Elite Fitness Training

11/20/09

Better than.... (any number of things honestly)

by HNGal at Citysearch

From email I sent Elite Fitness yesterday:

This is the best thing I’ve done for myself in a while. My goal is simply to be healthy and fit (I’ve been the unhealthy route due to bad choices as well as accident) and it’s been negotiable for too long.

o I have told all my friends I’m back exercising and enjoying it!

o I have used my Facebook status on more than one occasion to comment how good I felt after a session.

o I’m encouraging my boyfriend to give it a try.

o I’m really happy with the work I’m doing at the gym.

o I wish I could afford more time with you all.

o I look forward to going in!

All the sessions I’ve had have been 100% enjoyable – hard work. Benji, Julie, Paul, and Aaron have all pushed me in a positive way to help achieve a great session.

I’ll call out my session with Benji – to be honest I can’t remember exactly what we did, but driving home that day I realized I was in a really great mood. I turned off the radio because it was interfering with my calmness. I just wanted to get into the warm ocean or pool and float physically because that was where my mind was. I’m a diver and one of my favorite dives, in fact a personal benchmark, is one that somehow replays in my head when I’m feeling very good. That’s where I was – drifting over a lovely reef, colors flashing by, watching the sea life, with a giant smile on my face. Only I was driving on 405 and needing to pay attention.

Seattle winters are painful for me – mentally and physically. Dark, cold, and wet awful. I think Elite Fitness is what’s going to keep me happy and sane this winter. Each time I leave the gym I feel better than when I went in.

That’s what I’m telling my friends.

You should try them too,

• Pros: most supportive trainers!!!
• Cons: not going daily

10/29/09

Change your life, not just your fitness

by JayDub39 at Citysearch

I have been going to Elite for almost 2 years, and started out almost 300 pounds. I was worried that a boutique type gym would only have skinny people, and that I would feel totally out of place - but the opposite has been true for me. From my initial consultation with Dave, to my first training session with Mike, to every time I come in I get greeted by the staff, I feel a part of the team, and amazingly not self conscience! Each workout is personalized to my current workout ability (amazing what a great workout I got even when I had a broken toe!)

The fun about going to Elite is that you will see results if you are committed. My accomplishments:

- Walked half marathon 8 months after starting

- Lost 70+ pounds so far

- Training for triathalon in 2010

- Running 5k races

I would encourage anyone out there to give Elite Fitness a try as they are amazingly supportive of helping all sizes and shapes to improve not only your physical health but to improve your life.

• Pros: Variety, get results, THE BEST trainers
• Cons: wish I could go more!

10/11/09

Great gym - if you're already in shape

by HeyToots at Citysearch

On my first visit, I spent about an hour talking with one of the owners and providing a thorough fitness history. I was reassured that, despite their videos showing only people in great shape, I would fit right in. They had a Sunday fitness class that worked well for my schedule, so I decided to try it. At 250lbs, I couldn' t have felt more out of place. Everyone in the class was in top shape, or very near it, and looked just like the people in the video.

It seems like a great gym for those who are already in good shape who want to push themselves a bit harder, but for the out of shape masses, it's everything that keeps us out of the gym in the first place - mirrors everywhere, pretty people exercising, and no one that looks like us.

• Pros: Clean; attentive staff
• Cons: Overweight people stick out like a sore thumb here