Nikki joined Include Fitness about two months ago with a clear goal.
She had been heavily focused on running, but she knew that if she wanted to improve properly, she needed to build strength alongside it. She was not just looking to lift weights. She wanted strength training that would actively support her running and help her feel stronger overall.
The Challenge
Before joining Include Fitness, Nikki’s training was very one dimensional.
She was:
- Running regularly but lacking strength work
- Wanting to improve performance and resilience
- Unsure how hard she should really be pushing her weights
- Missing structure and expert guidance
She knew strength training mattered, but doing it properly and consistently was the challenge.
Why She Chose Include Fitness
Nikki started on the Synergy programme, a six-week introduction to Small Group Personal Training.
Training three times a week in small groups gave her:
- Close coaching from a trainer
- Clear structure and progression
- Accountability to push harder, not coast
- The confidence to lift heavier safely
Having a trainer working directly with her meant she could focus, stay challenged, and avoid taking it too easy.
The Turning Point
Once Nikki committed to structured strength training, progress came quickly.
Working closely with the trainers helped her understand how much she was capable of. She began increasing her weights confidently and found it genuinely exciting to see how fast her strength improved when the focus was right.
The Results
In just a short time at Include Fitness, Nikki has already achieved:
✅ A rapid increase in strength
✅ Deadlift progress from 40kg to 60kg
✅ Greater confidence lifting heavier weights
✅ A clear plan to achieve bodyweight pull-ups
✅ Strength training that actively supports her running
Here is how Nikki describes it:
“It’s really exciting to see how quickly you can increase your weights when you really focus and work with the trainers.”
Why Small Group PT Works
For Nikki, the small group environment made all the difference.
She gets:
- Personal coaching without training alone
- Motivation from others around her
- Enough attention to push safely and effectively
- Training that stays challenging and engaging
It is structured, focused, and designed to create real progress.
What This Means for You
If you are a runner who knows strength training matters.
If you want to get stronger without guessing what to do.
If you want coaching that pushes you to progress properly.
Nikki’s story shows what is possible when strength training is done with purpose.
At Include Fitness, strength is not an add-on. It is the foundation.