Congratulations to this year’s Kent Sport Fit for the Beach winner, Lyn Scarfe, an Income Officer at the University of Kent (pictured with Kent Sport Fitness Instructor Mike Burrell).
Fit for the Beach challenges Kent Sport members to complete a grueling six-week tailored beach body programme in the new fitness suite, with one-to-one guidance and support from a member of the fitness team.
During the initial few sessions, Lyn and her fitness instructor Mike did basic strength testing to evaluate what resistance should be used during the programme. They then worked through the exercises to ensure correct technique and intensity. Lyn’s goal was lifestyle change, as opposed to a ‘quick fix’. With this in mind, Mike showed her how to evaluate her own progress, and adjust the programme as she saw fit.
With six weeks hard work and determination, Lyn completed the challenge and says she is really motivated by the encouragement of her instructor and all that she has learnt at Kent Sport.
Asked if she achieved her goals, Lyn said, “Fit, maybe not – fitter, definitely. However, I find myself wanting to go to the gym and, on the occasions I’ve not been able to make it, I am quite annoyed. I’ve been trying to workout at least three lunch times per week and if I know in advance that I can’t go one day, I’ve found myself getting up early and going in the morning before work. Anyone that knows me will agree, that I really don’t do mornings, so this is a great achievement and I truly believe that this time around I’m really going to stick at it! So thank you all for giving me this opportunity and the encouragement to persevere.”
Mike commented, “I was on hand to correct form or advise as required, but the primary aim was to give Lyn the knowledge and ability to control her own, on-going training. This, Lyn has achieved and is why we decided that she deserved to win F4TB 2013.”
Kent Sport’s Fit for the Beach is an annual summer term promotion and is open to all Kent Sport members. Tailored fitness assessments and programmes are available to members at any time. If you are interested in taking part in the next Fit for the Beach programme, watch out for details by following Kent Sport on Facebook or check the website www.kent.ac.uk/sports or call 01227 823623 to arrange your own fitness assessment at any time.