At age 45, after having recovered from cervical spine surgery, I knew needed to make a change in my life. While my surgery was a great success, the inactivity I had experienced prior to and shortly after the operation left me feeling out of shape. The final straw was when I was walking up the stairs in my house and I actually felt winded. It was at that moment that I realized I needed to do something for my own physical and mental health, to put me on a better track for a healthier life.
That’s when I called Fitness Together in Avon. I had looked up several different personal training programs in the area, but to me Fitness Together was the winner in all areas of what I was looking for: personalized, one-on-one training in a private fitness room, access to top-of-the-line equipment, a full nutrition education program, exceptionally clean facility and superior sanitary practices, and, most of all, the BEST trainers in the land! I mean that – the trainers at Fitness Together have one goal: and that is to help you reach and exceed YOUR goals in a healthy, natural way.
My initial consultation was with Billy and he was wonderful at listening to my concerns and goals, and at explaining the whats/hows/whys of the Fitness Together philosophy. After that one consultation, I already felt energized about starting on this new journey toward better health for myself. I was paired up with Lyzz as my main trainer and nutrition mentor, as well as Andy and McKenzy for some training sessions as well. I cannot put into words what a fantastic team they are. Lyzz has not only been
wonderful at encouraging me and supporting me in reaching my goals, but also checking in on non-training days to see how I am doing and if I need anything. I told her from the beginning that I needed someone to help me with my accountability – and she has done this 110%! Sending suggestions for meals, being super supportive if I felt I was having an “off” day, and more than anything having a wonderful, positive attitude which made me look forward to my training sessions every single time.
Andy and McKenzy have also been amazingly supportive and informative: Andy will always explain why a particular exercise is going to help me target an area I want to focus on – and how I can replicate it at home on my own – and McKenzy has the greatest “you can do it!” attitude that keeps me going. All of these exceptional trainers have given me the support that have really – finally – helped me believe in
myself and what I’m truly capable of.
I also must praise the FT team for always keeping my past spine surgery at the forefront of our training sessions. Lyzz, Andy, and McKenzy would go out of their way to ensure every exercise I was doing would not place undue strain on my neck (even though my surgeon has lifted all physical restrictions for me). This was so important to me; knowing that they had my unique health concerns in mind every step of
the way.
All of my trainers have helped me realize my goals – and exceed them. I am finally loving the way I look in the mirror again, loving how my clothes are fitting again, and, more than ANYTHING, loving how I FEEL. I feel healthy, I have come to love my cardio days (I used to HATE cardio!) and actually miss them when it’s a non-cardio day for me. I am a transformed human being!
Fitness Together is not about an instant fix – it’s about using encouragement, education, and support to help not only reach your goals but to transform your life. I find that my sleep patterns are better, my focus is better, my overall mood is better, and my strength! I love showing my friends and family how STRONG I am becoming!
Any time I talk to anyone about my personalized training program at Fitness Together, I say it’s the best decision I’ve ever made for myself. I truly mean that. I cannot sing the praises of the team at FT enough.
I finally have my LIFE back again!
Thank you Billy, Lyzz, Andy, and McKenzy. You all are and will forever be superheroes to me.

Isabel C., New Hartford