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Jenn

MEMBERSTORY

Working with a personal trainer has been a life changing experience to say the least! My trainer was able to push me to my fullest potential, even when I wasn’t able to see it for myself. Seeing the positive impacts personal training had on my life, and in such a short time, brought me down the path of becoming a personal trainer myself. I wanted to be able to positively impact lives of others like my trainers had done for me. Having a personal trainer gave me the accountability and motivation that I needed in order to achieve my goals and set new goals that I never would have dreamed to be possible.

Audrey

MEMBERSTORY

I have struggled with my weights all my life and have attempted many different weight loss regimens. A large part of my weight loss struggles have related to mental hurdles, which have limited me in pushing myself further.

Since joining Movati three years ago, I have had the privilege to work with some amazing trainers and health care professionals who have supported my weight loss journey 150%! Each one giving me another piece to my puzzle, and each having instilled in me that I can win this battle! I t hasn’t been until recently that I have noticed victories, that my trainer, Karen Lorento had I have taken great pride in.

What a sense of accomplishment! One of my recent struggles has been with assisted pull-ups. When Karin had me start this I could barely struggle through a few. Just a couple weeks ago I made it through 5 sets of 10 reps! A huge victory and mental accomplishment for team Audrey!

Each session Karin pushes me a little further and tougher we push past boundaries ready to tackle the next hurdle. I am excited to see what the future holds and how many more hurdles we can demolish!

John

MEMBERSTORY

Wow! Here I am starting my 18th consecutive year of Personal Training, all of them with Brad Fowler as my Trainer.

I was a ‘mere’ 59 years old when I started this journey. Brad has continually motivated me to improve, or at least try to improve, through all these years. This is a motivation that carries me well beyond our personal training sessions.

Workouts with Brad are always challenging. One never knows what to expect. This, I think, is a good thing.

I always look forward to my next session.

Lisa

MEMBERSTORY

Training with Kelsey has been the best decision I have made for my weight loss and health goals.

Her positive attitude is contagious and the workouts that she designs are challenging but achievable. Each session brings something new which keeps things interesting and fun to do on my own as well. Kelsey has helped me work through the mental struggles that come with starting something new and is always supportive of my goals, strengths and weaknesses.

I have gained so much more than I’ve lost; confidence, motivation and the desire to push myself in an arena I never thought I would enjoy.

I look forward to continuing this experience with Kelsey!

Janet

MEMBERSTORY

Weight Loss: 40lbs

I have been coming to the Waterloo Movati Club since it’s opening. I have also been working out with a personal trainer since day one, but specifically training with Eric Parr since May 2015. Personal training has been a life changing experience. I have lost weight (more than 40lbs in total) but more importantly I think, I have more energy, more strength and more self-confidence. Eric always challenges me and I am often still surprised by what I can do! Personal training helps you push past self-imposed limits.

The Thinpossible challenge gave me the motivation to tackle some poor eating habits and Eric was great at providing nutritional coaching. I am very proud of what I was able to accomplish (40lbs down and I am certainly stronger!) I have a better sense of what I can and should be doing to further my fitness goals.

Joining Movati and especially personal training is definitely the best thing I do for myself.

Bunny

MEMBERSTORY

Being diagnosed with a heart disease was probably the best thing that ever happened to me! With my blocked artery, my cardio was so poor I couldn’t walk 1/2 a block. Luckily, the doctors were able to patch my blocked artery, but it was up to me to fix the cause. Bye-bye over-weight, sedentary lifestyle! From the day I joined Movati, I knew I wanted to learn to strength train, and knew the smartest thing would be to work with a trainer to teach me how to use the equipment safely. And thus began my journey with trainer Amanda Sirio. I always look forward to my twice weekly sessions with Amanda, not only because I know I will learn something, but because she makes them so encouraging and fun. And I know that Amanda will push me out of my comfort zone. I love how she always seems to know what I am capable of before I do. Working with Amanda, she has given me such confidence and positive self-esteem. We were able to set some goals, and training plans, and only 9 months after starting at Movati, I was able to complete an incredible 4 day, 42km hike in the Andes mountains on the Inca Trail to Macchu Pichu! I still cannot believe how far my fitness had some in such a short period of time, and that I was able to complete this trek. I thank Movati and Amanda for motivating and inspiring me along the journey. I continue to train with Amanda and feel very lucky to have her working with me. I now feel like a healthy, fit individual.

Evan

MEMBERSTORY

Weight Loss: 70lbs

This experience has been life altering and it goes way beyond losing weight. I know now for the future that if I face challenging times, I can work hard and achieve anything I set my mind to. I also know that the support of a strong mentor (Will and my mom) goes a long way to reaching your goals as well. This experience also created an even stronger bond between me and my mom. One day my mom invited me to go running with her – I said I cannot run. She said “you couldn’t run before but I bet you can now.”

That day, I surprised myself and ran 9km. I also surprised myself the other day and did some pull-ups unassisted. I guess my message here is “If you don’t try you might surprise yourself, if you don’t – you never will.” My mom has instilled in me the lifestyle goals of eating healthy, exercise and balancing your life. We did this competition in a really healthy manner. Our approach was sustainable. This coming year I have new goals to build more muscle and become even stronger. I know that I have the right support system with the staff at Movati.

Kids’ Club

AMENITY

We make getting your workout done as easy as child’s play. Our professional childcare service is available for all of our members with younger children. We also offer a comprehensive – not to mention fun – Kids’ Club program for older kids. That includes fitness classes, swimming lessons and summer/holiday camps. Programs and availability vary by club location.

Movati Café

AMENITY

After your workout, come and join us at the Movati Café for a full range of nutritious – and definitely delicious – snacks, smoothies and coffees. After all, you’ll need to replace some of those calories you just burned off. With a comfortable and stylish lounge, our café area is also a great place for meeting friends, relaxing with a good book, or taking advantage of our free Wi-Fi.

Kari

MEMBERSTORY

Working with Chris over the past year has been amazing.

I knew I wanted to improve my strength but needed help with what to do.

We slowly worked our way to Olympic Lifting and now I am achieving things I never dreamed of. I am so proud of the progress I have made and I owe it to Chris.

He is an incredible coach and motivator and I hope top continue working with him in the future.