J Fitness Brag Book

One of the Best Decisions I’ve made

My family (re)joined the J in Oct primarily so we would have a place to work out. My doctor advised me to get healthy and lose 50 pounds. I decided to hire a personal trainer and started training with Casey Bollier. When Casey left for the WBC I started to train with Bryce. I am grateful to Casey for getting me started exercising but Bryce has taken my workouts to a whole new level. Bryce's workouts have been more intense and I find myself working out harder and doing more during our hour sessions. Bryce has a way that pushes me, makes the workouts fun and picks me up on down days. He has provides tips to control my eating habits, which has aided in me becoming a healthier person. I am now fully into exercising and eating better and I have Bryce to thank for that.

Coming back to the J and starting an exercise program is one of the best decisions I have made in a long time. I look for forward to continuing to work out with Bryce and being a J member for a long time.

J Member: Steve B.

Bryce with J member Santiago

J Trainer: Bryce Banaszynski

Two for One!

J Trainer & Massage Therapist: Lucy Teixeira

With four bulging discs, bursitis in my shoulders and hips and 60-year-old body, I was thinking my golfing and rowing days were over. While reviewing the resumes of the trainers at the JCCA, I noted that Lucy Teixeira specializes in both rehab training and deep tissue massage. Two for one!

I started out with a massage and found her to be the absolute best therapist for my particular back problems I have ever found and I have worked with many over the years. But, best of all, she put me on a regimen of exercise that got me through my first full golf season in many a year, eventually getting me through the hip and shoulder problems with a sensible, insightful regimen. I'm even back on my rower!

There is a tremendous advantage to have your trainer also be a massage therapist. Each session starts and ends with stretches and mini massage that keep me moving ahead in the program without backlash.

A personal trainer is dedicated to YOUR success. Ask at the desk to get started.

No nonsense know-how. That's Lucy. Now if she can only cure my slice!

J Member: John O.

Variety is Motivating!

Five years ago, I was welcomed into a community with open arms. Now I call that place my home and the people my family. Five years ago, I joined the J. Today, I have new friends, a sense of belonging, and genuinely enjoy going to the gym to workout. The sense of community I feel is extraordinary. I can count on my fellow gym-goers to be at the gym when I'm there, even at 5:30 in the morning. While we may have separate goals or be in different places in our fitness journeys, our common goal of fitness brings us together. Friendly smiles are exchanged and kind words are spoken both between members and the staff which makes the J an inviting place. In addition to the community, the J has so much to offer with their wide variety of fitness equipment. Machines, free weights, TRX, and kettlebells are my particular favorites. The large selection of classes make it easy to switch up my routine when I feel the need. Between spinning, Turbokick, total conditioning, and yoga, I know I can count on other members and the energy of the class to motivate me during my workout. Some people dread going to the gym; I don't. I look forward to going and I have the J to thank for that.

J Member: Lindsay

J Trainer: Nancy Itzkowitz

Nancy with J member Lindsay