Celebrating Our April Client(s) of the Month!

Each month we recognize one client who has really inspired us, through their commitment to themselves, and to their health & wellness.  This month we are very excited to be recognizing a couple who have truly committed to their health & fitness TOGETHER - Tom & Diane Sturgeon.

Tom joined us as a private client in January 2019 with the goals of enjoying his future retirement, watching his grandchildren grow up, and enjoying active time with his wife, Diane.  In October of that year Diane joined us as part of our group training program.  Diane’s goals were in alignment with Tom’s but personal to her.  She wanted to be a vibrant grandmother, stay vital into her older years, and be able to be active biking and cross country skiing with Tom.

Tom and Diane immediately embraced LIVEStream training sessions.  Tom continued on with 1:1 sessions with JD.  He borrowed equipment from the gym so that he could maintain the level of focus and intensity that he had been enjoying in the gym.  Diane joined the group via LIVEStream with an impressive level of consistency and commitment. 

As for many of us, the pandemic made focusing on goals harder.  The boredom of being stuck at home made it easy to spend a lot of time contemplating what the fridge had to offer, food naturally being one of the many things that offer comfort during times of stress.  As a business owner Tom found himself working long hours, making it difficult to take the time needed to have meals with any consistency.  These challenges were quickly realized and addressed.  

This isn’t to say that it was easy, but no excuses were made and consistent efforts were put forth to try to find ways to overcome the obstacles that this pandemic created.

As we emerge on the other side of this past year both Tom & Diane have stayed committed to their weight loss goals and have seen results.  Over the winter they spent time at camp cross country skiing and snowmobiling together, where Tom had the opportunity to connect with his abs - a muscle group that we focus on during our training sessions.

Core strength is a critical component of health & fitness at all ages, and Tom had an opportunity to experience that first hand this winter.  When he first joined back in 2019 he shared a story about a fall on the ice that he took in his yard.  He hit his head and suffered a concussion, something he wanted to avoid in the future through his commitment to getting stronger and focusing on balance and stability.

​Tom and I often discuss the purpose behind the exercises that we incorporate into his training program.  One morning we were talking about the importance of core strength and how this can really save us when we slip on the ice.  Unfortunately, due to the sedentary lifestyle of many Americans we lose the core strength required to control how we fall.  Coincidentally, over that weekend Tom took a slip on the ice.  My words went through his head as he sailed through the air, this time controlling his fall in mid-air and landing without consequence on his hip.  

This is why we do what we do.  It’s these kinds of life encounters that we want to prepare our clients to face with grace, confidence & safety. Through their commitment to their health & fitness Diane and Tom have made it through the pandemic with both their physical and mental health intact.  They are a true example of how facing challenges, no matter how daunting at the time, will pay off in the long run and bring great rewards.

Great job Tom & Diane!  We are so proud of both of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you both.