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Catch up with our winners
Our You Can, You Win membership winners
We’re supporting 32 lucky winners with a free annual Premium membership for 2024 to help them achieve their goals!
Find out why they have embarked on a journey of personal achievement this year. We hope you feel inspired!
Adam's story
Adam's goal for 2024 is to into the best shape of his life and represent his country at the World Championships for the 400m.
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Alison's story
“I am looking forward to getting back to exercising regularly and feeling fitter. I am looking forward to trying some new classes, getting into the gym and maybe even swimming!”.
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Andrew's story
Pursuing a healthier lifestyle isn’t just something Andrew wants for himself; he also hopes he will act as a role model and inspire his teenage son to follow in his footsteps!
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Dan's story
When it comes to controlling his anxiety, Dan says that swimming has “come next to none as a pillar of support.”
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Dawn's story
Following her injury, Dawn has been determined to return to normality, doing things she could do before the accident.
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Ellie's story
Ellie is aiming to boost her confidence in the gym and attend more group workout classes, some even on her own!
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Gun Woo's story
2023 marked five years since Gun-Woo finished his final cycle of chemotherapy and officially became cancer-free!
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India's story
India has a host of goals she wants to achieve throughout 2024, all of which require a fair amount of training. “Lots of side swims, runs and long-distance hikes, so fitness is key!” India says.
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Jane's story
Improving her fitness isn’t just for Jane’s benefit, she wants to use it to set a good example to her children and show them that looking after yourself regularly should be a priority.
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Jess' story
“Having the disease has been tough as I'm only in my 20s but I'm determined to find my love for the gym (and) get my fitness up”.
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Jim' story
Jim's goal this year is to work on his mobility, starting with water aerobics. Jim is hoping that getting into the water will also help him lose weight.
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Joanna's story
Regular exercise and a healthy body weight can reduce the risk of Joanna's cancer recurring, alongside the added benefits for mental wellbeing.
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Kellie's story
“I’m really looking forward to attending the Group Cycling classes, but most of all getting back to lane swimming at Rotherham Leisure Complex”.
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Laura's story
Laura has gradually increased her activity with a variety of new group workout classes. She says: “It has become one of my happy places.”
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Lauren's story
Discover how Lauren is overcoming Endometriosis to run a half marathon in 2024.
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Len's story
Len's love for football led him to become a referee so that he can still be involved in the sport he enjoys.
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Mandi's story
Mandi will try a variety of classes to find ones that will suit her fibromyalgia.
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Maxim's story
Maxim's goals aim to get him one step closer to improving his athleticism and competing at the Olympics in Paris 2024 and LA 2028.
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Natalie's story
From being a mum, to being a Committee Member for Leicestershire Down’s Syndrome Group, and teaching in a local SEN school, Natalie leads a busy life.
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Paul's story
At 54 years old, Paul is a fencing coach, so it is vital he keeps his fitness up to keep up with the students!
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Prashant's story
Prashant was recently told that he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol, both of which can lead to heart problems.
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Rachel's story
"My nearly 11-year-old absolutely smashed me at running and I would love to be able to run with her again one day.”
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Ria's story
"By the end of 2024, I want to look back and be in shock from how much I've done to be the new me.”
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Saskia's story
“I've had a few health complications over the last year, and it's made me realise how important fitness is to me.”
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Sonia's story
Sonia enjoyed visiting Ferndown Leisure Centre to keep active, however once her journey through menopause began, she was left with a lack of motivation.
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Stephanie's story
The severity of Type 2 diabetes is what motivated Stephanie to set her 2024 goal of losing more than half her body weight.
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Sue's story
Osteopenia is a condition that weakens the bones, so resistance and weight-bearing exercises are high on Sue’s list to preserve her bone density.
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Tahirah's story
In February 2020, Tahirah finally became pregnant with her first baby. A couple of years later, baby number 2 was on the way!
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Tim's story
"I've been using the gym a lot for a couple of years, but now is the time to up the intensity and take control back."
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Tom's story
"I am keen to do a skydive, however due to being 6 foot 6 and 16.5 stone, I need to shift at least a stone to get under the weight restrictions."
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