Name: Keith Graham

Age: 62

Rank: Veteran

Time Served: 10 years

Pre F.I.T Club:
Before fit club I used to be part of a running club which lead to me competing in many events. I finished the actual competing 5 years previous to noticing an advert for the club, and that was 10 years ago. So what 62 year old can boast that they can compete with 25 year olds in the stamina and fitness stakes!

Post F.I.T Club:
F.I.T Club has given me the confidence and self esteem to believe in myself. Its hard work but its fun and keeps me fit as well. The camaraderie and social events makes this club unique in Newcastle and possibly the world.

Name: Felicity Mackay

Age: 30

Rank: Experienced

Time Served: 7 years

Pre F.I.T Club:
I used to go to a normal gym but never really enjoyed going, I only went because it was a working. I hated all the machines and atmosphere and so never stayed very long.

Post F.I.T Club:
I now love to train and have a good time whilst training really hard. My body shape has totally changed since I started training at the club and now have a healthy diet whereas before I hardly ate anything. Also I love running and especially up hill and that is all thanks to F.I.T Club. I have also made many friends at F.I.T Club which is why I think it is the best gym I have ever been to and will never find anywhere like it.

Name: Kasib Mohammed

Age: 16

Rank: Intermediate

Time Served: 2 years

Pre F.I.T Club:
I used to compete in a number of team sports at school including basketball, football and rugby. At the age of 9 I started to get interested in boxing after watching it on the telly and practicing with my cousins. I joined a boxing club but left after only 9 months as it did not give me what I felt I needed. I was looking for a club to teach me discipline and self control while keeping me fit.

Post F.I.T Club:
After joining F.I.T Club with some school friends I enjoyed the junior boxing classes and quickly started to take my fitness and boxing seriously. I have since moved into senior classes and gained the confidence to take part in amateur boxing bouts. The club has taught me discipline and respect which has changed me from the misbehaved, cheeky young lad I used to be. I love the training and boxing at F.I.T Club and hope to be competing for the boxing club this season.