It has now been 1 year Since Rick Hammet has been a client at Fitness Together . We wanted to share Rick's success with you.

Rick started with us in September 2005.

When Rick started with us his stats were as follows:

• 56 inch waist which is now down to a 36 inch waist. He has dropped 10 pant sizes
• His total Cholesterol levels were at 280. Now he is in the normal range
• Insulin dependent diabetic. Now off all meds blood sugar is normal
• He had chronic sleep Apnea. Now back to normal - no sleep problems
• Chronic lower back problems. Now no back problems at all
• Constant painful knees. Now pain free
• Used to wear a 3XL Jacket. Yesterday bought a jacket size Medium.

Rick went on to tell me: "It has been just over 1 year since I walked into your office in Novi and I stated my goal as 100 lbs to lose. I thought I might as well aim high and I am very happy to have surpassed that number. More importantly, I have a clean bill of health from my doctor on all my blood work and my health. have learned a lot in a year. I know how to exercise and how to eat healthy".

He goes on to say "I can not believe how far I have come. I feel strong, healthy, energetic and alive. Life is great again"

The Fitness Together Team would all like to take this opportunity to congratulate Rick on his incredible journey.

To date Rick has lost 115 lbs

August 18, 2006

This week, it was with great enthusiasm and confidence that I signed up for another 40 weeks of sessions at Fitness Together – West Bloomfield. In three months, Fitness Together has truly changed my life. I feel better today – both physically and mentally – than I have in 10 years. Over the past ten years, not only did I neglect my body, I was literally destroying it. Below is a photo of me in an emergency room on April 25, 2006 – bloated, 20 pounds overweight and thoroughly disgusted with myself.

Two days later, on my 41st birthday, I vowed to give myself the best gift I could. I made a commitment to get my physical and mental well-being back on track.

After hearing about the wonderful experience my wife Barbara was having with her trainer Sarah and your staff, I turned to Fitness Together in mid-May. Jim – always the epitome of optimism and encouragement – hooked me up with your trainer Russ. What a Godsend.

Russ has the perfect blend of knowledge (the man recites terms of muscles, physiology and isometrics like they’re a second language); motivation (he always seems to know when I need to be pushed some more and when to let up); inspiration (the man is in great shape); and humor (which is essential to work with a nut like me). I swear sometimes my ab muscles hurt as much from laughing as from the exercises he puts me through. He truly has been a partner in rebuilding my physical well-being, which in turn has great impact on my mental well-being.

So here I am just 3 months into this new journey and outlook on life. I’m so pleased with the results so far. But I’m not content to rest on my laurels. I have so much more that I know I can accomplish with Fitness Together. This is all possible with Russ and your incredible staff, who always make me and other clients feel like family. You truly do change lives!

Thanks!

April 25, 2006

Aug. 13, 2006

After getting married in 2002, I became comfortable with relaxing with my husband and drinking wine almost every night. My exercise activity level sunk to an all-time low. I was content and happy with my hubby and neither of us was excited about working out. Slowly, I gained a few pounds and my friends told me not to worry, “that’s ok, you’re in love” but within 2 years I gained 10 pounds. On my 4’11½” frame, that was a lot.

In 2004, as I continued to fool myself, I would do an occasional workout at Bally’s and pat myself on the back. I even joined Curves for 6 months and joined LA Weight Loss. However, I never lost weight, in fact I continued to gain and I had terrible eating habits. I actually became convinced that my thyroid was causing the weight gain and sluggishness, so I went to the doctor. They did the blood work and told me it wasn’t my thyroid but since I was in my 40’s it was my age and my metabolism had slowed down. My clothes were getting tight and I had to begin buying larger sizes. I was discouraged.

In December 2005, as I was trying to decide what my 2006 New Year’s resolution would be; I made a commitment to lose weight. But how was I going to do it. Then I remembered hearing about Fitness Together and decided to give them a call. My commitment was high, but my confidence was low, after all, the doctor told me with age comes weight problems.

I was introduced Sarah and was skeptical, after all I had been trying to lose weight for the last 2 years, but she believed she could help, but more importantly she believed I could do it, even in my 40’s. I began my workouts; 3 days of weight training with Sarah and 3 days of cardiovascular. I remember the first week; by Friday I was exhausted!! I realized I hadn’t really been working out at Curves or Bally’s; I was just going through the motions. Well, each week I did my cardio and weight training and got a handle on my diet and after 2-3 weeks, I began loosing .5-1 lb per week. I was discouraged, because I thought it should have been more but Sarah was so up beat and said that I was loosing at a good pace. In the beginning, I really didn’t believe her, but by March, the small increments of weight loss began adding up, and then April came and my weight continued to drop. The neat thing was that I also was becoming stronger and I wasn’t hungry. Sarah was motivating and supportive and made the workouts fun and varied.

I have lost 15 pounds, lost 7% body fat and gone down 2 sizes since January 2006. I have more energy and look better now at 45 than I did when I was in my 20’s! Thanks Sarah!! Fitness Together really works!!

Lola Herman

I joined Fitness Together in April of 2006 a little skeptical but was proven wrong. I had a baby a year ago and needed that push to loose about 20 lbs. When I had my assessment I was horrible. Body fat was poor, RHR was average, step was poor, bench was poor and flexibility was average.

The Fitness Together team quickly put me on a 1200 calorie diet and workout 3 days a week. Now three months later and 10lbs lighter and very toned, everything has gone up to above average and excellent with my overall change of 118%.. I feel better and look great. Once a skeptic now a believer. Thanks team Russ, Jim, and Sarah. Only 10lbs to go and back into the size 6 suites.

Sincerely,

Wendy Herndon

April 2006

Since I have been working out with a personal trainer at Fitness Together in West Bloomfield, I have lost over 14 pounds and dropped two clothing sizes. I have also increased the strength in my arms, legs, and lower back. I have seen improvements in my balance and coordination, greatly increased my range of motion in my legs and arms, improved my ability to move easily and quickly complete daily functional tasks, and have increased my overall energy levels.

All the personal trainers at Fitness Together are professional, caring, well trained and motivating. However, my personal trainer since August, 2005, Jim, is my personal favorite. He is extremely motivating, patient, caring, yet constantly pushes me and my muscles into working harder.

I am very proud of the results. I have not yet reached my desired weight loss but once I do I will work to maintain my improved health and fitness by continuing healthy, low calorie eating habits, continue walking four to five times per week for 30 to 60 minutes, and of course, continue to work out at least three times per week for 45 minutes with my personal trainer.

Jim’s jokes are funny, but more importantly, he is very knowledgeable about physical fitness and physical training. He is very professional and caring. Jim motivates his clients through positive feedback, and through gentle and consistent encouragement. Jim carefully increases the levels of difficulty of each individual workout, thereby making each session challenging and effective.

I strongly recommend working out with a personal trainer to anyone who wants to improve his or her overall health and fitness, body strength, functional motor skills, and range of motion of all muscles. Increased energy and stamina are additional benefits. So, stop by and say “hi” to the friendly staff and hard working clients at Fitness Together in West Bloomfield. It’s easy to get “hooked” on feeling and looking good.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Rives
Cheryl Dropped 14 lbs and 2 dress sizes

To all the Great Staff at Fitness Together:

My name is Brent Drown and I joined Fitness Together back in June of 2005 and I cannot even begin to tell you how alive I feel. When I joined Fitness Together I really had no idea what to expect. But let me tell you it is the best decision I have ever made in my life.

When I started I wasn’t necessarily a weight loss client but I wanted to get stronger and lose the fat around my waist and get more muscular. My body fat composition when I started was around 24% and I weighted 220. It is now April of 2006 and my body fat is right around 17% and I weight in around 208 and I have gone down 2 pant sizes and now I look for tight fitted shirts and tuck them in to show off my nice physique. So as you can see the numbers don’t lie.

I have Jim Simbe as my personal trainer and I can tell you he is one of the best there is. He gets me motivated and the results I want and helps me attain my goals. He keeps me focused on my accomplishments and helps me reach my fitness goals. I will say this too that Sarah, Matt, and Lisa and all the trainers I have had a pleasure talking to or working out with handle themselves with the utmost professionalism you could ever ask for.

Let me tell you this is not easy to do but it is very possible. You just have to put your heart, mind and soul into this, but your goals can be reached one step at a time. You just have to have the desire to change. The trainers can help you and guide you but you are the one that has to want it and are willing to put the time and effort into it.

I can say this with absolute certainty. I am in better shape at 38 years old then I was when I was 21 years old. I have made this a lifetime commitment. So will you???? I think you should and you will not regret it. Make fitness apart of your life.

Most people don’t hesitate to spend a lot of money on silly stuff that we don’t really need, why not invest in yourself. I am definitely on the path that I want to be on and I want to thank everyone at Fitness Together for helping me get into the best shape of my life and continues to do so. There is no turning back now. I will make fitness a daily routine for the rest of my life.

Thank you,

Brent
Brent is down 20lbs and 2 pant sizes.
04/10/06

As my membership is coming to an end this week, I wanted to let you know how much I have both appreciated and enjoyed joining Fitness Together. Sarah has been great to work with and has pushed and inspired me to come as far as I have. She shows a true interest in the success of the client and I owe a great deal of my progress to her. The rest of the staff at the West Bloomfield location also have been great and very inspiring and professional.

To often these days, you only hear about the problems and issues. I just wanted to take this time to say something good about a great bunch of people.

Thanks again.

Susan Hack
perotsystems
313.317.1258

I have been attending sessions for about one and a half years. For the first few months it was very tough for me but I stayed the course. I am so happy I did, as I am now well on my way to achieving many of my goals, so far thanks to the persistence of my trainer Sarah I am seeing results. I have lost about 25 pounds. I have dropped 2 dress sizes my energy levels are great and I really do feel so much better all round. The sessions go quickly and I am getting more treadmill walking and bicycling in. These are not my first choice of ways to spend my time but now seem to be worth it.

Thanks Fitness Together Staff,

Marj Storch
Marj lost 25lbs, down 2 dress sizes and increased energy levels

My quest for fitness began in late summer of 2002, when I made a commitment to get my weight down to a healthier level and start getting some exercise. I began with a moderate and manageable goal of getting exercise in the form of a half-hour of walking daily, and lost about 20 pounds over about a two-year period.

I started working out at Fitness Together in July of 2004. Since doing so, my rate of weight loss has more than doubled. In the ten months since I started, I have lost twenty-nine pounds, dropped three sizes, and significantly improved my physical fitness. I am stronger, and my posture and balance are better. I have more endurance now than at any point in my life, even though I am 49 years old. Since last December, for the first time in my life, I have been able to run continuously for a mile without dropping down to a walk.

All of this is due to the guidance and support of the wonderful trainers at Fitness Together. They are both knowledgeable and creative, and put effort into making the workouts not only effective but fun and interesting. Equally importantly, they are invested in the success of their clients, providing encouragement and emotional support and sharing joy and pride in their accomplishments.

For someone like me, who has never been athletic or felt any connection to sports or physical activity, working out at Fitness Together has been not only a physically but an emotionally transforming experience. I started at Fitness Together with the goal of reaching some minimally acceptable fitness level, and the hope of developing some kind of sports skills that would enable me to enjoy the social activity of participating in at least one sport with other people. I now feel that I really can fit in, thanks to my trainers accepting me and believing in me. This is an awesomely healing experience after a childhood spent feeling bad about myself because I was not athletic. Especially to those who grew up as non-athletes like me, I highly recommend Fitness Together. It really can change your life!

Laurie Lost 29lbs and down 3 dress sizes.

After trying every program under the sun, including Weight Watchers, Curves, South Beach, and Opti-fast, in desperation I tried Fitness Together. Since Halloween 2004, I have lost approximately 30 pounds and many inches. In addition, I have regained a great deal of energy, flexibility, self-esteem, and have increased my determination to reach my goal.

My hat is off to Fitness Together (and Lisa); your philosophy, '1 Client, 1 Trainer, and 1 Goal' has given me back my life.

Thanks,

Cee Scherb

Thanks to Fitness Together (and Sarah) I've begun making those changes. I'm feeling better then I have in years, and I'm beginning to see my old body come back J In the past 5 months, I have lost 20 lbs and about 19 inches. What I enjoy about Fitness Together is that you're not doing the same old boring exercises. They push you to challenge yourself and try new things. By making a commitment to be in the studio, I am making a commitment to change my body. I'm about half way to my goal, and am sure I'll reach it with the help of Fitness Together.

Thanks for a great start!

Lisa Krass
Lost 20lbs and a total of 19 inches and 3 dress sizes

October 21, 2004

I wanted to thank you and your staff for all the encouragement, drive and kindness you have given me during my sessions.

I especially want to thank "Sarah". Sarah has been there through all my good and bad days and I really appreciate it!

I'm so glad that I stopped procrastinating on signing up at Fitness Together. I have tried every other diet and equipment and never got the results I did at Fitness Together!!

I have lost 20 pounds, lowered my cholesterol 108 mg/dL and feel better all around. Everyone asks me where I work out and what do I do to get in shape. I tell them to call Fitness Together of course! I'm planning on continuing further sessions to keep myself healthier and physically fit for the years to come, especially now that I am a new grandma.

Hats off to you all!!

Mary Kalhorn

I just wanted to thank you for all that you have done for me. You are an amazing trainer and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you. You have really changed my life tremendously. I feel more energized, confident and joyful than I ever have before. As a result of this change, I have become more active in my personal life and have enjoyed having the ability to play more with my nieces and nephews. It meant so much to me to receive a compliment from my nephew, Nathan, upon noticing the dramatic change in my external and internal appearance. My nieces were also very excited to meet and work with you. I am very disappointed that our sessions will soon be ending; however, with my increased motivation I am very confident that I will continue to work hard in order to maintain my current body weight and strength. Fitness Together was the perfect solution to my goals.

This was by far the best investment I made for myself.

I have lost a total of 20lbs and down a total of 17 inches.

Thank you again for all of your help!

Sahara

Sure, I had an objective to lose weight when I started with Fitness Together. But it didn’t take long before I realized that my time at Fitness Together with Michael was more about becoming healthier. The discipline of regular exercise and the encouragement to not to give up has made a healthier me. I’m much stronger today, demonstrated by the fact that I could only do 2 full push – ups when I started and now I’m able to do 30. My cholesterol is now under 200 for the first time. I’ve gone from a size 18 to a 14.

My son was asked to describe his mother he said that she likes to exercise. A year ago that description would have never crossed his mind. And oh yea, I’ve lost 30 Pounds. The services provided by Fitness Together weren’t the sole contributor to all the results but they were the catalyst to other actions I’ve taken in my life. Eating better foods and fewer calories requires individual discipline and can’t be delivered within the studio, but the motivation from Michael and others on the Fitness Together Team sure helps. Thank You!

Sandy Krus.
Lost 30lbs and down 4 dress sizes

Many circumstances have converged to redirect my personal efforts in regards to exercise. The most significant one was joining Fitness Together. The initial evaluation was free and fun.

Currently, at 50 pounds lighter I am much closer to my goal. Much to my delight (and spouse's) muscles are popping up. I have gained significant insight on how to better empower my patients to meet their lifestyle objectives. I am a firm believer that children should know their grandparents and become great grandparents themselves. My experiences at Fitness Together bring me closer to this belief.

Ken Jamerson
Lost 50 lbs and 20 inches and down 5 pant sizes.

My trainer is great, always encouraging and motivating. I never get bored; I actually look forward to my workout rather than dreading exercise, as was my past experience.

I really like the studio atmosphere, it's bright and cheerful; I love the privacy of working just one-on-one with my trainer. It is like no other exercise I've experienced.

I can't say enough how much I love working out at Fitness Together- the whole experience for me has been a wonderful and positive choice. I would highly recommend anybody who wants to make a healthy, positive change in his or her life to check out Fitness Together.

Terri Hardick
lost 40 lbs, 17inches and dropped 4 clothes sizes

I have been a client at Fitness Together for almost 1 year. I have truly been amazed at my progress. I have now lost a total of 41lbs and 17 inches. I have found my experience at Fitness Together very positive and rewarding.

I have become more energetic and much happier about my appearance. I am also more focused on my work and I feel great!

I really enjoy the private one-on-one training sessions. The constant help and guidance from my trainer helps to keep me motivated. Most health clubs can be very intimidating. That's why this unique approach has made all the difference to me.

The staff is personable, friendly and attentive to my needs. I would highly recommend Fitness Together to anyone wanting to achieve their health and fitness goals.

Marilyn Natchez
Lost 41 lbs and 17 inches and down 4 dress sizes.

I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support and patience you've given me over the last 5 months. I have always had a very difficult time trying to lose weight, as well as, get into better shape.

I have tried on my own to exercise and get myself into healthy shape and have failed over and over again. Since I have joined Fitness Together I have lost a total of 10 inches.

Working out with Fitness Together team has helped me to focus on what I need to do to accomplish the goals I want to achieve.

Without your help, your support, and your knowledge, I would have not been able to lose the fat that I have over the last several months.

I feel great, have more energy and I am looking better than I ever have!

Thank You!

Deb Novick Lost 10 inches

The one-on-one workout sessions really do make a difference, helping me stay motivated and focused. Dawn is great. She pushes me to a level that I have never been able to push myself to and I look forward to each session.

Thank you Dawn for all your encouragement.

Stacey Nathenson. Lost 8lbs

Laurie Fletcher. Lost 10lbs.

As I embark on my third (3rd) consecutive round of health inspired torture, I just wanted to send you, your staff and especially Dawn a note of thanks. It has absolutely been worth it!

Back in January, I was in the worst shape of my life. And it was affecting not only the way I looked but also the way I felt physically. After being very physically active for much of my life, work and other demands on my time made it difficult (or maybe easy) for me to drop the (:-):-) Medicine :-):-)) ball on regular exercise and consistent eating habits.

Then came Fitness Together and Dawn. I continue to be impressed by her professionalism and genuine interest in helping me help myself become a more physically (and in turn mentally) fit person.

Today, I can truly say that I feel 100% more FIT ......

• Focused in my approach to exercise
• Intelligent about food choices and eating habits ("Don't starve yourself.... eat smaller more frequent mini meals... drink lots of water...create a caloric deficit" not a caloric depletion)
• Inspired -- By Dawn and you because you "Talk the Talk" and "Walk the Walk" of fitness. By other Fitness Together clients and Trainers who provide encouragement. By my own progress on the "Road to Recovery".
• True to my commitment to maintaining the exercise habits that I'm being grounded in as a Fitness Together client.

I have seen and been very pleased with my progress from Day 1. But, I knew that I had really made progress, when I WAS MISTAKEN AS A FITNESS TOGETHER TRAINER by another client!!!!!!!!! It really happened!!

Thanks Dawn. You are my Personal Training hero!

Jacqueline (Jacquie) Bender
North American Vehicle Personalization

I have trained with many different trainers over the past 12 years and know how to lift weights appropriately as a result. The accountability to the trainer is what keeps me going and motivated.

What is SPECIAL about Fitness Together is not only the one-on-one focus of the trainers and the full attention devoted to me during the training, but also the unique core training that their exercises entail. Balancing on a bosu, dyna-disc, and working out with a ball has worked to make me feel stronger all over and from the inside out more than any other personal training I have ever had!

The personalities here are wonderful. Mike and Dawn have trained me. Each one offers a little different workout and a little different edge.

I would recommend Fitness Together even if you belong to a club already, as I do. The privacy of each studio here helps keep both me and my trainer focused on my workout.

Dr. Laurel A. Sills
Psychologist and Life Coach /W. Bloomfield

I joined Fitness Together approximately a year and a half ago, but only really got serious about working out this past summer. What a difference it's made in my attitude, my emotional stability, and my general health. My latest bone density test showed that everything is stable. As someone who could well have had a diagnosis of osteoporosis, this was great news. My cholesterol levels were way down, too. I've been through the worst crisis of my life this summer and handled it well, staying strong and focused when I needed to. I owe all of this to Fitness Together and to Ashley, my wonderful trainer. Just this morning I learned that I have lost 20 pounds since the middle of June. I am astonished at how easily the weight came off. All that increased muscle mass must be burning calories like crazy!

Soon I will be in Phoenix, Arizona. One of my goals out there is to climb Squaw Peak. Ashley has designed a special cardio program to help me reach this goal. When I get to the top, I will certainly be thinking of her. And when I get back home, I'll continue working out because there is no doubt in my mind that my well-being has improved because of my devotion to Fitness Together and their devotion to me.

Thanks Ashley, for everything.

Sandy
Lost 20lbs and improved cholesterol levels dramatically

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for Dawn. Since meeting her, my life has changed dramatically.

Within a two year period I went through a very dramatic change in my life. I went from being a career focused individual to a stay at home, sleep deprived, mommy of two infants. Not only had I given up any form of exercise I had become a human garbage disposal for my two picky eaters.

Dawn has trained me to be healthy, flexible and physically strong. She challenges me, daily, to do things I would never have considered. Not only does she help me when I am at the studio she gives me advice and help for maintaining a healthy lifestyle outside the studio.

Thank you, thank you and thank you again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very truly yours,

Cynthia A. Warren
Lost 10 lbs of fat!

Working with the Fitness Together staff has been an investment in myself and it has changed my life for the better!

Last year I had ACL knee surgery after experiencing a tennis injury. I had gained weight with inactivity and my muscles had weakened. I wanted to get back into shape and began working out on my own at a sports club. The busyness of my daily schedule with work and family resulted in days missed in the gym and my progress was slow.

In January 2004, I visited Fitness Together and told the trainer I wanted to ski this winter and get the "ole me back". I was set up with a program based on my goals. After three weeks, I felt more energetic and my endurance had improved. I began to loose weight with the staff's encouragement and sage advice. By six weeks, I noticed a major difference in my muscle tone and body shape. Now at eight weeks, I have a better version of me and I like it!

I have made the commitment to continue my progress. My goal is to "make the best better" through investing the "sweat equity" of working out at Fitness Together. Thank you for helping make my goals a reality!

Peggy Shinkel

I started working out with Ashley in November 2003 and had thought I would go for 20 sessions and then incorporate things I learned from Ashley into my home routine. My goals were to lose about 5-7 pounds and to have better muscle tone and cardiac fitness.

I've lost 7 pounds now and my clothes fit better than they've fit in several years. I can tell my arms seem more toned as well and I'm stronger than I've ever been. I love working out with Ashley. She makes the workouts very challenging, but is always encouraging of my efforts. I enjoy my workouts and come twice a week. I don't think I would work out with the same intensity if I did the workouts on my own. I do work out at home in between sessions, but I know it's not the same.

I like knowing that I have a set time to work out and that everything will
be available for me. There's no waiting and undivided attention. I plan to continue my twice-weekly routine at least for the forseeable future.

Thanks for a great atmosphere, great equipment and excellent staff!

Kathleen Trock
West Bloomfield

Last year I decided to visit my doctor for a physical and he told me that my cholesterol levels were way too high and with a family history of heart disease he suggested that it would be beneficial for me to start an exercise and nutrition program.

I have been a member of Bally’s since 1976, I never really liked the atmosphere at the club, and it was always crowded, dirty and intimidating. I felt overwhelmed by the equipment and only was comfortable doing my cardio. I then came across Fitness Together.

Fitness Together was the perfect answer I was looking for. One–on-one individualized personal attention, working with a qualified fitness professional in my own fully equipped private and clean studio. For the first time in my life I was educated about losing weight the right way. The importance of exercising safely and correctly, how to eat better, the benefits of cardio, it all finally came together for me. I am now doing many activities that I never could do in the past.

I have finally lost 15lbs and down 3 pant sizes. For the first time in many years my posture has improved, I now feel great, I have so much more energy, I am stronger than I have ever been, and my stress levels are much lower. I truly believe that this is one of the best investments I have ever made for myself.

Thanks to Fitness Together and especially Ashley, who has been patient and very encouraging and has helped me every step of the way, my cholesterol levels have dropped from 240 to 170 and I feel better than I ever have!

Ron Gruskin
Lost 15lbs and dropped 3 pant sizes