Going Through Change: What I Learned Going from a 9–5 Desk Job to a Trainer and Gym Owner

Change is hard.

But when it’s done right—when it’s planned, supported, and approached with patience—it becomes easier. You start seeing results sooner. You begin to realize that what once felt intimidating is actually opening the door to something better.

I learned that lesson long before I ever coached a class or opened a gym.

From IT to Iron Plates

Before fitness became my career, I worked in the IT department for the public sector. Change was constant in that world. New systems, upgrades, restructures—there was always something being rolled out.

Our job wasn’t just to introduce those changes. It was to help people through them.

We’d strategize how to implement new processes, communicate what was coming, and—most importantly—walk people through the transition step by step. There was almost always resistance at first. People were comfortable with what they knew. New systems felt frustrating, slow, or unnecessary.

But time and time again, once the dust settled, those upgrades made work easier. More efficient. More effective.

That experience taught me something powerful:

People don’t resist change—they resist being changed too quickly, without guidance.

The Same Lesson Applies to Your Health

When I moved into fitness, I realized how perfectly that lesson carried over.

Changing your daily habits is tough.
Making time for workouts.
Reworking your nutrition.
Learning new movements.
Walking into a gym for the first time.

It can feel overwhelming.

But just like in IT, once you find a way to fit those changes into your life, the benefits start piling up.

I’ve watched people go from not working out at all to becoming regular gym-goers. They get stronger. Their movement improves. Their confidence grows.

And something interesting often happens next: because they start exercising, they begin to eat better. They sleep more. They pay attention to how they feel.

One positive change leads to another.

That snowball effect is real—and it’s one of my favorite things to witness.

Why I Do What I Do as a Gym Owner

Today, as a trainer and gym owner, my goal is simple:

I want to be the person who helps guide you through that change.

The one who holds your hand through the uncomfortable early stages.
The one who teaches you how to move properly.
The one who helps you build consistency.
The one who makes fitness something you actually enjoy.

At Wellness by Flea, it’s not just about workouts. It’s about community. It’s about learning. It’s about creating an environment where change feels possible—where you don’t have to do it alone.

Because I know firsthand: stepping into something new can be intimidating.

But with the right support, it can also be the best decision you ever make.

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