Life gets busy, especially when you've got children, and your own fitness can end up taking a back seat.
That's exactly what happened to Tom.
He used to exercise a couple of times a week, but as family life took over, he gradually stopped training.
Before he knew it, 10 years had passed without a regular exercise routine.
Tom wanted to get back into fitness, feel healthier and have more energy for everyday life, particularly when it came to keeping up with his children.
That's when he decided to try We Are Group X.
Now, just over a year later, he's moving better, feeling fitter and enjoying the benefits of making time for himself again.
The Challenge
Before having children, Tom had been fairly active, training a couple of times a week.
But like so many parents, family responsibilities gradually pushed exercise down his list of priorities.
After a decade away from regular training, he was ready to make a change.
It wasn't about achieving a particular physique or chasing unrealistic fitness goals.
He simply wanted to feel better, move more easily and have the energy to enjoy family life.
His goals were to:
Return to regular exercise after a long break
Improve his overall fitness and mobility
Build strength for everyday activities
Increase his energy levels
Find a healthy way to relieve stress
Make time for himself alongside family commitments
Enjoy exercising with like-minded people
Most importantly, he wanted to make fitness part of his life again.
Finding His Way Back to Fitness
After 10 years away from training, returning to a regular routine was a big change.
Tom needed something that fit his life and gave him a reason to keep coming back.
He wasn't looking for an intimidating gym environment or somewhere full of competition and egos.
He wanted to enjoy exercising again, surrounded by people who understood the challenges of balancing fitness with everyday responsibilities.
That's exactly what he found at Group X.
The Turning Point
For Tom, one of the biggest differences has been finding an environment where everyone works toward similar goals.
There's no pressure to compete with anyone else and, as Tom puts it, there are "no egos."
Instead, he trains alongside people at a similar stage of life, creating a friendly and encouraging atmosphere.
The coaches have also played an important role in helping him stay consistent.
They make sure everyone gets what they need from each session while keeping the group motivated and energised.
And with a different training programme each month, there's always something fresh to keep things interesting.
For Tom, that variety, combined with support from the coaches and other members, has made returning to exercise enjoyable.
But the biggest benefits are the ones he's noticing outside the gym.
He's moving better, feeling less stressed and has more energy for family life.
The Results
Since joining We Are Group X just over a year ago, Tom has experienced some fantastic improvements.
Improved fitness, feeling noticeably fitter after returning to regular exercise
Better movement and mobility, making everyday activities feel easier
Increased energy levels, particularly when it comes to lifting and keeping up with his children
Reduced stress, with exercise providing valuable time away from everyday pressures
A consistent exercise routine, after taking around 10 years away from training
A welcoming, ego-free environment, surrounded by people with similar goals
Enjoyable, varied workouts, with fresh programmes introduced every month
Supportive coaching, with trainers who are attentive, encouraging and always happy to help
Most importantly, Tom has rediscovered how good it feels to make exercise part of his life.
He's not just feeling the benefits during his workouts — he's taking them home with him.
Here's what he had to say:
“It's just nice to get back into exercise again. I move a lot better, helps relieve stress, a bit of time away.”
And when it comes to the benefits of feeling fitter and stronger:
“It's been really nice to feel just fitter, and I've got more energy to keep lifting the kids.”
What This Means for You
If you've spent years putting everyone else's needs before your own, Tom's story might sound familiar.
Between work, children and everyday responsibilities, finding time for exercise isn't always easy.
And after years out of a routine, getting started again can feel like a big step.
But you don't need to be as fit as you once were, and you certainly don't need to compete with anyone else.
At We Are Group X, you'll find a welcoming community, knowledgeable coaches and varied sessions designed to help you get fitter and stronger in a supportive environment.
Whether you've been away from exercise for 10 months or 10 years, you can always start again.
And as Tom has discovered, making time for your own fitness can help you feel better in every part of your life.
His advice to anyone thinking about joining?
“Just give it a try; you've got nothing to lose, and the more you put in now, the more time you'll have to enjoy the benefits for years to come.”