Review: Body Design Fitness

01/16/2017

Starting to feel the winter blahs? Maybe have a few lbs or inches you are looking to lose. Looking to get more active? Or just looking for something to give you some me time or to get out of the house?

I first started with Nicole at Body Design Fitness because I was looking to drop a few lbs. I have received so much more. Yes I have lost some weight and look and feel better about myself but I have also made new friends and helped reduce stress in my life. Its an hour where I am doing something for me.

One of the things I like most about the way Nicole runs her classes is that she is supportive and encourages you to keep going without making you feel silly when you can’t do an exercise. If you are struggling with something either because you just don’t have the strength for that exercise or have an injury she will adapt it so that its works for you.

I also like that Nicole is realistic. She gives you tips for healthier eating and starting points to slowly reduce the not so healthy foods from your diet, but also knows that sometimes you just need to have that piece of cake or chocolate or go out for some Chinese food.

I had previously gone to another gym for boot camp and although I enjoyed it I found I wasn’t always pushing myself as hard as I should. The main reason for this was we never knew how long we would be doing an exercise for. We could be there for 2 minutes or 6 minutes. Nicole sets up the stations and shows each one to us before we start the circuit and then there is an ipad set up so that you can see okay only 30 seconds left. She constantly uses encouraging words and comes around and corrects improper form.

Don’t have a sitter? No problem, bring the kiddos with you. Nicole always says this is your workout. She will hold a crying baby, show you ways to involve the kids or has toys out for them to safely play while you get your work out in.

I cannot thank Nicole enough for all that she has done to help build me into a stronger, healthier, happy me.

• Kelley R.