Come Get Fit for Life
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and after graduating with a degree in accounting, he discovered that sitting behind a desk all day was not for him. He decided to pursue his passion for fitness instead. Knowing how training made him feel and look great, he wanted to help others achieve the same results. Ty consults with each client to develop an individualized exercise program, specifically aimed at reaching the client’s ultimate goals while taking into consideration any physical limitations or past injuries.
(770) 321-4550 4950 Olde Towne Parkway, Marietta www.FitForLifeAtlanta.com When local residents Ty and Julie Jones started Fit for Life Personal Training in 1997, they chose the name carefully to reflect their commitment to helping clients make permanent lifestyle changes to remain fit for life — healthy, strong, and ready to take on any challenge. Ty has a strong passion for helping people reach their fitness goals and derives extreme satisfaction from watching his clients’ transformations. He loves the “aha” moment when clients realize the amount of stress reduction and the overall increase in energy gained from adding the Fit for Life workout to their schedule. The large yet private and nonintimidating environment of the fitness center at Olde Towne Athletic Club is the perfect fit for getting fit with Ty and his team of personal trainers. Ty played baseball for Mercer University,
later, they both continue to train with Ty weekly. Fit for Life employs a variety of functional tools and equipment including the TRX Suspension Trainer, free weights, kettle bells, stability balls and disks, BOSU balls for balance training, and a Ball Wall to develop core strength and explosive power. Cutting edge equipment available for workouts includes the reACT Trainer used to rapidly increase muscle mass, strength and power, and the Power Plate Trainer. For cardiovascular exercise, the center has Precor Ellipticals, treadmills, and Cybex recumbent bikes.
Clients range in age from 9 to 71 with the majority over the age of 40. Clients come to Fit for Life for a variety of reasons including: increase stamina and core strength, gain muscle, lose body fat, increase flexibility, improve sport performance, improve bone density, prepare for a special event such as a wedding, reunion, or big birthday, or any combination of these. Ty and his staff of certified trainers have more than 60 years combined experience, and they are committed to helping clients safely realize their fitness goals The Fit for Life team of personal trainers (left to right): Jose under the supervision and training Sanchez, Dr. Justin Fierro, Victoria Bradley and Ty Jones. of certified fitness professionals. For a limited time, Fit for Life is offering a Ty realized early in his career that one Fitness Evaluation with Ty, two personal thing missing from personal training was training sessions, and a Tanita body fun. At Fit for Life, the trainers know that composition analysis for $49, allowing working out is hard, and they strive to new clients to learn if Fit for Life will make each session productive and fun be right for them. Fit for Life also is so clients will stick with a program and excited to offer a new program of small make it a habit. Individual programs can group personal training for athletes from involve one to three workouts of half to ages 9–15. The younger group (9–12) full hour sessions per week plus guidance will focus on functional strength while on nutrition and exercise for outside of improving speed and agility. The older the workouts. Ty and his staff are glad to group (13–15) will be introduced to work with a client for only a short time, strength training as well. This program teaching the individualized workout plan will help each individual become a more that can then be continued by the client balanced athlete, prevent injuries, and on his/her own. On the other hand, many develop workout habits that can be kept clients have worked out with the Fit for for a lifetime. Life team for more than eight years and continue to be challenged and motivated. No matter what your fitness level, the One client’s husband thought that it Fit for Life staff can help you reach your was time for her to give up her sessions goals and continue to challenge yourself with Ty. Then, one day the husband, for years to come. Call (770) 321-4550, substituting for his sick wife, went in for a schedule an appointment today, and Get personal training session. Now, ten years Fit. Feel Great. Expect Results! Advertisement
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