Brooke Hire Wilson

                           July Client of the Month

 

Birth Date: Thursday, May 3, 1979

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X? 1 and a half ish

What is your favorite food? Food

What is your favorite exercise? Weights

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? I was always so set on the scale or the clothes and working at Bodyshopx I now am seeing a whole healthy person, no high BP meds any more and the confidence to lift weights. My family has been introduced to the many choices to fit and healthy life rather than trying to fit into someone elses mold.

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health? Staying motivated ..... the most difficult part. I saved a few 200+lbs pictures look back on them and remember when life was not so possible. My children say wow I don't remember you like that. It sounds silly but I like to be able to cross my legs and reach my toes.

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X?Every day warm ups and cool downs the circle and the fellowship .......oh then there was that time when i was pregnant and PR my deadlift :) oh and when one of the many helpful trainers videoed me doing decline push-ups because I swore I could never do them off my knees.

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend?The most welcoming, helpful, friendly and positive environments full of some of the best challenges!

Is there anything you would like to mention? Thank you to the dedicated people at Bodyshopx. People skip the gym because its the exact opposite of this gym. You all pour everything you have into making this more than just a place to throw some weights in the air.

Zack Taylor

May Client of the Month

Name: Zack Taylor

Birth Date: March 15, 1972

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X? 3 years

What is your favorite food? Hummus

What is your favorite exercise? Burpee with Push Up

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? Goal: Squat 300lbs
Accomplished by: Training with Matt Lord. Focus on form & technique. Methodical workouts and incremental gains to achieve my goal.

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health? It is important to me to stay fit for my wife and kiddos. Motivation is to be the best husband, father and boss and I don't believe that can be consistently achieved without good health. The Bodyshop X provides the accountability and focus that i need to stay fit.

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend? Experience has been rewarding. I wish I had started these types of workouts when I was in my 20's.

Pat Hile

                         April Client of the Month

 Name: Pat Hile

Age: 59

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X? 7 months

What is your favorite food? California Rolls

What is your favorite exercise? Biking

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? After volunteering at the YMCA's Tom Hoskins Sprint Triathlon for several years, my dream was to compete in a Triathlon but I had no idea of how to start. I didn't know how to swim or bike. I heard of the Still Hopes Tri Team and after meeting Stefanie Cain, I never looked back. I accomplished this goal through working with Stefanie and by cross training at Bodyshop X. Since I started working out at Bodyshop X, I can see a big improvement in my strength, endurance and performance. I am able to do things I never thought would be possible!

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health?

 Working out helps me deal with the everyday stresses that we all face. Rather than going home and sitting on the couch, working out makes me feel good no matter how bad my day may have been. I feel better and healthier now than I did ten years ago and know that it's from making the decision to be active and make better lifestyle choices.

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X?  

 Everyone at Bodyshop X is so friendly and encouraging!! The atmosphere is incredibly positive and it puts a smile on my face every time I walk in the door. One of my most memorable moments was when I completed my first session of the Time to Lose program. I was so happy at my results and Jason was giving me a high five at what we'd accomplished. I say "we" because it was a group effort that made me successful. Jenna guided me, Stefanie encouraged me, and Jason and Matt were the cheerleaders. I just listened and did what they told me to do.

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend?

 I always tell my friends about Bodyshop X and encourage them to join me there. Everyone there is working hard but there is NO whining. Everybody looks happy to be there and the atmosphere is so upbeat that you just have to smile (even when you're getting your butt kicked). I have been so impressed with how supportive everyone is. I felt comfortable the moment I walked in the door, losing the self-conscientiousness I always had when working out around other people.In the last seven months I have done things that I never thought possible and my confidence has grown tremendously.

Is there anything you would like to mention?

 I really appreciate how friendly and kind everyone has been. I have been a member of other gyms and always felt uncomfortable there. I would work out for a few weeks and then never go back. The difference with Bodyshop X has been that I've always felt welcome and that has made a huge difference for me.

Ronda and Paul Thompson

March CLIENTS OF THE MONTH

Age: Ronda:50   Paul:52

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X? Ronda: Forever!!! approx 9 years! Paul: 5 years plus

What is your favorite food? Ronda: Chicken and sweet potatoes; Paul: Tres Amigos

What is your favorite exercise? Ronda: Burpees of course!!!! Paul: Deadlift

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? Ronda: My goals are to be as healthy as possible as I am getting older and having a trainer who helps me stay motivated to workout. It helps to have someone that helps to hold you accountable. I know that I need to workout on a regular basis; however, if it was left up to me, I know I could make excuses the majority of the time not to work out as frequently as I should. It helps when you have someone who is knowledgeable and you can discuss exercise options, eating habits or changes you can make to your diet which allow for healthier choices. Paul: I only had a goal to feel better and be able to be active longer. I now have a goal of Dead Lifting 400 lbs and I am now at 300 lbs.

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health? Ronda: I think working out has allowed me to have more energy and be able to stay as active as I can. At Bodyshop X, you are surrounded by people who help motivate you to reach your goals by helping you organize a plan on how you can achieve where you want to be whether it be weight, eating habits and/or exercise challenges which allow you to make a true and easy lifestyle change. People often have the misconception that a lifestyle change is a bad thing. For me, making a true lifestyle change has lead to me feeling better about myself, being healthier and also having the ability to make better choices of how I can fuel my body to get a better result. Paul: I keep working out because I truly believe the less you do the less you will be able to do

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X?  Ronda - I think the most memorable time for me would be when we did a dental office challenge. Multiple dental offices in the area created teams which were challenged to workout "against" each other while doing your best as a group to eat healthy and exercise. The groups were weighed and measured for body fat at the beginning and end of the challenge. Jason came to the office that won and cooked a healthy meal for the winning team!!! Paul: Dead Lifting 300 lbs.

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend? Ronda: We can definitely say that Bodyshop Athletics X has become like a second family to us. We look forward to working out with lots of the same people each week as we all strive towards similar health goals. Paul: The work outs are tough, you may want to quit, but be consistent and it will pay off in the short run and the long run.

Is there anything you would like to mention? Ronda: Bodyshop X provides other services such as massage, nutrition counseling, mother/child workout, barbell club, summer camps for teen athletic groups, challenges for work groups along with a variety of other options for individual or group health. Paul: The staff at Bodyshop X is the best. They are tough when they need to be. They pay attention to each client and notice when an exercise is too difficult or causing an issue and quickly recommend an alternative. The instructors strive to engage each client and make us feel as though we are part of a team. This team effort makes me want to work out harder and be more consistent on those days when I would rather just go home after working all day.

Amy Lee

February Client of the Month

Age: 45

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X? 3 years! Absolutely love it!

What is your favorite food? Butternut squash! I tried it thanks to Time to Lose! :)

What is your favorite exercise? Bootcamp classes!

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? My goals are to gain strength and flexibility, gain muscle tone, lose weight and strengthen my core for better posture and bone support! I have accomplished a lot since I started working out at Bodyshop X! I love the muscle definition, my strength and tighter core - still working on my diet to hit that goal - but losing weight with Time to Lose works!

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health?  I love to exercise! I love how I feel when I am done and I love the challenges set before me each class! I love the girls in my class - they motivate me every day and challenge me to eat better, too!

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X?  There are so many days that I treasure from my workouts! The prayer time together to encourage one another and lift one another up! Laughter through the pain of difficult workouts! Encouragement from girls in my classes to get it done!

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend?  It's the most fun and encouraging place to workout, work on nutrition and challenge yourself to be the best you you can be!

Is there anything you would like to mention?  Love my trainer, Amy White and I am always grateful for Jason and Matt challenging me in whipping this body of mine into shape! Love the work through the process and will for years to come! :)