Continuing on from this morning’s visit for two of our students, SB Mentoring were delighted to welcome Luke Bennett, owner of LPB Fitness Gym and Personal Training in Calne, into our provision this afternoon.
We are fortunate to regularly use Luke’s gym facilities for both staff and students, so it was fantastic to invite him in for a tour followed by an inspiring talk about his journey to becoming a gym owner and business owner.
Luke openly shared his experiences of struggling at school and how those challenges did not define his future. His story was a powerful reminder to our students that difficulties in education do not mean failure, and that determination, resilience and hard work can lead to success.
To finish the session, Luke set both staff and students a series of fitness challenges. The 1-minute plank challenge proved especially popular, with three students impressively holding their planks for an incredible 90 seconds! We were also put through our paces with squats and push-ups, where the students once again showed fantastic effort, energy and determination.
A huge thank you to Luke for giving up his time to inspire and encourage our young people.
