At 56, John has started thinking differently about his fitness.
For him, exercise isn’t just about what he can achieve today.
It’s about putting in the effort now so he can stay fit, active, and capable in the years ahead.
And with the support he’s found at We Are Group X, he feels like he’s in the right place to do exactly that.
The Challenge
John understands that looking after his health now is an investment in his future.
But like many people, he also has to work around the occasional ache and niggle.
When he developed a knee issue, he needed to know that exercising wouldn’t make things worse and that he’d be supported to train appropriately.
He wanted somewhere that would help him:
- Build his fitness for the future
- Exercise around his knee when needed
- Get support with his nutrition
- Stay accountable and consistent
- Enjoy enough variety to keep training interesting
Why He Nearly Didn’t Start
Having an injury or niggle can easily become a reason to avoid exercise altogether.
You might worry about whether you’ll be able to keep up or whether certain exercises simply won’t be suitable for you.
But at Group X, John has found that he doesn’t have to choose between doing everything or doing nothing.
The coaches work around what he can do.
The Turning Point
When John mentioned his knee, the whole coaching team knew about it.
If an exercise isn’t suitable for him, they’ll simply swap it for something that is.
For John, that level of communication and individual attention has made a huge difference.
And the support doesn’t stop when the workout finishes.
He’s also benefited from nutritional advice, regular check-ins and knowing the coaches are available whenever he wants to have a chat.
The Results
Since joining Group X, John has:
Started investing in his long-term health and fitness
Been able to continue exercising despite a knee niggle
Received exercises adapted to suit what he can do
Benefited from nutritional advice and ongoing support
Found accountability through regular coach check-ins
Enjoyed varied sessions that can be adapted to different abilities
Found a friendly and supportive fitness community
For John, it’s the complete package of coaching, support and flexibility that makes the difference.
Here’s what he had to say:
“I’m at a certain age now, 56, that actually the effort you put in now is going to help you later on in life. They really do look after you. The nutritional advice and support is brilliant, and they’re always asking you to check in.”
What This Means for You
Looking after your fitness isn’t only about changing how you look today.
It’s about helping your body stay strong, active and capable for the future.
And having an ache, niggle or limitation doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t exercise — it means you need the right support and an approach that can be adapted to you.
John’s advice to anyone considering Group X is simple:
“Definitely give it a go. It suits everybody, and I’d recommend it to anybody.”