At 54 years old, I had gained weight and I didn’t feel strong. I decided to do something about it and get back in shape! I Googled “fitness” and discovered Fitness Together. Their private, one-on-one training sessions looked like just what I needed to get me motivated and keep my accountable.

When I first met my trainer, Nick, I wondered how it would be working with such a young man. He may be the same age as my daughter, but that doesn’t mean he cuts me any slack! Although very respectful, when it comes to my workouts, Nick is tough and shows “no mercy”. He pushes me to work hard.

I didn’t know the first thing about strength training, but my end goal was to learn how to maintain a fitness regime on my own. Signing up for a block of personal training sessions was a financial sacrifice, but it has been well worth it! I’ve really enjoyed learning about strength training from Nick, who has a high level of expertise. He has taught me how to calculate my Target Heart Rate and how to use proper form when lifting weights. He has introduced a lot of variety into each workout, giving me lots of options for the future. When my daughter, a college athlete, was in town for a day, he even allowed her to come along, designing a workout that we could do together.

I look forward to my personal training sessions. I enjoy Nick; I enjoy the workouts; and I enjoy the new skills set I’m learning and the results I’m seeing. My clothes fit better. My balance is improved. I feel stronger. And, I’m enthusiastic about maintaining my strength training on my own! —Cathy Frye