Celebrating our May Client of the Month - Julie Wagoner!

This month we are so happy to be celebrating  
​Julie Wagoner as our Client of the Month!

When Julie first joined our community her number one goal was to gain strength, particularly bone strength.  She has osteoporosis and her doctor told her that she needed to start strength training in order to support her bone health.  He gave her until July to make some progress, and I just couldn’t wait to recognize her progress!  And I also can’t wait to hear what the doctor says in July, because I expect him to be very impressed with her progress!

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture, so this is a serious condition.  Luckily, lifting weights can help protect your bones and prevent osteoporosis-related fractures. According to WebMD and other sources,  studies show that strength training over a period of time can help prevent bone loss -- and may even help build new bone. ​

When Julie started training with us osteoporosis was starting to affect her posture, and over the past several weeks I’ve noticed Julie standing up taller, and maintaining better posture during exercise in the gym.  Julie also came into the gym recently and proclaimed that she’s noticing how her training in the gym is affecting how she walks.  She’s more connected to her body when she walks, aware of her posture, and more stable. 
When I asked Julie about her favorite exercise it came as no surprise when she said the split stance row.  

The split stance is a movement that we use in the gym to help us connect to our normal gait patterns, and bring awareness to compensations that impact how we move and eventually lead to injuries.

Committing to health and wellness has so many remarkable benefits, and Julie shares how she is recognizing many of these benefits after just 6 months in our training program.

"Exercising regularly and eating well has improved both my energy and strength.  I have better balance and posture in my daily activities and I have more energy to move around and participate in activities.  My ability to get up off the floor, stand up straight, stand longer and walk farther have all improved in the past six months of working out.  I am also able to balance better, which makes everyday tasks easier".

Amazing!  We are so happy to be part of this fitness journey with Julie.  It’s not just about getting strong in the gym.  It’s about the impact that it has on daily life, allowing you to do everything that you want to do in life, free of limitations!  That sounds amazing, doesn’t it?  I want this for everyone, but I also realize how hard it is to get started in a program.  It can feel really intimidating to get started in a fitness program, especially if it’s something you’ve never done before.  I think you’d be surprised by how many people struggle with making that first step, but I want anyone reading this to know that we’re here to support you every step of the way.  Our community is so unbelievably supportive and will help you feel welcome from the second you walk through the door, and our trainer team meets each person where they are, providing individualized guidance and support in the gym so that you can train with confidence.

Julie offered up some encouraging words for anyone who is contemplating this same worry.

"I was nervous to start too.  However, I knew that given my osteoporosis, I really had to give my bones a reason to stick around and that meant strengthening my muscles.  The nice thing about the Wilcox Wellness model is that each person can adapt to their own fitness level and special considerations.  The direct coaching from the trainers helps to improve form and therefore results.  I tried the two-week trial to start and that gave me an opportunity to overcome my fear of beginning again".  

And we’re glad you did Julie!  It’s been such a pleasure working with you, watching your incredible progress, and celebrating all of your accomplishments with you!

We’d love to help you reach your goals too!  Join our Free two-week trial just like Julie did.  It’s a great way to make that first step with no long term obligation, and I’m confident that you’ll be glad that you did.  For more information visit www.wilcoxwellnessfitness.com/gift.