Frank Valeri: July 25 - Member of the Month

Key to Life Health and Fitness • June 30, 2025

Frank Valeri: July 25 - Member of the Month

Congratulations to Frank Valeri our July Member of the Month.


Frank has been a member of Key to Life for over 8 glorious years. This outstanding achievement shows Frank's dedication and commitment to his health and fitness over such a long period of time.

Frank has been a regular at the 6:30pm Monday night Box Blast and the Friday 6am Box Blast Sessions. he has also participated in numerous Winter Challenges and other KTL events over his time as a member.

Frank loves his boxing sessions and also loves a good banter mostly regarding his footy team and how good they are. We love the way Frank goes about it and how he works hard at every session he attends.


A huge congratulations on being our KTL Member of the Month for July.


Over to you Frank:


1. What motivated you to start your health and fitness journey with Key to Life?


Initially it was on advice from my doctor and also a willingness to try and stay fitter on my behalf as I got older.

 

2. What is it that keeps you attending your Key To Life session or sessions on a regular basis?


It is definitely the trainer and the overall friendship that I have gained with the whole group of members - The banter is great as well.


3. What is your favourite Key to Life Training session or favourite exercise and why?


Well I only really doing boxing which fits in with my lifestyle and is more than comfortable for me to keep up with.

 

4. If you use any Key To Life recipes, what is your favourite?


Can't say I have really consistently tried any recipe / really should !!!


5. What is your biggest accomplishment you have achieved during your time with us at Key to Life?


The fact that I have stuck to this for 8 years, mainly because I enjoy every session, gain satisfaction from the workouts and have gained some great friends over the journey.


6. What advice would you give somebody just starting at Key to Life?


If you are looking for a great environment that really is suited to young & older people - just try us out.


The trainer is great and the people are all engaging and extremely friendly.


Also in today's economy I believe it is good value for money.

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