No matter where you are in your fitness journey right now. Whether you are starting out, have recently changed your training style, or are continuing with your current fitness regimen, I’d like to welcome you.
Welcome, because no matter what, you have taken the first step into something that, if you allow it, will change your life. Not only will you become fitter, stronger, and move better than you have in years, but also because you have chosen to invest in yourself.
Walking into a group training facility, or a gym as you may see it, such as Vasse Strength and Conditioning, can feel both exciting and intimidating.
- You will see barbells clanking.
- You will see people moving quickly.
- You may even wonder if you belong here.
The truth is, you do.
Every single person you will meet here once started where you are now. Unsure, curious, hopeful, maybe even a little nervous. And because of that, every single person is here to see you succeed, not to judge you. That is the beauty of this kind of journey; in this kind of group facility, it is shared.
So you can prepare yourself to expect the following things.
Firstly, it is perfectly acceptable to start lighter than you think. In fact, it is better. We would rather you finish a workout feeling as though you had more left to give than to leave feeling crushed. That is not weakness; it is intelligent training. You will learn to listen to your body, add weight gradually, and build confidence with every repetition and visit. Over time, those small decisions will compound into big results. Just as long-term investments yield good financial returns, so do slow, progressive fitness achievements. Compounding is always best.
Secondly, take notice that the people around you are not competing with you; they are encouraging you. There will always be someone there to cheer when you finish a set. A coach will notice your effort and give you a nod of approval. You may not always see it yourself, but we will. That support is not fake; it is real. It is what makes the difference between a gym you go to and a community you belong to.
Thirdly, in these first weeks, you will feel things shift. Muscles will ache in places you did not know existed. Movements that once seemed foreign will begin to feel natural. The barbell that felt heavy in week one will feel lighter in week eight. But the most significant change will not be physical; it will be in the way you carry yourself. You will realise that you are capable of more than you thought possible.
This is only the beginning. And even if it is not your very beginning, remember this: stay open, stay consistent, and permit yourself to grow at your own pace. Your fitness journey is not a sprint; it is a marathon. It is a process of discovery. And every step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction and is worth celebrating.
We are so glad you are here. Now let us get to work.
Get up. Get after it. Become EXTRAORDINARY.