She’s lost 25lbs, gained muscle, improved on all her lifts and set a 16 minute PR on her half marathon time! Member of the month is Brenda Adams!
A brief history at Amplified Fitness.
Tell us how you got started and your experience.
I had a sister-in-law talk me into buying a Groupon in Spring 2015 for Boot Camp at Amplified Fitness. Boot Camp was changed to the Strength and Conditioning class. During the first two weeks, I recognized the benefit becoming a member of Amplified Fitness would bring to helping me achieve my goals of becoming healthier and losing weight. I have not been disappointed. In the 6 months I have been a member of Amplified Fitness, I have lost over 25 lbs, become stronger, and increased my confidence. It has also been great to watch other members improve and get closer or reach their fitness goals.
The success and struggles you have been through at Amplified Fitness.
Success – When I joined Amplified Fitness my main goal was to improve my endurance and run a faster half-marathon. I was able to achieve that goal earlier this month and set a new PR. I shaved over 16 minutes off my previous PR and did very little training outside of the gym.
Struggles – The only struggle I can think of is a couple of months ago I injured my leg which kept me from doing squats. It was frustrating to not be able to do the workouts and progress, but Thomas modified the workouts for me so I still received benefits from the workouts.
How often do you attend classes at
Amplified Fitness? Usually 5 – 6 times a week
Favorite movement(s)?
Deadlifts and squats
Least favorite movement? Least favorite workout?
Least favorite movement – Shin hops (because I can’t do them so I “get” to do extra burpees when they are on the workout).
Current goals?
Besides losing the remaining weight I have left to lose, in 2016 I want to be able to do pull-ups and shin hops.
Anything else you want to share about yourself: what you do for fun, what you do for work?
I am a manager at Utah Higher Education in the Operational Accounting department. For fun – I love to travel, hang out with friends and family, go to movies, hike or snowshoe depending on the season, and go to Utah football games. Go Utes!!
-Why you keep coming back for more?
Because Thomas and Michele push me harder than I push myself. They don’t let me give up. I have broken through fitness barriers that I never could on my own. Every time I tried to lose weight in the past, I would hit a plateau I could not overcome and I would give up. In the 6 months I have been training at Amplified Fitness, I have broken through that plateau and I know I will continue to progress.
What do you like most about Amplified Fitness?
I think most people say this, but it is so true – the people at this gym are amazing! I know when I can come to the gym I will not only get in a great workout but have a great time doing it. It is such a positive atmosphere. Not only do Thomas and Michele encourage you during the workouts but the other members cheer you on as well, which makes me want to push myself even harder.
What Would you tell someone who is thinking about joining Amplified Fitness?
It is the best investment you can make in yourself. The training program is set up for success if you apply yourself. Don’t let fear of the unknown be the barrier that keeps you from becoming your best self. The trainers and other members make it a fun and positive environment that makes you want to dig deeper and push yourself harder.