Personal Training Success Stories

Dave Norden

Dave Norden came to Fitness Together 40 lbs. overweight and suffering from back pain. Says trainer Brendan Stapleton, “When I first met Dave, he was lacking the confidence he needed to get fit and live a healthier life. He wasn’t ready to take that step without a trainer.” Dave began with private one-on-one training and now does Pack Small Group Training four times a week. In 8 months, Dave lost 40 lbs, gained strength and confidence and is seeing improvements with every workout. “He’s much stronger and fitter,” says his trainer, “but at the same time he’s definitely gained a lot of the confidence that he needed to live a healthier lifestyle.” Dave’s next goal? The Boston Marathon.

Tracy Simpson

Tracy first came to Fitness Together when she realized the baby weight she’d put on three years prior wasn’t going to come off without some major changes to her lifestyle. Tracy committed to her training and nutrition program and saw greater results than she ever imagined.  “My trainers are amazing. They are the primary reason why I come here.” Since starting at FT Tracy has lost 50 lbs. and went from a size 14 to a size 2. She also increased strength and flexibility and has competed in the incredibly demanding Tough Mudder challenge. Trainer Tom Lavoie says, “She really has kicked up her strength in a big way. She’s continuing to grow, as far as her strength, flexibility, and improving her overall health.”

Clive B Fazioli

FT Andover Client

DO IT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back in June of this year a friend of mine introduced me to the folks who run and own “Fitness Together” in Andover.. What a wonderful piece of luck that was for me.

I was out of shape and very much in need of some professional guidance in establishing an exercise program that would get me back in shape and do some work to get my heart working and  to get my body in shape..

The Team at  “FT” took over and I am now working out with their guidance three days a week.

 I am stronger—I have more knowledge about a good diet program – and I am hitting the golf ball longer than when I started.

 This is a wonderful team—they are caring and very professional in all they will do to help you get back in shape. The facility has all of the latest equipment and every attending client gets his or her “own program” with targets established for each individual.

 If you want to get back in shape, if you want to live longer, if you want your clothes to fit better---- call Lisa Swanson at 978- 623-8181.

 Her staff truly qualify as trained professionals and beside that they are very warm and friendly people.. No age limit on the people you will meet at “FT”. I truly appreciate what they are doing to get this 84 year old body back in shape….

 Get with it—you will truly benefit..

Beth Gray

Fitness Together has been an excellent, life changing investment for me.  Last spring, as a stay at home mom with a baby and a toddler, I felt that I had no energy.  I knew that with two babies in less than two years, my body had been through a lot.  I also knew that, if I was honest with myself, I was overweight for years before that as well.  I knew a woman from the Mother Connection who had done the extreme makeover though Fitness Together and she looked amazing.  I asked her about her experience, and very hesitantly, called from more information.  My initial conversations with Steve Swanson, one of the owners, convinced me that this was the best thing I could do for myself.

The trainers make the workouts challenging and also enjoyable.  Steve spent time going over my nutrition and encouraging me to improve my cardio.  Over the summer, I felt my strength and endurance increasing.  I actually had the energy I wanted to have to make it through the day without feeling exhausted by my children.  Due to an injury, I had to take a break last fall.  However using what I had learned about nutrition, I was able to keep off all the weight I had lost.  I started back again in January.

I feel better now than I can remember feeling in many years.  I have energy and I know that I am eating the right things and feeding my family well.  I make exercise a priority.  So far, I have lost over 30 lbs and dropped three clothing sizes!  I know that I will continue to make progress and work toward my ultimate health and fitness goals because I have developed tools that I can use every day.

I recommend Fitness Together without hesitation.  The owners and staff will take time with you, get to know you, and help you to figure things out for your body and your health.  For me, it is, without question, and investment that will pay off for years to come.