Success Stories

Hallie Ward -(former school teacher, now mother and volunteer)
Age: 34
Q: Why did you workout at Energy Fitness?
A: To stay in shape, and get my act together

Amy Good -(owner Memphis Health & Fitness Magazine)
Age: 28
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: For the urban, clean atmosphere and I had hit a plateau in my workouts.
Q: What are the reasons now for continuing to workout at Energy Fitness?
A: The trainers have taken 1 minute off per mile of my running time, so I am a faster runner now.

Henry Turley -(developer)
Age: 66
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: My wife gave me 2 sessions for Christmas.
Q: What are the reasons now for continuing to workout at Energy Fitness?
A: I was so taken with it and so desperate for a dose of Tonya that I haven't missed many sessions in 3 years. Tuesday nights are filled with dread. When wife asks what’s the matter I gasp.  “I must face Tonya tomorrow.” But I rarely miss, one time I was in India. Then when wed morning arrived I went to the  temple of the Goddess Kali; Tonya in Hindu.

Andrew (Andy) Cates, charter member -(real estate and other ventures)
Age: 35
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: To get in better shape, and have someone push me.
Q: What are the reasons now for continuing to workout at Energy Fitness?
A: I like the boutique environment and friendly staff and clientele. They are highly intensive and private. And more.

Todd Walker -(Archimania, owner) Age: 42

Q: What motivates you to workout? A: My children. I want to feel better longer. Tired of not having enough energy, over 40 and losing muscle tone motivates me to make time for fitness. Q: What are the reasons now for continuing to workout at Energy Fitness? A: Having a trainer and an appointment to make me do it or else I would blow it off 2/3 of the time if i had to do it on my own. I have more energy & stamina now.

Bruce Lamb -(Infiniti of Memphis, owner) Age:
Q: What motivates you to workout? A: Feeling good. i don't like the act of exercise but I like how I feel when it's over.

Kristin Lilly -
Age: 31
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: Location, it's within 5 minutes of my house. Their website is great. I was able to find pricing fast.
Q: What motivates you to workout?
A: Healthy reason, I did not want to be on blood pressure medicines at such a young age. At one point my highest blood pressure was 194/161.

Stephanie Gurley -(Autozone)
Age:
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A:I came to Energy Fitness simply to improve my lifestyle. I was not happy with the direction i was headed in and therefore needed a change. oh yeah...and I had a wedding date coming up so I wanted to look my best!
Q: What are you getting out of your workouts or how are we helping you work towards your goals?
A: What I am getting out of my workouts is the ability to increase my energy levels and feel better about myself. My personal trainer, sets my goals each week by keeping track of my progress and making note of my weaknesses. this way each week I find myself improving in a different area of fitness. This, in combination with good motivation tends to leave me feeling very good at the end of each day instead of sluggish.

Billy -
Age: 82
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: I was referred by a friend, Joe had a stroke. tried a trainer or two and didn't know what they were doing. Other trainers would put me on the treadmill for 30 minutes and i can do that on my own. I am in better physical shape now. Tonya makes me do things i would never do on my own. I have muscular degeneration and exercise helps my vision by making blood flow to my eyes better.
Billy's wife, Betty Sue "nobody does it like Tonya, I have tried others." Betty Sue tells Tonya often that she is very special to Billy and her.

Margaret -
Age:
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: Just had a baby, trying to get back in shape, skinny arms, nice booty.
Q: What are you getting out of your workouts or how are we helping you work towards your goals?
A: Improved my tennis game and look better in clothes

Marc Sorin - (Lawyer)
Age: 42
body fat lost 11.7%, pounds lost between 55-60
Q: How long have you been working out at Energy Fitness?
A: Since January 2003 with a few breaks in between
Q: What are some of the benefits you get by working out?
A: Stress relief, ability to eat without guilt
Q: What is your favorite and least favorite exercise?
A: Chop squats & chop squats
Q: What motivates you to stay fit?
A: Health - fear of diabetes
Q: What changes have you made to your diet?
A: complete change from a member of fast food nation to eating with nutrition in mind
Q: What type of exercise do you do on your own and how much?
A: Bike - 4 days/week at least 40 min, swim 2 days/week at least 30 min
Q: What advice would you give to other people that say they are to busy to exercise?
A: As long as they make excuses they'll never get in shape

Mariyln Carter -(Teacher)
Age:
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: Get off my butt, get in shape. Referred by client.
Q: What are the reasons now for continuing to workout at Energy Fitness?
A: Gives me energy, makes me feel better
Q: What do you like about Energy Fitness?
A: Place is about whole body, feels like therapy. They are a close knit community, feeling everybody is friends, almost everybody is excited about being there. Staff has positive attitude and great environment

John Giffin -
Age:
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: Was strongly recommended by a friend. Had a strong desire to tone up.
Q: What are the reasons now for continuing to workout at Energy Fitness?
A: Stronger, scheduled, planned activity

Ellen Dolich -
Age:
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: I was getting a lot of injuries on my own, i needed someone to help me get in better shape.
Q: What are the reasons now for continuing to workout at Energy Fitness?
A: fun, look forward to it, Like my body more - arms look good.

Emily Jong - (editor)
Age: 27
Q: Why did you initially choose Energy Fitness?
A: Get in shape for upcoming wedding, referred by client
Q: What are the reasons now for continuing to workout at Energy Fitness?
A: Environment, learn different ways to workout,