5/5 laurie c. 8 months ago on Google
I’d
been
curious
about
strength
training
and
weight
lifting
for
many
reasons,
the
big
one
being
that
I
just
wanted
to
do
everything
I
could
to
keep
moving
as
I
age.
Later
in
life,
I
don’t
want
any
aches
and
pains
to
limit
me
and
keep
me
from
doing
the
things
I
love.
Also,
looking
at
my
genetics
and
knowing
what
ailments
and
diseases
run
in
my
family,
I
knew
that
strength
training
could
potentially
ward
off
some
of
those
things
plus
help
me
manage
issues
I’m
dealing
with
already.
My
friend
had
been
taking
classes
at
Organically
Grown
Muscle
and
spoke
so
highly
of
owner/trainer
Anthony,
the
program,
and
the
community
surrounding
it.
At
the
end
of
September,
I
signed
up
with
Anthony
and
began
doing
private
training
sessions
with
him
twice
a
week
at
the
gym.
Anthony
is
a
kind,
caring,
and
encouraging
trainer.
He
offers
instruction
clearly.
If
I
am
doing
things
wrong,
he
gently
corrects,
never
making
me
feel
like
I’m
failing
or
doing
things
too
terribly
wrong.
He
has
a
deep
knowledge
base
of
fitness,
health,
and
nutrition
and
is
always
happy
to
field
any
questions
I
have.
He
pushes
me
harder
than
I
ever
do
on
my
own.
When
I
hit
a
new
personal
record,
he’s
truly
as
excited
at
the
victory
as
I
am.
He
offers
such
great
support.
When
I
first
started
going
to
OGM
I
had
been
doing
a
lot
of
walking
plus
some
cardio
at
the
Y,
but
was
really
ready
to
vary
my
routine.
His
strength
training
and
weight
lifting
program,
customized
to
meet
my
body’s
needs,
offers
great
variety.
It’s
never
boring.
All
muscles
are
addressed.
I
love
witnessing
the
measurable
progress
-
seeing
new
muscles
take
shape,
moving
up
to
heavier
weights,
and
doing
things
I
never
thought
my
55-year
old
body
was
capable
of
doing.
I
love
feeling
stronger
and
moving
though
each
day
with
greater
ease.
Generally,
I
feel
calmer
and
happier.
Going
into
this,
I
never
expected
it
would
have
such
a
positive
affect
on
my
mental
health
—
I
really
only
anticipated
changes
to
my
physical
body.
The
space
he’s
created
is
welcoming,
comfortable,
and
feels
safe
-
not
your
typical
gym
culture.
He’s
attracted
a
wonderful
clientele
-
a
diverse
group
of
people
at
a
broad
range
of
ages
who
are
as
encouraging
as
Anthony
is.
It’s
a
positive
place.
It’s
not
a
competitive
place.
You
feel
like
you
belong
there.
When
I
started
this
journey,
I
never
thought
I
would
enjoy
it
as
much
as
I
do.
I’ve
increased
my
appointments
to
three
times
a
week
now
with
Anthony,
and
look
forward
to
each
day
—
even
“leg
day.”
OGM
is
a
life-changer.
I’m
so
grateful
I
found
my
way
there.