Rob Lampe and Katy Thomas teamed up in 2004 when they crossed paths in the gym (where else?!!). Both dedicated Personal Trainers at the time, Rob and Katy shared a dream of owning their own training facility.
Frustrated with the mediocre service and equipment provided by facilities in the couple’s beloved area of Seaford, it wasn’t long before Rob and Katy’s frustrations led to the realization of their dream. In 2007, Rob and Katy set about renovating what is now the home of THE FIRM Gym and Fitness Centre.
During the 3 months of renovations, Rob and Katy’s biggest challenge was to maintain their current business clientele, given that they had nowhere to train them! Customer loyalty proved no problem to Rob, as his client base traveled around to various facilities to continue training with their guru. To this day his clients remain as dedicated and as successful as ever. Renowned for her ‘persistence in times of resistance’, Katy could often be found training people in the street, on the beach and amidst the sawdust of the slowly developing new facility!
All these clients are now “FIRM Believers”.
THE FIRM Gym and Fitness Centre has relied largely upon word of mouth as its marketing medium. This has proven to be enormously successful for the dedicated couple, as hundreds of members have joined what almost seems a “secret society”. Today the club is gathering a reputation as the answer to many people’s weight loss/gain and fitness woes. Finally these people have found a gym that is friendly, personal, state-of-the art, and completely committed to helping members unlock the secret to life long health and fitness.
Affectionately known as ‘Big Rob’, this gentle giant has been body building for over 20 years! During this time Rob has dedicated numerous hours to learning how to pack on muscle. His tried and true training methods and specific nutritional knowledge have enabled him to assist clients in developing improvements in strength, muscle tone, performance and body image.
As a Leukemia survivor, competitive body builder and now a successful business owner, Rob certainly knows the value of a healthy life, hard work and dedication!
Known for her no-nonsense training methods, Katy openly admits she has a very upfront demeanor with her clients and members. “I am here to give my clients what they need, not necessarily what they want!” is her mantra. If you are ready to change your lifestyle and your body, be assured that Katy will be as passionate about the change as you are.
Katy backs her passion with a university degree in Sports Science, but claims her practice of what she preaches has earned her the most respect from her successful clients and members.