5/5 Leona S. 5 years ago on Google
Update
2018
I
like
challenges
when
I
work
out.
Whether
it’s
the
plank
or
wall
sit
challenge,
the
Summer
Sizzle,
or
rowing
two
half-marathons
this
year
(21,097
meters
each)
on
the
indoor
erg,
I
can
always
count
on
my
trainer,
Loretta,
and
nutritionist,
Alexa,
to
get
me
through
the
work
that
needs
to
be
done.
I
love
Island
Fitness
because
it
isn’t
a
one-size-fits-all
gym.
My
programs
are
designed
especially
for
me
so
that,
if
I
do
the
necessary
work,
I
am
successful,
and,
in
addition,
Zumba
with
Josh
is
terrific!
Update
2017
On
January
2nd,
while
at
Island
Fitness,
I
suffered
a
cerebellar
stroke.
I
didn’t
know
it
at
the
time
because
I
had
no
paralysis,
speech
or
visual
impairment
--
what
I
thought
of
as
“typical”
stroke
symptoms.
I
experienced
extreme
dizziness,
nausea
and
an
inability
to
walk
–
all
affecting
my
balance
controlled
by
the
cerebellum.
Thankful
for
the
kindness
of
Oly
Gallagher
(Zumba
instructor),
Douglas
(front
desk)
and
Barbara
and
Suzanne
from
the
Zumba
class,
and
the
quick
response
by
Carol
O’Neill
(Personal
Trainer
and
Massage
Therapist),
paramedics
were
called
and
I
was
eventually
taken
to
Harrison
Hospital.
Within
two
days,
I
was
transferred
to
Swedish
Medical
Rehab
Facility
and
sent
home
on
Sunday,
January
8th.
The
physical
and
occupational
therapists
were
amazed
at
my
progress
and
saw
no
reason
to
keep
me
any
longer.
I,
as
well
as
the
therapists,
attribute
my
extraordinarily
quick
recovery
to
Loretta
Stanton,
my
personal
trainer
at
Island
Fitness.
For
years,
she
has
focused
on,
and
emphasized,
the
importance
of
balance
in
our
training
sessions
especially
as
I’ve
gotten
older
(now
65).
In
less
than
two
days,
I
was
able
to
walk
unassisted.
If
you
saw
me,
you’d
never
know
I
had
a
stroke
just
a
few
weeks
ago.
I
am
forever
grateful
to
Island
Fitness
and,
particularly,
Loretta,
for
her
dedication,
knowledge
and
commitment
to
the
health
and
well-being
of
her
clients.
2016:
Island
Fitness
is
a
great
place
to
workout.
The
owners,
Alexa
and
Michael,
are
fantastic
business
people.
They
know
how
to
treat
their
clients.
I've
participated
in
lots
of
activities
offered
over
the
many
years,
including
cycling,
TRX
and
zumba
-
teachers
are
well-trained
and
lots
of
fun.
I've
been
with
a
fantastic
personal
trainer,
Loretta,
for
years
(as
well
as
a
year
with
Jennie).
Alexa,
who
does
nutrition
counseling,
is
both
supportive
and
knowledgeable.
It's
amazing
how
little
we
know
about
what
we
eat!
With
all
the
help
I
receive
from
the
great
people
at
Island
Fitness,
I'm
looking
forward
to
many
more
years
at
Island
Fitness
to
continue
a
healthy
lifestyle.
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