The GOYA Program

Testimonials

"I never thought I would actually lose weight and feel good through the program. I was recommended to do the program after having had back surgery and still suffering pain. But the results I had at the end of the program were more than I expected; I lost 7kg, my heart rate has dropped vastly and I have had to put extra notches on my belt now to hold my pants up. I can now look at returning to work in the Mines. It is important in any exercise routine to watch your diet, and by watching what I ate and exercising I got these great results." -- John, 61 years old.

"The GOYA Program has motivated me to exercise and eat well. It was fun and showed me the benefits of exercising." -- Stephanie, 16, school girl.

"For me participating in the GOYA Program has been to establish changes in my current exercise, eating and lifestyle habits. This is the first step in making the commitment to maintaining a regular exercise program and reaping the many benefits.

The classes are made up of people of different ages with a variety of different goals. Whether it is to improve their overall well-being and health, to be around for their kids longer, lose weight, increase their energy and endurance or just to help their stress, the tools learnt on this program will help us to achieve our personal results.

For me, however, the most important ingredient in the program has been the guidance of the trained professionals. They have broken the program down into manageable increments. They take you through it all one step at a time, so you never feel overwhelmed. And their positive words of encouragement at each session and "pat on the back" make all the difference. They are all truly a coach in the best sense of the word - always motivating and never criticising. When they recommend a better or different approach, it is always done in a supportive and positive way. It is so apparent that they love what they do.

I know the main reason I have kept on exercising is that I can feel the results. I don't feel obsessed by the training and the workouts - as many other aspects of my life are much more important to me. But I know I will now maintain an exercise program because it enhances those other aspects. And I know I will continue even when the program is over because I simply enjoy my increased aerobic capacity, flexibility, strength, and sense of well-being." -- Kriss, 37 year old office worker.

"I joined the GOYA Program to see if I could still exercise after having had both hips replaced, a knee replacement, laminectomy and a pacemaker put in. I have enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it to anyone." -- Trish, 66, retired, diabetic.

"I always had a classic 'one day' attitude to health and fitness; one day I will get fit, one day I will lose weight. So one day I signed up for GOYA!

During the six week course I lost 3kg and 8cm from my hips. I now feel more energetic, healthier and stronger. I had never been motivated to join a gym and always found the thought of it very daunting. Now I have the confidence and 'know how' to use all the equipment. The variety in The GOYA Program made each session interesting, challenging and most importantly, fun.

It is apparent that the physios and instructors enjoy what they do and this brushes off on the participants. They encourage each person to push a little harder and to make changes in eating and fitness habits, to achieve the desired results - all the while being aware of individual limitations.

The GOYA Program is truly a sample bag of all that is available to achieve a healthy and active lifestyle in our local community. Never did I think that I would go to the beach or the park with my family for a fun filled physical workout. I even bought my Husband boxing gloves and markers for Christmas so that we could have a boxing session at home!

I have finally begun to wear some of those clothes sitting in my wardrobe that I could never throw out because I might fit into them again . one day. I've still got a way to go, but GOYA has shown me the way to go. I now look forward to the benefits of my new lifestyle. Thank you Quay Street Physiotherapy." -- Lori, 54 year old Grandmother.

Quay Street Physiotherapy Centre