My Comeback Story: Finding the Right Personal Trainer Near Me

My story starts on the ice, literally. I was a competitive figure skater from the age of 7 right through to matric in 2006. Add school athletics, swimming, Warrior Races, scuba diving, action netball, barre, rebounding… I’ve always been in motion. Stillness has never been my thing.

Motherhood hit in my 30s, along with two C-sections, the second one rougher than the first. Despite training through both pregnancies, my bounce-back wasn’t bouncing back. My body had taken some knocks: old skating injuries, a high-impact lifestyle, and a few too many “just push through it” moments.

I tried regular gyms. The trainers didn’t listen, pain was ignored, and progress plateaued. I realised I didn’t just need a “gym near me”. I needed a personal trainer near me who would actually understand my body, adapt to my limitations, and help me train smarter, not harder.

That’s when I found BodyBack, South Africa’s leading at-home and mobile personal training service. Custom programs, home-based sessions, and a trainer-matching process that made me feel truly seen. That’s how I met Eric, my perfect match, and that’s where my comeback began.

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Overcoming the Obstacles

Let’s just say my body came with a “fragile, handle with care” sticker:

• Chronic neck pain
• Brittle wrists
• Recurring injuries
• The juggle of raising two little ones while running a high-stress events company

Life. Was. Full.

But Eric? Calm, methodical, endlessly adaptable. From day one, he tuned into every twinge and tweak, adjusting sessions, switching tactics, pivoting when work travel, injuries, or stress threw us curveballs.

We’ve trained virtually, post-surgery, on the go, and in all the chaos that comes with being a mom, wife, boss, and real-life superhero. And somehow, while being gentle with my weaknesses, we’ve still trained hard. Like, six-pack-in-progress hard.

Whether it’s early mornings before the kids wake up or quick sessions between client calls, Eric has proven that the right mobile personal trainer can change your life, no matter how unpredictable your schedule.

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From Day One to Today

Day one:

• Weight: 78kg
• Clothing: Size 14/XL
• Mindset: Feeling like my body had given up on me

Today:

• Weight: 72kg
• Clothing: Strong M/L
• Mindset: Fierce, confident, unstoppable

My wrists are stronger. My back pain is mostly a memory. And for the first time in years, I actually love my reflection again. I feel confident in my skin, physically and mentally. Strong body, stronger mindset.

I’m not done. Eric’s not done. But if this is the halfway point? I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Why BodyBack Works

If you’re looking for a mobile personal trainer or an at-home personal trainer who adapts to you, listens to your body, and gets results, BodyBack’s trainer matching system is game-changing.

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Thinking about finding a personal trainer near you?
BodyBack personal trainers travel to your home, office, or even train you virtually, anywhere in South Africa. We create custom programs for every stage of life, every goal, and every challenge.