You Are Not Your Limits
15 May 2025Imprint: Leap
Synopsis
'His joy from changing people's lives is so inspiring' DAVINA MCCALL
On a summer's day in 2023, Javeno Mclean was about to train a young girl called Kiera who was recovering from a brain tumour. After chemotherapy damaged her nerves, Kiera was unsure if she would ever be able to walk again. With a good feeling about Kiera's progress, Javeno decided to record her arrival...
She gets out of the front passenger seat of a car without any help. She puts one hand on top of the door and one on the frame before pulling herself up. I'm encouraging her: 'Go on, K-Boogie!' Kiera steadies herself, gets her balance and walks across the pavement to J7. I'm next to her, but I didn't need to support her. She puts her hand on the door ... and opens it.
The video has since been watched over 23 million times.
After leaving professional sports to run fitness classes in the local community, Javeno realised he wanted to be a different kind of trainer. He envisioned a truly inclusive health centre: one where anybody could come and be empowered to soar, no matter what challenges they may be facing in life.
This book is the story of how that vision became a reality, what it's taught Javeno about love, community and resilience. But mostly it's about the people who came through the door. Who, with their positivity, strength and determination to not to accept any limits placed on them, have made the health centre the magical place it is today and inspired millions around the globe.
On a summer's day in 2023, Javeno Mclean was about to train a young girl called Kiera who was recovering from a brain tumour. After chemotherapy damaged her nerves, Kiera was unsure if she would ever be able to walk again. With a good feeling about Kiera's progress, Javeno decided to record her arrival...
She gets out of the front passenger seat of a car without any help. She puts one hand on top of the door and one on the frame before pulling herself up. I'm encouraging her: 'Go on, K-Boogie!' Kiera steadies herself, gets her balance and walks across the pavement to J7. I'm next to her, but I didn't need to support her. She puts her hand on the door ... and opens it.
The video has since been watched over 23 million times.
After leaving professional sports to run fitness classes in the local community, Javeno realised he wanted to be a different kind of trainer. He envisioned a truly inclusive health centre: one where anybody could come and be empowered to soar, no matter what challenges they may be facing in life.
This book is the story of how that vision became a reality, what it's taught Javeno about love, community and resilience. But mostly it's about the people who came through the door. Who, with their positivity, strength and determination to not to accept any limits placed on them, have made the health centre the magical place it is today and inspired millions around the globe.
Details
15 May 2025288 pages
9781785122309Imprint: Leap
Reviews
"I remember the day Javeno came across my IG feed and it blew me away. I thought who IS this guy doing this work! I DM'd him asking if I could come work for him. He is one of Gods angels showing the world true care and using social media in the best possible way. When I see his posts it fills me with such hope in humanity. And reminds me to always try and remember to be kind. Patient. Grateful."Michelle Pfeiffer
"What he's doing is amazing and everytime I see his videos online it makes me want to be a better person every time. The fact he's giving people certain opportunities when they feel like they're not capable, and making it possible for them is absolutely mega. Need more people like Javeno in the world"Aitch
"Javeno is truly a special human being. I'm so glad I found his instagram page as following the amazing work he does is so inspiring to me. Not only has Javeno created a safe space for everyone he works with to feel seen & heard, but he gives everyone the tools to navigate their life fully, regardless of their situation whilst doing all this with such boundless energy and amazing vibes. Javeno really is a breath of fresh air and we are so grateful for how he's making exercise accessible for everyone."Craig David
"I love it when Javeno's posts and reels pop up on my IG feed. I watch and learn how someone has the power to make another person smile, try harder and be even prouder of themselves. He's exceptional, truly exceptional and he does it all just to help."Carol Vorderman