Dan Nyquist
October 26, 2017 03:47
I have been very involved in sports and athletics since I was young, even participating in collegiate athletics. After getting married in 2008 I tried to continue lifting weights and running; however, after we started having children it became increasingly difficult to make time to continue strengthening my body. Then I experienced Strength Studio for the first time. I love to challenge myself physically, but I wasn't ready for the intensity of the mental challenge. It was a totally new philosophy on lifting weights and I was sold after my consultation and first trial run. It took a little while to learn how to do each of the exercises (i.e. each lifting machine) correctly and took me just over 15 minutes to totally "kill" my body! I could hardly walk sometimes my muscles were so fatigued! The sweet thing was that I did such few reps while lifting (because everything is done super slow) that I would never have any lactic acid build-up; thus, I didn't have any muscle soreness through the days following my work out. Now, more than 2 years into these work outs, I'm easily as strong as I was when I lifted 5 days a week, and my work outs are down to just over 10 minutes once a week!! The trainer I work with (one of the owners) is very aware of what I need to do to grow stronger each week (by adding weight, making me do an extra half rep, etc.). In addition to helping me grow stronger, he also takes time to care for and encourage me in my personal life. As questions come up about strength, muscle issues, and eating habits he is very knowledgable and someone I can trust! The work-outs are VERY challenging; Strength Studio is not for the faint-hearted!! however, no matter where you're starting point is, they will help you move forward and will encourage you each step of the way! Now I finally have time to continue working out and don't feel like it is the first thing scratched off my to-do list. I love Strength Studio because I know I'm getting stronger, being cared for, helped, and challenge to grow!