Colin Dale is a 60-year-old from Yorkshire who had never stepped foot in a gym — until life threw him a curveball.
After a serious mountain biking accident that led to spinal surgery, Colin knew something had to change. He was losing his strength, confidence, and ability to enjoy the outdoors he loved.
The Challenge
Before coming to True Personal Training, Colin got all his exercise from hiking, canoeing and cycling. But his accident left him unable to do any of it.
His core strength was gone, and with it went the activities that brought him joy and freedom.
Why He Nearly Didn't Start
Having never been to a gym before, Colin wasn’t sure it was the right fit.
Would it feel intimidating? Could he even train safely post-surgery?
But he knew he couldn’t keep losing strength — so he decided to give it a go.
The Turning Point
Week by week, Colin started to feel the difference.
The personalised support at True helped him train in a way that was safe, effective, and encouraging.
With every session, his strength returned — and so did his confidence.
The Results
Since starting with True, Colin has:
✅ Regained his core strength
✅ Improved his posture significantly
✅ Returned to mountain biking, canoeing, and hill walking
✅ Built confidence in a gym setting for the first time
Here’s what he had to say:
“I’ve certainly noticed my posture’s a lot better because my core strength’s a lot stronger. I feel it every time I walk out of the gym. I couldn’t mountain bike, canoe or hill walk before — now I can.”
What This Means for You
If you’re recovering from injury, surgery, or just want to get back to doing what you love — Colin’s story shows what’s possible.
You don’t need to be “a gym person” to start. You just need the right place, the right people, and a plan built for you.