Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

Looking over the blog page I realised the last blog I wrote was in April. Wow, a lot has happened since then! For starters we have moved home to the UK. Therefore, I am going to use this blog to update on what I am doing with regards to online classes, PT and ‘in-person’ classes!

It was lock-down in Brunei when I last wrote. We were slowly coming out of that when we left at the end of July having had no cases of Covid for over 90 days. We then had to quarantine on arrival in the UK. Upon ‘release’, we realised how much we had really missed the UK. Whilst Brunei was an absolutely amazing place, a fantastic opportunity and an incredible experience (Brunei and Asia itself), home really is where the heart is and we are so happy to be back.

We as a family have absolutely slotted straight back into life here (under the new normal) but it is so funny after living in Asia for 3 years what you notice when you return:

1. Roundabouts. Everywhere. Cars. Everywhere. With one (empty) road linking the whole of Brunei and with no bends, it has not been great for my weak stomach driving on these country lanes! Finley even threw up on our first long trip to see family!
2. Big, deep breaths of air! Brunei is very humid as well as boiling 365 days a year. It is amazing to breathe deeply again and be able to take a few steps without sweating.
3. Food. Supermarkets. So much choice. Heaven!
4. Alcohol aisle! My first shop I bought 3 bottles of flavoured gin…. Because I could.
5. Lack of monkeys. Monkeys at times put me off running in Brunei as they’re scary little things. It is also great to not be on the lookout for other scary animals that can do damage. Just need to be on the lookout for half drunk people doing their Saturday morning walk of shame and stumbling all over the pathway (this actually happened in my first week of freedom after our quarantine). 

7. I can call people instead of texting/emailing and thinking they're in a different time zone.
8. Google can now be used for everything and businesses have websites as well as Facebook pages.
9. Next day delivery. Instead of when the next plane is coming....!
10. My hearing is coming back. In Brunei we had the constant hummmmmmm of air con day and night. My ears rang for the first few weeks of being in our new house without it.
11. Hills. Everywhere. And, actually this is just as tough as running in 30 degree heat and 90% humidity..!

I am sure there are more. Feel free to add in the comments if you have experienced similar!

What's NEW?

Online

Varying pricing plans and options to combine online classes and in-person classes here in Larkhill. All classes I teach as part of my own classes (I also work for a gym one evening a week which is not included) can be streamed online as well as access to the HUNDREDS of already uploaded live and pre-recorded classes on the group.

Options available (click to purchase now)

1 week online and in person - £12
Monthly online- £9.99
3 months online- £20
Yearly online- £69.99
Life membership online- £99.99

In person

When restrictions started to lift in Brunei I was able to have 4 people attend classes. Now, back in the UK I can have up to 30 but I am outdoors (at the moment). I hope to have an indoor venue for classes by the time it gets to Winter.

Loyalty cards are available for in person pay as you go/weekly sessions giving the 4th session/week half price and the 10th FREE.

See the picture below for the most up to date timetable.

Price options are (click to purchase now):

1 week online and in person - £12
1 class - £5
1 month – Coming soon

Personal Training

Just before I left Brunei I was fully booked with in person and online PT clients. I now have no clients at the moment. With my home gym being shipped and due to arrive this Tuesday I will be taking on clients NOW! Get in touch if this is something you are interested in. Some details on PT can be found here.

All in all, I am loving the area we have moved to. Classes are growing nicely, I have met some really lovely people, online bits are ticking away nicely and I am looking forward to what the coming months will bring.

As always I am available for any extra questions you have. I am a friendly and approachable PT/Instructor so please never hesitate to get in touch.

Lianne