As a high school student with subjects of dance and drama, it is important to keep my body toned at all times for show performances on stage.
During April 2015, I joined The Body Tonic Large Group twice a week and my goal was to keep toned specifically during the long school holidays. Since being in high school, I had noticed during certain weeks of the year my strength would fall.
I had heard about The Body Tonic Group and how it could be beneficial for my body. Joining made me realize that this group was a little different and had many various age groups too. The ladies are friendly and I have made new friends which fall into my social circle now.
As I have been a dancer since the age of 3 years, my strength is important and needs to be maintained throughout the year for me to be able to perform on stage. While studying in high school, priorities changed in the subject of dance and I had lot of theory and practical weeks at different times of the year. While practical was enjoyable, the theory, exams and holidays were endless and this was when I found my strength would fall.
Confidentially Lynne pointed out my weaknesses.
I was shocked, thinking I was young, strong, having danced the majority of my life!
Lynne was careful in highlighting my weaknesses and in no way made me feel hopeless in my movements. I decided that as dance and drama were major subjects at school, it was critical that I get good marks to complete my school career; I joined the Personal Training Small Group in August this year.
I then realized just how many areas needed working on. To name a few, weak arms (from recent fractures), main core was not aligned, balance was poor.
Even though I have finished my schooling now, I believe the last few months were from pure hard work in the small group and I was able to achieve my goal of receiving university entrance. I am continuing my sessions with Lynne as I have realized the importance of strength in a young woman’s body. My achievements have been awesome and I certainly would never have achieved this milestone just in my school class lessons alone!
During this past year I also attended the Teenage Workshop. My Mother sent me on this course as she believed it would prepare me for finishing up at school before heading out into the ‘real world’ to start the next chapter of my life.
I must admit I thought I had a good understanding of makeup, hair, dress, exercise, nutrition – but clearly that was not the case! Lynne has a gentle nature which she advises my age group with ease.
My school ball was a highlight for me and with the help of Lynne’s expertise in doing my makeup and reworking my hairdo, I looked and felt amazing. I would recommend any of Lynne’s sessions for specialized help, whether you are a dancer or not, she is awesome.
Thanks so much Lynne.
Stephanie Connolly