“No More Back Pain, Stronger Than Ever, Training Like I Did in My 20s” - Graham Sturrock | 60 | Whitchurch | IT Consultant
Graham’s Story
*“I used to train hard. As a competitive skier and rugby player, I was training 15+ hours a week in my teens and early 20s. But then life got in the way—work, travel, family—and my fitness slowly faded.
I tried to get back into training, even set my sights on triathlons, but then disaster struck. I broke a bone in my foot, which led to a blood clot that nearly ended everything. Eight months later, I had a chest infection that triggered a heart attack. That was my wake-up call—I had to do something.
But after years of inconsistent training, I knew I couldn’t do it alone. That’s when I found MEE-FIT.
Since joining, I’ve built my strength back up in a way that actually works. My back injuries, which have plagued me since my 20s, don’t bother me anymore. I don’t wake up worrying if today’s the day my back will ‘go.’ I’ve gained strength, pushed my limits, and, for the first time in decades, I’m training at a level that reminds me of my younger years.
The biggest difference? The atmosphere. The camaraderie. The team sessions. The energy in the gym. I used to train alone, but that got stale. Here, everyone is pushing their own limits, no matter where they’re starting from, and the support is incredible.
If you’re on the fence about joining, don’t be. It’s not about lifting the heaviest weights or comparing yourself to others. It’s about showing up, doing your best, and improving both physically and mentally.
MEE-FIT has helped me in ways I never expected. It’s been over four years now, and I’ve trained harder here than I have since my 20s. And that says it all.”*