MONTHLY CLIENT SPOTLIGHT

SPOTLIGHT ON……  Vera Bobek!

DECEMBER 2014

My name is Vera Bobek. I have been coming to Pumps Fitness for more than 3 years.  I have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and live on a farm 25 miles from Valparaiso.  My daughter, Julie, saw my posture deteriorate including:  rounded shoulders and a noticeable forward lean.  She surfed the Internet for a fitness studio within 30 miles and found Pumps Fitness.  Then Julie called and interviewed the owner/pilates trainer inquiring about the pilates program, certifications, experience and environment.  She was pleased and purchased me a pilates private training package.

Now, it was up to me to make the move and try pilates.  I was reluctant and kept putting it off for this would be a new experience for a 68 year old.  A fitness studio for me?- I’m a farm wife who knows plenty about manual labor and farming but not much about fitness. Yet, I knew my body was in need of more exercise and mobility.  I wanted to be able to pick up that piece of paper that fell on the floor like I used to when I was 20 years younger not just look at it and try to figure out how to pick it up or ignore it.

 So, I finally took the big scary leap and tried a private pilates session.  What an experience!  The session was fun, hard and rewarding.  I left feeling confident and alive.   I was not intimated or scared for the second session.  Don’t get me wrong, pilates is difficult.  I had so much to learn and understand about my body and muscles.   But I was determined.  I was starting to wake up muscles that I didn’t even know I had.  This experience and process just amazed me.   Immediately, I began to feel better about myself, my body movement was becoming more natural, my coordination was improving, my flexibility was taking shape and pounds started to drop off.  Today, I feel more fit and healthy.  I don’t take any medications.  I can pick up that fallen piece of paper.   My grandkids and I can play softball or soccer when they come to visit.  I am grateful and happy that I decided to follow my daughters lead and try pilates at Pumps Fitness.

Staying fit and healthy takes commitment, time and hard work.  I enjoy going to Pumps Fitness twice a week participating in either a private or partner pilates session.  Mary, my pilates trainer, has helped me achieve my fitness goals.  She works with my limitations while still pushing me to new fitness levels.  She is always patient and encouraging which I greatly appreciate. 

I strongly recommend Pump Fitness to all my friends and family.   This studio has great trainers who look after your needs and goals.  The classes and facility is great for all ages and fitness levels.