Jane is from Guiseley and was no stranger to fitness. She regularly did cardio on her own but knew she was missing something — strength training. She joined True Personal Training to learn how to lift properly and safely, and that decision changed everything.
The Challenge
Jane wanted to build strength and confidence in the gym.
She knew cardio wasn’t enough and wanted guidance on how to lift weights with proper technique and posture. But like many, she was nervous about stepping into a new training space.
Why She Nearly Didn't Start
Jane didn’t have experience with strength training.
Could she really learn how to squat and deadlift confidently? Would she fit in?
The Turning Point
Right from the start, Jane felt welcomed.
With expert coaching and a personalised approach, she quickly learned how to squat and deadlift — and started seeing progress that made her genuinely enjoy strength training.
Even when she experienced a back injury (unrelated to the gym), the team adapted her programme to keep her moving safely while healing.
“Stephen created a temporary programme to let me keep training while my back healed. That support meant everything.”
The Results
Since joining True, Jane has:
✅ Learned how to barbell squat and deadlift with confidence
✅ Built strength and muscle beyond what cardio could offer
✅ Overcome gym nerves and now enjoys lifting
✅ Gained consistent support, even through injury
✅ Become part of a friendly, welcoming community
Here’s what she had to say:
“I’ve really built my confidence in coming to the gym, enjoying it, and seeing improvement. Everyone’s lovely — it’s such a nice family feel.”
What This Means for You
If you’re stuck doing the same workouts or feel unsure about strength training — Jane’s story shows how much you can gain when you step into the right environment.
You don’t need to know what you’re doing — that’s what we’re here for.