For 14 years my two sons have been healthy, active athletes. Last April, Cole, then 14, had to have knee surgery for a growth issue and would have to spend at least 12 weeks in a brace. The brace was scheduled to come off in July, with ninth grade football starting in mid August. How would he ever be ready? Kym Burke, who was training my mother at the time, gave me a call and patiently explained that he did not have to wait to train...that One on One could work with him while in the brace. She assured me that he could be healthy, strong and fast by the time his fellow ninth graders were tackling him. Ahhh....music to a mother's ear! It worked beautifully.
Cole began the Youth Athletic Readiness Training Program in June. Kym called the orthopedist before they started and had all training pre-approved. Cole enjoyed his time with Ryan and learned a lot about posture (another great by-product for teens) and about safe movement. In August, he went to football practice where he excelled and won the "green jersey" (awarded to the fastest/strongest of that day's drills) several times. He had a great season!
I have budgeted for not only Cole to return for Youth Fitness in 2010, but also his younger brother, Mac. Last May 7, Mac, a starting soccer player, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (yes, 2 weeks after Cole's knee surgery). We know One on One will help him be the best athlete he can be and teach him how to be safe, while at the same time managing his intense use of blood sugar.
Okay, so why am I calling this Part 1? I figure I will be writing another of these in about a year or so describing my own training program at One on One, which also began in June. As a life-long, exercise-hating, NON-athlete, I am amazed to find myself in the middle of a transition from a totally sedentary lifestyle to a person who actually understands and enjoys working out. More on that to come...
Kit Henshaw
Since starting the Group Training Classes, I have become much stronger and toned. I now know what core strength really is! The professional staff at One on One is amazing. They are always there teaching me proper technique and adding progressions to the exercises.
I had not exercised consistently since college (over 14 years), had gained 30 pounds, and was plagued by chronic back pain which was significantly interfering with my ability to comfortably live my life... Since joining One on One, I have lost weight, put on an incredible amount of muscle, reduced my stress and blood pressure, and feel stronger than I ever have.
I felt overwhelmed. I was overweight, anxious and not sure what I wanted to do with my life. Exactly two years later, I was three sizes smaller and enjoying the best health of my adult life. I was astonished with the results. The experience was so amazingly positive for all aspects of my life that I made a decision to become a fitness professional myself.
One on One University gave me opportunities I could never get from reading textbooks and earning a certification... Thanks to One on One, I am now confident and I am looking forward to beginning my career in fitness as a personal trainer.
I've lost almost 25 pounds. I am all the healthier and happier for it. Rest assured that I would not have started, and would not have sustained the weight loss without One on One and their approach.
I have lost 46 pounds, many inches, four sizes in clothing, and lowered both my blood pressure and cholesterol. I am much stronger and both my physical appearance and mental attitude have improved dramatically. I accomplished much more than I ever expected in a short period of time. I feel wonderful!
When I first came to One on One four years ago, I was 50 years old and weighed almost 300 pounds. I needed to work with professionals who could understand my challenges, see my vision and have the expertise to help me succeed. One on One has been the answer. I have lost over 50 pounds and feel great.
I've experienced a number of medical problems over the years. Without One on One I don't know what I would have done. I don't think I'd be doing what I'm doing today.
One on One has become such an integral part of my life...I don't know what the next 10 years has in store, but I know that I'll be starting my 50's feeling strong, healthy, and on a really good day...maybe even a little buff!!!
The exercise I was doing on my own was probably hurting me more than it was helping, but I didn't realize it until I decided to try the new "To Go!" program.
It has been more than a decade since I began my association with One on One. The strength I have acquired is commensurate with the credit I give to specialized, compassionate trainers and an atmosphere that could well be called the "Cheers" of health clubs.
As my physical condition improved, I noticed other changes in my life. I still had a hectic and long work week, but I had more energy and did not feel the stress I had in the past.
I have made great strides in my fitness level, lost 3 inches from my waistline and have noticed that my endurance level and strength is getting stronger every month.
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For 14 years my two sons have been healthy, active athletes. Last April, Cole, then 14, had to have knee surgery for a growth issue and would have to spend at least 12 weeks in a brace. The brace was scheduled to come off in July, with ninth grade football starting in mid August. How would he ever be ready? Kym Burke, who was training my mother at the time, gave me a call and patiently explained that he did not have to wait to train...that One on One could work with him while in the brace. She assured me that he could be healthy, strong and fast by the time his fellow ninth graders were tackling him. Ahhh....music to a mother's ear! It worked beautifully.