“My Doctors Said Recovery Would Be Long—But MEE-FIT Helped Me Prove Them Wrong” - Penny Hearn | 72 | Whixall
Penny’s Story
*“At nearly 72, I thought I had lost my independence. In August last year, I blacked out, fell down the stairs, and broke both my wrists. As I was recovering, I had another fall, this time breaking my tibia and ankle. I needed surgery, was confined to an Augusta Frame, and was told my recovery would take a long time.
But I wasn’t willing to accept that.
Throughout my recovery, MEE-FIT checked in on me, and as soon as I could, I booked a one-to-one session to see what I could do. I came back in January—on crutches, in a walking boot—and I was determined to rebuild my strength.
The amazing thing? My doctors and surgeons said that if I hadn’t been fit before the injury, I would have ended up in a wheelchair for a long time. But because I had been training at MEE-FIT, I had the strength to recover faster. I could get up unaided when others needed two physios to lift them. That made me realize just how important it is to invest in your health before you need it.
Now, 12 months post-surgery, I feel brilliant. The coaches have adapted exercises to suit my needs, helping me rebuild my balance, mobility, and strength—without feeling self-conscious.
If I could give one piece of advice, it’s this: Start now. You never know when life will throw something at you, and being fit can make all the difference. I want to live a long, healthy life to see my grandchildren grow up, and I know MEE-FIT is helping me do exactly that.
I can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done for me in the last 12 months.”*