clients SARA - Forces training

Why did you start training?

In 2003 I made a life-changing decision in that I wanted to apply to the Police Force. The National Recruitment Model / Assessment at that time included a demanding physical fitness test. The tests were specific, concentrating on strength, speed and agility. My training needed to cover all of these aspects, and I could not do this without support from a specialist, who would help me to get my body at a level that would cope with the assessments, but more importantly, the demands the job will put on me whilst on the beat. I will be required to complete 4 fitness tests a year whilst in the job.

What benefits has the forces training vtraining given you?

After only a short time I noticed a difference in my body shape and fitness level. I became focused and confident. The more I trained, I realised that I did not just want to pass, but I wanted to get the best result for my own satisfaction. In August 2004, I passed and I beat some of the men! I will start Police Training College in November, and am very excited about starting work in my force area for West Yorkshire. When I have completed my two year's probationary period, I will specialise and apply to the Task Force/Riot Team.

One phrase that sums up the training?

David provides a personal training regime to suite you and what you want to get out of it. Every training session is different, today my fitness ability is far greater than I could have imagined, and I feel great!

Trainer's Comment

Sara sailed through the Police fitness test and even beat some of the men. She will go a long way in her new career. Easy to train because she is self motivated and positive, she even enjoyed the rugby training and managed level 11 on the dreaded beep test. Good luck for the Police!