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What brought you to Heavy?

A friend of mine worked out with Tony at Heavy and encouraged me to join her for a session. I was struggling to shed pounds going to the gym on my own and found myself unmotivated to get there, so she thought Heavy would be a solution to my problems.

What was your first experience like?

I felt welcomed and accepted the second I walked through the door. I was a bit nervous because I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Tony supported me through all the moves and made sure I had technique down before lifting heavier weights. The workout itself was difficult but you felt empowered and knew you accomplished what you were there for! My love for Heavy just grew from that first session and I haven’t looked back since!! 6 years later I’m still going regularly!

How has it impacted your life?

It has shown me my true potential for strength both mentally and physically. It has become a positive in my life, a place I am always excited to go to and miss when I’m away for a period of time. It is a community consisting of some of the best humans you will meet, everyone there wants to see you succeed and the support is overwhelming! It is my therapy, mentally it helps me cope with the stressors of life and I always leave in a better mood.

What sets Heavy apart from other gyms?

You go there and don’t have to think about your workout, I can completely shut my mind off and just clear my head for that 45 minutes. At heavy you have a trainer who guides you and supports you, who gets to know you and your capabilities and I put my full trust in my trainer. If he thinks I can lift it I believe I can and I always go into each set with that mindset, and I have never been let down. I have reached countless goals and continue to climb!
It’s also a community and a family, I genuinely love spending time with every person in my group and my trainer! The sessions fly by because you’re throughly enjoying your time.

What keeps you coming back?

My love for the Heavy family, the environment, the support and the push! I have completely changed my mindset on working out and fitness because of Heavy gym and Tony. I have learned to enjoy the pain because you know it’ll bring results and to accept the harder it is the better you come out the other side. I never say no at Heavy, I will always attempt to accomplish what is given to me and with that you feel like you can do so much more than you ever thought you were capable of! Heavy has become my happy place and I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderfully amazing place!!