My teenage daughter and I have been training at this location since April, with our personal trainer, šJasminešā¦
My backstory and experience: I started from ground zero, as a āhigh bmiā and unfit middle-aged woman. Before I started at D1, I was suffering with depression and lethargy. I couldnāt get myself to exercise no matter how bad I knew I wanted to and needed it. I knew if I maintained my current lifestyle I was headed for diabetes, further muscle atrophy, and a deeper depression, which I definitely did NOT want! (Self-reflection can be life saving!) Well, after researching many health and wellness videos, I discovered that studies show building muscle would help me feel more energetic, possibly prevent acquiring diabetes, and can improve overall mental health. Soā¦
One day, I decided to ājust do itā and invest in myself and get a personal trainer at D1! I did this because I knew I needed someone who would hold me accountable and supportively ākick my ass into shapeā again- think biggest loser but not THAT extreme.
Part of my decision making process included the fact I felt that I didnāt want to waist my time anymore at one of those ātypicalā $10 or $30 gym membershipsā¦what I wanted was to gain muscle and reshape my body, not waste my time trying this machine or that one over there..not really knowing what machines would give me the best results nor whatever else I needed to do. 𫤠Iāve done that in the past and I would never stick to it anyway - and I always felt awkward going it alone, ever feel that way?? Plus, I never got noticeable results going to those gyms which just made my self-esteem feel even worse. I often felt like a failure. š
Thatās why I decided to join D1 - theyāre an athletic training gym! Who would know better than them how to improve my body composition?! They literally train professional athletes! Yeah, Iām NOT an athlete but Iād like to be healthy and in shape like one!
I told myself āthis is it, Iām COMMITTING TO MYSELF; Iām changing my lifestyle, and if I have to get my ass kicked to do it, well thatās what Iām gonna do!ā I told my daughter and she kindly offered to go with me, to be supportive and she wanted the workouts too! š
I walked in, spoke with Spencer and requested a female trainer and I said that I wanted her to be understanding of my size and be kind hearted yet tough! That is exactly who I got in Jasmine! She pushes me and my daughter to excel every visit and she is even patient with our occasional whining and complaining when it gets challenging! ā¤ļøš°šŖā¤ļø She is super supportive and encouraging, she has a great personality AND she has even modified some exercises I couldnāt do, due to my size, so that I CAN do them in a different way, which is awesome! Sheās a very positive, happy, optimistic, friendly, kind and understanding woman and I am more than proud that sheās our trainer! ā¤ļø I encourage any woman of any size to trust me and try out Jasmine as your trainer too! Sheās gonna get your body in shape! šŖš
My progress- So far, Iām down a size, down some fat %, and have gained a good amount of muscle and I can finally see some slimming down and a MUCH Firmer body! I feel like I have more energy, have a brighter outlook on life, Iām overall much happier than I was when I started - and - I feel more confident in myself and I feel that I can bounce back from any depressive episode I may have now or in the future just because of the āgainsā from working out with JasmineššŖšš
šI believe Jasmine offers a free trial workout session, just call and ask. Tell them Natasha referred you and remember to ask for Jasmine!
*When you go to your session, make sure you wear workout clothes and bring your inner warrior, and donāt worryā¦if I can do it, definitely YOU...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreAaron Hargreaves is the king of this game! You tell him your goal and he nails it. Both my wife and I are training with him over the past few months and we have completely different goals. But Coach Aaron has found the perfect routines for each one of us and we are already well on our way to accomplishing them.
I consider myself lucky that I have found Aaron out of a D1 social media Ad about professionals doing a 60 day challenge. Which for me has now turned into a lifelong commitment. Aaron is a pro football player and someone who has 20+ years of experience doing this, first for himself and later for others. When Aaron did my assessment when I walked in, I immediately knew he was the guy I had been looking for since the pandemic started. I had just come back from surfing and scubadiving in Hawaii at about 149 lbs (leanest I had been in a while). At 41, I considered myself pretty fit but never really felt strong. I told Aaron my goals and how I wanted to focus on getting strong, flexible, agile and fit enough to keep up with my 21 month old toddler. He weighed about 22 lbs at the time. Our goal is for me to gain 25 lbs of muscle by the time I turn 42. We're well on our way with 8.5 lbs muscle gained while keeping the fat same, lowering the BF to 17% from 18% when I started. Clearly, Aaron knows what he is doing. Not only are the workouts fun, he takes the time to explain each exercise and answer my questions about form and technique. I have learnt so much in the past few months, just by hanging out with him in the gym. Things that I didn't even know I needed to learn, like how to do push ups the right way. "Break the bar" :) From cracking up on Anatoly's videos to making charts on whiteboards, there's such incredible amount of knowledge Aaron has, and he is happy to share as much as you want. I was in a car crash about a decade and a half ago, and I always had bad knees from it. Aaron has worked on my deadlift and squat in a way that I am getting stronger in my quads, glutes, hams and calves. Which has made my chronic knee pain much better and improved my life to where I am climbing stairs and lifting heavy things around the home without being in immense pain after. My latest blood work clearly showed improvements since I started lifting. Ultimately, the north star for me is to be the strongest, most athletic and fittest I have ever been at 45 years. Aaron and I really share this goal for ourselves. Age is just a number, and that's what I am out to get. A better, more fulfilling life filled with possibilities of what you could do where nothing stops you from getting it. All you need is someone like Coach Aaron H. by your side, because then you know you have the best supporter...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreI have been a sporadic member at D1 for approximately two years. Upon my return, I purchased a package without signing a contract or agreement, and I only received a receipt. Several weeks later, after obtaining medical clearance to resume working out, I attempted to schedule sessions, only to discover that my personal trainer was no longer with the company. This led me to request a refund. For nearly a month, I have been trying to obtain a refund of almost $6000. My efforts have been unsuccessful, including a visit to the location, where I was threatened with security and told that my situation had been escalated. I called 311, as I did not consider it an emergency, and a police officer arrived to mediate. Spencer misrepresented information to the officer, claiming I had a contract, which I never received. As a result, I am being forced to pursue civil action and incur additional fees, which I expect to be reimbursed for once I receive my refund. I am writing this review to caution others at this location to be wary of verbal agreements, as this company has demonstrated sneaky behavior regarding refunds. In the past, I had looked forward to visiting this location, but my experience has deteriorated significantly over the last few months. Their contract stipulates that they must reimburse clients if they cannot fulfill their needs, yet they are refusing to refund me. Despite my efforts to contact Taylor, the owner, via email, phone, and in-person visits, I have been informed that he is unavailable to speak with me. Consequently, I am being forced to take this matter to court.
This facility used to gear towards children and the music they play there e is inappropriate for children and it's always dirty, and it smells.The place has truly changed since I first signed up....it's been extremely disappointing dealing with such unprofessional since making another large purchase. Spencer the manager is very unprofessional. Taylor the owner from what I am told is too busy to meet with...
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