10/29/09

Change your life, not just your fitness

by JayDub39

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

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

09/10/09

Great Workout

by lhsmagister

I received specific attention from the moment I walked in the door. My trainer, Aron, wanted to know what my goals were, and was attentive to them. He also asked about my general health, wanted to make sure he was aware of potential injuries, etc.

When we started training, he was positive and encouraging while working me really hard. He exhausted me, but after I was done, I felt like I had done something. It was the kind of workout that wasn't fun, but I knew it would help me accomplish my goals.

I would recommend it if you're not too afraid of a little pain.

• Pros: Best workout i've ever had
• Cons: Best workout i've ever had