Full Circle Fitness — Local services in Tustin

If you're like me, personal health wasn't high on my radar for a long long time. Full Circle Fitness (FCF), their instructors, other clients, and my family showed me I was wrong. FCF is a local studio that offers small group and video sessions focusing on balance, mobility, strength and flexibility. They are "functional aging specialists" that really provide a personal experience. 60 plus life years on I had no idea how much I neglected my flexibility and balance as I focused on my career. Retirement wasn't looking like I had hoped or envisioned, I was tired, stiff, lots of aches and pains, and I complained ALOT. It took some time, a commitment to improve myself and a push from loved ones. I'm not quite 2 years into this self-improvement journey and I feel better now than at any time in the last 20 years thanks to Full Circle Fitness and their amazing staff. I'm reminded of a saying I heard some time ago, "If I knew I was going to live this long I'd have taken better care of myself". I'm living proof it's never too late feel better. I can't think of a better gift for yourself than health.

To your health, Paul

Here we are a few more years down the line and im actually feeling pretty good physically and mentally. The coaches are great at recognizing each of our fitness levels and pushing us to continue to move and get stronger. My morning sessions are coached by Mike Ramsey. Friday's class was good. I was definitely feeling it after using the gliders and the hollow hold and roll overs are hard (for now). The sessions are designed to get you moving. They are more mental than you'd think getting everything moving together to do a single task like rolling over. Mike, thanks for keeping things interesting and hanging in there with...

Last March, 2020, our lives changed in drastic ways—especially with our normal physical activities and being with other people supporting us as we try to keep fit. I was fortunate, through my daughter, to find Full Circle Fitness. Most weeks I would usually do three to four different workout classes or spend time on machines for cardio and weights for strength. That all changed. Where I live I picked up a majority of time doing very long, walks that got the steps in and some cardio on the side. BUT what about speed and strength. Through Full Circle Fitness I was able to pick up many different sessions with wonderful trainers. The choices are numerous and fit the bill for me.

Rosa and her team of trainers really bring the focus on the older adults—those 50+ which definitely fits my age group. They are supportive, enthusiastic and professional. It’s a very friendly, family oriented business. Included with all the sessions is an abundance of other resources and supportive help. Videos for balance, stretching, strength, breathing, and food choices are available. They even have a Book Club. If there are any health issues (movement, back, knees, etc.) they find ways to adapt the routine. It’s an overall look at your body, your needs, and how to become healthier and strong.

Choices also include one on one, the usual small group, or on an individuals focus. I was very lucky to connect to this specific business, especially with Rosa as the director and the staff ( Jessi, Mercedes, Ricki, Rosa, and Kellie) who have kept me on target and pushed when needed to guide me to a higher level of better health. Thank you to...

A year ago I hadn’t stepped into a gym in 25 years. I really wasn’t motivated to work out. The blessing in all of this was my injured back, which made me do something to try to help it. I tried chiropractic, acupuncture, and cupping. All of it was temporary relief. The next step was joining a gym. That’s when I found Full Circle Fitness. Rosa, your program was exactly what I needed. A little TLC, a little tough love, and lots of encouragement and accountability. I really felt that every trainer knew my individual issues and strengths. I could tell you talked behind my back, 😊 in a VERY good way to communicate my issues and weaknesses to the entire staff. I love that each session the trainer would adjust, tweak and prepare each session for each individual needs.

I have seen real tangible results from the last year. My energy and stamina have greatly increased. My flexibility and strength has gotten better. And I have lost weight and inches. While the weight and inches weren’t the primary goal for joining, I’m now motivated to lose more weight and to get back to my ideal weight.

As for my back, I have definitely seen improvement. While I still have issues, and I have tweaked it a couple times in the last year, working with you all, I have learned what I can and can’t do and being more vocal to communicate what feels good and what still hurts. This actually goes back to Krystle in Yoga saying to listen to your body. From Mercedes in Yoga continually telling us to do what feels right and to Rickey for not letting me push myself too hard and to stop before it hurts. P.S. Rickey, you are my...