After working out consistently for about a year, I started doing Pilates reformer with Amy in January 2009, and she catapulted my desire to be fit. While in Chicago over the Summer, I started playing tennis 4x/week. When we got back to Naples in November, I started at Beyond Motion and I'm there 5-6x/week doing various things.
My partner David and I started personal training with Rick, which the first time David and I have worked out together, and it's been a wonderful experience!! Training is not only fun, but we keep each other motivated. Even though we have completely different strengths and weaknesses, Rick has tailored our workouts so that we both get the maximum benefits.
Beyond Motion is by far the best environment I have ever worked out in. As soon as you walk through the doors, there is just a feeling of welcome and comfort! It is a happy, clean, and eco friendly studio. Amy and Rick are experts in health and fitness, and care about every person that walks in the door. I love that Beyond Motion is "an all inclusive" studio which not only includes fitness, but nutrition, and massage.
When I returned in November, my fitness goals were to really start slimming down, and transform my body to the way it use to be.
I utilize the studio in pretty much all areas, fitness, massage, and nutrition. I do Pilates reformer 2x/week, personal train with Rick 2x/week, and do group fitness class 2x/week. I have tried all of the group classes but have found that Nia and Beyond Fit, to be my favorites. If you haven't tried Nia, I highly recommend it. You will leave the class very uplifted, and it is great cardio workout.
As far as my nutrition, I try to be conscious about what I eat, but I must say it is still a work in progress. Amy is such a book of knowledge when it comes to nutrition. She has counseled me, and has given me lots of tips and direction. I have been using the Usana products for over a year, and I especially like the Nutrimeal shakes.
Since November I have noticed changes in my body. My face seems thinner, and my double chin is going away!!! My clothes fit better, and some even getting loose. Many people have told me I look better than ever. All of this is so motivating!! It keeps me totally excited to keep up my program.
In December, Rick measured my body fat. Just a couple of weeks ago, we did another measure and I had dropped 5% body fat.
Amy and Rick have taken all the important factors needed for a healthy life style, and blended it in their studio. It truly is a healthy place for mind, body, and soul. I can't imagine going to another stinky gym. I have been transformed. They love what they do and it shows! I know that with their help and expertise, my body WILL continue to transform. Thank you Amy and Rick for helping me become truly fit. |
