Since having my son almost 8 years ago I have been the consummate yo-yo dieter! That was until I found Christa, Esteban and her team of trainers at Fitness Together Rita Ranch.

I was the one who would try every new fad diet, miracle pill, and yes I even bought the shoe inserts, “guaranteed to help you loose weight!” Some worked, most did not, and with all of them I found as soon as I went back to my old ways the weight was back on with a vengeance!

Weight has always been an issue in my family, I come from a long line of obesity and I did not want to continue the trend. I was in no way obese when I found the Fitness Together Team, however I was not as healthy as I wanted to be and I needed to find a solution to my fluctuating weight. I would complain to my husband about it and he would ALWAYS say to me, “you just need to exercise!” He was right! I always knew that I would love to exercise, but I am a single parent. SO as you can see time and the commitment to stick to a program has been an issue for me.

Fitness Together was my solution! I have a scheduled workout that I know I can’t miss, it’s just 45 minutes so I can work it in over lunch or an afternoon break, and best of all I have a trainer who keeps me committed and motivated. Since coming to fitness Together a year ago I have not only seen my body fat percentages drop along with my weight, my strength and energy levels have increased, I have also seen my stress levels drop. And there is no more yo-yo dieting. For the most part I eat sensibly however if I want to splurge on that chocolate cake I can now do it guilt free! I don’t continuously watch the scale like I used to, and when I do hop on after a vacation or a special event I don’t see the 5-7 lb fluctuations I once did.

As a 31 year old mom I feel sexy again, I am proud of what I have accomplished and even more so of the example I am leading for my kids. My 7year old son sees me working out at home and he wants to join in, even my 2 year old daughter loves to imitate my crunches and loves to do squats on the bosu ball.

It has been a year since I first started at fitness together I have gone from a size 10 to a 6 and I get the strangest compliments from people, my aunt even asked me if I had a face lift! I look back at the pictures of me and see why. At 28 I looked 38, now at 31 I not only look younger, but feel younger as well.

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Thank you Fitness Together for changing my life, teaching me the tools I needed to lead a healthier lifestyle and keeping me on track and motivated!

Merrie McCain-Connon, Agent 03/1103
A State Farm - Providing Insurance and Financial Services 
Office (520) 574-3223 Fax (520) 574-3224

Thank you Fitness Together!!!!

I am a 42 year old mother of two who has been overweight and out of shape for at least 15 years. I’ve done all the yo-yo dieting with no permanent success. I’d lose some, gain more and so the cycle went. I never truly worked out, but instead hoped that the fat would somehow “melt” away through some miracle other than exercise.

One day I received a flyer from Fitness Together and thought maybe this was the day. I’d joined several gyms and weight loss programs in the past, with little success or true commitment.

I made my first appointment, and went in with my tail between my legs ashamed of how out-of-shape I was. That initial experience has changed my life. Eight months later I’m 53 lbs lighter, with 8% less body fat, and a total of 37 inches lost. I’ve gone from a size 16 to a size 8!!!

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The most important thing I’ve learned from joining Fitness Together is that there is no quick, easy fix. It just comes down to a lot of hard work, commitment and a fantastic team of people that never once made me feel ashamed or weak. I am a changed person, from the inside out. The commitment and sweat was my own, the path to success however, was led by the awesome team of trainers. I have never worked so hard, sweat so much and felt sooooo good doing it!

Thanks for showing me the way, keeping me focused, and leading, sometimes even pushing me to my success!

Sincerely,

Diane Hubert

Fitness Together (Rita Ranch)

I have been suffering "wear and tear" from an active life; I now have an artificial shoulder joint due to "end-stage arthritis" from a childhood injury. My other shoulder was causing me pain and the surgeon wanted me to decide when I wanted to get the other shoulder joint replaced. My decision was "Not for a LONG time!" In order to delay surgery I contacted Fitness Together to see if they could do anything for my shoulder. They thought they could and established an exercise program specific for my needs. After the first month my shoulder was no longer causing me any pain. A few months after that my weight has diminished (although that was not one of my goals), I have more muscle mass and am more fit. (And my shoulder is not troubling me.)

I highly recommend Fitness Together at Rita Ranch. The trainers are knowledgeable and encourage you to do your best. With their help I hope to delay my surgery for at least a decade.

Thank you!

Jay

Dear Esteban and Christa

Thank you!

I am so glad that I walked into your facility four months ago. When I started working out at Fitness Together, I had the simple goals of “feeling better”, “getting into better shape”, and “less stress”… what I received is way more than I could have imagined. After two short months, I felt totally different and had actually “achieved” what I thought were my goals. Amazingly, that was only the start: it only got better from there. You, Philip and Nicole are all amazing people; it really is about working “together.” Your courtesy, care and drive are what power your organization and helped me to achieve these unbelievable results.

I honestly believe that the best compliment I can give to all of you is that you have changed my life!

Thank you for all of your help.

1 Client 1 Trainer 1 Goal = 1 Ecstatic Customer!

Sincerely,

Joe

Dear Christa and Esteban

After finishing my training with Fitness Together at Rita Ranch all I can say is WOW!! Your staff is amazing; friendly, knowledgeable and very compassionate. The program is amazing: challenging, exciting and comprehensive.

Several different illnesses had taken a toll on my body over the course of several years. My primary goals were to increase my strength and my flexibility and just feel better in general. Today I am stronger and more flexible than I was in my 20’s and I feel better than I have in years. (I shed a few pounds in the process too, which did not hurt my feelings!) My entire family has benefited from the lifestyle changes I have made due to Fitness Together; and I continue to follow the dietary and exercise plan provided by the program. The investment of time and money was worth every second and every penny because of the vast improvement I have experienced in how I feel how I move and how I look. And because of the fundamental lifestyle changes I made, I know that I will continue to feel even better, be more flexible and look better.

My deepest gratitude goes to everyone at Fitness Together Rita Ranch for all they have done for me!

Sincerely,

Maria

Future Clients of Fitness Together, Rita Ranch

When I started thinking about changing the way I think about exercise and fitness, I noticed a new Fitness Together studio opening in Rita Ranch. I was gaining weight and lived a mostly sit-down life at work and home. Then I went to my stylist, who happened to have a sticker on the mirror that said: “Your hair looks great, how about your body? Fitness Together.” I asked one of the stylists what he thought about the FT experience and he had nothing but praise for the group of FT trainers and noted that he, too, needed to jump start his fitness and they were the best!

When I walked into the FT studio, I saw 4 warm, motivated, and beautiful people who appeared determined to make anyone, regardless of size or current fitness level, succeed in bettering their lifestyles with exercise and nutrition. My first session was, well, intense, but nothing I could not handle. They seemed to know what my limits might be, and pushed me towards, but not past them. I felt proud to have accomplished even one session! So my husband and I signed up!

Over the months we spent in the studio with the FT trainers, we watched our bodies transform. And what’s more, I noticed my attitude towards exercise changed immensely. What I thought was too hard to do before the FT experience, I pushed myself to try (jogging? me?!). I tried my best to do cardio on my off-session-days, and on days I couldn’t make it, I felt disappointed!

My session package ended two weeks ago, and I have to say I miss all of the trainers very much! Each one of them has a different approach, but each was passionate for results and empathetic to my limits. I want to thank each of them for working with me and showing me that I CAN do what I thought was improbable, if not impossible. They should be proud of what they do!!

In the end, I had lost so many inches everywhere I could not believe it. People I haven’t seen for a while say, “wow, what are you doing differently?” And what’s more, I eat better, have a MUCH better resting and recovery heart rate, and continue to exercise on my own – 3 “solo sessions” a week and 3-4 days of cardio. If I miss a day – I actually still feel bad!! Even on days I just feel low-energy, working out always makes me feel better. Without the Fitness Together experience, I don’t know that I would have gotten as far as I have, nor would I have continued working out afterwards.

If you are feeling like you cannot do it – you CAN. If you wonder if it is worth the time and money – it IS. I would not trade anything else in the world for my experience with Christa, Esteban, Philip, Nicole, Richelle, and Danny. They are all great people and provide an awesome service to unlikely fitness candidates such as myself. Thank you FT! You ALL are the BEST!

Melissa - Rita Ranch

My name is Mat and I am 14 years old. The Fitness Together program was awesome. I got healthier, as well as fit. It taught me new ways to work out my body in all places and to push myself harder each time. It was not just a work – out, but a great way to have fun and make myself feel better. The results of my program were: bigger arms, more muscle and a lot more energy! Thanks to this wonderful team, I feel and look better, plus I got way more girls!

Mat

Christa, Esteban, Philip, and Nicole,

I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I did. Mat truly loved the results and has been pretty good at keeping up the routine. Thank you all so much for the opportunity to teach all of us that working-out is a healthy way of life. Mat’s blood work was done the first of January. His diabetes level was extremely low, hardly even detectable! His doctors were very pleased, His cholesterol levels were still high, but had gone down considerably. Mat was also excited about his results. The less medication he is on, the better. He has learned that diet and exercise can play a very important role in his health. He has gone through so much, but unfortunately he always will. He takes it all like a trooper though. Thank you so much again for the opportunity that you have given mat and proving to him that exercise will always have to be a part of his life.

Thanks so much!

Aaron & Joelle

My thoughts on Fitness Together; Well, if it were not for them I would not be in the shape I am now. When I look at myself in the mirror I just cannot believe that the person looking back at me is me. I myself need to be shown what to do and how to do it. They do that very well and make sure that you do it correctly every time. Everyone there is very professional, kind and friendly. They have all the equipment that you need and you don’t have to do anything out in the open because you have your own room and trainer. They also keep track of what you are eating, to make sure you are eating all the right foods to go along with the workout. I will miss everyone there as my time is up for now. I just hope that I can keep up with what I have learned and not fall back to old habits. So I want to give Christa, Esteban, Philip, and Nicole a very big thank you for all your help as I am going to miss all of you very much.

Thank you all

Norma

I have tried other personal trainers but have never found the level of dedication that the staff at Fitness Together represents. Ian, Christa, and their team of trainers not only motivate and encourage but they also hold you accountable for your goals. I have achieved much more than my original goals in the four months that I have been at Fitness Together. My overall health, attitude, and lifestyle have changed for the better. I highly recommend Fitness Together to anyone who is serious about their fitness goals.

Lourdes

"The accountability provided by the program at Fitness Together has been invaluable to me. The trainers have kept me progressing towards my goals and provided appropriate re-direction when I have gotten off track. The staff is very well-trained, supportive, and clearly committed to to helping each client achieve his or her goal. Becoming a Fitness Together client has been one of the best things I have done for myself in quite some time."

Brian

Way to go Fitness Together!

Before I found Fitness Together, I felt out of shape and tired. I was unable to climb a flight of stairs without feeling winded and my jeans would no longer button easily. Since I have started my one-on-one training with Christa at Fitness Together, I feel motivated and inspired. I not only have more energy, I can actually jog the stairs and now I wear a belt with my jeans! I no longer feel tired and out of shape. I now like the way I feel and I owe that to Christa and Ian’s dedicated staff at Fitness Together.

Thank you !!!

Mitzi

It was March 10th 2005, I looked in the mirror and was very upset with who I had become. At 5’1” and 245 pounds, it was time to take back control of my life. I knew that I would outgrow any regular fitness program and move on to a personal trainer. I needed something more challenging and tailored to my individual needs. I began working out a Fitness Together in January 2006. The professional staff at Fitness Together gave me the individual attention and concentrated on my specific needs. They have tailored a program for me that has given me my health back, given me more stamina, endurance and overall confidence. Here I sit at 60 years of age and have more energy and zest than at any other point in my life. I work out 5 days a week at FT and have lost 19 pounds and several inches in just over a month. I am now down to 126 pounds and love my workouts. The staff at Fitness Together is so supportive and will work with you to tailor a program to change your life.

Suzie

March 24, 2006

Ian Davey
Christa Jacobo
Fitness Together

Dear Ian and Christa:

I just want to take a moment to thank you both for the amazing experience I’ve had at Fitness Together! As you know, I have been working out on my own for 20 years, so I never really saw a need to do anything more. I’ve always been in fairly good shape. After 4 children, a neck surgery and a defunct thyroid, I’ve noticed the past few years or so that I’ve been adding a pound or 2 a year and have seen bulges in areas I never had before.

Since I’ve starting working out with Christa, I’ve noticed I have more energy and am feeling so much better about myself. I am noticing my clothes are fitting better and the scale has stopped moving up! I recently went skiing and was surprised at my strength and stamina – 2 things that are severely challenged when skiing with an amazingly athletic husband and 16 year old son!

I really enjoy working out in my own private suite at Fitness Together. One of the reasons I quit working out in a gym over 20 years ago is I didn’t like waiting for people to get done with a piece of equipment or having someone wait for me. Plus, I found much of the equipment intimidating. With Christa, she works with me one on one and really knows and understands my strengths and weaknesses. She also pushes me much more than I ever would push myself. The last couple of years I noticed that I had quit pushing myself and so my body got used to doing the same thing over and over which is why I wasn’t seeing any improvement even though I worked out regularly. I had no idea there were so many variations of lunges, squats and ab workouts!! I also appreciate that you work around my schedule. Thank you and I look forward to reaching my goals of total fitness at Fitness Together!

Respectfully,

Mary

The size 8 figure of my 20's and 30's, after having 4 children had crept up to a size 12 by the time I reached 53. I thought maybe I wasn't too old to do something that would improve both my looks and my health. My immediate goal was to lose 20 pounds and to be able to wear sleeveless clothes and shorts again! I had immediate success! At the end of a year at Fitness Together, I had met my goal of a 20-pound weight loss, my cholesterol was down to 173, my blood pressure was lower, and I have been size 8 wearing sleeveless blouses and shorts. I look and feel better at 55 than I did at 45.

Marti

Now that I am approaching my mid-thirties, I realize that all those nasty rumors are true; getting in shape and staying in shape aren't as easy as before.

I am a very busy person who needs a motivated and efficient workout program that is easy to stick with. Fitness Together has helped me attain and retain positive results by creating just that type of program for me. I schedule regular appointments with my own personal trainer, who puts me through a tough workout, in my own private weight room, and IT'S FUN!!! I'm committed when I have those appointments and the best part is I look forward to them.

Patricia