We Are Not Cheerleaders

I’m often asked the question, ”what makes your training studio different”? I always answer ,“the atmosphere”.  

Our facility has put together an amazing client list for which we are very grateful. We are a family entwined in each others lives far beyond the reaches of our gym.

As clients enter our space it may be like an episode of Cheers ; where everyone yells, ‘Norm”.

 Clients and trainers alike ; we enjoy each others time together. Ok, before this gets all mushy and I start playing Zamfir and looking for a cuddle , lets not forget why clients come to see us.

They have goals that must be met and that is where we step in. Our trainers lead by example ; we practice what we preach day in and day out.

With the diversity of our trainers ages from mid 20’s to mid 50’s , we know what your going through and we can shorten the path to success.

 We will praise your efforts when it is a job well done, but never mistake our kindness for weakness. We are not cheerleaders ; our trainers are professional and kicking your ass is what we do !

 The atmosphere in our gym emits a vibe or energy that you feel the moment you enter, even if you’re the only one in the room.

 A few years ago one of my clients, who had recently started teaching Yoga classes needed a space for early mornings on the weekends. I offered her our gym for a small group of 6 ladies. After a couple weeks she came to me and said this may seem strange, but it’s not working out with her clients.While they where attempting to meditate, there just seemed to be this stock pile of high energy in the room that was very distracting.

I love the fact that our clients energy resonates in the very being of a room long after we’ve all gone home.

Hmmm! Maybe I better get the carpets steam cleaned !!

 It was hard to shake the notion of growth or expansion over the last 10 years as we have watched our client list stretch the very seams of our training nook.

When I get the feeling for expansion all I have to do is wander into any other gym or club and that thought is quickly extinguished.

We are who we are because of our confined space !

It may sound odd, but I believe there is something psychological or emotional here. This tiny space creates bonds and competition. At any one time there may be 8-10 people squatting, benching, deadlifting, doing push-ups/chin-ups or sand bag lifts all within arms reach of each other.

They cheer each other with heavy praise at a great effort or a new personal best.

 It sends shivers of an emotional high up your back at how great this all is.

 Napolean Hill stated it best.

That to succeed in all walks of life you must be willing to GO THE EXTRA MILE; which means rendering of more or better service than that for which one is paid, and giving it in a positive mental attitude. That is KI FITNESS !



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