By Karen Vars at Citysearch July 24, 2011
I am a 63 yr. old woman who has been a member of GISFW for one year. Tipping the scales at over 170 lbs. and only 5' tall, I was not exactly feeling very confident about myself. The last time I had been in a gym was when I was in my 20's! I attended a GIS Open House in the Spring of 2010 and joined that day. A year later and 20 lbs. lighter, I can honestly say that the experience has been a challenge, but a very rewarding one. My balance is better. My blood pressure and overall general health has been excellent. Earlier this year I was injured a a car accident. Dave was understanding, He kept in touch via email and worked with me regarding make up sessions. Lauren and Derek have adapted the sessions to accommodate my medical needs, but they have also encouraged me to work hard in order to gain back what I had lost in strength and flexibility. Their careful attention to proper body mechanics encouraged me to perform each exercise safely and with attention to getting the most benefit from each set. Kudos to Dave for continuing to come up with fresh ideas to improve the studio and to Lauren and Derek for their expertise (and patience...!). I have recommended GISFW to numerous family, friends and co-workers and I will continue to do so in the future. ...read more
By jen lenihan at Citysearch July 23, 2011
I am a 46 year old mom of 4. My daughter graduated high school this past June. I told myself I was going to lose weight and wear something nice for her party. Mission accomplished. I joined GIS on April 1. By the party on July 9, i was down 20 pounds and a full size. I feel excellent and have received many many compliments. Lauren is a fantastic trainor and offers good advice and shows tremendous support, most importantly! I never miss a session. GISFW is absolutely a 5 star facility, I HIGHLY reccommend it! ...read more
By colonnad at Citysearch July 12, 2011
I am a current client at this location and have just renewed for my 3rd year. It is the best place to "get" and "stay" in shape. The staff are all professional and motivating everytime I train, and the other clients treat you like family...... It is just a great place to be a part of. ...read more
Making a cross trainer workout more intense can help a person reach a fitness goal at a faster rate. The best way to increase the intensity of a workout often depends on the cross trainer model. It is a good idea to gradually increase the intensity of a workout to prevent a possible injury. ...read more
With so many fitness and diet gurus is it increasingly difficult to determine which program is best for you. The truth is that each of these fitness and diet gurus has the same basic lean body fitness secrets. The trick to achieving this goal is to determine which of these lean body fitness secrets is... ...read more