Health Articles

Most people would agree that One on One is a bit of a “splurge” when you consider the cost of memberships at other gyms, but I feel that it is worth the price every week. I can’t imagine a better fitness center, and I’ve trained in excellent military gyms around the world. When I came to One on One four years ago, I really needed some help to return to my previous fitness level, which I had maintained for years as a Marine officer and an all-American athlete. I had recently gained weight and lost my focus on fitness. A prompt and friendly greeting led to meeting my personal trainers, whose knowledge and professionalism eclipsed that of all the other trainers with whom I have worked. They discussed my goals with me and developed a personalized approach to helping me meet my goals with excellent attention to detail.

When we retired, we had to make a decision as to what we would do with our free time. Our wish was to have an active retirement devoted to backpacking, canoeing, and related activities, preferably in a wilderness setting. We soon realized that this program would require considerable changes in our fitness levels for both strength and endurance. Thus we began a program of regular workouts at One on One that turned out to be a wonderfully effective way to reach these goals.

When we retired, we had to make a decision as to what we would do with our free time. Our wish was to have an active retirement devoted to backpacking, canoeing, and related activities, preferably in a wilderness setting. We soon realized that this program would require considerable changes in our fitness levels for both strength and endurance. Thus we began a program of regular workouts at One on One that turned out to be a wonderfully effective way to reach these goals.

On a whim one Saturday morning in December 2011, I walked into One on One and had the pleasure of speaking with Kym Burke. I had my left hip replaced in early September, did the required physical therapy, but realized I still needed help. I could not get off the floor without using my arms to pull me up, was not sure if I could cross country ski again, and getting into my SUV was difficult. I lacked strength and rotation in both hips. I immediately decided to sign up and dig into the 24 coached exercise sessions. I am so thankful I did! With the skilled guidance, pushing and encouragement of the trainers, I persisted and significantly improved! I was “sore” for 2 months, but it was worth every minute of the effort!

I am a 72 year old retired Penn State professor and an enthusiastic client (I prefer the “title” of trainee) of One on One. I was very active playing handball from about age 10 to 50, with tennis added in the summer. From about 50 to 60 I switched to racquet ball, a less strenuous sport, but still one in which you chase a ball, my requirement for a fun sport. At about age 60 I started to lose vision in my right eye and the depth perception that goes with it, so I had to stop chasing fast-moving balls and quickly became an out-of- shape couch potato. During this time I observed my wife, a One on One trainee, going in the opposite direction. She was getting more energy, stronger, better posture, and she claimed that she actually enjoyed working out at One on One. After a couple of months her urging me to give One on One a try, I gave in. Two years later I am happy to write this enthusiastic fan letter describing my experience.

I recently completed One on One University’s 8 week Personal Fitness Training Instructor Program and would like to say a few words about my exceptional experience. I couldn’t imagine having the same opportunity anywhere else. I am currently working on my Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology. The training I received from One on One University’s Training Program has enabled me to have a true hands on experience. No cadavers or online presentations, just real life physical applications. This course finally helped me understand and combine all of the knowledge from my classes by seeing movement science in motion and practically applying it to the human body.