Personal Training Success Stories

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Keith Waterhouse

I am that guy.  You know the one...High School athlete and avid weight lifter.  Strong…I know how to work out…Typical prideful man.  I don’t need no stinkin’ trainer.

I was the one alright... that had gained close to 90 pounds since high school.  Two back and knee surgeries and still chronic back and knee pain.  Oh, don't forget the high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Then on March 4th life really became interesting.  At 40 I woke up at 4 in the morning with horrible chest pain.  I thought I was having a heart attack.  After a battery of tests it was discovered my white blood count was 25,000.  My gall bladder had become septic and gangrene.  After emergency surgery, 9 days in the hospital including intensive care with around the clock antibiotics I pulled through. Talk about a wake up call.  I had heard for years from my primary care doctor and orthopedic surgeon that I needed to lose weight but you know life always seems to get in the way. 

When I came to Fitness together as a contestant in the Birmingham Loser Competition, I was looking for a structured program with proven methods and accountability.  I have to admit I was a little skeptical.  I had only been out of the hospital for 4 and 1/2 weeks.  So when I say I had no stamina I mean I was pitiful.  My first evaluation my heart rate was 153 after a 3 minute step up test.  I could only do 10 push ups.  The first work out I could not get through two sets with out literally throwing up.   But I kept going. 

I lost 54 lbs and 38 inches in 12 weeks…10 inches in my waist… My resting heart rate ranges between 46 to 55.  My post 3 minute step up test heart rate went from 153 to 93.  My bench press went up 53 lbs.  My push ups went from 10 to 50.  I gained 10 inches in flexibility on my sit and reach test.

It is more than about losing weight it is about transforming your body and life.

I am smaller, lighter, stronger, more flexible and in incredible cardio shape. I am also armed with the new knowledge of how to eat, exercise and make healthy choices.

The bottom line is, if you do the work, the results will come, guaranteed.  You are not too out of shape, too fat, too busy, too hurt or too anything. 

Fitness Together works…I am the proof. 

Keith Waterhouse

Angelia Taylor

It is hard to find the right words to adequately describe the changes over the last weeks, but Fitness Together has chosen the best word- “TRANSFORMATION.”  My entire life has had a transformation.  Of course when you first begin, you are all focused on your physical body transformation (which I am currently experiencing), but there are so many other items that has a transformation.

The 12 week program has also transformed my relationship with my husband. Prior to the Fitness Together 12 week transformation program, I had very low self-esteem about my physical appearance. My self esteem was so low, I did not feel comfortable even with my husband seeing me without my clothes. This truly affected the intimacy in my marriage. With my weight loss and increased energy level, I am a new person. I am completely comfortable with my physical appearance. I love showing off my new body to my husband.

My husband is not the only one who noticed my changes. Everyone I come in contact with tells me how much I have changed- not just in my physical image, but even in my energy level.  Everyone says I seem much happier and have so much more energy.  Even people I talk with on the phone say that my voice has more energy.  My trainer, Constance, has been there cheering me along through the whole process. I would have never made it this far without her.  She is tough and definitely knows her stuff on how to achieve a maximum workout.  Although she is very tough, she is so encouraging, always pushing you along when you think you can not go any further.  She has proven to me that I can do things I never would have thought I could accomplish.

Thank you Fitness Together for giving me a new transformed Life.

Angelia Taylor