Megan

Hey, Ya’ll my name is Megan, most of you know me by Griff. I have been training with Tony since 2012, I have had the pleasure of watching my friend grow an amazing business into what we know as Heavy Gym.  I will give you a little background on my life before I dip into the meat and potatoes of why I chose Heavy Gym.

I started training with Tony in 2012, I was the heaviest I have ever been, weighing 220 pounds. My self-esteem was extremely low, my knees hurt, my clothes no longer fit, getting out of bed was a chore. When I started with Tony, I shed many tears because nothing was easy and after I left I experienced pain I didn’t know was possible. That being said, I never quit. I showed up every session determined to be better than I was yesterday. In January 2014 I hit 134.6 on the scale and I finally shed happy tears, tears I didn’t know were possible. Tony and I decided to start a new journey together, building muscle and toning to feel more confident in my skin. Fast forward to 2024, each day is still a challenge, having Tony in my corner cheering me on or as we all know yelling “ lift that”, “do better”, “try harder” and my personal fave “ don’t’ fucking quit”. Is exactly what I need in my life to make me a better person. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Tony, my coach and most importantly my best friend.

Now here are the meat and potatoes:

What brought me to Heavy Gym?

I got a referral from a close friend; he was training with Tony and his results were remarkable, so I decided that was the kind of coach I needed in my corner, and let me tell you, I had my work cut out for me.

What was my first experience like?

Welllll….. My very first session was a famous Tony Burko leg day, I cried, I couldn’t walk for 3 days. I would be lying if I said I didn’t want to quit, but I showed up the next day and the next and now it’s 2024 and I couldn’t even imagine what my life would be like if I never returned. Tony has pushed me, motivated me been a shoulder to lean on when things get tough, believe me when I say HE IS the trainer you want and need.

How has training at Heavy Gym impacted my life?

Tony is my best friend, he gave me a purpose, a reason to wake up every day and love my life. Heavy Gym is not just a regular gym it is a family, we support each other , hold each other accountable, motivate one another. It’s a safe place, a place where you can be yourself and no one will judge you.

What sets Heavy apart from other gyms?

Heavy Gym is not just a regular gym, it’s a family, we work as a team. When someone fails at a PR we all fail and when someone succeeds we all feel that success and accomplishment. You can walk in that door, lay it all down and leave knowing your gym family had your back.

What keeps me coming back 12 years later?

Like I said, Heavy Gym is a family, when I walk in that door I get greeted with smiles and hugs. When I succeed, my family is cheering me on, motivating me. I can tell you that Tony will have your back day in and day out, your success is his success. Believe me when I say, if you want it, it’s yours, go get it. “We got you”.