Allison joined the YMCA almost a year and half ago. She signed up for Personal Training with me and said she needed to get in shape for her wedding in a year.
We started working together 2 days a week and we instantly had a very nice work friendship connection. I pushed Allison out of her comfort zone and some pounds started coming off.
About 7 months in and Allison was down 30 pounds and wanted to know how hard running a 5K was. I said if you trained for it, It would not be that difficult. Alison then said she wanted to do one. Allison signed up and I signed up right after her to be her cheerleader. Allison ran her first 5K 5 months before her wedding and finished it, not walking once.
We continued to work throughout the summer. Another 14 pounds came off and Allison said she felt great and was ready to get married! I felt great too and was invited to the wedding. It was a beautiful celebration and the connection and relationship that was formed was something a personal trainer thrives for.
This is why I do what I do. This successful story, for a member to become my friend and for them most importantly, to feel good about themselves. Allison and I danced the night away at her wedding and continue to train together 2 times a week at the Spencer Family YMCA.
JoAnn
Personal Trainer