“Best decision I’ve made. I love coming here!”

For years, Stuart Tarleton would wake up in the mornings with what he describes as “normal aches and pains“:

“From not doing anything the night before, I’d wake up with an ache here or a pain there, and not sure where it came from”, says the 61 year-old.

Like many individuals, he’d come to accept all the little trademarks of declining physical health – excess belly fat, decreased flexibility, slicing golf ball after golf ball into the trees – as simply part of the post-60 experience.

That’s not to say he was happy with how his body was failing him. Life just sort of, got in the way:

“Before, that [my body] wasn’t a priority for me. I’d probably be doing a couple of walks a week at best, not because I wanted to, but because I felt like I should be doing it. I was kind of complacent – I felt okay, but didn’t really feel good.”

Hey, we’ve all been there…right?

A phys ed major in college, Stuart knew deep down there was a better version of himself out there. He just needed the right signal from the universe to make the change.

And that signal did eventually arrive, although it was in difficult and sad circumstances:

“My Dad ended up dying of cancer. My Mom had dementia for the last 10-15 years of her life, and I watched her progress through that disease, which was horrible.”

“And the whole time I was trying to get them to be active, to get exercise – especially with the dementia it’s important to get exercise and be active, but neither one of them would. They’d watch TV, I’d buy them recumbent bikes, treadmills, I could never encourage them enough to be active.”

Witnessing his parents gripped with illness was tough, but their passivity through the ordeal served as a look-in-the-mirror moment for Stuart.

“The purpose at that point in my life was ‘I’m not going to be like them’. I didn’t want to be like them at 61, 71, or even 81 if I could help it.”

Looking ahead to his own retirement, he admits:

“I don’t wanna not be not able to get up and exercise, or even walk around the block. My parents physically couldn’t do it because they hadn’t done it for so long.”

Finding ForeverStrong

Determined to give his future self a better shot at retired life, Stuart joined ForeverStrong and quickly got down to work.

Initially he was nervous about the prospect:

“This not being a traditional gym like others, I was a little bit intimidated by what the classes might be like, because it’s a smaller scale, it’s more intimate. I was not sure how I’d fit in. And then just what the workouts would be like.”

But such fears were quickly allayed, and Stuart was soon happily receiving regular ass kickings from ForeverStrong trainer Marty.

….excuse me?

“I’ll tell you what – I hate Marty some days, but it’s so worth it because he kicks your butt”, he jokes.

“But when you get out of here at the end of a session, I feel like I’ve accomplished so much.”

To say he’s fully committed to the cause would be an understatement: In his time with ForeverStrong, Stuart has missed only one session (work related) and claims that he “hated” doing so. When he has been present though, he has never failed to leave it all in the gym:

“It’s wonderful. The workouts are extremely hard, and I leave in a full sweat every day.”

Okay, that’s not strictly true – maybe he doesn’t leave it all in the gym. He leaves some of it in his car, too:

“I have to put a towel on my car seat because I’m soaked!”

The Upshot

Five months on from first stepping inside the ForeverStrong gym, Stuart has seen some rather dramatic improvements in both his health and fitness.

Dropping 18lbs of body weight (with a 5% decrease in body fat), he’s slimmed down considerably. And that’s not just us saying that – it’s something his significant other will attest to:

“My wife likes the way my transformation has been, she’s very happy with it, she comments on how good I look physically.”

(Warning: x-rated material ahead)

“A couple of weeks ago after I got out of the shower, I had my shirt off and she actually could notice that my oblique abs are showing, and they never used to, so that’s kind of cool.”

Of course, he’s not just for show – strengthening his body has had a profound effect on Stuart’s overall movement.

The aches and pains have disappeared, and thanks to his newfound balance and flexibility, ~~he shot a 68 at the Masters~~ feels a lot more confident in his golf game. Plus he’s now able to descend into a full squat, much to the surprise (or maybe disgust) of people he knows:

“I went on a camping trip and I was grilling some hot dogs on a skewer over the fire, and I got down in a deep squat because that was the most comfortable position. And the 30-somethings were like ‘How are you doing that, I can’t even do that!'”

Who needs chairs?

Perhaps the most exciting change is his blood sugar levels – a long-time type-2 diabetic, Stuart has seen his readings cut in half (!!!) over the past year. Such is the improvement, that he’s now classed as pre-diabetic, and is looking to get off his meds entirely.

Impressive stuff, Stuart!

Not to ignore how much he values being part of the ForeverStrong community:

“We’re a team, for sure. We’re able to work together to help each other out. I see them (others) grunting and groaning like I am, so it makes me feel like we’re all going through this together – you feel a bond.”

Needless to say, Stuart’s quality of life has gone through the roof in the last five months:

“I’ve gotten so much out of it physically, mentally, emotionally, and it’s just been amazing” he says.

“I love coming here, I wanna be here more than anywhere else. It’s the best decision I ever made, for sure.”

His advice to others looking to turn the tables on the “aches and pains”?

“I’d say do it now, don’t wait – I wish I’d found ForeverStrong sooner. It’s not too late, no matter what your age or health condition, it’s worth every penny, it’s worth every bead of sweat, it’s worth every curse word you curse at your instructor.”

We’re proud of you Stuart, no matter how much you curse at us. And no doubt your Mom and Dad would be, too!

You Are ForeverStrong!

If you know someone who needs to improve their flexibility, fitness, or improve blood sugar levels through strength training, we’d love to help them. Send them our way. Tell them to mention Stuart’s when they sign up for a special discount!

“This Has Given Me My Life Back”

At 67 years old, Lynn Barranger’s life had become an uphill struggle.

As is often the case when we reach our 60’s, she had developed a laundry list of physical health issues that were slowing her down, and making the most basic of movements a struggle.

Having had a hip replacement some years earlier, Lynn’s mobility was already compromised. But increasing aches and pains combined with worsening “hunched-over” posture started to challenge her ability to move, bend, twist, get up and down, and even made walking difficult.

“I was talking to the orthopedics, and they were saying due to my lower back issues, I’d need to either constantly get injections, or get a walker” says Lynn.

“So I got myself a cherry apple red walker so I could be a fast little granny.”

And everyone lived happily ever after? Unfortunately not.

While this new toy gave her security on two feet, it didn’t actually address any of the underlying issues. She still couldn’t move with ease. Level-changing activities like picking stuff off the ground, and treasure-hunting under the sofa (you never know what you’ll find down there) were pretty much off the cards.

Moreover, her dependence on a chunk of aluminum to move from A to B begun to play on her mental health:

“It was very depressing to feel that I had to use a walker. I was afraid this was going to be the way for the rest of my life. I did not relish being this much of an invalid, this early. ” admits Lynn

“This is ridiculous, I thought – I’m only 67!”

As the old proverb goes, however: the darkest hour is just before the dawn.

It was just as things had gotten really bleak, that she saw the light. But being the pragmatic sort, Lynn realized that divine intervention wasn’t going to get her out of this hole. So she switched off the light, and found ForeverStrong online instead.

The Comeback

A short 7 months training with ForeverStrong, and Lynn is already feeling her best in years:

“It has been awesome. I can walk without any pain, and as you can see, I’m upright. I can get up and down off the floor, which before was a chore.”

“ForeverStrong has given me my life back.”

Thanks to a combination of customized strength and endurance exercises, she’s once again able to engage in many of the activities that physical ailments took from her life. Notably traveling, yard work, and climbing up and down ladders with ease.

(Turns out Lynn does repairs on her rental properties, and isn’t rescuing babies from burning buildings, as we initially thought.)

“Life is super active, and I’m loving it!” she confesses.

And it’s not just her movement that has been rediscovered; there is a noticeable improvement in both body and mind.

While Lynn was busy strengthening her body, she accidentally lost 30lbs.

Err…whoops?

Though her main objective was to regain freedom of movement, improved body composition is a pretty typical side-effect of resistance-based training programs. This is a big reason why ForeverStrong prioritize strength-building with our clients (to an almost obsessive degree).

Of course, Lynn isn’t complaining:

“I’ll be honest – [Before ForeverStrong] I felt like a blob.“

Now, though?

“I get so many compliments. I’ll walk up to someone I haven’t seen in a while, and they’ll say ‘you’re so skinny!’ I started losing [fat] slowly, but then it just started melting off. I did a InBody scan and not only did I lose weight, but I gained skeletal muscle mass.”

With a sleeker, stronger, more mobile body, there inevitably comes a boost in confidence. Lynn admits that prior to joining ForeverStrong, she was fearful. Her instability when moving around had created a lot of doubt in the mind, and the idea of throwing about heavy iron inside a gym seemed a bit fanciful:

“I’d watch the gym adverts on TV and think ‘I can’t do that!'”

“To be honest was afraid I was going to be embarrassed – I was scared to go into the gym with the way I was.”

But after summoning the courage to give ForeverStrong a try, she was quickly won over:

“I’ve not had any embarrassing moments. I’ve been around people who can do more than me, but they’re all very encouraging. It’s very warm like a family.”

And despite being involved in group-based workouts, Lynn has been surprised by the amount of individualized attention she has received:

“This impressed me here – [the ForeverStrong coaches] worked with me and my limitations, and then built me up.”

In Lynn’s case, the generic do what I say workout-class approach wasn’t going to cut it (you know, 20 nameless people in formation, possibly with a nouveau Richard Simmons as the instructor).

ForeverStrong’s small, “semi-private” groups (6 people, as standard) enable our clients to enjoy a supportive class environment, while also reaping the benefits of personal-style training.

A past knee injury meant that in the beginning, Lynn required more customized exercises. Safety in mind, the ForeverStrong coaches worked carefully with both her and her chiropractor to ensure that she could progress without taking any unnecessary risks during sessions. Having this joint support has worked out well for Lynn (and her knee), and has provided her the confidence she needs when setting foot in the gym:

“Everyone was very cohesive, and we worked together. The instructors have been really good.”

Future Strong

Though she’s not quite thinking about qualifying for the Olympics (Is ladder-climbing a sport yet?) Lynn has come a long way in a short space of time.

“I’m extremely happy with the investment I made in myself. I don’t feel as old as I am” says Lynn. “[In the next 7 months] I see a much stronger Lynn.”

Her advice to others in a similar position?

“You are worth it. I want to tell people to pull yourself by by your bootstraps, slam them against the wall and tell them they are worth it. You will be better!”

Slamming people against the wall? Damn, now there’s some confidence!

Congratulations Lynn, You are ForeverStrong!!!

“It’s just really boosted my self-confidence, I don’t feel 58, I feel like I’m 50!”

After a challenging year of overcoming cancer and a hip fracture, Julie is feeling stronger and more energetic than ever!

Julie Dodd started training with Forever Strong about a year and a half ago. The biggest challenge she had in joining a gym was finding time in her daily schedule and finding a way to include it in her monthly budget.

After a traumatic year, her energy levels were low. Julie wondered whether she’d join a gym only to crash and burn after a few weeks and not manage to continue.

Today, she feels like she made the best decision by joining Forever Strong.

“The most valuable thing that Forever Strong has shown me is that I can get and stay physically fit as I get older. The benefits are amazing. I have the energy and stamina to get stuff done; whether it’s yard work, gardening, riding my horse, or walking with my dog,” says Julie.

Her active life was shattered unexpectedly

Julie’s always been pretty active; she rides horses and enjoys yoga. But that active life came crashing to a screeching halt, in September of 2018, she fell in her driveway and broke her hip. It required surgery and 6 weeks of non-weight bearing recovery. Before breaking her hip, she had been receiving treatment for breast cancer within the same year. It was an emotional roller coaster. Recovery took a toll on her physical fitness as well. She suffered from fatigue and lack of motivation on a daily basis.

Eventually, she got tired of feeling awful all the time. When she was finally released by her surgeon to start exercising, she still had a goal of participating in horse-riding competitions. She knew committing to a regular fitness program was going to help with that goal. At that time, she was still having a lot of pain and range of motion problems from her hip fracture. She worried that she’d be battling pain for the rest of her lift. After doing research, she realized strength training was going to be the key.

Julie then contacted Forever Strong. After talking with the Forever Strong trainers and having a tour, she decided it was the right place. Once she got started the training team worked within her limitations. Now, she’s progressed to athletic levels of strength and ability!

How Forever Strong has helped

First, Forever Strong helped Julie physically. She’s so much stronger and can easily get through her days without feeling exhausted. It’s boosted her self-confidence; especially as she is getting older.

“I’m 58 looking at the 60s but I don’t feel 58. I feel like I’m 50, which is great. I intend to ride my horse as long as I can. Now, when I squeeze my horse to go, it actually goes. When I ride I’m so much stronger and my stamina is so much longer. Also, everyday tasks are so much easier now,” says Julie.

Her Favorite Part: the Positive and Supportive Community

Julie’s favorite part of Forever Strong is the community; the trainers and the people that she works out with. The people at Forever Strong are very encouraging to each other. It’s a great way to start the day. In addition to the workout programs, there’s also nutritional advice and guidance; which has helped her lose a couple pounds of body fat since she started.

She loves that he community is very active. Everybody’s so positive. People have a good time and it’s a no-judgment zone. Forever Strong’s Facebook group is very active as well. The trainers post tips, videos, little reminders, and all that stuff. It’s a community; very supportive and a positive environment.

Julie’s Advice:

“People always ask: How do I get motivated? I don’t have enough energy to do it. The solution is: You got to show up! You got to keep showing up. You won’t be disappointed. Forever Strong speaks for itself.”

According to Julie, if she hadn’t joined Forever strong she would still be struggling with her physical fitness. She’d still be experiencing fatigue and lack of motivation to do anything.

If you know someone near Marriottsville, MD who is struggling to get back their energy, strength and motivation after a debilitating injury or medical setback, we can help. Send them to www.trainforeverstrong.com where they can schedule a personalized fitness assessment and consultation. Mention Julie Dodd and they’ll get a special discount!

Betsy – She’s ForeverActive

Betsy – Featured ForeverStrong Client

She’s ForeverActive

ForeverStrong client Betsy has always been active and fit. When she was younger she was very active and strong. Over the years she noticed her strength and endurance slowly slipping away. She became disappointed in her energy levels and physical fitness abilities now, compared to when she was younger.

Betsy’s story is like many of ours, and she realized she could change her path and become strong again. Without ever joining ForeverStrong, Betsy fears she would be still in need of a demanding workout other than just walking and playing volleyball in the summer.

“I enjoy those things but knew that they were not demanding enough.”

Now, my energy stays high all day!

Waking up in the morning and maintaining your energy throughout the day and into the evening is a huge task, one that many struggle with. For Betsy, keeping up her energy in the evening was incredibly discouraging and difficult, especially when there is so much to do!

Betsy felt that her greatest fear about seeking help with her fitness and joining a gym, was investing in it and not actually taking advantage and using the membership. Many people can relate to this. It’s one step to buy a gym membership, it’s another step to attend regularly and put forth effort. Before training at ForeverStrong, Betsy worked out with a trainer but found her self struggling when she was working out on her own. The classes provided at ForeverStrong and the personalized fitness system supervised by the trainers was exactly what she found she needed to be successful!

Better Sleep, more energy, more fun!

Since training ForeverStrong, Betsy is reversing the decline of her strength and feels strong again. Her energy levels are up as well! Betsy is now able to expand her familiar morning routine and actually gains energy from it! She now completes more of her to do list in the evening and sleeps better at night. Even better, shopping at Costco is no longer a difficult task as she can easily lift and carry the bulky items!

Even her family noticed this summer, how strong she is getting out of the pool. She has gained the upper body strength to pull herself out of the deep end onto the pool deck…. effortlessly.

Consistency is everything!

Betsy’s favorite part of the journey has been trying something new and sticking to it. With the sessions offered at ForeverStrong, Betsy found that the best way to keep up an effective and consistent workout schedule was to commit to two sessions a week. “It has become a part of my routine which is great!”Everyone has to start somewhere, nobody is alike!

“I have told several friends about ForeverStrong. Anyone can do this. I was not superfit when I joined, but I am now.”

Congratulations, Besty! You are ForeverStrong & ForeverActive! We know how tough it can be stick to a workout and we are so glad to be able to provide you with the workout program you need to succeed!

If you’re like Betsy, and struggle to workout on your own or are not seeing real results, then let us help you with our personalized sessions led by professional fitness trainers by calling 301-452- 5547 to schedule your complimentary fitness consultation.

JUNE: Client of the Month

“I’ma keep running
Cause a winner don’t quit on themselves”
– Beyonce

That’s how Elizabeth feels about her experience training at ForeverStrong. It’s a quote from Beyonce’s hit song, Freedom. As her idol, the artist Beyonce continues to inspire and motivate Elizabeth through her fitness journey. So does ForeverStrong.

Maintaining consistency with a fitness routine and healthy lifestyle is the only way to truly see results. This is also many people’s greatest battle. For Elizabeth, it took three factors to finally help her get serious about making a permanent lifestyle.

Her brother’s advice
Her friend’s battle with breast cancer
Honesty with herself

It first started with her brother advising her to try the ForeverStrong program because of the similarities it has in relation to her throwing shot put in high school. Around the same time, Elizabeth’s close friend began to battle breast cancer. Elizabeth found inspiration from her friend’s fight to stay healthy and became motivated to do better and invest more time into her own health. The last factor that really sparked Elizabeth’s fire to start a healthier lifestyle was honesty with herself. She realized that if she continued to live the way she was, then she would fall to health problems and other issues as she got older. “I did not want to feel trapped in my body.””

“Everyday presents a new day”

For many people, weight gain becomes worse as they age. Growing up, Elizabeth struggled with her weight and it carried on into her adulthood. Although she was an overweight child, she was still strong. As she got older, her strength began to deteriorate and her weight gain and aging began to take a toll on her body. “The hardest part of my fitness journey has been to remember everyday presents a new day.”

Winning of the battle of inconsistency

One of the challenges that Elizabeth fought when trying to get lose weight and tone up was consistency. Many people can relate to this. A break or a missed day turns into a missed week or month. Finding an exercise routine that you like can be difficult. At traditional gyms, it’s often difficult to see the results you want if not properly educated on how to operate the machines or what to do to in order to achieve your fitness goal. Our ForeverStrong fitness system helped Elizabeth to overcome the challenge of inconsistency with our laser focused attention we use to keep our clients on track. With the ForeverStrong program, we also schedule routine check-ins and monthly measurements to ensure that Elizabeth got all the accountability she needed to stick to her program and remain consistent with her workouts.

Previous to joining ForeverStrong, Elizabeth wasn’t a stranger to the kettlebell. She had done her own research and purchased one herself. After attempting to train with the kettlebell, she soon realized it was a mistake learning to do it on her own. “Learning how to swing the bell is vital to it being effective.The diagrams, articles, and pictures were no comparison to learning the swings at ForeverStrong because they teach you step by step and focus on proper form.”

“I have more energy, I feel good, I look good, and I have met great people along the way”

Since starting her ForeverStrong journey a year ago, Elizabeth has had an incredible weight loss of 71 pounds and still counting. She has finally found a workout routine she enjoys and has stuck with it. Her favorite part is “sweating it out with the 10:15 class” and seeing how much she has improved since the start of her program. Not only has Elizabeth finally found a workout routine that she enjoys and is consistent with, she has also experienced physical changes as well. “I definitely don’t think my results would have been the same if I would have tried to put a plan together on my own. Joining ForeverStrong was the right decision.” She has seen positive changes in her weight, strength, posture, and attitude towards exercise. She has also found herself dreading her workouts less because she knows that they will not be as difficult compared to her first class.

Let us help you help yourself

“Foreverstrong has helped me lose weight while also strengthening my physique. The entire team is very encouraging and dedicated to helping me help myself.”

Listen to Elizabeth’s advice and join ForeverStrong sooner!

“Join. Foreverstrong will help you reach your goals in a supportive and enthusiastic environment. It will not be easy but afterwards you will feel great and accomplished for your hard work. Most importantly, with time and dedication, you will see physical difference.”

Congratulations, Elizabeth! You are ForeverStrong! We know how challenging it can be to stick to your workout and be consistent. We admire your strength and determination to live a healthy lifestyle!

If you’re like Elizabeth, and struggle with sticking to your workout routine and to reaching your fitness goals, then let us help you by calling 301-452- 5547 to schedule your complimentary fitness consultation.

Frank Duffy

ForeverActive: Frank Duffy, Client of the Month, 67 Years Old. Highland, Maryland.

You’d have to look long and hard to find a better definition for ‘active lifestyle’ than Frank Duffy.

As military veteran, a former green beret army ranger and and green beret combat diver, Frank, lives life with vigor. He started working out when he joined the Army in 1969 and never stopped.

With 11 years of Aikido, a year of Israeli Krav Maga and his current Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practice he is no stranger to physical culture.

Frank is a also disciplined eater, an avid runner and is a role model for others striving to pursue better health and body.

With such an active lifestyle, we wanted to know why Frank sought out ForeverStrong to help him. We are proud to share this interview with our ForeverActive client of the month.

Frank wanted better results than he was getting on his own.
Like all of us, despite his passion for exercise, some things became more difficult for Frank over the years.

Franks Goals:

“The aging process hasn’t taken a huge toll on me. That said, there are some aging problems that I experience; for example, losing flexibility, minor joint pain and arthritis in my back.”

Frank was especially frustrated with a pattern of weight loss and weight gain and he wanted to find an exercise routine that he really enjoyed doing that would not exacerbate the aches and pains he was dealing with.

We remember Frank describing his goal to us as: “Waist Loss, not Weight Loss!”

Although he was dieting, jogging and lifting weights on his own he didn’t see the improvement in his physique that he was working so hard for. He also wanted more strength for his jiu-jitsu practice and more defined muscles.

Kettlebells? I’m not sure about that….

I overhead some of my friends talking about how kettlebell training could benefit jiujitsu, including our black belt instructor, Mike Johnson, who is a certified kettlebell instructor.”

Although he didn’t know much about kettlebell training and was skeptical at first, he had confidence in his instructors recommendation and decided to give it a try.

Franks Results

“I’ve lost about 15 pounds!”

“{I like the} the muscle that I’ve developed in my shoulders, arms, upper chest and legs.”

“My clothes are fitting better and my martial arts are improving because of the training!”

He loves the structure AND the people

“I’ve trained for a long time in a variety of different ways, and what I like best about ForeverStrong is the structure, I like the small classes and I like the trainers. They are all well trained and highly skilled people, and I appreciate that very much.”

“It has given me an exercise routine that is fun, has variety, and is challenging. My favorite part is being in class with other people who also enjoy the workouts…and the music in the background”

Franks Advice:

“If I had never joined ForeverStrong I would still be doing my tried and true exercise—jogging and lifting weights. Not seeing much improvement in my physique because of all the jogging and weight lifting. So my advice to you is, start training ForeverStong sooner.”

For more information about how to finally achieve the body you’ve always wanted with ForeverStrong call us at 301-452-5547 to schedule a complimentary consultation. We’ve helped hundreds of people in Fulton, Columbia, Clarksville, Highland, Laurel and Howard County and we’d love to help you too.

Strong at Sixty: Forever Life Changed

Two years ago, Lorri’s lower back was so bad that just turning at the waist caused her excruciating pain. Now, eighteen months after joining the ForeverStrong™ program, Lori raves, “Blood pressure down. Weight down. Back pain GONE! Strong at sixty…I’ve never felt so good.”

Lorri-Yawney-Client-of-The-Month-e1417728420697 The ForeverStrong™ team is proud to announce Lorri as their July client of the month. Lorri, a piano teacher, signed up in January 2013.

Kelly Scott recalls that when Lorri started working out,

“Her back was so weak that almost every move she made, it sounded like something was breaking. Although I didn’t know then the extent that she suffered from daily back pain, I did know if she stuck with our program, we could help her.”

Lorri not only stuck with the program, she excelled at it. Following her instructors’ training, Lorri learned how to use the kettlebells to improve her strength and fitness, despite skeptics’ criticism.

“The comments I sometimes hear – that kettlebells are dangerous for women over the age of 50 – make me want to shout that kettlebells without proper training are dangerous for everybody. You can enroll at ForeverStrong with full confidence that you will learn proper form and technique first.”

Lorri began just by learning the movements minus the weights. As her strength and confidence increased, Lorri started training with weight. Now, Lorri is lifting 97 pounds up to nine times per set.

Lorri’s Motivation

Lorri admits that before joining the ForeverStrong™ Program, “My own exercise routine – walking several times a week – just wasn’t happening.” But the results of a DEXA scan showed that Lorri was losing bone mass. Knowing that exercise in general, and strength training in particular, was critical for healthy aging, Lorri started considering kettlebells as a strength training option.

“I saw before-and-after pictures of ForeverStrong clients who looked just like me,” Lorri says. “Their success stories were inspiring.”

Lorri’s Fitness Program

Lorri’s program was focused on increasing her strength. The ForeverStrong™ program recognizes that strength is a skill, so we started Lorri with a basic program that increased in intensity as Lorri mastered basic lifts.

“What I like best is that the instructors are my partners in taking care of myself. They have created a ForeverStrong™ program just for me,” Lorri explains. “They know me, and they pay attention to my successes and my challenges.”

As Lorri’s strength increased, so did Lorri’s skill set. From just learning the movements, Lorri now routinely performs kettlebell high pulls, inverted rows on the TRX heavy deadlifts, kettlebell military presses, goblet squats, and loaded carries – all with a respectable weight.

Lorri trains consistently, working out twice per week for an hour. Lorri’s instructors vary her workouts with low and medium rep days to keep Lorri improving without overtraining. Her workouts end with 15 minutes of metabolic conditioning. This helps boost Lorri’s metabolism, burn fat, build cardiovascular endurance, and keep her heart and lungs strong.

Having now achieved a high level of conditioning, Lorri will start decreasing her rest time between sets. Lorri thrives at setting and meeting goals, so to challenge Lorri, her instructors have designed a more advanced workout for her with a test at the end. Her trainers expect that Lorri will improve her reps by 20%-30%.

“It makes a big difference to have someone besides me interested in improving my health and able to get me stronger,” Lorri says of the ForeverStrong™ staff. “Because the program allows them to work individually with every client at every workout, they were able to help me heal from a shoulder problem. They forced me to be patient, and they graded the workouts carefully, so the problem is now gone.”

Lorri’s Results

When asked about her results, Lorri happily replied,

“There are so many positive results, I’ll have to make a list!” Lorri notes that her energy level has increased. “I can climb the stairs, lift cases of water bottles, and do all the daily activities that used to leave me tired and winded.”

Lorri has dropped 6 pounds of body fat. Her waist is 4 inches smaller, and she’s lost 2.5 inches from her thighs. Lorri also reports that she’s down two dress sizes.

But, Lorri is most pleased with the improvement in her medical tests.

“My doctor could not believe I was not taking any medication for any of these conditions,” Lorri says of her decreased blood pressure and pain level. “He said I was obviously taking good care of my health. I will have another DEXA scan this summer, and I look forward to seeing the results.”

Lorri’s Words

“I used to think that I could achieve better health through cardio programs alone. Not true. Cardio exercises never made me stronger. Now I know that the strength training I’m doing with the excellent staff at ForeverStrong is what is making the difference in my health and in my outlook.”

Lorri’s Advice

“Get off the fence and come join us! No matter what shape you are in or medical problems you have. I was so worried that my lower back problems would not allow me to do the kettlebells. It simply was not true. In fact, had I not begun the program, I’m virtually certain the back pain would still be a problem for me.”

The ForeverStrong™ team at Fulton is amazed by Lorri’s success and feels honored to have shared in her transformation. Please join us in celebrating Lorri’s accomplishments.

Congratulations, Lorri! You are Forever Strong!

Lorri was inspired by the success stories of the ForeverStrong™ Program. Now, Lorri is a success story herself. Are you ready to be an inspiration to others? Take advantage of our complimentary ForeverStrong™ fitness consultation and become your own success story. Take the first step today.

Lead By Example

Parents naturally want to set a good example for their kids, but no one said it’s easy. Jess, 26 and a mother of two came to us with a strong desire to Jess-COTM be a healthy role model for her family.

When Jess started, she told us that when entering adulthood, finding time for herself and the time to be active was the most difficult thing. She said, “I find that as a parent I [used to] put a lot of emphasis on my kids being active and playing sports that I [wasn’t] leading by example.”

Now, Jess trains ForeverStrong three times a week and has made incredible progress in regaining control of her life. She’s more active, makes better eating habits and has much more energy (we absolutely adore Jess’ witty attitude and love being around her)!

Jess’ Challenges

When it comes to eating with her children, Jess said, “I find that I frequently will sneak a bite of whatever they are eating even if I have made something more healthy for myself or even if I’m not hungry.” Ordering out and fast food are also temptations that Jess tries to avoid.

Jess’ Results

Jess used to drink four to six sodas a day! But with consistent strength training and food journaling, Jess has cut back to ONE soda a day if none. Jess’ healthier alternative is an easy DIY fruit flavored water — all she does is put frozen fruit in her water. Simple and positive changes like these are what leads Jess on her personal journey to a healthier lifestyle.

After just SIX months, Jess is down a total of 23 pounds, has gone down two dress sizes and is completely off her daily blood pressure regime. Check out these amazing transformation photos of Jess:
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Jess’ Words

“I may whine a little when I’m [training], but the feeling after I’ve finished a session makes it all worth it. ForeverStrong has firstly helped me take control back of my health, both physically and mentally. Giving up has never seemed like an option with the supportive staff behind me each day. Though they are not in my home while I’m eating (and ordering food) they are in my head.”

“I am setting goals and reaching them. [I’m] setting a good example for my kids instead of just making them do it. I’m more active, I have more energy and I don’t get tired as easily. [ForeverStrong] has given me my life back.”

Jess’ Advice

“It’s not going to be easy, but nothing in life is and the best things in life are the things you work the hardest for.”

Congratulations, Jessica! You are ForeverStrong! Your enthusiasm and energy after your workouts are things we look forward to every single week. We are so proud that you are taking control of your life and are consistently making positive changes. You are beautiful and don’t you ever forget that!

Are you looking to become a healthier and more fit role model for your children and family? We can help you! Call 301-452-5547 to schedule your complimentary fitness consultation.

Chris and Jess are such an incredible mother-daughter team that we chose both of them as our Clients of The Month for April. Above, Kelly presents Chris and Jess with their $50 SpaFinder gift cards.

Stick With It

Lisa Brady, 55, an unbelievable loving wife, mother of three and grandmother of two, told us that she found it harder to stay in shape as she got older. As a successful realtor, her schedule is always full of appointments and she needs to be ready for anything to change at a moment’s notice. However, if there’s one appointment in her schedule that remains consistent, it’s her appointment (three times a week) to train ForeverStrong!

Although Lisa belonged to many gyms, she needed a more structured program. She found the ForeverStrong Personalized Fitness Program in Fulton to be the perfect fit especially because she has a history of back pain.

Lisa’s Challenges

Like many busy professionals, sticking with an exercise program and making it a routine is the hardest part for her. Her family and work life are at the top of her priority list, so you can imagine why. She also needed guidance using proper and safe form, and to know what alternative exercises to perform due to injury.

Lisa’s Results

Lisa hasn’t felt any back pain since training with us. Instruction on using proper form and techniques has made a tremendous impact on Lisa’s body and muscle awareness.

She also has more energy and feels more confident about herself than she did when she was 25 years old — how amazing is that?

Lisa’s Words

“I love the personal attention and individualized program put together for me… feel like the staff really cares about their clients. And my favorite part of the journey has been seeing the change in my body shape and strength. I feel good about the way I look in my clothes!”

Lisa’s Advice

“You have to be patient, but you will see results if you stick with it and are serious about training.”

Congratulations, Lisa! You are ForeverStrong! We know how busy you are constantly juggling client schedules, but we love that it doesn’t stop you from getting your workouts in.

Lisa’s made ForeverStrong fit into her schedule to take care of herself so that she can take care of YOU. If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person! Looking to buy or sell a home? Go with the Lisa Brady Team with Long and Foster. Contact her at 301-742-5472 or email lisa.brady@lnf.com.