The Zone: Strength and Fitness

Ive never been a particularly active person. Id join a gym and do some cardio for awhile but quickly lose interest because it was boring. Twice a day Id walk past the gym to and from work, feeling guilty, but not guilty enough to actually go in. I knew what I really needed to do was strength training, but it wasnt something I was motivated to do on my own. Then one night I was scrolling through Facebook while I was feeling particularly bad about myself and saw a random ad for a fitness challenge at The Zone. Id never heard of this place before, but for some reason I sent in my information. And I immediately regretted it. Within 10 minutes some random guy was texting me, trying to set up an appointment for me to go in to meet with him. I tried everything to get out of it, but he wasnt budging. Next thing I knew, I was signed up.The classes were extremely challenging when I first started. I was expected to run, get up and down off the floor repeatedly, and do scary things like ab work and planks. These were things that were exceedingly difficult for me. But I decided to give it everything I could and make the most of it. Id invested my time and money and had a goal to meet, and I wasnt going to give up on any of it easily.Unfortunately, I didnt meet the goal that was set for me, but I definitely exceeded my expectations. While still challenging, I was beginning to be able to keep up with the exercises the trainers gave us. If I was struggling, they would give me a modification or assist in getting the correct form. Now, 12 weeks later, I have meet my initial goal, can run 5 laps around the gym, get up and down off the floor, and even do planks. I feel stronger, taller, and just generally better about myself.If youre looking to go to a gym where you plug in to your headphones and focus on your own solo workout, this is not the place for you. This is a community. This is a place where the trainers take the time to get to know you and tailor your workouts as needed and provide endless encouragement. Classmates cheer you on, giving out high 5s and hugs throughout the workout. There is no competition. Just family.

My name is Louise L.and I have been working with The Zone for the past month. I am a 51 years old, married with two adult children and four dogs. I have been teaching fourth grade for the past ten years after leaving a corporate job in Finance. I have been struggling with my weight loss for the past 8 years. As a child into adulthood, weight was easy to maintain and I didnt have to incorporate exercise into my life. After the birth of my two children and entering early menopause symptoms, it feels like my weight multiplied right before my eyes. I focused on many different diets, joined and quit gyms constantly and tried exercise routines at home. Low and behold, seeing very little success. I would lose weight and then it would come right back on. During these past eight years, my parents moved in with us as my mother hadCancer and was diagnosed with Dimentia. My husband and I were the primary caregivers. As I witnessed my parents health decline, I started to realize that my health and physical strength was more important than I realized. Exercise was a chore for me. It was a struggle at every turn. My mom passed away and my dad passed a few years later. This is when I decided to start taking my life back. Diet was not enough and I had to do something to help heal emotionally. A very close and dear friend of mine did have me try Soul Cycle and if nothing else it allowed me to enjoy exercise and give me an outlet to reflect on my own habits. However, my weight still was a roller coaster ride and my doctor kept telling me to back off the cardio and engage in strength training. I had no clue where to start. I knew I didnt want to join another gym. I was never one to push myself when it came to exercise so at home routines was not going to work. I kept seeing The Zone coming up on Facebook and I was definitely intrigued. I reached out and set up an appointment with Ed. Since that day, I never looked back. It has been an amazing experience in just one month. Why? I have always been intimidated by the lack of experience in the gym environment. I never felt that intimidation once while training with Ed and Brock. They are patient, knowledgeable and listen to your concerns and past experiences. They take the time to carefully plan your training and I can honestly say I havent felt better. I am not one for attention, but I am constantly being asked what am I doing differently? I still have quite a bit more to go butI have fully committed to the process and trust Ed and Brock wholeheartedly. I have never been this excited about training and will literally move my schedule around to make my training fit into my schedule In the past, I would make excuses to blow off exercise. I have finally committed to myself No More Excuses!

Fantastic place.... I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a good workout with an expert trainer