Working out at Reebok Sports Club/NY has nearly eliminated my chronic migraine
headaches, from 3x week to once every 3 months. In personal training sessions at the Club,
my trainer immediately noticed what two sports doctors, three osteopaths, two neurologists
and many physical therapists had missed: I carry enormous tension in my shoulders. This
triggered muscle spasms that became migraines. My trainer taught me how to recognize and
release the tension, and to work with my neurologist to find effective muscle relaxants.
Most importantly, I know control my migraines, instead of passively suffering them. And
my neurologist wants to meet my trainer!
Leigh-Anne W.
Reebok Sports Club/NY
Fitness, friendship, connection, reconnection, relaxation, and motivation! The
Sports Club/LA has been part of my life for over 15 years (Vertical Club, now Sports Club/LA).
I have met and made lifelong friends and reconnected with old ones; found inspiring teachers
and classes to keep me in shape and motivated and a roofdeck that has kept me sane through
times of uncertainty! So much more than a club, The Sports Club/LA has become a second home!
Amy S.
New York Upper East Side
I spend my days helping low wage and immigrant workers with workplace problems.
With the economic downturn this past year, my clients' problems mushroomed and my work
went into an upward spiral. The Sports Club/LA was my sanctuary; a place just for me. Whether
I needed to get out my aggressions by swinging a kettle bell or go inward in a calming Iyengar
yoga class, the club had it all. And, of course, there are those wonderful member benefit 80-minute
massages. It's great to have an urban spa just a hop, skip and a jump from the office.
Marci S.
San Francisco
Within less than one year, a dear friend died, I was traumatized
by an assault, and I lost my job. My recovery meant relearning how to take care
of myself in ways that most take for granted. I weighed 95 pounds. Sometimes, I
forgot to breathe. Membership at Reebok Sports Club/NY was my fitness
stay-cation, but reconnecting with my body at that particular moment
rowned my recovery. I credit Reebok instructors for showing a survivor something
I never expected to learn from a gym—gratitude for revealing my own power
to transform my body and regenerate my essential, thriving self. Thank you!
Candida H.
Reebok Sports Club/NY
I have always been involved in athletics and
physical fitness. Over a year ago, my grandmother, whom I was extremely
close with, passed away and it had a devastating effect on me. I became
depressed, withdrawn and in-turn stopped working out all together. It wasn't
until last October when I joined The Sports Club/LA that my life had changed.
Being part of The Sports Club/LA family and working with James, my personal trainer,
allowed me to find myself again. I
quickly regained my self confidence, motivation and passion for life and
physical fitness by staying healthy and in shape at The Sports Club/LA Miami.
Stephanie M.
Miami
Working out at The Sports Club/LA has given me a sense of being whole again.
It's been a long time since I've felt normal. Today marks two years of being cancer free.
I don't feel fragile anymore. My self esteem is boosted when I try a new class, talk to
the nutritionist or get in the pool. To me, the pool equates to freedom! Normally, I can't run
or jump but can give 100% in the water. Every time I walk through the club's front doors, I
know I've accomplished something that day!
Mary Ann O.
New York Upper East Side
I've spent the last three years feeling knocked around by
life—divorce, job change, financial stress… I've gotten everything
on track except myweight and fitness level. I joined Reebok Sports Club/NY because
I miss the healthy me—and I know I can coax her back out again. I've
already lost 5 pounds—15 more to go—and thanks to your early entry
opportunity, I'm entered in the NYC Tri next year! Thank you Reebok Sports
Club/NY for helping me get my life back.
Sharon H.
Reebok Sports Club/NY
100 words are not enough to describe how The Sports
Club/LA was an essential part of my healthy lifestyle, but I'll try. It was
not only part of a my healthy lifestyle, but also an important part of my
social life and mental health. Through the Club, I met new-friends, I got
closer with my husband since we discovered squash together, my flexibility
increased thanks to innumerable yoga classes, my body is tighter and stronger
thanks to all the diverse cardio, spinning and definition classes, I began
swimming again to train for a triathlon and I get to brag with my
non-member-friends about the sauna/steamroom, unlimited-towels, fun parties,
free saturdays for guests and excellent trainers we have! Some days I come 3
times a day for spinning and definition in the morning, yoga at noon and
dancing and weights at nights. I couldn't live without my
Sports Club/LA!
Nancy F.
Boston
Thanks to the great facilities and personal training from Jay Tapanainen, The
Sports Club/LA has changed me. I came back to the Club after a couple of years absence when
my doctor said my poor diet and lack of exercise were killing me. My cholesterol was 266 points
and at 5′9″ I weighed 255 lbs. Since rejoining the Club this year, I've lost more
than 40 pounds and 6 inches off of my waistline. My cholesterol's only 142. Not even gall
bladder surgery and a heart attack have stopped me from making Sports Club/LA an important
cornerstone of my life!
Michael H.
San Francisco
For me, 2009 and The Sports Club/LA-Boston means
strength in mind and strength in body. My body. While recovering from
herniated discs and two surgeries, along with the weight gain from no
running, our beautiful club and helpful fitness staff got me on track to a
healthy exercise regime. Jeannette, my personal trainer, taught me how to
move safely and effectively again. Alexa and Al's high energy classes have me
smiling big. Jasminie's yoga classes have me feeling strong and swimming laps
early morning, empowered. I am thankful every single day
for having The Sports Club/LA in my life.
Kristin S.
Boston
On October 17th, I got married. Initially, I set my goal weight at 130 pounds, and
diligently increased my cardio and strength training regime at The Sports Club/LA. I even
became a regular at Definitions. I felt more energetic, confident and healthy. Slowly, my
short sighted goal of my perfect wedding weight melted away; I even stopped weighing myself
daily! Instead, my husband and I set long term fitness and lifestyle goals and started having
date nights at The Sports Club/LA to make workouts more fun. What was the outcome? I walked
down the aisle a svelte 127 pounds.
Bridget M.
New York Upper East Side
After the death of my husband, I moved across the country from DC to San Francisco in
July . As a 30-something in a new city I set about investigating fitness club options. Joining
The Sports Club/LA was the best decision I made this year. The healing power of focusing on my
personal physical well being gave me mental clarity and a sense of confidence in a new city and new
life. And working with my trainer, Charlie Reid, is not only fun and challenging, but has reversed
the effects of an old knee injury. I'm only moving forward.
Kathryn P.
San Francisco
I began 2009 with only one resolution—get my health back on track. My
health and spirits were at an all time low. I not only gave up but didn't care that
I had. The Sports Club/LA helped me regain the confidence and motivation I lost, and
to look at fitness and health in different ways—new classes, workshops, equipment,
instructors, and facility. I started a journey I didn't want to begin, but the Sports
Club made the journey easier. It's now my daily retreat just steps from home. I'm happy
to report I'm ending 2009 "mission accomplished."
Julia K.
Washington, D.C.
My story begins some years back when I started my
recovery from anorexia. From that point on, my effort to become healthy did
not, could not, revolve around the mass notion of “thin is in”.
I'm glad to see that the classes, trainers, and overall mentality of this
club differs from others in that its focus is fun, health, motivation, and
balance. Through yoga, Zumba, pilates, buff ballet, and nutritional
counseling, I can be healthy while having fun and achieving a balanced life.
At The Sports Club/LA I became more in tune with my life,
my healthy body, my true self!
Ana Sofia V.
Miami
On December 11, 2008, I lost my job. For the next 10 months of job hunting
The Sports Club/LA became not only my gym, but a stress reliever, source of confidence
and way to maintain a daily routine. With savings dwindling, it would have been easy to
cancel my membership. But I desperately needed the Club more than ever. With every workout
I felt accomplished. With each victory on the courts I escaped my job loss. The Sports Club/LA
strengthened my mind and body, preparing me to rejoin the workforce. I'm happy to report that
I'm now employed… and healthier than ever thanks to The Sports Club/LA.
Garrett D.
New York Upper East Side
