed to get to EMS. Let’s get down to the hard work of what actually happened at the gym. Xavi had organised a special workout schedule based on the 12 days of Christmas and it was a killer. One of his fellow BNI members – Jonathan White, posted a video of this workout on Facebook.

We worked through a selection of planks, supermen, squats, sit ups, step ups and all sorts of crazy exercises. When I first saw the schedule I thought that there was no way of actually getting through it all, but Xavi has this way of aiming each workout so it takes you pretty much to the very edge of what’s capable.

By the end of this workout I was pretty much ready to be served for Christmas Day dinner – because my turkey was truly done.

The Christmas Break – Reality Bites

Over Christmas all my good intentions have slowly whittled away. I fell into a vat of cheese and whilst I did not over indulge, I feel like I certainly did not stick to a diet either. I am back in the gym again this week and going to see where we are with my progress. However, I know with the support of EMS Fitness I am going to get pushed to that extra level.

Let’s get moving. This isn’t about New Year’s Resolutions. This is about a solid commitment to a lifestyle change that I want to last.

And if you want to make a commitment to yourself then why not give Xavi a call at EMS Fitness and get your 2018 moving in the right direction? There’s never a better day to start to change than 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!