Meet Our Members

Here’s what some of our Preston Military Fitness members have to say!

Mark Pendergast

Ozonefit Avenham Park Preston

“I served in the forces from age 16 throughout the 80s and early 90s and like many other ex service men and women my fitness levels dropped drastically when I left the forces and didn’t do any physical exercise anymore.
Fast forward 25 years of smoking, drinking and eating unhealthily and I thought it was about time to get back in shape at the ripe old age of 49.

When I first joined I did think it may cause a bit of a problem as I attend the sessions 3 times a week. So I overcame potential problems by asking my wife to join as well, which she did! She loves it just as much as I do and her fitness levels have promptly improved.

Unlike other fitness clubs or gyms I have attended, there are no EGOS at Ozonefit, not one! Every member is friendly and encourages you in every way they can.

Also, it’s not all just about the training. There are regular nights out on the town and other adventurous activities that we all attend.
The people you train with soon become your friends.

Ozone Instructors have a vast in depth knowledge of physical fitness and how to achieve your goals, how to avoid injury, how to treat an injury and how to train safely. They will push just to that point that’s right for you as they get to know your strengths and weaknesses.

I love training Outside with lovely surroundings and the variety of sessions is an added surprise every time, they don’t use any fancy gym equipment…just occasionally they drag out the tyres, sandbags, ropes etc. Other than that you will be using your own bodyweight.

I have learned that 49 is just a number and age is a “state of mind”
I have quit smoking and eat healthy and my energy levels have risen drastically since attending Ozone, In a nutshell it has changed everything for the better.

Diane and I look forward to many more years of training with Ozonefit.

We Salute you !!!

Mark and Diane P”

Celia Hulme

Ozonefit Astley Park Chorley

“Ozone has worked for me as it is different, outdoors, challenging, motivational and you get told what to do! A year on, I am still with Ozone. The Military Instructors are so committed to ensuring that we all achieve our best, it sometimes feels like a 1-1 Personal Training session and they impart with very useful tips.

I am a profoundly Deaf person and rely heavily on lip-reading in the sessions. Most of the time it is easy to understand Instructors commands and the members are ever so helpful in ensuring that I know exactly what is going on. Sometimes there is a little guess work but I work it out as it very visual. It is of course more difficult in winter as evening sessions are in the dark. However the Instructors use illuminated cones and lights as reference points to help us.

Since I joined Ozone I feel a lot fitter, brighter and I have also lost weight…which is an added bonus! Ozonefit Instructors concentrate on teaching good technique and have coached me to run better, improve my core and become an expert in squats and the much loved burpees!

If I can do it, I would recommend that anyone can become an Ozoner! You do need to tough it out occasionally as it is outdoors so you experience all kinds of weather, however it is definitely worth it!

All you need to do is turn up as the motivating Instructors will keep you going and brighten your day!

Ozonefit is great, come and join us.”

Claire Walls

Ozonefit Astley Park Chorley

“Being a member of Ozone has definitely changed my life.

I joined Ozone a year ago, after I was getting bored with the monotony of the gym, with the main goal of becoming fitter, losing weight and toning up. I can say that all of these have been achieved to some degree. Every session is totally different, so you never know what you are going get. You could be using tyres, sandbags and kettlebells, or you could be doing partner work and lots interesting body weight exercises! Each session is challenging and you come away feeling exhausted, but it is so worth it.

I think it is great having a team of different instructors as they are all extremely supportive and enthusiastic, and they definitely help you to work your hardest and push yourself. They take the time to explain the proper technique for the exercises, ensure that our form is correct and are on hand to answer questions and give advice.

It isn’t just about the exercise. At Ozone there is a fantastic group of people who are always there to encourage you to keep goings and to persuade you to sign up to the next event. Iron man anyone? I have met a great group of people through Ozone, who I enjoy socialising with outside of training.

Since being a member of Ozone I have noticed a great difference in my overall fitness. I have completed 5k and 10k races, improving my time at each one. I have also competed obstacle races alongside

other Ozone members, and to think that this time last year I would have struggled to complete a 5k run!

Ozone has definitely changed me for the better. In the future I would like to complete a triathlon and hopefully work my way up to running a marathon.

If you had told me last year that I would enjoy rolling in the dirt, or running around in the rain I would have laughed. But now I can’t wait for my weekly fix of Ozone.”

Laura Sneddon

Ozonefit Avenham Park Preston

“I joined Ozonefit over 3 years ago to try a different approach to exercise and to help me get fit, as I got bored going to gyms. It is a far more fun and friendly approach to fitness with everyone helping to push each other along whilst having a laugh doing it. You can’t beat the exercising outside with the great atmosphere that the group brings and the occasional bout of mud! It has completely changed my fitness levels and I cannot believe how much I have improved in all areas including my technique. It is different to anything else I have tried as each session and each instructor brings a completely different challenge, which helps to keep you motivated and has definitely helped me to progress!

Ozonefit will give you a tough full body workout with variety and encouragement. It has helped get me fitter and helped me not only maintain it but pushed me further than I thought I could go! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new way to get fit, lose weight or improve strength.”

Jan Ryder

Ozonefit Avenham Park Preston

“Having been inactive for a couple of years I needed to get back into doing exercise but didn’t want to go back to a gym. Then I saw Ozonefit had sessions in Sherdley Park….What a great time i’ve had since! Not only getting fitter and stronger but meeting new friendly people, having a laugh and socialising.

Each session is different combining both individual effort and teamwork with everyone encouraging each other you really do feel part of a team.
Ozonefit instructors are not just there to “do a session” they spur you on and THEN SOME. They are enthusiastic , knowledgeable and fun. I am shown the correct techniques which helps me get the best results from exercising and running.

Being part of the Ozonefit team has encouraged me to take part in events I would not have done….

Ozonefit event courses, Total Warrior and fun obstacle courses. It’s both physically and mentally rewarding. This you don’t get from going to the gym.

Although I have more years behind me than in front, with Ozonefit I have achieved a level of fitness, strength and flexibility I never thought possible. As the instructors get to know you they help and give advice, it sometimes feel like I have “a personal trainer”.
Being outdoors all year round is great…took me back to being a kid in the park ☺

I recommend Ozonefit to anyone of all ages, sizes and levels of fitness.”