Elevate Health and Fitness

Review of Scott Newburn from Elevate Health & Fitness Elanora QLD To say I was embarrassed to walk into a gym as I was overweight and unfit is an understatement. As I am vision impaired, I was concerned orientating myself around a gym would be difficult enough and feared I would be confronted with barriers of bringing my dog guide and safety concerns for me utilising the gym environment. Instead, I and my dog guide have been welcomed, orientated, supported in adaptations for my vision loss and encouraged to maximise my gym membership. Scott from Elevate Health and Fitness must be doing something right because I feel motivated to come back for more, when previously just getting out of bed in the morning seemed enough exercise for me, and now I am willing to face cold, dark winter mornings to get to the gym as I know I will feel energised to face the day. Scott will not give any room to use my disability as an excuse for not training whilst still accommodating my needs. My main goal was to lose weight and improve my fitness. In early sessions Scott noted my injuries and identified my need to also improve my balance to avoid falls risks and made suggestions around diet for weight loss. Scott has worked to strengthen my areas of body weakness whilst ensuring that exercises do not exacerbate or cause more harm to my injuries. Scott provided techniques and suggestions on alternative ways to manage necessary tasks. My weight and fitness have improved noticeably by others as well as myself. The functional limitations of my injuries have decreased and my movement and flexibility have increased as a result of Scott’s strength and fitness training. I can more easily complete day to day tasks, with the knowledge that the strength training has improved my balance. Scott has progressively increased my ability to complete exercises and lift and work with heavier weights and generally push myself harder throughout each session. Scott is constantly ensuring my technique is correct to maximise benefit and avoid injuries. Scott ensures I am invested in his exercise plan by tailoring sessions to meet my goals and flexibly adapting to my needs. Sessions have variety, are challenging and rewarding, as Scott knows when to push me to my limits or when to give me the support I need in my health and fitness journey. Scott has a personal approach that is encouraging and motivating. I recommend Scott as your PT if you want to achieve your health and fitness goals.