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TESTIMONIALS
JIM
W.
Jim
contacted me in early 2004 because he was interested in purchasing
exercise equipment for his home and then learning how to use it
correctly. Once he
purchased the equipment I started meeting with him twice a week and
leaving him instructions for exercises to do on the other days.
Jim has always been highly motivated and consistent with his
workouts and has lost 21 pounds of fat while adding 5.5 pounds of
lean mass. He is
incredibly active and it is great to hear about all of the physical
tasks he does without pain or injury.
Why
did you start exercising?
After starting retirement I began gaining weight and was too
inactive.
How
has working with Julie helped with your success?
I could not have done it without Julie.
She helped me use my in home equipment properly so I
wouldn’t further injure my back or shoulder.
She also keeps the routine fun and interesting.
What
is your current exercise routine?
I currently meet with Julie every other week so she can
update my strength routine and then I do a mixture of cardio and
strength training for 40-60 minutes 5-7 days a week.
What
are your long-term health and fitness goals?
Now that I’m fit, I don’t want to go back ever.
What
keeps you motivated?
Feeling energized, increased muscle strength, clothing fits
better, improved overall appearance and my back pain is gone.
Other
Improvements or comments?
I lowered my cholesterol, sleep better and am more active.
Jim
W.
MARGARET
W.
Margaret
had recently retired and wanted to lean how to use her new in home
exercise equipment. From
sitting at a desk for a number of years she had some aches in her
hip, back and feet and she wanted to lose weight and feel better.
We initially met twice a week to kick start her routine and
she exercised on her own the other days.
During the summer months she now spends hours gardening
without those dull aches that used to bother her and so far she has
lost 12 pounds of fat and has added 5 pounds of calorie burning lean
mass. Margaret also
looks great and has an amazing youthful energy about her.
Why
did you start exercising?
My husband bought a lot of exercise equipment for us to use.
I insisted that we have someone work with us to show us how not
to hurt ourselves. We
were both concerned to lose weight and become generally more fit.
How
has working with Julie helped with your success?
Julie has been a big part of my success!
She keeps the program interesting.
She’s very positive in attitude and at the same time keeps
challenging me and pushing just a little bit more.
Great!
What
is your current exercise routine?
I currently meet with Julie every other week and do 45-60
minutes of exercise on my own 3-5 times a week.
What
are your long-term health and fitness goals?
I would like to lose 8-10 more pounds and continue to improve
my cardio fitness and my cholesterol level.
I also would like to focus on osteoporosis prevention.
What
keeps you motivated?
Seeing progress, however big or small.
It motivates me when my clothes fit better (or are getting
too big!) and especially when I can do the exercise routines and
notice I am less tired afterward and more energetic overall.
Other
Improvements or comments?
I feel good about myself.
I feel like I can take on new challenges.
I’ve never been very physically fit so it’s a new feeling
for me.
Margaret
W.
PAULA B.
I
met Paula after teaching a flexibility seminar.
She approached me and was wondering about personal training
because she had been doing the same strength training routine for
years and wasn’t getting the results she was looking for and was
also having pain in her lower back.
Paula consistently works hard even through setbacks and
continues to challenge herself to be as fit as she can be.
Paula is a great example of someone who makes her health and
fitness a top priority!
When
did you start working out? I have been a member of
fitness centers for the past 15 years, but began to regularly work
out the past six years.
Why
did you start exercising? I started exercising to
feel better, keep aches and pains to a minimum and reduce the chance
for osteoporosis.
Did
you start working with a trainer right away? No.
Why
did you start with your trainer? I
realized I needed the structure and guidance of a professional and I
liked Julie’s approach to training.
How
has working with Julie helped with your success? Having a personal trainer has kept me focused on correctly
working out and reducing the chance of injuring myself.
Being able to work out on a regular schedule has been a
challenge for me, but Julie has patiently guided me to the point
where I am able to maintain regular workouts.
I am much more focused on what I need and what my limitations
are.
What
is your current exercise routine? I meet
with my personal trainer once per week and work out on my own two
times per week. I am
stretching every day. I
also attend a Yoga class, taught by Julie once per week.
What
are your long-term health and fitness goals? I
want to continue to make strengthening and stretching a part of my
daily routines. I am
also working on more cardiovascular training.
What
keeps you motivated? The results of regular
workouts and the desire to be in the best shape I am capable of
motivate me on a daily basis. I
want to do everything I can to prevent or minimize osteoporosis and
other diseases.
What
do you like best about the Balance for Life Fitness Center’s
facility? I like the focused, one-on-one atmosphere.
There are no distractions.
The Center has everything I need to continue challenging my
abilities.
Paula
B.
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