Amelia Buckland-Hurry, 26, Swindon
Accomplishments: Premiership Rugby, Bristol Ladies, Barbarians Ladies team
I started with SWS&C when I was 18. I was playing rugby at a reasonable standard, and training a little- running and rugby training. I met Charlie at Supermarine, she was running some circuit sessions at the rugby club in the summer. From there I had my first few sessions and I genuinely fell in love with Charlie’s enthusiasm and what she is about. I loved learning to lift, I loved the beginners gains even more. What was so beneficial to me is that we worked to my strengths, and the environment was so feel good and positive. What I really loved was the quantitative nature of weight lifting, you are really able to see how much you are progressing. SWS&C helped me with my technique, overall strength and power, but most of all my attitude to training, the way I could structure my programme and nutritional advice. How to change things so I kept being re engaged and motivated. SWS&C helped me massively in taking the step from South West 1 rugby, to Championship and then to Premiership.
The environment SWS&C creates is one where you can really grow, Charlie helps you feel at ease. I was always afraid of trying new styles of training or new weights, but SWS&C lets you know that your not pushing yourself unless you fail- its how you get better. Charlie even picks you up and drives you home if you go flying off a box jump, or mops you up when you split your hand on a snatch pull.
I would recommend SWS&C to any family member or friend. Even if they were not interested in athlete status, they can gain life skills and confidence from SWS&C.
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