Trainers near Bangor

“I knew I needed to do something for my body. I used to go to a gym and workout. I joined group fitness classes but something was missing. I was “getting old”. I could feel it happening. I had both knees replaced, went through menopause, experienced multiple losses in my family, gained weight and was just stuck. I was not in a good place, physically or mentally. I knew I needed to do something to feel better in my body, sooner rather than later. I heard about the Kickstart program at Wilcox. I reached out and knew after talking to Paige that I would give this program a try. It was only 4 weeks. Could it really be enough to encourage me and motivate me?
WOW!!! After 3 weeks I already had more mobility in my knees than I’ve had in years. I could climb the stairs at work easier. I’m having an easier time getting up from a position on the floor (which is part of my job).
One of the first things I noticed was that every fitness coach called me by name from the first day I entered the facility. They seemed to know me. I’ve been to gyms for years and have never been made to feel like I truly belonged there. I’m not a number at Wilcox. I am part of the family.
Each coach meets you where you are. I’ve been given alternatives to the exercise we are doing if it doesn’t work for me. I have never felt like I’m holding anyone back. The coaches make every effort to work with EVERY client throughout the workout. They focus on body mechanics and grounding. They make corrections as needed and are always encouraging and motivating. This is an amazing group of fitness leaders.
I am so happy that I took the plunge and committed to the 4 week jumpstart program and am very excited to have made the ongoing commitment to my continued health at Wilcox.“

“Melanie Armstrong is an incredibly talented PT! Anyone who goes to her is in great hands! My daughter tore her left ACL playing soccer in the summer of 2023. During her first game back in the fall of 2024 she tore her right ACL. We didn’t think to go Melanie the first time because we typically go to Belfast for everything, but this time we went to Melanie and what a difference! I am sad we didn’t go to her the first time too! My daughter got one-one PT and her rehab experience was not only 100% better with Melanie, but I also feel she improved at a quicker rate. Melanie is trained in the graston technique so my daughter’s scars also look and feel better. My daughter finished PT this time around feeling stronger and much more confident in her knee thanks to Melanie’s awesome work with her. We can’t thank Melanie enough!“