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I began my journey with The Fitness Institute while I was losing my battle with obesity. I weighed in at 276 lbs at the age of 18 and was heading down a path of self destruction. I had tried to no avail to lose weight and get healthy on my own but had been very unsuccessful, and no longer believed it was possible for me to lose weight. Upon stepping into TFI, I knew there was something different here. It was very obvious to me that they cared about the people they worked with and wanted to help me change, and change I did. I was educated on what foods are healthy/ not healthy and they had done something no one else could, they motivated me to change. They have helped me become someone I am proud of, but I never thought I could be. They have given me the necessary tools for me to maintain a healthy life. Today I have lost 81 lbs and my current weight is 195 pounds. I thank everyone at TFI for working with me and for caring. I am truly a better person because of my experience with TFI.
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I started with Fitness Institute primarily for strength-training; for 10 years I had sat long hours while working and was not in good shape. The orthopedist said I was due for a hip operation before long, so it seemed that it was now or never.
And the NOW is terrific! I am in much better shape and my stamina and bone strength have improved to the point where I went on a trip to Turkey which involved strenuous walking and hiking. The orthopedist gave his blessing when he saw the improvement.
Losing weight was not my primary goal-although I really needed to drop some pounds! So it was a wonderful bonus to steadily lose weight-30 pounds by the end of a year and that weight loss has been maintained. I have never felt deprived; the program just made me aware of what I was eating and how much.
Several years ago I tried using weights on my own and suffered consequences from using them incorrectly. Now I am monitored and can't lapse into bad habits, plus having a commitment keeps me from backsliding and finding excuses to put off exercising.
Primarily it has been Greg who has worked with me and I appreciate his expertise and concern, however all the staff have been most congenial and helpful. So for an 80-year old, I'm feeling fine!
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Once my divorce was final – the party was on, I was eating fast foods and spending way too much time in the bars. I had a desk job with very little physical activities.
One day at the age of 49 I noticed myself weighing about 220lbs. my body fat was 25% and my blood pressure was about 180/140. My doctor had a fit and was planning to put me on blood pressure medications. Something had to change. Shortly thereafter I received a flyer in the mail from The Fitness Institute. I went down and talked to Greg Treviso, we did an analysis of weight, body fat and lifestyle. Anyway to make a long story short, I made the commitment thru a nutritional program that TFI recommended and an exercise program 3 days a week.
My blood pressure is 120/75, my body fat is 12% and I weigh about 180lbs. I’ve been with The Fitness Institute for about 2 years, I feel great and I’ve met a lot of great people and the one-on-one training is great. It takes a commitment but it had been well worth the effort.
Thank you TFI
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I've always been a little heavier, but a few years ago I hit my peak. I was 22 at the time and was in the worst shape of my life. I was up to around 250lbs and I basically felt like crap. I had the ultimate sedentary lifestyle because I started my company that year and worked from home on a computer for nearly 15 hours a day. When I wasn’t sitting at the computer I was with my friends or girlfriend, and that pretty much meant there was going to be some food involved with some more sitting. (Movie perhaps?) I had constant acid reflux, no energy, and just generally wasn't happy with myself.
My mom had been going to TFI and working out with Greg for awhile and had nothing but good things to say. I knew that I really needed someone that could show me the ropes, and keep me accountable. I had started workout routines and diets in the past that were moderately successful, but I was never disciplined enough to really make a lasting difference. This time I was pretty determined to make it happen.
I started at TFI with Greg in December of 2004, I quickly learned the suggested diet, the reasons that it works, and tried to hold true to it as much as I could. Over the years, my workout program has constantly changed and progressed and have always felt I am being pushed at an appropriate level. Even on days where I feel sluggish, having Greg there to push me through the rut has been priceless. The value of having a personal trainer has come into play many times over the years. For me personally, working from a home office, the likelihood of me jumping up to go sweat on my own is probably slim to none on a consistent basis. Sure I had done it in the past, but being accountable for showing up for appointments, tracking weight, and just the enjoyable nature of a good workout, it has allowed me to be consistent for nearly 3 ½ years now.
Now for the stats, when I started in 2004, the first recorded weight was 237.2 Lbs and about 31% body fat. (I had started dieting prior to starting TFI) My lowest point over that time was around 190 Lbs and 11% body fat. I’ve gained about 16 Lbs of lean muscle and lost nearly 50 Lbs of fat. Now that I am more in tune with my body and how eating certain things effects it, the acid reflux is completely gone, I feel much more energetic, and most importantly, I can keep myself in the weight range that I desire with minimal effort.
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In October of 2004 I decided to try an eight session program with The Fitness Institute of Arrowhead. They designed a physical training program for me, considering my age, 72, and weight, (overweight) and a diet designed for my body type and situation, which took me about two weeks to adjust to, but easy. My personal trainer, Greg Treviso, gave me the structure, personal attention and encouragement that I needed. After 8 months, I have lost 46 lbs, doubled my strength and I feel great. I have more to go and I actually look forward to going to the gym for my personal workout. I highly recommend their programs.
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Twenty years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Since that time I have had four major surgeries including hip replacement, shoulder replacement and hand / foot surgeries which were the direct result of the arthritis. Over the years, periodic arthritic flare-ups would come and go. The illness sapped my energy levels to the point that getting through the day was a challenge to say the least.
After years of this taking its toll on me, my spouse convinced me to go for a consultation at The Fitness Institute (TFI) which was the beginning of my commitment to a life-style change - not just a few months.
TFI developed an exercise / nutrition program specifically for me. The 1-on-1 training worked around my Rheumatoid Arthritis limitations while still building up my strength and muscle tone. Its been two years and I feel so much better; I owe much of this credit to my TFI trainer who kept me both challenged and encouraged. Since I started at TFI, my blood chemistry has improved greatly: the most dramatic was the lowering of my cholesterol without medication. In addition, I was able to decrease my arthritis medication and now have more energy. Thank you TFI for helping my quality of life.
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