How much did you enjoy the training in the run up to the Octathalon event and why?
“Really enjoyed it (despite thinking I wouldn’t) The group training really helped me push myself and to get to know other people at the gym.” Shonagh P.
“Very enjoyable, we have an excellent team at Bristol.” Louise S.
“Great preparation for the event plus the benefits of personal fitness.” Sarah V.
“I really enjoyed the training. The trainers kept you motivated and varied what we did each session.” Zoe A.
“Loved the training, great team support and atmosphere. Really improved my fitness and gave me something to focus on.” Beccy H.
“I really enjoyed the training, although it was hard, I feel much fitter.” Nicola C.
“Good training, - loved team atmosphere/ social aspect want to get really specific on training ie heart rate etc” Andy C.
“It was really useful and I loved the team support.” Parisa H.
“At the time it was hardcore but the buzz afterwards is amazing. I enjoyed it because the camaraderie and the way my fitness level increased.” Ellen D.
“Awesome! Team spirit outstanding.” Bob H.
What results have you had – weight loss / Fitness levels etc?
“Feel much fitter – my running (main sport) has improved a lot because my cardio fitness has improved.” Shonagh P.
“Improved fitness.” Louise S.
“Fitness levels are best ever. My fitness is the best it has been it has ever been since I gave up diving in my teens J” Sarah V.
“My fitness levels have increased as my time got faster throughout the training sessions.” Zoe A.
“Weight loss and improved fitness level. More focused. Improved strength.” Becky H.
“I have lost half a stone and feel much fitter.” Nicola C.
“1 stone plus weight loss, body shape changing, mental focus.” Andy C.
“I’ve lost quite a lot of weight and my overall fitness has improved.” Parisa H.
“Body fat percentage dropped raising lean mass and my road running, rowing and gym fitness have improved a lot.” Ellen D.
“Improved stamina.” Bob H.
How effective and how much fun are these group training sessions compared to other training you have done in the past?
“I’ve not really done group training in the past but these have been really good. Everyone has been really supportive in encouraging individual improvement” Shonagh P.
“So much more fun than any other training” Louise S.
“Extremely effective. Much more focused than training alone & so much fun! Have made firm friends” Sarah V.
“I haven’t really done this sort of training before but the team were great and all encouraged each other to do well.” Zoe Adams
“Training sessions were very effective, great social side and brilliant fun. Sessions were well organised and ran well.” Becky H.
“Training sessions were good fun and harder work than any other session” Nicola C.
“100% Loved atmosphere/ Fun/ Social/ Encouragement/Banter” Andy C.
“I love the group training as everyone I train with are really nice & so supportive of each other. It’s really fun.” Parisa H.
“Group sessions are more fun because of the team spirit and camaraderie. It is motivating and you tend to push yourself harder in a group environment” Ellen D.
“Very fun and a lot better than other classes. THE BEST!!” Bob H.
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How much did the Octathalon Training sessions meet your expectations from the outset?
“They were much harder than I expected to start but I’ve really enjoyed the challenge.” Shonagh P.
“It met all expectations” Louise S.
“More than! The PT’s pushed us within our limitations, knowing how far we could go”. Sarah V.
“I didn’t really know what to expect as I haven’t taken part in anything like this before but I thought the training was excellent.” Zoe A.
“They met all my expectations.” Becky H.
“The training sessions were very good and they met all my expectations.” Nicola C.
“Good Training, good base want specific from now on.” Andy C.
“They met my expectations.” Parisa H.
“I knew they’d be hardcore but they really were, so they exceeded expectation.” Ellen D.
“Above and beyond my expectations.” Bob H.
What improvements would you like to see?
“Another evening class.” Shonagh P.
“Further competitions, maybe a team event.” Louise S.
“A designated area for training” Sarah V.
“I can’t really think of any.” Zoe A.
“More classes.” Becky H.
“More classes” Nicola C.
“Training Manual specific training” Andy C.
“None. It’s good J” Parisa H.
“More equipment and room dedicated to those who want more challenging sessions in the gym like this.” Ellen D.
“Designated area for Octathalon team.” Bob H.
Now that you have competed the Octathalon Course, what are your thoughts on the whole experience and would you like to continue with more group personal training sessions and compete again to improve your time?
“I’ve really enjoyed the experience and would really like the classes to continue. I would definitely participate again to improve my time.” Shonagh P.
“Definitely continue to do more group training and aim to improve time.” Louise S.
“Definitely!” Sarah V.
“It was a great experience and I will continue to do the training sessions” Zoe A.
“Yes, definitely J” Becky H.
“I found it very hard but I would do it again.” Nicola C.
“Want to do over 39’s Nationals in October. Want really specific training over next 6 months to achieve best possible level.” Andy C.
“Yeah, definitely!!” Parisa H.
“It is amazing! I want to try the Cup Course next and maybe the Ultra-Octathalon next year. I love the Octathalon training sessions, they are more hardcore than my personal trainer sessions” Ellen D.
“Yes. Definitely.” Bob H.
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