August Client of the Month - Tilly R.

Tilly has been with us since the beginning of February. She has been committed to an early morning time slot since starting. She joined the running club and is competing for the Yellow Jersey in our Le Tour de West Seattle. She has the other clients in her sights and will catch them by the end of the contest. Good luck with the Tour contest and congratulations on all your hardwork towards a healthier YOU!

In her own words: "I started out simply wanting my pants to fit better, but when my father passed away from Diabetes last Spring, I became more concerned about making a serious lifestyle change. Both sides of my family suffer from Diabetes and I am making it my number one goal to ensure I remain as healthy as possible. Through hard work, great support from the Fitness Together trainers, and some friendly competition among client members, I'm now on my way to a stronger and healthier me."

Anna's Training Journal - Mid-program

Anna continues to work hard during her training sessions and is competing for the rookie jersey in our Le Tour de West Seattle Cardio competition. She has also given her team a good boost in the team standings as well. Read how she feels now that she is half-way into her training program. Keep up the hard work Anna!


"As I begin week 5 here at Fitness Together, I have come to the realization that I no longer feel like an imposter! I've always felt welcomed, but now I feel like I actually belong. Never before have I looked forward to working out - my confidence has skyrocketed and I am starting to feel results!! This small, close-knit environment is the perfect setting for clients to succeed and I am amazed at how far I've come in such a short period of time!"

FT Team Continues to Grow

West Seattle has embraced Fitness Together with open arms, so we continue to grow. Jeff Goldsmith is joining our Personal Trainer Team. With his addition, we now can offer additional appointments on Friday evenings and Saturdays. Welcome aboard Jeff!!

Here is a little bit about Jeff and his background: "I have been involved in athletics and competitive sports all of my life. By the age of five, soccer and wrestling were my sports of choice and I pursued both throughout high school and college. I have always had a competitive drive and a desire to help others; it is this combination that has lead me to pursue a career in personal training. My drive to help others succeed in combination with my knowledge of exercise science has given me the ability to help my clients achieve their goals. I do my best to live life with a positive "can do" attitude and work hard to instill this frame of mind in all of my clients. I hold a personal trainer certification through the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) and a Bachelors of Science."

Anna Journal - Week 2

Anna finished up her first week of working with a personal trainer. She and Heidi are now "BFF". Shown above, Anna is moving her wheel for the Le Tour de West Seattle Cardio Contest at FT. Here are her thoughts upon challenging herself this first week. Keep up the great work!

"When the time came for my first week at Fitness Together, I was a little apprehensive – mostly afraid of quitting or giving up. But I can only describe week one as awesome and empowering! My confidence in my ability to exercise sky-rocketed and I have never felt stronger (it feels great to use muscles I never knew I had!). The trainers are encouraging and motivating, when I got too familiar with an exercise Heidi changed it up to make it just a bit more challenging - she makes the time go by so quickly!"

Contest Winner: Why I Need a Personal Trainer - Week 1

Fitness Together put out the call - Why Do You Need a Personal Trainer? The best entry won a two month training package to help them on the path to their health and fitness goals. From all the entries, Anna's essay touched the group the most and was selected to receive the Free Training sessions. Follow her journey as she heads down the road to her new life of wellness. Below Anna talks about her feelings before starting this endeavor.

"I am so thankful to have been chosen as the winner of the 2-month training package – I never win anything! I must admit that as I climbed the stairs to Fitness Together for my first fitness test I was:

• Nervous - it felt reminiscent of the first day of school


• Insecure - I have never had a successful “gym” experience


• Worried – that wouldn’t have enough motivation


• but mostly EXCITED! – I have the opportunity to have a personal trainer and star in my own version of the “Biggest Loser”!
  

As I embark on week one I definitely have doubts: Am I strong enough? Determined enough? Disciplined enough? But for all my doubts I have high hopes, achievable goals, a little bit of confidence, growing motivation and tremendous enthusiasm!"

Go get'em Anna!