Darren J Sage

I knew I could be well-suited to working in the fitness industry when I saw other instructors and thought, “I could do a better job than them”. Their heart wasn’t in it – they wanted to be anywhere but where they were. That shows.

Future Fit hold workshops regularly at my gym, and whilst I’ve seen other companies doing what they do before, the flexibility regarding learning suited my full-time job more. I’m doing Levels 2, 3 & 4 PT as well as Sports Massage.

After an appendectomy and subsequent hernia through the scar in 2016, I wrote myself off – never destined to get back to the gym. In January 2018, I decided to boot myself up the backside and rejoin – whereas previous gym memberships had been with friends, this we me going it alone. And here I am with a story to share and to hopefully make people realise that setbacks aren’t the end but part of the journey.

Prior to that, it was running the Edinburgh Marathon twice – in 2010 & 2011.

Oh my! Paella, chicken in any which way possible, porridge, a tray bake with seasonal vegetables and salmon…the list is endless (but the recipes aren’t complicated).

Do it! Befriend personal trainers and instructors – ask them about their experiences or do some taster sessions with them. Immerse yourself with those people, and you won’t go far wrong.

There’s support wherever you turn at Future Fit – no question is too stupid – better to ask than to guess, although you may guess correctly! Don’t be afraid to message, email or call them. It might be daunting at first, but that passes.

Does it have to be this world? Okay, maybe a few hundred kilometres off the surface to see the world in all its glory.

Failing that, base camp at Everest/Mt Kilimanjaro – something that makes me feel modest.