Article By Nicole Somerville
October 15, 2021
A gym in the heart of Newcastle is helping people discover the importance of staying healthy and exercising.
Karl Versteeg established Groundwork Fitness in 2020 to encourage the region to undertake strength training.
Located in Carrington, the site offers weight training and conditioning with specially made equipment.
Living with Cerebral Palsy, Karl knows all too all too well how beneficial it can be.
Ever since he was 14, he has participated in this type of exercise to improve his movement.
“Strength training has basically kept me upright – if I didn’t squat and deadlift, I’d be either in a wheelchair or finding it very difficult to walk,” he said.
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