Henry Brewster
February 19, 2020 17:04
I've been working out at Ethos since August 2019. I had gone several years without any regular workout/conditioning, relying on sports and hiking to stay fit. I felt good, but I noticed that my strength and muscle tone were diminishing, and that I was having back and shoulder problems more frequently. Once I started noticing that it was becoming difficult to put my bike on my car roof I decided I had let myself go long enough, and tried Ethos for a month to see if it was a fit for me. I was a bit skeptical--why pay to work out when I could do that far cheaper at the local rec center? I found out the answer quickly--first, technique matters, and I didn't know enough to know what I was doing wrong. The coaches made seemingly minor adjustments to my form, and I noticed immediate results--both in terms of work out difficulty and most importantly, injury prevention. I know there are YouTube vids out there that have similar info, but having the input and coaching right there, daily, has made a huge difference. Second, having a personal coach assigned to design my workouts (Kevin) has kept me interested and challenged, and has given me an awesome resource when I want to make changes, or work on a specific skill. The coaches are supportive and encouraging, but will instantly correct technique and form so that I get the most out of my time in the gym. And finally, there is a lot to be said for working out where coaches know you. On my own, weeks might go by between workouts, and sometimes workouts would end quickly if I got bored. At Ethos, I have been consistent, and I take each workout to the end. Could I do it myself? Probably, but I have found out that I don't, and even when I was consistent and regular, I was never able to get as much out of my own workouts as I have out of Ethos.