"I just finished a great personal training workout with Karen Sydenham at Just for You Wellness. Hot and sweaty, happy with how my health and shape are changing, I figure this is the best time to say why I decided to start personal training.
2015 is a big year for my family. I turn 60, my daughter turns 25, and my son is getting married. I want to feel good; I want to look good. I also want to help my daughter, who has Down syndrome, get more fit. She’s going to be a bridesmaid in her brother’s wedding and she wants to shine even more than she already does.
I've been doing Zumba plus occasional Yoga and Pilates at Just 4 You Wellness since 2011, but I needed more. I got Lisa started with Zumba, but she needed more too.
I needed to lose about 25 pounds and strengthen my upper body. I could barely do a push-up and dreaded core exercises because they were so hard. Lisa had very little endurance and needed to lose about 25 pounds as well. I asked Karen to help make that happen.
Since January 2015, we've worked with Karen twice a week, and every session is different. Sometimes outside, sometimes in, there’s always a good mix of cardio and weights. In addition, we do Zumba two or three times a week for cardio. Karen regularly checks in on our lifestyle, nutrition, and general wellness as well.
So, after about six months, my son’s wedding approaches, and I’m happy that I've reached my weight goal. I'm much stronger overall and even enjoy those dreaded core exercises! Lisa has lost 10 pounds, likes feeling slimmer, and loves wearing her bridesmaid dress.
Karen has such enthusiasm for helping her clients get better, in every way: emotionally, mentally, and physically. We love her! We look forward to meeting new goals with her as we keep up the hard work." – Vicki and Lisa
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