Star sets up gym in her garage
A former international squash player has set up a gym in her garage for people who hate working out in public.
A former international squash player has set up a gym in her garage for people who hate working out in public.
Keep-fit guru Liz Brown says she wants to help the overweight and over-40s get some exercise.
"Losing weight and getting fit can completely change people's lives and that gives me such a kick," says Liz, who was over-40s squash champion of the world in 1999 and still plays competitively.
The 49-year-old has converted the garage of her home in Malthouse Lane, Tettenhall, into a mini-gym with a cross-trainer, rowing machine, treadmill and other hi-tech equipment, plus scales, heart monitors and blood pressure machines to check on people's progress.
Liz was 10 times British Open masters champion.
For more than 30 years she was a coach at Wolverhampton Tennis and Squash Club in Newbridge, teaching both sports.
But she says: "I'm against this idea of having to sweat buckets at the gym.
"Most people hate the thought of exercising for that reason, especially if they're big. There's nothing worse than feeling self-conscious about your size."
The suite was officially opened last week by her friend Rachael Heyhoe Flint. There is no joining fee and sessions are £25 an hour, or less if booking more than one session. Opening hours are 7am – 9pm. Contact Liz on 01902 756113.