Journey Fitness Center — Local services in South Daytona

I've been working out at Journey for the past four months, and my results have far surpassed my expectations. I'm in my mid-30s, have remained moderately active, but I love to eat. I run recreationally, enjoy mountain biking from time to time, and play softball a few months out of the year. I almost never lifted weights before this, but I was no stranger to the cardio equipment in most gyms either. I've had on-and-off gym memberships over the last several years at a few places, and I'd even gotten involved in some group fitness classes for a while in the not-so-distant past. So I didn't feel that I was in bad shape going into this, but I was definitely trending in the wrong direction recently, and I knew the time was upon me to make some changes. As my weight slowly crept up over the last few years to a point I was no longer willing to accept, I decided to take control of it.

Over the next few months working out with JFC, I rediscovered my motivation for fitness, made impactful but realistic changes to my diet and workout routines, and shed my previous misconceptions about weight training. In just over three months I lost more than 20 pounds, I feel like getting back down to my high school weight is realistically within reach, and in a lot of ways I feel physically stronger than I've ever been. My friends, family and coworkers have all noted the change in how my clothes fit me and have had good things to say about the changes in my appearance. The workouts I do on my own outside of Journey are improving as a result as well. I'm confident enough to go to the gym on my own and use equipment that previously intimidated me. I'm able to run significantly further with less soreness and at a more consistent pace than I have previously, and the recovery period after my long runs are much shorter, less painful, and with significantly less limitation to my mobility.

Yes, there are far cheaper ways to get in shape than to spend on a personal trainer. But I had tried a handful of those other methods, and the results for me had always been mixed. I usually saw some progress, a plateau, some backtracking, some more progress, another plateau, and then usually a burnout at some point where I lost all motivation and progress and eventually had to start over from the beginning. But I can't argue with the results I'm seeing from this. I've never worked with another personal trainer like this, so I don't know how this would stack up to another, similar business or individual, but I have been so very pleased with how things have gone with Journey that I am happy to sing their praises and recommend them to my friends. I've been welcomed and treated well by everyone there, and I feel like the trainers have really made it a point to make MY goals THEIR goals. My membership here has definitely been...

Words cannot express the love I have for Journey Fitness Center, and especially Rich and Mary. Not only are Rich and Mary beautiful people, kind-hearted, and just unbelievably warm, they have built an environment at JFC where there are a variety of different clients can come to achieve their personal goals. While I have been there I have seen athletes who are looking to improve themselves, increase personal records, and I have watched others who were not fit get into shape (myself included). The facility is immaculate, their equipment is kept meticulous, and their trainers are all so knowledgeable and diverse.

Are you looking to lose weight? They can help. Are you looking for a PR? They have you covered. Are you intimidated by going to a "gym"? They will help you build your confidence.

Sincerely, Rich and Mary are not there only to train you, they want to see and help you achieve your goals, and they are on this...

It has been a two year Journey so far. When I started, I just wanted to delay my decline into “old age” and hopefully lose a little weight. My experience has been so much more than that! Everyone at Journey Fitness has supported and cheered me on every step of the way. When I thought I couldn’t go one more step or one more rep, someone was next to me telling me I could. From the instructors to the class participants, everyone has made this Journey possible. I am healthier than I have been in the last 20 years and I have gained a new self confidence. Thank you...