Tim Schram
November 13, 2019 13:07
I know you have hundreds of choices when it comes to working out, whether you do it on your own outside or going to a gym. The Colorado Athletic Club in the Denver Tech Center was running a promotion in conjunction with the apartment complex where I live for a free week including a session with a personal trainer. Free is always good in my book, so I signed up.
The facility is really nice and super clean. That's important to me, regardless if you're eating a restaurant, using a restroom, or anything else. There are lots of options for working out, including machines, classes, and there's even an area for working. The only drawback I had were the lockers, but it's totally my fault. There are signs in the locker room explaining how to work them. But being a typical guy, I didn't read them. I finally figured it out.
There are two people who deserve lots of kudos: the first being Madeleine S., Membership Representative. She is an awesome communicator. We emailed several times getting me set up with the promotion, and she explained everything that would be going on for that week. She even called me to check in to see how things were going.
The other person I want to recognize is Nick S., Personal Trainer. Madeleine had introduced me to Nick for my free session, and Nick called me to set up a time to work with him. This was my first time ever working out with a personal trainer, so Nick was patient explaining the process. He took time to get to know me, my health, and what I wanted to get out of the session. I told Nick I walk 5-7 miles every day, but really didn't know how to work out so that I could tone up my arms and love handles. Nick showed me what I could do at the Club or at my apartment's workout room so I could workout without hurting myself (a concern I've had about working out on my own).
I really enjoyed working out with Nick's help, so I asked him about continuing working out with him. He walked me over to speak with Madeleine, and we found a good membership option for me so that I could continue going to the gym. Then I worked with Nick to get a plan in place so I could keep working out with him.
Both Madeleine and Nick were so professional and made me feel comfortable. There was no pressure to sign a contract for a membership or working with a personal trainer. Sure, you can probably find places that cost less, but for me, the outstanding customer service as well as the state-of-the art facility make it totally worth it for me. It also helps that the Colorado Athletic Club is a 13-minute walk from where I live. It's convenient and Nick is helping me keep motivated to work out.
Do yourself a favor: you all will be thinking about a New Year's Resolution in a few weeks, as well as gifts for the holidays. Start early and beat the rush. Start working out now if you're not. And why not ask for a gym membership this year. Because, do you really need another pair of shoes?