Success Stories | Reviews & Testimonials | Alba Military Fitness
 |  Started Alba Millitary Fitness, about the end of May, having gained a lot of weight, causing me to lack in self-confidence in all areas in my life. With no energy, or get up and go that most 21 year old girls have. With persuasion from fellow Alba troops, I decided to brave it, I had nothing too loose, free first session and one hour class and that would be done and said I had tired and didn't enjoy it, like everything else I had tried, fad diets, hypnotises for weight loose you name it I tried and gave in, everytime! Until my first night, scared and in a blue bib, trying my first time at Alba, and seriously scared that I would hate every second! Thankfully, I was hooked, during the class I realised this was totally forMe, and walking back to my car, I had the biggest smile and I was proud of myself,which I hadn't been in a long time. The next day, I woke up sore, and realised I love the pain, made me happier the full day, and I had the Alba bug! And was buzzing for My next session. And quickly, I had bought gym stuff, which I admit I had never properly done before, and couldn't wait to get back, speaking about it to other people, and telling them about the Alba bug, made me happy. Yesterday the 21st of September, I completed the Spartan race, something you couldn't have paid me to do, never mind finishing it, with the troops by my side, and generally cheering you on, and Never leaving you, the instructors motivating you, and making it all happen! Completing my first ever obstacle race, and 2 stone lighter and so much happier, I am proud to say that's down to everyone involved in Alba MIlitary Fitness. I was the girl worried to break a nail, not now I know how much it's changed me as a person, cant thank my Alba family anymore. Can't wait till next year!  Posted By: Megan Jones Hamilton |
 | Before Alba I had no body shape what so ever, no motivation and generally feeling rubbish. I've been a member with Alba for a few months now and I'm addicted. I'm now competing in events like the Spartan Race, Tough Mudder and Albas very own Border Reiver. I can't thank the instructors enough for the encouragement and the team for getting me through. Every workout is different and all body parts are covered and guaranteed a laugh and a bit of teamwork along the way too. You will see results after a few sessions and feel them too.. 'Pain is weakness leaving the body' Alba is fantastic, I would recommend to everyone. We took on the Spartan race as a team recently and finished together, we helped each other of all fitness levels over the obstacles and ran through the mud with smiles on our faces. We finished with an amazing sense of achievement and morale. All thanks to the Alba instructors who I can't thank enough, try it for yourself!! Posted By: Kirsty Law |
| Started alba in May and I've lost just over 3 stone totally amazed by how good alba is and how it works<br /><br /><br /> The alba instructors push you to your limit but worth every penny. Posted By: Stephenie Hamilton |
 | Have not long returned from Alba's Airborne Assault at the weekend, AMAZING experience would be an understatement! Friday seen us kitted up and sent to survive in the woods, pitch black we were awoke just after midnight with bangers and shouts to clear camp!! A small tab later we were returned to camp where we set up our basha's for the night once again. Stag duty meant we had to watch over camp with the other troops slept. 4.20 am awoke once again and camp was cleared we then prepared for our 10 mile tab over the hills of the Scottish Borders. 5.35am we set off, we were pushed to extreme, laughed, cried, moaned and most importantly helped each and everyone through. A short break then an approx 2 mile stretcher race to our final event of the day which was an action packed 2 hours at Go Ape, loved it!!! Like being a big kid again. Were were exhausted to say the least but a good meal inside us we were able to enjoy a drink or 2. The team bonding on this weekend was evident and wouldn't have been possible with the excellent instructors at alba, this is no doubt one of the best experiences I have had and would recommend to anyone reading this to give ALBA a try, 2 years ago I would never have imagined i would be doing half the stuff I am now. ALBA go above and beyond and other fitness class ALWAYS putting people first. That's why they have the best results in terms of weight loss and superb fitness levels. I will reluctantly boast my 5 and half stone weight loss still remains firmly in place and have went from a red bib unable to do one press up or sit up to a green bib!! Never ever would have thought it. Posted By: Nicola Muldoon Wishaw |
| Just over 2 years ago I was a couch potato, couldn't run the length of myself and was probably heading towards a heart attack to be honest. Then I joined ALBA Military Fitness and my life changed!! On my first night I was absolutely terrified, but I quickly realised there was no need to be as the encouragement is fantastic. During the initial warm up I was thinking 'I can't do this for an hour'. Well, that hour was the quickest of my life and I DID do it! With the guidance of exceptional Instructors and with the encouragement of fellow Troopers ALBA became a healthy addiction. With ALBA Instructors and Troopers I have taken part in various events I never thought possible, most recently ALBA's own Border Reiver - a fantastic weekend of survival, as well as ALBA's Adventure Day which included climbing Tinto, taking on a massive climbing obstacle and paintball. Along with ALBA Instructors/Troopers I have completed Tough Mudder, 2 Cancer Research Race for Lifes and Trailtroopers 10K Obstacle Run. My husband didn't 'get' my enthusiasm for ALBA until I finally convinced him at the start of the year to join me... He was also a couch potato heading towards a heart attack but he now also has the ALBA bug and can't get enough. He has lost over 2 stones and looks & feels fitter then he has for almost 20 years. If you are looking for something to get you fit, this is the place for you. There is no gym snobbery - only encouragment, team work and good banter and it never gets boring as no 2 classes are ever the same... you turn up and don't know what to expect. TRY IT :) Posted By: Eileen Wilson Uddingston, North Lanarkshire |
| Well I survived the AMAZING "ALBA AIRBORNE ASSAULT" survival weekend and what a weekend it was!!! The instructors did a spectacular job in organising a FUN, TOUGH, TIRING, EMOTIONAL,PHYSICAL AND MENTALLY challenging weekend I will NEVER FORGET!!!. can't wait until the next one!! Highly recommend.I am an instructor with alba but was great to be one of the TROOPERS for a change. Great people!!!! Thanks again xxx Posted By: Lorna Goodbrand wishaw |
| Well I survived the AMAZING "ALBA AIRBORNE ASSAULT" survival weekend and what a weekend it was!!! The instructors did a spectacular job in organising a FUN, TOUGH, TIRING, EMOTIONAL,PHYSICAL AND MENTALLY challenging weekend I will NEVER FORGET!!!. can't wait until the next one!! Highly recommend.I am an instructor with alba but was great to be one of the TROOPERS for a change. Great people!!!! Thanks again xxx Posted By: Lorna Goodbrand wishaw |
 | oops ment to post b4 and after heres the after pic Posted By: debra clarkson hamilton |
 | i joined alba on 1st march this year at 15st4 and size 18 had fooled myself long enough was'nt doing a good job at convincing myself i was a big lass but a happy lass so i took the 1st step to change my life.Alba has been fantastic hard but defo worth it 3 months YES 3 i am now 13st4 and a size 14 there is no getting rid off me now am now an Alba lifer :) Cammy and instructors are fab all different but all work you hard all the same highly recommend to anyone who has tried the gym and hated it so much more fun 1 big team we all encourage each other thank you alba Posted By: debra clarkson hamilton |
 | Just over 2 years ago I joined Alba, not knowing anyone and 4 stone over weight, I was terrified !!! But I can honestly say I have had and continue to have the best time. I have concurred my fears one after the other, the list is endless. From tabbing 56 miles to taking a group over over 120 ladies to last years Cancer Research Race For Life. Anything is possible when you're an Alba trooper, "can't" is not in our language. Not only have I lost 4 stone and dropped from a jean size 20 to a 12/14 but I feel as though I am truly living life to the full. The energy, the life long friendships I have made, the endless support and most of all the fantastic workouts. So what are you waiting for ??? I hope to be welcoming you there soon. Alba Military Fitness, No.1 !!!! Posted By: Clare Welsh United Kingdom |
Benefits of Alba
- All Instructors Fully Qualified
- Cost - classes on average work out at £1.75 a class!
- Discounts - Alba offers all members heavily discounted prices on merchandise and events
- Our own sports physio who will treat our members as priority
- Much more than a fitness class - a community
- Social Gatherings
- Supporting local charities
- No 2 classes ever the same
- Improve your overall fitness and health
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