Sue Beach
I joined Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping January 2016. My husband had belonged to several different gyms and fitness class facilities and wanted to give Farrell's a try. He signed up for the 10 week session and with his badgering ( I mean encouragement), I reluctantly agreed to sign up as well. When I was younger I was very athletic but I have been a loose weight then gain weight person my entire adult life. I would commit to a workout plan or diet and then loose interest. I was always sure I could get myself back in shape on my own and I did not need a class or others to help me do so. In 2012 I became involved with Cedar Valley Blue Zones Project, a community wide health initiative, that really helped me focus on over all well being. I had committed to many healthier behaviors but still had not found a consistent exercise plan that I could stick with. After a few weeks at Farrell's I knew I had found the right fit. I completed the 10 week session and felt stronger than I had in years so I committed to a FIT membership.
I had several instructors that really motivated me to push myself to the next level and encouraged me to work towards becoming an instructor, which I felt was totally out of reach but still intriguing. Could I really push myself to get to the point I would feel I was able to instruct and motivate others to reach their fitness goals? One year later here I am instructing and I love it!! It is so exciting to see others reach their goals and encourage people to realize they are capable of more than they know. There are so many class time options it is easy to get to class, the combination of exercise AND nutrition education allows people to have a clear plan and see accomplishments. The environment is diverse - all different fitness levels, ages, and opportunity to modify activities if you are recovering from an injury. Farrell's is the right fit for everyone wanting to improve their quality of life. My husband, Sean, won the $1000 prize during our 10 week session and is also a FIT member at Farrell's. We have an adult daughter in Chicago working on her doctorate, and a little deaf dog Noel that helps us stay fit by making sure we take her for a walk or bike ride daily.