I'm Paul Thompson, owner of PT54 Fitness and a qualified Personal Trainer based in Sileby, Loughborough. Want to know a little bit about my fitness journey and how I got to where I am today? Read on then!
Having been on my own fitness journey I know what it takes to set and achieve goals, I'll help you get to yours!
I left the Army in 2009 after 24 years, reaching the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2 and completing multiple tours of Iraq, Bosnia & Northern Ireland to list a few. Like many forces veterans I struggled to adapt, I let myself go and that saw me packing on weight. However, as life sometimes does, I got that kick to say “what are you doing, that’s not right!” I found the the motivation to change and rewrite my life that set me off on my transformation journey. Believe me when I tell you: ‘So can you’!
Determined to reclaim my vitality, I embarked on a fitness adventure that reshaped both my body and mind as to what was good and not so good. Shedding an incredible six stone, I embraced fitness and healthy eating. From those depths of weight gain at 20st, I managed to conquer duathlons, half marathons, and even grueling 100-mile bike events. Each milestone surpassed became a motivator to hit that next goal.
While training to go Husky sledding across the Arctic for Charity my Personal Trainer believed in me. She said I’d make a great PT. And at the age of 54, I achieved just that by qualifying as a Level 3 Personal Trainer. Armed with first-hand experience of the trials and triumphs of a fitness journey, I approached my new role with empathy and understanding. Having walked the same path as many of my clients, I am uniquely positioned to offer not just guidance, but genuine empathy and encouragement.
I’ve since gone to qualify as an Indoor cycling instructor and also an Advanced Boxercise instructor.
My story shows just what can be done for anyone who is navigating their own fitness journey. I stand as living proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story, to reclaim health, and to live a better healthier life. Through my own journey of transformation, I’ve learnt what is needed to hit those goals and how to overcome even the most daunting of obstacles.
As a Personal Trainer, I don’t just train bodies; I change mindsets. With every client, I share my story, giving them the belief that they too possess the power to transform their lives. Together, we can go on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and unparalleled growth, knowing that the destination is not just physical fitness, but a life brimming with vitality and purpose.
Get in touch and we can talk about how you can hit your goals.
