Mover story: Gina & Laura, dream mum & daughter team
From Mark Glanville: This mother and daughter duo, Gina and Laura have been MHQ members since we opened in November 2020.
Gina has been a bit of a work-horse since joining, so much that she trusted Mark’s guidance on training around quite a severe hamstring tear.
Rather than suspending her membership and sitting around waiting for it to heal, she continued with her training which is a testament to her trust in us, and also her desire to keep working hard.
As for Laura, a young girl at the start, somewhat a little precious at times 😂 she has turned from everything being too hard to having an absolute crack and pushing through what would have most probably broken her 2-1/2 years ago!
We are super proud of both of these awesome ladies, but Laura’s change is astonishing and we are proud to have helped her find herself and the grit to push through her comfort zone and better herself physically and mentally.
From Gina:
My favourite class is Pilates.
I chose MHQ because a friend of mine (Daphne) spoke about it and explained the ethos of the gym and it sounded like a good fit for me.
I think that it has impacted my life in many positive ways.
I AM STRONGER (I CAN NOW DO A NUMBER OF PULLS UP IN A ROW) WHICH IS GOOD FOR ME AT MY AGE. I HAVE ALSO MET LOTS OF WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO ARE SO POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING. THE COMMUNITY IS AMAZING.
My biggest achievement would be doing chin ups with a weight tied around my waist.
I REALLY WOULD NEVER HAVE THOUGHT I WAS THAT PERSON WHO COULD DO THAT.
From Laura:
My favorite class is Movement Strength I love weight training!
I chose Movement HQ because Daphne introduced my mum and I, and spoke so highly of it.
Honestly the whole mindset and values behind the gym are what has made me stay.
THE TRAINERS ARE ALL AMAZING AND EVERYONE IS SO ENCOURAGING. THE GYM CAN BE AN INTIMIDATING PLACE BUT TO BE SURROUNDED BY SUCH ENCOURAGING PEOPLE IS AMAZING. IT REALLY IS A COMMUNITY GYM.
I also love going to the gym with my mum. She’s such a role model for me and I’m constantly amazed at her strength and what she can do.
I think for me I just feel so much stronger and fitter. I have also gained confidence in myself and my body which I think is so important as a young woman. I’m so excited to continue my fitness journey at MHQ!