"My goal was to be able to keep up with my very active children, and still have the energy to run a high volume restaurant. Jim Cleveland created a "life-style" program of fitness and nutrition designed for those challenges, which have proved to be very successful for me. My sessions with Jim allow me to relieve stress and increase my strength and stamina. He keeps my workouts challenging which keeps me motivated! At 54 years of age, I am able to keep up with my children, my employees and the restaurant, everyone! I highly recommend Jim Cleveland to anyone who is serious about his or her health."
Anne Hahn
Interior Designer
Severna Park
"Jim has the extraordinary ability to change the way his clients think about their individual health and well being. He has challenged me to reach a level of fitness I couldn’t imagine attaining on my own. He inspired me to establish a goal (completing a marathon), and directed my progress in a way that made it realistic. The training was so paced and incremental I never felt overwhelmed or discouraged. But when there were setbacks, Jim was always there for support. He never doubted what I could attain, so I never knew to doubt myself. The feeling of wellness and accomplishment as I crossed the finish line was overwhelming. The entire journey was so positive, I know I will take charge to maintain the gains I have made through Jim’s training."
JHR
CEO
Severna Park
"I have been managing my own company for many years and that leaves very little time for any thing else beyond family. During this time not only my company had grown but I had as well. After I turned 40 I realized that I needed to do something to improve myself physically before it was too late. With great trepidation I went to a gym for the first time since high school.
Although I was severely over weight and concerned about how I would be received I inquired about a physical fitness program for novices, (I had no idea how to go about using the machines much less how to structure a program.) Before even attempting to utilize the machines, Jim Cleveland interviewed me to determine what my personnel goals not only short term, (losing weight) but also my long-term goals, which naturally included keeping the weight off, and toning my body.
Jim was able to take my goals and gradually work me into a program that while demanding was personalized to help me transition from an inactive overweight body to a physically active body, which improved with each session. Jim's efforts not only consisted of implementing a training program while working with him, but to make me comfortable about using the gym for cardio workouts on days I did not train with Jim. This then transitioned into recommendations, which included timing of meals, types of meals, and an overall psychology that transformed my life. That was almost 4 years ago and although I have achieved my initial goal of doing something to improve my physical fitness, the experience has provided me so much more.
I now carve out a set time each day for self-improvement, which starts with feeling good about your self. This I was able to achieve due to the positive personalized coaching techniques utilized by Jim in his program which helps clients like me not only meet our short term goals but obtain an attitude which is designed to last your life. The extra unexpected benefits from working out was an overall improvement in my confidence level which helped me to stay focused at work, which had a direct effect on my productivity meaning less hours spent at work because when I was there I was focused on producing. This I was able to achieve only with the consistent positive input of Jim Cleveland. "
Maryann Moreland, CCRP
IRB Coordinator
Severna Park
"Having reached my fifties, I realized that I needed to take better care of myself as I had become increasingly less physically active. My strength and general physical well being had decreased markedly.
What a difference I have noticed since beginning training with Fitness Together 3 months ago! My body shape has changed to a much slimmer and leaner look. The numbers on the scale are going down and a new wardrobe is being assembled. My strength has increased significantly! Chris and Jim have encouraged me to push further than I would have ever gone on my own.
Constant attention is paid to proper form to ensure I achieve maximum benefit and perform the exercises safely, so to avoid injury. I am thrilled to see muscle definition where there was none before!
It is interesting to note how so much else has changed for me because of my program at FT. I have so much more energy at work and home. I do not crave junk food, but would rather snack on fruit. I have noticed my mental and emotional stress at work has decreased. I can say with absolute confidence that joining FT was one of the best decisions I have made!"
Susan MacDonald, MD
Johns Hopkins
Severna Park
"Thank you for showing me you genuinely care!
P.S. - I enjoyed the YouTube FT-Severna Park Infomercial!"
Melva Sunday
Music Teacher
Severna Park
"When I first visited Fitness Together – Severna Park, I was looking for an avenue to help me feel better about my appearance. I have been challenged to work hard, but not been pushed beyond my physical capabilities and so I do not get hurt! I have been taught about muscle groups and how to stretch in order to avoid injury. Since I have been at Fitness Together – Severna Park, I can now jog longer, I have more endurance, and I am stronger. I am a work in progress and I am glad I chose Fitness Together – Severna Park!"
Barbara Hughes
Software Configuration Manager
Severna Park
"I have attended many gyms and exercise classes and have finally found success with Fitness Together - Severna Park. I am not a gym person and the one on one training sessions at FT is what works for me.
From the moment I enter in the door to the time I leave, the friendly atmosphere makes me feel welcome. I am greeted with a smile because they know me, not just as a client, but as a person.
I have found that Chris Penn, my trainer, is very knowledgeable in his field and he knows just how far to push me. He will vary my workouts, so they do not become repetitious and boring.
I am becoming healthier, more toned, stronger, losing weight, and feeling better about myself. And for me that is what it is all about! "
