

You can grab lighter weights if you need to, or take a rest, but don’t talk yourself out of anything because you’re the only one you’re cheating.

Having experienced several injuries in my youth, the trainers were able to offer alternatives that allowed me to deal with the injury in a safe way as I continued to get stronger. But Josh had set his program up so that newbies like me could participate. Showing up in the beginning was intimidating (boy, was I uncoordinated). I was lucky to have a job that kept me physically active but 10 years ago I was promoted to a desk and then the weight started to creep on. When I first started, I wasn’t the type of guy to go to the gym. It’s the perfect combination of expertise, encouragement, accountability (kicking my butt) and motivation that I experience every time I come in. “What is it about Befit that makes me keep at it? They are very knowledgeable on fitness/nutrition and always available for questions.ġ5 months later, I have lost 150lbs, my blood pressure and cholesterol in check and type 2 diabetes is no longer an ailment! No chance that happens without Karen and the programs LVFIT/BEFIT offer. All the instructors are like your own cheering squad, always quick to motivate and support. LVFIT has been such an important part of my transformation to living a healthy lifestyle. The support I receive and the positive energy that surrounds this gym is immeasurable and off the charts awesome. In other gyms, I felt out of place and almost embarrassed. Before the first session was even over, I knew LVFIT was for me. Within minutes of walking through the front door Karen put me at ease and made me feel comfortable. However, that paled in comparison to the sheer terror I felt walking in to the gym that first day. I recall being so nervous! My hands were trembling as I typed in my details. Diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol…the doctor basically said make changes or die.Įnter LVFIT! Through a simple google search, I found LVFIT and decided to sign up for the two week trial. After years of neglect, I finally went for a checkup. From alcohol and cigarettes to fast food and sugar, overindulging and staying sedentary was my routine.

“Over a better part of my 44 years, I have been overweight and unhealthy. In January 2022, LVFIT moved inside the BEFIT facility, so we celebrate our LVFITFAM who embody what our gym and community is all about!
