Author: Wayne


  • Strength for Life One of the things I hear a lot from women is that they wish someone had told them sooner how important strength training is. It’s not about lifting heavy for the sake of it—it’s about keeping your body strong, so you can move well, feel good, and stay independent for as long…

  • Stay Strong, Stay Active, Stay Independent Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down. The way you move, train, and take care of yourself today decides how you’ll feel in the years ahead. Losing muscle, feeling stiff, or struggling with energy isn’t just “part of ageing”—it’s often the result of not moving enough or not training properly.…

  • Regaining Control of Your Strength and Health As someone who has worked with countless clients experiencing menopause, I want to begin by saying this: you are not alone. Menopause can bring challenges, but it’s not a roadblock—it’s a turning point, a chance to embrace new ways to care for yourself and feel stronger than ever.…

  • Paul’s Success Story: From Plateau to Peak – How InBody Scans and Personal Training Transformed His Fitness Journey When Paul first stepped into the gym, he was no stranger to fitness. For four years, he’d been working hard with another PT, training regularly and putting in the effort. Yet despite his dedication, the results were…

  • Patricia’s Inspiring Journey to Wellness: From Surgery Fears to Strength At Drakes Gym, we’re fortunate to witness many inspiring transformations, but Patricia’s story truly stands out. Her journey began with one primary goal: avoiding shoulder surgery. After a lifetime of managing various health issues, the prospect of surgery was daunting, and Patricia was determined to…

  • Greg’s Road to Recovery: Reclaiming Health and Fitness When Greg first came to Drakes Gym, he was at a challenging point in his life, both physically and mentally. Once extremely fit—maintaining just 10-12% body fat as a regular gym-goer—Greg had seen his fitness decline after a difficult period. A combination of health issues, the lockdown,…