Its Not Just About Weight Loss

This past weekend, I finished the 3 day, 180 mile bicycle Trek Across Maine for the fourth time. While a challenge, as it should be, it was not grueling due to this past year’s training at Synergy. And my improved level of fitness made the challenge enjoyable.

I’ve been a member of Synergy for over 2 years, and each year the 3 day hill-filled Trek – an excellent measure of endurance, strength and cardio fitness – has gotten easier to accomplish – and consequently, much more enjoyable to do. Improved cardio fitness has given me confidence to take on road biking challenges which once seemed close to impossible. I’m looking forward to doing a one day Boston-P’town ride this weekend, and a ride across NY State this summer, thanks to the whole body workouts at Synergy. The focus on core strength and cardio improvement – geared to my personal level of fitness – has allowed challenges which seemed insurmountable to be within reach – and enjoyable.

Synergy can help you as an athlete improve your own personal level of fitness and give you confidence to go for goals which once seemed out of reach. Synergy allows you to work out at your own particular level in a group context – and provides the best mixture of a supervised, individualized workouts while still working out with others.

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

I am so happy! I have to buy new clothes because everything feels so loose! It is the best feeling ever! Losing the baby fat after pregnancy was a big accomplishment for me. I am experiencing amazing results! I could not have done it without Synergy! Sean motivates me and pushes me to do my best during training sessions. And with Jimmy by my side counting my pushups it only makes me work harder at my goals. I feel stronger than ever before! Down 21 lbs., and a decrease of 6.3% body fat and down 2 sizes. I feel like I am on top of the world!

DID 6 WEEK JUMP START

My results are proof both of the great work, encouragement and guidance of the staff at Synergy as well as motivation and hard work for me! In 6 weeks I lost 7.4% body fat, 7.2 lbs. and I have learned that I am stonger than I thought and look forward to becoming even stronger!!!

I AM NEVER BORED

Since starting at Synergy a month and a half ago with workouts three times a week, I have already noticed a huge difference in my energy level and in my appearance. My body fat is down 6% and I have lost 7 pounds. Synergy’s trainers are enthusiastic, encouraging and helpful. They are happy to take the time to assist a beginner to focus on proper technique in the gym and also offer nutritional guidance for use while at home. The hour long workouts are great; alternating back and forth between cardio and varying strength training exercises. I am never bored and feel motivated to adopt a healthier lifestyle along with my friends at Synergy!

It is a Judgement-Free Facility

I joined Synergy nearly six months ago after “persistent suggestions” from my wife to do so; my wife has been a faithful member of Synergy now for well over one and half years. She loves going to Synergy and thought the experience would be good for me. I hate to admit it in writing, but she was right.

When I joined Synergy I was overweight, stressed and out-of-shape (to put it mildly). I had never really formally worked out before and had no idea where to even begin. I had tried going to gyms in the past, but without the knowledge of what to do there, I never got into the hang of it and often found many excuses to bail out. There was no one to hold me accountable, no one to assess my needs and help shape my goals, and certainly no one to teach me the valuable skills I needed to know in order to have an efficient, effective and fulfilling workout.

Synergy provides an environment where someone like me can thrive. It is a judgment-free facility where both men and women can feel comfortable working out no matter the age, gender, size/shape and skill of an individual. The small group classes allow the trainers to really focus in on everyone’s needs. In fact, it is not unusual for exercises to be modified for those that need it. The classes are challenging, but the time flies by. The mixture of cardio and strength training keeps things interesting while not overdoing it.

What really makes Synergy standout are the people. Brad is a terrific spokesman for the product and really cares about his members. While I know Cynthia is a great trainer, I have primarily worked with Jim and Sean – both of whom are amazing.

30 Pounds GONE!!!

In January of 2016 I made the decision to finally start to prioritize my needs and my health. I started my path to better health by cutting out excess sugar and alcohol (2 things that were holding me back from losing excess weight). In addition to changing my eating habits I committed to going to Synergy at least 3 times per week and really working my hardest to burn fat and increase muscle. I noticed that with just the diet I was losing weight, but it was the workouts at Synergy that began to transform my body composition overall!

I live a very busy lifestyle and have always found it hard to get motivated to go to the gym at the end of a long work day. In the past I have become bored with gyms and workout classes and would ultimately give up on going after a few months using “I am too tired after work” as an excuse. What I love about Synergy is that the workouts are different every day and the trainers know me and my fitness level enough to continue to challenge me as I get stronger and stronger. Instead of dreading going to the gym these days I actually look forward to it! The environment is relaxed and at the same time very motivating and positive.

After 4 months of focusing on my diet and consistently working out at Synergy I have reached my first weight loss goal of 30 pounds gone! Thank you Brad, Cynthia, Sean, Jim and Jackie!