Sometimes the journey back to movement isn’t just about fitness.
It’s about healing, rebuilding and trusting your body again.
For Bouwina, The Ripple Club wasn’t just a workout. It became part of her comeback story.
“I thought I was to overweight to start.”
After gastric bypass surgery over Christmas 2024, Bouwina faced more than just recovery.
There were complications: Lymphoedema in both legs and constant fatigue.
Her body had been through a lot. More than 30kg lost. Major surgery. Emotional and physical change all at once.
Exercising? That felt like a stretch.
In fact, she hadn’t done regular exercise for over 15 years.
When her physio suggested to try The Ripple Club, she was hesitant.
Her first class was with Jojo at Oasia. She walked in reluctant, unsure, quietly wondering if she was “too overweight” to be there.
“Then The Ripple Club changed my life”
Here’s the beautiful thing about water:
It doesn’t judge. It supports and lifts you up.
In the pool, the pressure on her joints softened. The heaviness in her legs eased. Movement felt possible again.
One class became two.
Two became a routine.
And before long…
“I now go every day except Sunday.”
Yes. Every day. Not because she has to. Because she wants to.
“I realised I was stronger than I imagined”
The changes didn’t just stay in the pool.
She feels more confident walking, stairs don’t intimidate her anymore and her energy has improved. And perhaps most importantly — her confidence has grown.
We didn’t just help her move. We helped her believe in her body again.
“Such a great non critical environment”
“I never get judgement from anybody” This is what we are most proud of.
At The Ripple Club, there is no “before and after” pressure. No competition, no comparison games. Just women showing up as they are.
Our instructors guide, encourage, and really care. They celebrate small wins and big milestones. And the community? Just a good bunch of people who cheer you on without even trying. Because everyone remembers their first class, being unsure, and everyone understands how hard this first step can be!
If Bouwina Can, Why Not You?
Bouwina hadn’t exercised regularly in 15+ years.
She had surgery.
She had complications.
She had doubts.
And yet, she still started.
Today, she’s stronger. More confident. And part of a community that lifts her up — in and out of the water.
You don’t need to be “fit enough.”
You don’t need to be a certain size.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to start.
If Bouwina can dive in feeling unsure and come out stronger every single week…There’s every chance you can too. 💙