When my son Patrick approached me and told me that he wanted to join a gym I was wasn’t that enthusiastic about the idea. My concern was that at just 16 years of age, was Patrick to young to be doing a gym program, and more specifically was he to young to be doing any form of weight training? Patrick informed me that apparently, some of his friends from his Rugby team had also joined Jackie Skelly Fitness in Greystones so they could do some gym work that would help them with their rugby game.

Before I made my final decision I decided to drop down to the Club & talk to one of the Managers. I made my appointment over the phone and meet with Dave the Assistant Manager at the Club later that week. On the day of the appointment, Dave gave the reassurance I needed. He explained that if Patrick joined he would be enrolled onto the Results 4 Life Personal Training Plan and that his program would be designed and supervised by one of the Personal Training staff at the Club. In fact; whilst looking around the Club, I was further reassured to see plenty of other teenagers working out in the gym. To Patrick’s delight I bought the membership for him that day

I am delighted to report that three months later Patrick is going to the gym three to four times every week with his friends. Even his swimming has improved. Not only is it a healthy hobby, but he’s even talking about a career in the Fitness or the Sports industry as a result of enjoying the gym so much! Maire, 37, Greystones

When the staff at Ballsbridge asked me to do a member testimonial I said yes, simply because I felt I owed them! I had tried gyms before, two times to be precise, namely LA Fitness & another corporate gym arranged through work. I had never reached my goals. I have always battled with my weight and had nearly resigned myself to the fact that maybe I was meant to be like this. But it always made me feel unhappy & I never felt comfortable with myself.

In September 2007 I moved to Ireland to start a new job. We moved into the Ballsbridge area. While discovering the area one Saturday morning, I happened to walk into Jackie Skelly Fitness Ballsbridge, by accident!! >From the off it was something different. While giving me a look around the Club, Sean from membership introduced me to Ciara & told me if I came on board she would be my personal trainer. What’s more, Ciara told me I could get results I wanted in just 8 weeks. The following Tuesday I was back at the Club having my first Personal Training session with Ciara. By Christmas I’d shed 19 lbs and lost 2 ½ inches off my waist. What’s more the confidence I had lost due to my weight problem, was coming back!

My success story is very simple; I attend the Club 2 – 3 times a week. Each time I go, I do the programme designed by Ciara for me which takes me approx 35 minutes to complete. I’ve actually started to enjoy my workout! What makes the Jackie Skelly Fitness experience different are the staff, I feel like they really do care! Yes the Club is great too, but if I miss a workout I feel like I’m not just letting myself down, I feel like I’m letting Ciara down as-well. And the best thing, I’ve more energy than I have ever had…in my entire life! - Tony, 46, Ballsbridge

Since my early teens I have been a gym goer. That was until I got married, and subsequently fell pregnant with my first child. I kept exercising right up to six months into the pregnancy and in March 2007 gave birth to my first child.

I returned to my old gym, Westwood in Clontarf in August 2007, determined to get my shape back. But no matter how hard I tried, I just wasn’t making the progress I wanted, in fact I felt I wasn’t making any progress at all. Then a friend of mine suggested personal training. I liked the idea but immediately thought of the expense. She then told me about Jackie Skelly Fitness and the Results 4 Life FREE Personal Training Plan.

My Goal was to tighten my tummy area, and firm up everything else. Upon joining I was paired off with Colin from the Fitness Team. My new programme along with Colin’s motivation really helped get me to get back on track, and I was noticing differences by week 4. That was back in November 2007. Seven months later, and I’m looking forward to going on my summer holiday…and this time with the Body I want. Although not my top priority I have also made some new friends through the Club, which is always nice…So right now I’m not just feeling good about myself, I am also feeling good about life! Cathy, 28, Swords