I joined Ady Watts on an initial 6 week trial as I was disappointed in my strength and performance in the sports I played and wanted to make an improvement.

Endorphins from exercise are my “happy pills”. I used to disparage the idea of ‘me time’, but I now think it’s very important. Having seen what Ady Watts had to offer, I soon saw the benefit of ‘whole body’ fitness.

For decades I have suffered with ‘knee problems’, the slightest twist or knock would result in my knees swelling up, and I would shuffle around for weeks until the matter resolved itself.

“While I was continuing some good online training during lockdown, I realised that I needed more guidance and a more challenging regime to make further progress in getting my weight down.

‘In 2013, when Simon was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease and I had very high blood pressure, we both had to stop and take stock of where we were in life.

‘For the past year I have been on a weight loss journey and have never entered a gym environment. I needed help to increase my strength and flexibility and hopefully tighten me up a little.

“Here I am with my 1968 Electra Glide before setting off on last year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a fundraiser for men’s health.

I found it difficult to get through the day without feeling tired, especially helping my daughter at her livery yard each day it meant being shattered by the evening.