Being slender all my life, I dismissed the need for an exercise routine for years. I have always had more of a problem keeping my weight up and exercise was for people who were trying to lose weight, right? I couldn’t have been more wrong! Advice from my friend JJ (and nagging from my doctor) finally convinced me to check out Better Body Fitness NW. It was one of the best decisions of my … [Read more...]
Peggy and Thomas Allen – “I dropped 3% body fat in five weeks! “
I was given an ultimatum from my doctor last December: Either I get my health in-check on my own within the next few months, or I will be going on several medications to get my cholesterol and high blood pressure down plus, a diabetes diagnosis was nipping at my heals. Genetically I know I have things stacked against me - my dad died of heart disease at 62 and my sister had a stroke at 56 - I'm … [Read more...]
Jen Askew – “I never got the results like I have gotten through Better Body Boot Camp”
I joined Better Body Boot Camp in March of 2011. I have battled my weight most of my life but have found through eating right, exercise and motivation I can get the weight off and keep it off. Since March I have went from a size 18 to a size 12 and have lost 35 pounds and approximately 13% body fat. Better Body Boot Camp Staff and members motivate me to get out of bed at 5:00 … [Read more...]
Mark Stotik – “Every day I feel like I am making progress”
I am very pleased with my decision to choose a trainer at Better Body Fitness NW. When I first started she spent time with me to determine what would be the best fitness program for me and my circumstances - both in terms of exercise and nutrition. Every day I feel like I am making progress. She draws on a wealth of experience and knowledge to make each session a challenge. She sets the right … [Read more...]
Vic Spainhower – “Without having a trainer, I would not be where I am today”
“I’m 68 years old and I had open heart surgery 5 years ago (triple bypass) and it was do or die for me. I truly believe that if I had made some changes in my lifestyle 10 years ago, I could have prevented having to have surgery. After my surgery, I started using a treadmill at home about 4 days a week but I found it boring and hard to continue to get motivated. I decided to try using a trainer … [Read more...]
Julie Dragicevic – “The inches began to melt off and the scale began to move and it hasn’t stopped moving yet!”
I wouldn't say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it. -Michael Phelps Better Body Fitness NW is more than just a personal training facility, it's a family! A family committed to each other's successes and sensitive to individual needs. I started Boot Camp training in February 2011, very overweight and … [Read more...]
Donn Markwardt – “I have lost 36 pounds, I am off my blood pressure medication, I am able to walk without soreness in my knees, and I am finally able to stand erect”
For the last 44 years, I have worked in a trade that had me going up and down stairs, and wearing a heavy tool belt. I ended up developing arthritis in my knees and could not stand erect from the heavy load of the tool belt every day. X-rays of my knees showed that I had torn the meniscus on both sides of my left knee. I had surgery, but never had complete relief from the pain. I was able to … [Read more...]
