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Ingrid turned out to have a sunny and happy personality with an
infectious enthusiasm which made us all want to do our best.
She started us on a regime which was within our capabilities and
gradually, week by week, Ingrid has increased the levels so that
after only 4 months we are doing exercises which would have been,
in the beginning, very difficult indeed.
Jim has found her unfailing patience, help and encouragement a
great booster to his morale and his balance and co-ordination has
improved dramatically. Other professionals have warned us
that once Jim started to use a walker he would have to use it for
the rest of his life so you can imagine my surprise, delight and
utter joy when two weeks ago he left the walker in the laundry and
set out with just a walking stick. One hour twice a week for just 4
months and to me it has been like a miracle. The exercises
are good for me also so needless to say we will be going to
Ingrid’s classes for as long as she continues teaching.
Her unbounded energy and encouragement make her classes such a
help and such fun that we look forward to them and try to practices
at home with the tension bands and the weights and the balance
exercises. From the word go Ingrid makes sure that we only
use the weights which are appropriate for our levels so there is no
risk of overdoing it.
I hope that seeing my husband able to walk without his walker
will be, in part, the reward she so richly deserves.
(Edwina J. Skelt, Doncaster East, 4 June, 2008)
The Lift for Life group, which you have led in such a
fun-loving, easy manner – not that you have not worked us all hard,
but at our own individual pace, extending us to achieve
possibilities that I certainly never thought I would achieve.
My taste buds changed and I lowered my coffee intake, my aches
and pains have gone and my eye problems, after shingles affected
the nerves there, have improved so that I am back driving my car
confidently. I still have 1.5 certification to go, but can
confidently recommend the course to others in order to achieve a
richer, fuller more confident lifestyle.
(Helen, early 60s, Hawthorn)
I feel so much better, even friends and relations have
noticed. I feel in charge of my body now even in small ways,
going up stairs, handling the food shopping. I owe it all to
Maryanne and especially Ingrid for her care and encouragement,
thanks again team.
(Annette, early 60s, Hawthorn)
Ingrid is totally committed to improving the fitness and
wellbeing of her clients. I have been training with her close to a
year.
Recently I took up Nordic walking sessions twice a week. I was
surprised at how effective Nordic walking is for weight loss and
core body toning. It's thoroughly enjoyable and I fully
recommend it as a low-impact activity with great results.
(M. Ciancarelli, Armadale)
Before I started weight training I struggled to keep my blood
sugar levels below 8. I now do three one hour sessions per week
with Ingrid and the difference is amazing. My fasting sugar levels
are around 5 and glycozylated haemoglobin around 6. To quote my
doctor "these results are phenomical".
(Alan, Croydon ) August 2008
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For the last two years, I have been attending a Strength
Training course conductd by Ms Ingrid Pich at Mount Street
Neighbourhood House with a Ladies group. Ingrid has been well
organised and attentive, and has improved both my balance and
mobility greatly. I would recommend her highly if you arte in need
of a Trainer/Coach.
(Mrs Joy W.Wheelers Hill) October 2011
In February 2009, a bone density test indicated moderate
osteoporosis with marked increase of fracture risk. I took Fosomate
tablet (1xweek) for 7 months but discontinued after reading
articles about adverse affects. Took calcium and vitamin D as
alternative. Saw a neuro surgeon because C6 nerve was compromised
and given dire health prediction and possible fatal outcome. I saw
second neuro surgeon who gave different prognosis, stating that
exercise which strengthened bone and muscles would be beneficial .
After 12 months of exercising with Ingrid, another bone scan showed
a 15% improvement.
(Norma, Hawthorn East) October 2011
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