Jon Travis
Age 45
What made you come to PJG ?
I was relatively fit and healthy, done 10k runs, half marathons and generally looked after myself. 3 years ago, tragedy hit, and while on a day out in London, I had major heart failure due to a genetic condition I have, called Marfan syndrome, which can affect the soft tissue around the aortic valve. As a consequence of the heart failure I also suffered a small stroke while on the way to hospital.
After many hours of surgery, I was still alive but had a LONG road to recovery (far longer than my impatient arse realised).
So over all, I spent 6 months in hospital and around a year stuck at home mostly on the sofa. As you can imagine my fitness took a massive tumble, I piled on the pounds, was walking with a stick due to the stroke and couldn’t walk much more than 5 minutes without being out of breath due to the heart surgery. Eventually things were getting back to where I could exercise again, spoke to my cardio doctor who outlined what I could and couldn’t do and offered me a few fitness plans though the hospital, BUT I knew there was only one person I would trust my health with and that was Paul.
How long have you been training with PJG ?
1 year and 2 months
Whats been the biggest impact on your life whilst training with PJG ?
The biggest impact on my life has been living. I was point blank told by the hospital that had I not have been in London and so close to a hospital, I would likely not be alive; so I am thankful for every day and with the help of PJG I have regained my sense of me. I am fitter and healthier than though I could be again AND I even fitted comfortably into a pair of trousers that I haven’t been able to get in since coming out of hospital.
What’s your favourite PJG workout?
I enjoy the cardio workouts. Love the row machine and the ski erg but also love the weights.
Describe PJG in 3 words
Life changing, dedicated, friend
Whats your favourite thing about PJG?
One of my favourite things is that there is NO judgement from PJG. As long as you do what you are capable of that is all Paul will ask of you
Why would you recommend coaching with PJG ?
Going to PJG isn’t just like going to a gym, with PJG you get an amazing coach who will be there for you and make sure you become the best you can. Every session is tailored to you and your needs. Also you get to be part of a fabulous community who all support each other and lift each other up (as well as taking the mickey out of Paul’s counting ability).