What a difference you have made in my quality of life! Until I started working out at One on One, I had never exercised regularly for more than six months at a time. I was never an athlete and truly hated exercise, so staying with a program was a little like taking unpleasant medication that I would rather avoid in spite of that fact that I knew it was good for me. As I was approaching the “Big Five-Oh,” I became more concerned with my future quality of life. I finally began to realize that I needed to work at staying fit and healthy for the next half century of my life if I was going to enjoy it as much as the first. The first time you met with me, I was extremely nervous. I knew I needed help, and I didn’t want to look bad! Not only did you make me feel good about taking that first step toward fitness, you continue to encourage me every step of the way.

I joined One on One 10 years ago, right before turning 40. It was one of those milestone moments where you feel like you need to make a change before the next big birthday. Even though I had been exercising pretty regularly up until that point, I felt like it was time to do something different. Not long after joining One on One, it became obvious to me that this was much different than any other gym I had previously belonged to. I really felt that I became part of a team, and that we were working together to figure out what I wanted to achieve, and how we were going to do it. Over the past 10 years my goals have ranged from health to vanity and everywhere in between! And every time I felt like it was time to step it up or make a change, I not only had a wealth of knowledge to back me up, but an energetic, warm, and friendly support system to take the journey with me.

One on One Fitness is about making a positive, sustainable change to your lifestyle and habits. The sessions are designed specifically for you: No generic, one size fits all type workouts. The results are gradual, steady, and lasting, because you actually make a healthy change to your exercise habits. As the years go by, your goals change and One on One changes with you. For example, I no longer feel I need to have the biggest biceps in town, but I started a Personal Yoga Program at One on One. It’s great! One on One has worked for me for nearly 20 years!

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.

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.

Where do I start- I’m sooo happy with every part of my training experience at One on One. When I started I was overweight, had no balance and no flexibility. I never thought I would consider my upper body as “normal” after all of the many surgeries I have had. However, with each session my confidence, balance, flexibility and strength continues to grow and has already far exceeded my expectations. I have never touched my toes even when I was in top swimming/dance/running shape…but now I can! It blows my mind what I am now able to accomplish in a training session. I have much better balance and flexibility, and feel stronger than ever.

Thank you for all you have done for me in my four months of training. I have truly never been in such a great place physically and emotionally; I know that this is because of the lifestyle you all have introduced to me. I may complain a lot, but I never regret a workout and always look forward to my next one because once you realize how great exercise makes you feel, you can’t understand how you went without it in the first place. I think that everyone exemplifies my Grandpa’s quote above. I get at least three or four “hello Kristin” every time I arrive, from trainers who don’t even train me!

A little more than twelve years ago, I was working eighty-plus hours a week, under constant stress and filled with anxiety. My physical condition – overweight and with both high blood pressure and high cholesterol – was the product of a lifestyle of too much work, and too little physical fitness. I was pushing 50-years old and the perfect candidate for something unpleasant to happen.

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! It was the summer of 2008 that I decided to take control of my life again. I had been through some very stressful, emotional events and I gained a lot of weight. My eating habits were horrible.