Fitness Together Studios Honored

Fitness Together Announces Annual Award Winners

Stoneham, MA, January 17, 2013 — Fitness Together Studios, a worldwide franchiser of personal fitness training, held its second annual awards dinner on Thursday, January 17 at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. Studio owners and guests gathered to celebrate the past year’s successes and honor those distinguished for their exceptional service and business practices.

Among those recognized was Steve Lichtman, owner of Fitness Together studios in Cohasset, Dedham, Norwell and Westborough. Lichtman, who is also president of Lichtman Marketing Group, was given the Fitness Together Brand Commitment Award in recognition for his dedication to marketing, public relations, and commitment to building a mutually beneficial relationship between Fitness Together New England and the American Diabetes Association.

“Steve is that guy you can always count on,” says Benjie Moser, area director for Massachusetts and New Hampshire. “He never lets the FT name down and is always looking for solutions, not focusing on complaints. Steve has a great ability to balance multiple projects and still be able to focus on the little things. His marketing background has helped FT nationwide and I look forward to continued progress with Steve for years to come.”

Tom Lavoie, owner of Fitness Together Reading, distinguished himself this year as “Revenue Winner of the Year.” Lavoie’s studio is very proud of the achievement, announcing on their Facebook page, “Owner and Manager, Tom Lavoie, would like to thank the hard working trainers and dedicated clients that have made all this possible. Great work everyone, all around!” Says area director Moser, “Tom won our revenue award this year for being the highest grossing studio in Massachusetts. He continues to improve and stay consistent. The Reading studio is an amazingly fun place to be!”

Also recognized for the second year in a row was Jessica Phaneuf, owner of Fitness Together in Amherst and Northampton. Recognized as “Most Improved” studio owner last year, this year Phaneuf was given the Franchisee of the Year Award.

This year’s Most Improved Owner of the Year Award went to Bob Savin, owner of Fitness Together in Ashland and Southborough. “Bob has been in the system for 12 years and has fought to get to where he is today,” says Moser. “He is always willing to help and lend a hand to me and other owners. Bob has shown improvement in all areas including staff development, product deployment and community networking.”

Congratulations to these and other award winners for their special achievements in promoting the standard of excellence in personal fitness training Fitness Together has become known for throughout the world.

Our Award-Winning Studios
FT Cohasset
FT Dedham
FT Norwell
FT Westborough
FT Reading
FT Amherst
FT Northampton
FT Ashland
FT Southborough

To find a Fitness Together near you go to FTGetsResults.com

FT’s Dina Whalen Announces Gift Card Fundraiser For Lynnfield Athletic Association

Dina Whalen, owner of Fitness Together of Lynnfield, announced this week that she has donated 200 gift cards to the LAA. The organization helps pay for equipment and other costs for the Lynnfield High School sports programs.

People can purchase a gift card for $25, and receive $100 worth of services from Fitness Together of Lynnfield, including PACK (small group) training sessions.

“Lynnfield High School is my alma mater and as a local business owner I am excited to be able to give back in some way,” said Whalen, owner of Fitness Together of Lynnfield. “I am a former athlete and understand the importance of the LAA and what it provides to the school’s athletic teams.”

Lynnfield HS Athletic Association

For more information about the LAA or to purchase a gift card, contact Linda Rugato, LAA, at 781-258-6447 or lynnfieldathleticassociation@gmail.com.

Check out FTLynnfield for more information or call 780-781-7591. To find a Fitness Together Studio near you go to FTGetsResults.com

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ABOUT DINA WHALEN

Dina Whalen, President CEO of Fitness Together Lynnfield
BS Sports Med, NSCA – Certified Strenth and Conditioning Specialist, ACSM – Health/Fitness Instructor, NASM – Golf Fitness Specialist

Dina Whalen has used all of her education and training to become a real life success story. Dina is a lifetime sports enthusiast, however she had struggled with her weight throughout her young adult years. Dina began to understand the importance of improving her health and took an active role in creating her own health and fitness program while at Sacred Heart University where she majored in Sports Medicine. With her phenomenal determination today she is in excellent shape and encourages others to join her in the quest for a lifetime of physical fitness. She has been a certified personal trainer since 2000 and has made great strides in not only improving her client’s health and fitness but there mental well being through constant motivation and encouragement. Dina has transformed her own personal success into the model that each one of her client’s could adhere to. In her early career while working at prestigious fitness centers such as the Wellbridge Athletic Club and Sports Club LA, she decided to bring her unique style and training program to a new level and opened Fitness Together. Dina takes personal training to the next level by offering “personalized personal training”.

Each individual has an individualized fitness program that combines Dina’s program as well as the ever evolving new trends in physical fitness. Dina and her team work with each client to ensure that their needs are meet and that their goals are accomplished. Dina and her staff take great pride in staying with you through each phase of your program. Not only are they attentive to your fitness needs but they understand how hard it can be to incorporate fitness into your daily schedule. Dina promises to deliver the greatest results in the least amount of time while keeping you on the proper path to physical fitness. Dina is certified with the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health and Fitness Instructor. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Fitness Together North Attleboro Acquires Franklin Studio

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By Martha Hicks Leta

In an ideal world we’d all have jobs that paid us well for doing what we love and what we’re good at and we’d get to be surrounded by our favorite people most, if not all the time. We’d go to work every day knowing that our chosen profession is having a positive impact on each and every one of our clients and the community as a whole. In an ideal world, this is what we’d all have. As many Fitness Together owners will tell you from experience, this is a pretty good way to make a living.

Meet Jerry and Teris Espinosa. Lifelong athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the couple have enjoyed lending their expertise and passion for fitness to their clients as owners of Fitness Together in Jerry’s hometown of North Attleboro, MA since 2008.

With a range of certifications from personal and group training to AED and CPR, the couple has a combined 50 years of experience in every possible aspect of the professional fitness field, from coaching high school sports, to teaching group classes to managing national health club chains and of course, one on one and small group training.

“Jerry and Teris are exceptional owners in the Fitness Together system,” says Benjie Moser, Northeast regional director of Fitness Together, Inc.  “They have shown their excellence over the last four years with their North Attleboro location.”

So when Jerry and Teris had the opportunity to take over the Fitness Together studio in Franklin, they gave it serious thought. When Jerry’s brother Michael, also a life long competitive athlete, fitness enthusiast and former health club executive, agreed to come on board, they knew they had a winning proposition.

Jerry and Teris will continue to run their studio in North Attleboro with the same degree of excellence they’ve brought for the past four years, but they see this as an opportunity to better serve the communities around both studios.

“We will be building off of our model of 1 on 1 and Personalized Small Group Training, while carrying over Franklin’s existing best practices in raising the bar in 1 on 1 and Small Group Functional Training in the area,” says Jerry. “This, combined with Nutrition Together and Cardio Together, will provide the Complete Wellness Solution.”

As for Teris, she is thrilled to have the chance to impact an even broader sampling of the area population. “It has always been our dream to help transform people’s lives through proper nutrition and exercise. It is exciting to see someone’s life change for the better when they are able to move easier and have more energy. “

Benjie Moser, who attended the opening celebration at the Franklin Fitness Together studio on Tuesday, March 27 was impressed by the Espinosa’s commitment to fitness and their connection with the community. “The town of Franklin should be very excited to have such passionate owners as their fitness leaders. We also welcome, Michael Espinosa as manager and co-owner of this location!”

We wish the Espinosas well as they begin this next exciting chapter of their Fitness Together careers. If you’re in North Attleboro or Franklin, be sure to stop in and say ‘hi’!

FT Franklin

FT North Attleboro

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Get With The PACK: Group Training At Its Finest & Fittest

Fitness Together introduces PACK, small group training. All the attention, half the cost.

Stephen Ross of FT Middleton MA explains it all for you in the video above.

PACK Training is small group personal training from the personal training experts. PACK combines the energy and fun of the small group, with the coaching from a FT certified trainer all conducted in a private setting. Or quite simply, PACK is truly personalized group training.

In PACK training, like-minded people begin together, work together and finish together in pursuit of a common purpose and to achieve individual goals.
Great results cannot be achieved with short cuts or gimmicks. Through state of the art techniques and science, Fitness Together combines strength training, cardio conditioning and nutritional guidance for the complete fitness solution.

Whether it is part of PACK training, 1:1 personal training or some combination of the two, FT has the safe and effective solution for people at all levels of conditioning to feel better, look better and perform better than you ever thought was possible.

You’ll be part of the PACK without getting lost in the crowd!

Get Fit. Together.

Find your PACK at an FT Studio near you. FTGetsResults

Stephen Ross, NSCA-CPT
Manager, Certified Personal Trainer

Being healthy makes you happy.  Its cliché, but you never appreciate your good health until it is gone.  When we get consistent and challenging exercise, when we develop a positive relationship with nutrition and when we allow ourselves to get proper rest, we feel better, are happier and have much more energy to devote to our family, friends and careers.  You can only achieve this harmony of exercise, nutrition and rest with a “Complete Fitness Solution” and I am very proud to represent Fitness Together in offering such a solution.

I became a Health and Wellness Professional by graduating the National Personal Training Institute as a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutritional Consultant.  In addition to this training, I am a Professional Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and am certified by the NSCA as a Certified Personal Trainer.

I believe everyone can achieve sustainable wellness.  With my help, and the total team effort of my Staff, we educate our clients in all aspects of our “Complete Fitness Solution” to help every client develop lifestyle changes in order to achieve goals.

I welcome you, not only into the Fitness Together program, but to the start of a truly rewarding journey.

Middleton Fitness Together

Step Out: Walk To Stop Diabetes With Us

Fitness Together

For the second year running, the Fitness Together MA Owners Cooperative has assembled 35 studios from across Massachusetts and Rhode Island to serve as the Official Health and Fitness Sponsor for the American Diabetes Association of Eastern New England’s Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes.

Now through year-end, participating Fitness Together locations will work together to raise over $25,000 for the ADA Eastern New England Chapter. Each studio has its own fundraising page to make donations. Clients, their families and friends are all invited to join your local studio’s walk team to help us reach our fundraising goal.

Why Fitness Together?

Not everyone is motivated to eat right and exercise. People who need a structured program with ongoing coaching and support in a private setting do well with Fitness Together. Our nationally certified personal trainers take a team approach to working with our clients. We understand the emotional and physical challenges which inhibit people from sticking with a program and getting positive results. We know how to motivate people and make exercise fun. It’s not all about dieting. It’s about helping clients feel better, look better, get healthy and learn how to make lasting lifestyle changes.
Register or make a donation for your Fitness Together Step Out Walk team today!

Choose your studio from the list here, click on the team captain’s name and then choose either:

Click here to Sponsor Me (make a donation) – or -
Click here to Walk with Me (help raise money)

 

 

 

 

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Step Out Videos

ADA NE Celebrates Last Year’s Fitness Together’s Successful Step Out Fundraising

 

Duet Training Is A Deal

Fitness Together in Dedham, Cohasset, Norwell & Westborough have designed a new Personal Training program for couples which will be launching soon. Our trainers have had repeated requests for small group training, and to that end we’ve created our Duet Training Sessions. Two clients, one trainer. together. Sessions can start as low as 26 dollars per person. And these are not trimmed down programs: these are the full-length FT sessions with our experienced staff of certified Personal Trainers.

You can find out more about our Duet Training at our upcoming open houses on Saturday, May 21st from 11am – 2pm. And to add to the celebrations, these four locations are also running a special deal for new customers who want our 1 Client/1 Trainer/1 Goal Solo FT sessions: A thorough fitness assessment and 3 personal training sessions for only $195. This offer is only good until June 10th and may not be combined with any other offers. (For additional details or to set up your own assessment, please call the FT location nearest you from the list below. Please note: Duet Training and our Anniversary Special are open only for new customers only.)

Fitness Together is unlike any gym – there are no lines, no waiting for equipment, and no unwanted stares. With private training suites and the full attention of a personal trainer, the client will experience true personal attention the Fitness Together way.

“With a Fitness Together personal trainer, results come quickly because the client maximizes exercise time, follows a customized nutrition program, sets goals and has the accountability one often needs to stay with an exercise program,” says Steve Lichtman, owner of Fitness Together. “This is a system unlike any other which guarantees results. We are pleased that we have been able to help members of our community meet their individual fitness goals all these years.”

For more information:
FT Norwell
www.ftsouthshore.com
454 Washington St.
781.659.0034

FT Cohasset
www.ftsouthshore.com
790 CJ Cushing Hwy
781.383.8004

FT Dedham
www.ftdedham.com
115 Eastern Ave (Rear of Papa Ginos)
781.461.9300

FT Westborough
www.FTWestborough.com
57 East Main St.
508-366-0099

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Fitness Together Celebrates 10 Years In Massachussetts

WESTBOROUGH, MA (May 9, 2011) – Fitness Together the area’s premier one-on-one personal training studio for men, women and youth, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The first Fitness Together opened in Auburndale, MA in 2001 and today there are 51 studios.

In celebration of their 10 year anniversary, the public is invited to open houses at Fitness Together Dedham, Cohasset, Norwell & Westborough on Saturday, May 21st from 11am – 2pm. And to add to the celebrations, these four locations are also running a special deal for new customers: A thorough fitness assessment and 3 personal training sessions for only $195. This offer is only good until June 10th and may not be combined with any other offers. (For additional details or to set up your own assessment, please call the FT location nearest you from the list below.)

Fitness Together is unlike any gym – there are no lines, no waiting for equipment, and no unwanted stares. With private training suites and the full attention of a personal trainer, the client will experience the Fitness Together motto of “1 Client – 1 Trainer – 1 Goal.”

Most recently, Fitness Together has introduced their new proprietary programs including ASPIRE 8 Training, Nutrition Together and Cardio Together.

“With a Fitness Together personal trainer, results come quickly because the client maximizes exercise time, follows a customized nutrition program, sets goals and has the accountability one often needs to stay with an exercise program,” says Steve Lichtman, owner of Fitness Together. “This is a system unlike any other which guarantees results. We are pleased that we have been able to help members of our community meet their individual fitness goals all these years.”

Fitness Together is the Official Health and Fitness Sponsor for the American Diabetes Association’s Step-Out Walk to Fight Diabetes Campaign.

For more information:
FT Norwell
454 Washington St.
781.659.0034

FT Cohasset
www.ftsouthshore.com
790 CJ Cushing Hwy
781.383.8004

FT Dedham
www.ftdedham.com
115 Eastern Ave (Rear of Papa Ginos)
781.461.9300

FT Westborough
www.FTWestborough.com
57 East Main St.
508-366-0099

About Fitness Together Holdings, Inc.:
Based in Highlands Ranch, Colo., Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., is one of the world’s largest wellness organizations. The parent company oversees Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, http://www.fitnesstogether.com, a one-on-one personal training fitness franchisor established in 1983 that began franchising in 1996, and Elements Therapeutic Massage, Inc., http://www.touchofelements.com, a massage therapy franchisor that began franchising in 2006. Today, the combined franchise network has hundreds of franchises sold across the United States, Costa Rica, Brazil, Israel, Ireland, and Canada.

Fitness Together Fights Heart Disease

Fitness Together, the leader in one-on-one personal training, is rededicating its commitment to fighting health and fitness related problems. In order to educate the public about the health benefits of physical fitness, Fitness Together is offering a free session of individual personal training.

A recent study published in the September Journal of the American Medical Association came to a surprising conclusion regarding the health risk factors of inactivity and fat in regards to heart disease.

The study concluded that people who were physically fit were less likely to develop heart disease or a related problem than someone who was inactive. Our study shows that the lack of physical fitness is a stronger risk factor for developing heart disease than being overweight or obese,” said Timothy Wessel, the leader of the research study, and a physician at the University of Florida.

Most people today think that fat is the number one enemy of heart disease, but in fact, inactivity puts people at a greater risk,” says Justin M. Schulman, the owner Fitness Together in Natick, Massachusetts. Fat is still a problem, but jumping on the latest fad diet to get rid of fat may not be enough to protect yourself from heart disease – you need to start a fitness program.”

Another of the study’s authors, Bairey Merz, a physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles said that because physical fitness … has beneficial effects on many factors related to cardiovascular risk, including obesity, increased activity appears to be an ideal therapy…”

To participate, or for more information, please call 508-652-9922 to schedule your free, no-strings-attached personal training session, in a private suite, complete with a health, fitness, and nutritional assessment (a $300.00 value) at no cost and with no obligation. 

Fitness Together Natick

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FT Gets Results: Bob Baho & FT Studio News

“In the past, my doctor would always recommend that I should exercise and diet…I would start committed and then after three or four weeks become less and less consistent.” Bob Baho

Training Frequency: 3x per week
Cardio Frequency: Bob incorporates cardio intervals into his home workouts on the days he is not at F.T.
Nutrition: Bob has tackled his biggest nutrition challenge – his love of ice cream – by cutting down his intake to just 1x per week and he makes himself go out to get it
Results: Improved fitness level by 61% ~ Lost 3% bodyfat ~ Went from 0 to 5 full push-ups ~ Lost 1.25” in his waist (noted in 9/2010)

Noteworthy: Bob uses his time wisely; whenever there is a commercial break in a show he is watching, he knocks out a series of exercises that include push-ups, crunches, planks, curls and more!

Bob Baho My association with FT began when my wife scheduled a meeting with Karen to find out more about their fitness program. She invited me to come along and at first I said no. Later, I agreed to go but I still didn’t have any intention of joining. After Karen completed the overview of how the program worked, I decided to give it a shot and both my wife and I signed up with FT.

I was especially impressed with the emphasis on one-on-one personal training. In the past, my doctor would always recommend that I should exercise and diet. With that advice, I would decide to begin an exercise program on my own at home. I would start committed and then after three or four weeks become less and less consistent and eventually my plan to exercise and diet regularly would fizzle completely. This was a perpetual cycle that didn’t bring me any results. So now, at age 74, I have decided to try something new and more productive with FT.

I began my program in July and found great inspiration through the entire staff community. Under the direction of my trainer, Troy, I have made numerous strides in improving my physical health. Troy has introduced a variety of challenging and interesting exercises to meet my individual needs. Karen meets with me regularly and together we review my fitness test performances. I also appreciate her advice in helping me improve my diet. Jessica, my wife’s trainer, always greets me with her wonderful friendliness and encouragement.

I look forward to continuing to work with the fine staff of people at FT and maintaining the positive results I have experienced as I reach my personal goals in improving my overall health.

FT Studio News

Bryan Carey (Cohasset) joins our FT Cohasset team. Bryan is a graduate of Bridgewater State College with a degree in Exercise Physiology. He has spent the past several years training in some of the larger south shore gyms as well as running an in-home training company. Please give Bryan a warm welcome if you see him.

Joe Caruso (Norwell) has recently taken on the role of Assistant Manager. Joe is in his 7th year at FT Norwell. He will be assisting with client meetings while maintaining his normal training role. Those that have worked with Joe know he has a passion for all things fitness. If you have not had a chance to sit down with him to talk about nutrition I suggest you do. He brings a customized approach that has worked wonders for many of our clients. We are grateful to have Joe on our team.

Ashley Landon (Westborough), who will be celebrating her 4 year anniversary with FT Westborough in January, has earned the title Head Trainer for her outstanding commitment to getting her clients great results and for her passion for creating challenging and fun programs. This past month she spearheaded a total studio challenge called the 100 Club which requires clients to perform 8 exercises, 25 reps each, in under 15 minutes. Once they can do that, they move on to doing 50 reps, then 75, and then 100! Many clients have stepped up to take the challenge and are really enjoying the friendly competition. Ashley will be continuing to plan quarterly studio challenges for the clients in addition to many other new responsibilities intended to educate clients on fitness and nutrition.

Jessica Devoid (Westborough) just had her 3 year anniversary with FT Westborough in October and will now be taking on the responsibilities of Assistant Manager. She is extremely dedicated not only to her clients but to providing the highest in hospitality, cleanliness, service and quality to all of our members. Jess will also be assisting with Nutrition Together coaching along with several other new roles that will ensure that the studio continues to offer the best service to our clients.

Troy Allard (Westborough) celebrated his 4 year anniversary with FT Westborough this past October and is the veteran trainer of our team! Troy will be taking on some additional roles as well, helping us grow our business by participating in more networking opportunities. He is also going to become a father this Spring. We all wish him the very best with this new role!

Karen Isgur (Westborough), manager of FT Westborough, just had her 2 year anniversary with the company and will also be having a baby this Spring. There’s obviously something in that Westborough water!

For information on all our Fitness Together Studios across Eastern New England check out FTGetsResults.