Beating Long COVID and PCOS: How Meadhbh Found Strength at Angel Gyms
“I started training at Angel Gyms because I got long COVID, and my liver and lungs were affected. My lungs were so bad that walking up the stairs was a struggle. Everyday life was really difficult. At my birthday, I couldn’t even blow out the candles on my cake.”
When Meadhbh first came to Angel Gyms, she was facing not just physical challenges, but significant health issues.
After struggling with long COVID and PCOS, she knew she needed a safe and supportive environment to rebuild her strength and reclaim her health.
"Angel Gyms is a really nice, open environment—a safe space. I’d recommend it to anyone, whether you're just getting into fitness, returning to it, or looking for something more relaxed than your usual gym."
The effects of long COVID, combined with the weight gain caused by PCOS, made traditional gyms feel overwhelming.
Meadhbh had tried different places, but none felt right—until she found Angel Gyms.
"I went to different gyms in London and found them all quite intimidating. It seemed like a lot of people knew what they were doing, and it just didn’t seem like the right fit for me."
That all changed when she came across Angel Gyms.
"Here, it very much feels like a safe space. No one's looking at you, everyone’s so helpful. When I met Dan, he knew about PCOS, and that made me feel instantly comfortable. They eased me into a program with no pressure, and here I am, over a year later, still training and loving it."
“Angel Gyms is a really nice, open environment—a safe space. I’d recommend it to anyone, whether you're just getting into fitness, returning to it, or looking for something more relaxed than your usual gym.”
With Tilly as her personal trainer, Meadhbh found the support she needed to push past her physical limits and gain confidence in her abilities.
"We have such a laugh! I can rant about work, and Tilly’s energy keeps me going throughout the session. I’m someone who needs to keep my mind off what I’m doing, and Tilly is so great for that. We’ve built a really good relationship while training together."
Tilly’s encouragement and expertise have been crucial in helping Meadhbh rediscover her strength.
Weight training, which had once felt daunting, soon became an exciting challenge.
"Before, I was really weak. Now I’m beating myself week on week—upping the weights, upping the reps. I’m definitely lifting heavier than I would if I didn’t have Tilly to show me the ropes."
The improvements have been both physical and mental.
Her lung capacity, affected by long COVID, has improved dramatically, allowing her to feel more energized and capable.
"My lungs have improved so much. I have a lot more energy, and I feel stronger doing things I couldn’t do before, like walking up the stairs. It’s really improved my quality of life."
“Before, I was really weak. Now I’m beating myself week on week, upping the weights, upping the reps”
Beyond the physical gains, training at Angel Gyms has given Meadhbh a sense of empowerment and confidence she didn’t expect.
"Just little things, like getting out on my lunch break to do a workout with Tilly, have made a huge difference. I always come out of it feeling good, and I’m more productive when I go back to work."
Angel Gyms wasn’t just a place to get fitter—it became a space for Meadhbh to reconnect with her body and find balance after her health struggles.
"I feel a lot better in myself, a lot more comfortable in my body. Even going to other fitness classes now, I don’t feel intimidated because Tilly and Dan have shown me the ropes."
For Meadhbh, Angel Gyms is more than a gym, it’s a community where she’s been able to rebuild her health, find joy in fitness, and gain the confidence to keep pushing forward.
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