Meet Lee, from 12 months of recovery to thriving inside and outside of the gym

Lee's transformation at fortitude gym lydney, forest of dean
By
Josh Telling
July 16, 2025
Meet Lee, from 12 months of recovery to thriving inside and outside of the gym

Josh Telling

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July 16, 2025

"Two years ago I dislocated my ankle and broke my leg in three places."


I spent half a year in bed… then another half doing physio.


It completely shook me.

Before that, I’d always felt fit, strong, capable —

I read about how, in your 30s, muscle wastage increases, mobility worsens… building muscle gets harder.


That worried me. I didn’t want to go into my later years already losing strength and feared not being capable as I aged.

I’d tried gyms before — but it never stuck. Four weeks, motivation gone.

I knew I couldn’t do it alone. I needed someone beside me, guiding me.
That’s why I joined Fortitude.

It’s personal. It’s structured and everyone is made to feel important.

💬 “Within 3 months, I felt 10 years younger.”


I lost weight, gained strength, and felt confident playing rugby again.

But more than that? I found a place where progress feels sustainable.


No pressure. Just support, structure, consistency and everything tailored to my goals.

Take a watch of Lee's story here

https://youtu.be/_WTRvkfNGqY

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