Back in the Fall of 2001, I hesitatingly came to Muscle Mechanics to try to get myself in a little better shape before reaching the tender age of 50. My ""take"" on exercise was 'anything that hurts can't be good for you'. Up until that time, I had never done any kind of physical exercise on a regular basis. My plan was to learn which exercises to do, how to do them, and then do them at home, not at the gym!\r
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To my surprise, I had completely changed that plan after the first couple of sessions with you! It was obvious to me that you had a tremendous amount of knowledge about fitness and that your approach was to effect change through correct form. I quickly realized that I needed someone watching over me so that I could progress at a good rate of speed without the fear of injury. You, and every other trainer at Muscle Mechanics, continue to impress me with your genuine concern for my well-being and the detailed work-out plans you have devised specific to my body type.\r
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I really enjoy the facilities at Muscle Mechanics. It is an inviting space that is small enough in which to feel at home, and with state-of-the-art equipment to challenge even the body builder. Having worked with several trainers over the past 8 years, I have found them all to be personable, caring, encouraging, and truly interested in my success.\r
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The surprise benefit to me has been how much energy I now have on a daily basis. As choral director at HSPVA and Bering Memorial UMC, I put in an average of 60-70 hours per week. People ask me all the time ""Where do you get all your energy?"" The answer is simple: exercise. When I work out consistently, I have energy to burn. If I miss a session, I begin to feel dull and sluggish. I have to admit, I now enjoy and look forward to my workouts each week - a far cry from my attitude eight years ago!\r
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