“I have been exercising with Lynne or over a year now, once or twice a week. I came in to the sessions with the impression I was reasonably strong; I was a regular walker and did Pilates. I was looking for a class that provided a mix of exercise to keep me flexible and continue to build on strength.
I have had three spinal operations after a disc prolapse at vertebrae L4/5 and L5/S1. The prolapses and consequent surgery left me with paraesthesia in the big and second toe on both my left and right foot, a slight footdrop on my left hand side, an absence of reflexes in my left lower leg and an inability to raise my legs sideways or stand on my toes. Although these things did not greatly affect my everyday working life I was noticing that my balance was deteriorating and I had challenges with my ankles turning frequently and on occasions would fall.
Since joining The Body Tonic Group, I have seen a significant improvement in my balance, strength, posture and my ability to lift my legs in routine exercise. I can’t remember the last time my ankles turned over and I have found the results quite remarkable. I have gone from being in a position where I had assumed the damage was permanent to appreciating that with targeted exercise your body can adapt to overcome certain anomalies.
Lynns understanding of anatomy, form and function down to precise muscle groups and the exactness of a specific move allows each individual person in her class to obtain the absolute best outcomes. She has an inherent passion to ensure that each customer is catered for and will modify an exercise to accommodate the needs of that individual.
I have never experienced a group class where the instructor has applied so much experience and care and would highly recommend Lynn to anyone interested in improving their health.”
“The very first day I walked into class I was nervous and apprehensive, Lynne made me feel welcome and took the time to get to know me and how my body works.
Lynne has been an amazing support to me, throughout class but also with personal messages to help ensure I will achieve my goals.
Having tried numerous gyms in the past discovering Lynne’s group fitness session seems to be just what I needed. I am finally beginning to see the results I have worked so hard to achieve through the gyms.
Lynne’s routines don’t require you to have a lot of co-ordination, (something I seriously lack) she is aware of each individual persons needs, injuries and abilities. It is clear she takes the time to ensure each person completes the moves safely and effectively.
Lynne is a fantastic teacher and I feel sitting under her wing I will achieve the goal I’m striving for. “
Cathy Jansen has been to several gyms where she felt she had no support or motivation, but wanted to find a place to get in better shape. Originally struggling with her weight and to conceive, she turned to Image Creations to change her lifestyle.
Hear Cathy tell her story and experience with getting nutritional advice and going through Body Tonic Group training.
Mischa Winnard shares her personal story about why she turned to Body Tonic Group classes after moving away from her lifestyle block and not having a place to exercise.
She hates gyms, so she loves attending Body Tonic Group, but she loves the individuality as she’s received helped for her serious spinal injury.
Mohini Rogers was originally a runner, but as time progressed she developed pain in her knees and her back. Changing to training with Body Tonic Group, she wanted to try something different and felt her body move better after the first couple of weeks.
Elise Vermeer started attending the Body Tonic Group to help get rid of her migraines and neck pains, and while she was originally nervous to first attend, that all changed in a few lessons – which she continued with classes when she fell pregnant.
Elise received personal guidance that helped her change the way she moved, and how training during her pregnancy made a big difference.
Debbie Gibson changed from her regular gym to change to Body Tonic Group classes, where she can be shown a better, personalised technique, and a social community to exercise with.
Debbie had struggles with weak knees, but with time in the Body Tonic Group, she’s built strength in not only her knees, but strength in her core that she had never felt before.
Ellis Gibson has found confidence with the Body Tonic Group classes after attending the classes for six months.
Ellis, who has a job sitting all day, wanted a class that could help her move and exercise. Watch her tell her story about the affect Body Tonic Group classes have had on her.
Analie Swanepoel, who has been struggling with back pain and injury, needed to find someone who could help strengthen her body without creating more injury or pain.
Watch her share her own story after two months with Body Tonic personal training, and how the movements in the class have made a difference.
