Age: 30-40

Occupation: Senior Researcher

Goal: To recuperate from a shoulder stabilization operation sufficiently to be able to climb 'Half Dome' a 2500 foot Big Wall in Yosemite.

Weekly Sessions: 1

Programs: Ailsa's Personal Training and some of her circuit classes.

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What made you decide to work with Coaching Success?

I had heard excellent reviews of Ailsa's coaching skills from friends and colleagues. Training is expensive and time consuming - i wanted the best and so followed their advice. I was also impressed with the range of facilities and styles of working that Ailsa could offer, and she had a sense of humour!

How did you feel before your first session?

I was pretty nervous before turning up - what would it be like? would i really suffer? would Ailsa live up to expectations? was there any hope of achieving my dream with such a significant injury to recover from.

How do you feel now?

Ailsa was terrific, she slowed me down and retrained me step by step. We celebrated every small success and i steadily progressed over two years to the point where i could climb. Having now completed my ambition without any shoulder problems i feel elated! The shoulder is better than it was before, and the fitness i gained overall made the experience so much more enjoyable. My life has changed as exercise is now an enjoyable, fulfilling and necessary part of my life - I'm even considering a triathalon...( a short one!!).

What was the best part of working with Coaching Success?

There are several aspects that are excellent. 1. Individuality - Ailsa tailors everything to your needs and is expert at working out what rehab will work for your injury 2. Variety - training never got boring as there were endless training (torture?) tools to use at different points, incrementally raising the challenge at each session and keeping me engaged. 3. Fun - Ailsa is warm and caring and has an fantastic (irreverant?) sense of humour that had me in stitches most of the time. 4. It does what it says on the tin - success was the best part of working with Coaching for Success!

What have you achieved?

My shoulder is fully functional, and stronger then ever. Additionally i have get better at a range of other sports in the process and toned up overall. My cardiovascular fitness and core strength have improved and i am now considering a shot triathalon.

If someone else wanted to change their life, what advice would you give?

Don't ignore the needs of your body when it breaks - don't stop when physio stops, go and get expert rehabilitation training to ensure that you recover without further injury in a holistic way that ensures sporting success.

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