From a mum who rediscovered her spark and wants to help others find theirs
A country girl who grew up in a small town near the Grampians. I am the youngest of 5. My older brother turned me into the younger brother he never had and thus I was the only girl in the local cricket team, I’ve played soccer, netball, gymnastics and even given girls footy a crack - anything that was available I’ve given it a go.
I’ve never been one to shy away from trying something new - youngest sibling confidence (delusion) is maybe a real thing.
Fast forward to my adult years - I met my now husband Daniel in 2010
We had our first daughter Olivia in 2014 and gave her a baby sister Sophie in 2016. Growing up I was always sporty, energetic, outspoken, confident, extroverted BUT after having children quite young, I completely lost my identity and my spark. I found myself sitting 20kgs heavier than pre-kids and feeling incredibly self-conscious.
Along the years I tried all the fad diets and shakes, I crushed my soul with HIIT sessions that I hated because I thought cardio was going to make me skinny. I was stuck in a vicious cycle until i found strength training.
In late 2016 I stopped trying to starve myself with diet shakes and learnt how to fuel my body and train to get stronger, faster, fitter and become the most confident version of myself. I realised that ‘stronger’ was better than ‘smaller’.
In 2019 we welcomed our third daughter, Hannah, and I began my journey of study so I could help other mums find their spark again, like I had.
At The Bar Fitness Pty Ltd started as Heathcote Personal Training in May 2021. Since starting this business I have met, and been inspired by, so many locals in Heathcote who want to work on improving themselves. What an amazing position I have found myself in.
After reaching capacity quickly in our old location, we rebranded into At The Bar Fitness Pty Ltd and started working on expanding in Jan 2022.
I am thrilled to be continually expanding this community even further and meeting more amazing people in Heathcote. Our beautiful small town has embraced the gym and it is a privilege to provide an inclusive and supportive space for everyone.
-Nicky
“You’re never too old. Starting again at 85, I’m still feeling the benefits of coming back. I’ve seen an increase in my energy since being back for over a year.”
— JOHN
