It’s always a bonus when someone like Craig joins a Transformation group. He instantly puts everyone at their ease, chatting away to anyone about anything, and just generally filling the room with laughs and banter. But beneath Craig’s light-hearted exterior was a steely determined that this programme was going to change him once and for all.

After breaking his leg and using it as an excuse to stop exercising or going out, Craig got himself into a miserable rut of just coming home from work and sitting in front of the TV with a beer. Every night. He knew it couldn’t go on any longer so when one of our members suggested he join the course, he saw a glimmer of hope that something could finally work to dig him out of his old routine.

But who better to tell his story than Craig himself?!

“Where do I start? I could write a book on how the Transformation Course has changed my life.

Most important – it has given me my life back!

I used breaking my leg as an excuse to drink, not wanting to go out with the wife, just coming home from work and sitting in front of the TV with a beer or cider every night.

When Paul suggested doing the course (and told me how much it was!) I was a bit like ‘yeah yeah I’ll do it’, but deep down I was thinking ‘piss off, are you mad?’! But Paul is very persuasive, and once I’d handed over the money I was determined to get the most out of it and give it 100% effort.

6 weeks later and the course has changed me so much that I miss it when I’m not training! I’ve gone from a couch potato to a fitness fanatic in less than two months!

I’ve got my life back, me and the wife are out as much as we can and I actually enjoy it, and I’ve cut out a lot of my drinking. This is a big part of it for me, not only have I lost weight but my blood pressure is now normal, which is a massive relief.

Being part of the Southern Legion is like family to me, and I love all of my team and the other members I’ve met. I also want to say thanks to Ray, honestly that man is a legend. He is an inspiration to me and I’ve got massive respect for him and his dedication to us all”.

Craig is just about to embark on Part 2 of his transformation when he starts the Transition course tonight. Watch this space to see how Craig gets on learning the lifts and gymnastics skills over the next 6 weeks!