Aly

Hi! My name is Aly and I'm excited to be a part of the Snap Fitness family. I've always loved sports or any kind of physical activity and I am really excited to be a part of a team whose goal is to help you reach your wellness goals. I'm excited to share that passion with you!  In my free time I love watching and playing sports, horse training, and especially traveling. I also spend as much time by the water as I can!

Amy

Hi!  My name is Amy.  I have two awesome kids, a husband, and 2 GIANT golden retrievers that keep me pretty busy. Sometimes it's hard to find the time to exercise but I try to make that a priority.  I've discovered that taking care of yourself helps everything else in life fall into place.  

Snap makes it a little easier since it's so close to home, plus the Fast Start Equipment Orientation taught me how to squeeze in a workout in between my kids activities. 

I'm excited to share how Snap's tools can help you squeeze exercise into a busy lifestyle! 

Besides working out, I love interior decorating, gardening, baking and vacationing with my family.

Jen

After the birth of my first child, I had about 80 pounds to lose.I had never worked out before, so I had no idea where to start.Over the course of 18 months, the weight came off, but I still had no clue what I was doing in the gym.To make matters worse, I felt like a little fish in a big pond at the club I belonged to.

So, I hired a trainer, and I started making progress quickly, but I still couldn’t justify the time I spent with the large gym experience into my schedule.I still felt like I just didn’t belong.There had to be an easier way.

That’s when Matt saw a Snap Fitness franchise during a business trip.He called me from the club, and at that moment, we got excited about bringing the concept to our area.I knew if I was feeling that way, someone else was probably struggling too.

Our undying commitment to our members is to provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment that you can get a fast workout in, and then get back home to your babies.

Come see why Snap is absolutely different!

Matt

Hi! My name is Matt. When I graduated from college and got into the corporate world my weight sky rocketed from 160 to 210. I knew I needed to make some changes, but it was tough to find a good place to work out because I travel quite a bit with my full time job. I started eating better, taking Advocare supplements and tapped into the reciprocity that Snap Fitness offers.

I love the fact that I can find a Snap Fitness pretty much everywhere my job takes me. I can continue my training even when I’m on the road. The facilities are very convenient, and consistent with what my home club has, so I don’t have to re-learn the machinery from club to club. It’s a nice way to feel somewhat close to home even though I can’t always be there.
I love working at Snap Fitness because I am surrounded by people with the same interests and goals that I have, getting in shape! It motivates me to see so many other people setting and achieving their goals.

When Jen and I aren’t spending time at home with the kids, we enjoy relaxing, going to the lake, and taking time away with my two brothers, and traveling to the nearest beach…because I got back down to 160 pounds!

Amanda

Hi! My name is Amanda and I am excited to be a part of the Snap Fitness team. Since high school I have worked out off and on but never have done anything consistent. Prior to that the only thing I have ever done to stay in shape was play sports in high school. Due to my lack of motivation I hired my trainer Matt. He makes sure to keep me in check and is helping me to reach my goals. He also helps me to figure out a good time to work out during my busy schedule. In addition to all the fun at Snap, I love being outside, traveling, playing sports, and spending time with my family and dogs!

Bobbi

My name is Bobbi and I am a 38 year old mother of three.  I joined Snap Fitness a year and a half ago wanting to lose weight and tone up, and recently began working at Snap.  I had tried for years to lose weight on my own but realized I was losing and gain the same 15 pounds and had been for years.   Snap and my trainer Julie helped me break the cycle and  get serious about my health and fitness.  I lost fourty pounds and plan to lose more.  I love to cook and I am learning how to make my recipes healthier and still taste great.  I started running when I joined Snap and was able to complete two 10 K's last year.  This year, with the help of my trainer I will do a half marathon.

Barb S.

Total pounds lost = 80

When I first went to the gym, I didn't know how to exercise.  Earnest started with the basics, and we have slowly moved up.  Every work-out is customized to me and where I am at that day.  When I hit my first plateau, I was very discouraged, but with Earnest's help, we "stepped it up", and he completely overhauled how I ate and we increased the intensity of my workouts.  There were days that I would not have made it without his encouragement.  I know that any time I hit the gym, Earnest will be around to help me keep it up.  My first goal was to lose 80lbs in a year - I made that in 10 months, and have since decided that another 10 is not out of reach!

Sheryl S.

I found it difficult to find a before picture, as I am normally the one taking the picture. After two pregnancies, I found myself with additional pounds that would not go away. No matter what I tried.  if I lost weight, it always came back.  I was always thinking about “when I lose this weight…”   but when never appeared. 

I found it hard to exercise at home, as there is always something else that needs to be done.   When I decided it was time to focus on myself and that I needed to do this for me,  I came to Snap Fitness to get me going. It was close to home, and I could come to work out around my family’s schedule. I did not have to worry about when it was open.  I initially lost a few pounds, but hit a plateau that wouldn’t budge.  I decided that I need to held accountable, so I began to train with Julie.

Training with Julie has helped me in various ways. By having a time to meet with someone, I got here.  I learned what exercises to do.  And it pushed me to try to do more than I would do on my own.  There were times I surprised myself with what I could do.  With Julie’s help with nutrition, training and bootcamp classes I have met several goals. My blood pressure is  back in the normal range, and I have dropped my cholesterol 50 points.   My doctor told me I did it the right way. 

I now have the energy to keep up with my kids!

Total pounds lost = 35

Bobbi F.

Total pounds lost = 43

It's hard to find pictures of me by myself and fat.  I pretty much have deleted all the bad fat pictures of me, or was hiding behind someone. That was then….. 

The key to my success - Persistence.  Just not giving up.  Julie has helped so much with that.  She knows what I want and won’t give up.  I have lost 43 pounds and it has taken a year and a half.  I have about 30 more pounds to lose.  I workout 5-7 days a week and watch my nutrition and portion sizes.  Julie has helped me to  make better choices in what I eat.  I eat a ton of vegetables compared to what I used to.  I have finally realized that I have to make time to exercise almost everyday.  Thank goodness for Snap! (I recently joined the sales team, too!)  It is so convenient for me that I have actually learned to love working out.  I am in better shape today than I have been in many years.

Katy V.

Katy V. has been utilizing personal training since January 19, 2008.  To date, she has lost 29 inches, 30 pounds, her body fat is down, her BMI is down, and her aches and pains are gone!

"Julie is a great motivator.  I've been trying forever on m own to get in shape and couldn't.  Julie not only encourages me to exercise, but has taught me HOW to exercise to reap the most benefit... and it's worked!"

Consistency has been her key to success, and she feels better than ever!

"Thanks for doing what I haven't been able to do on my own.  You (Julie) are a lifesaver, literally!"

CONGRATULATIONS KATY!

Nichi L.

I love Snap Fitness and appreciate all of the staff help and guidance.  I'm very excited about my weight loss and look forward to meeting my future goals.  Since getting married and having two kids I never worked out, but really wanted to lose the baby weight and feel good about myself again.  After joining Snap Fitness I took advantage of the free consultation with a Fit Pro.  She set me up an exercise routine, calorie plan, and I set a goal to lose 10 pounds by my birthday (2 months away).  I have already lost 9 pounds in 3 weeks!!

I'm a working mother who wants to spend time with my children in the evening.  Snap Fitness is affordable and gives me the opportunity to work out at my convenience, usually during naps or after my kids are in bed.  I want to show my children a happy, healthy mom that can keep up with them.

Now that I've almost reached my initial goal, I've decided to push myself further to get fit and feel fabulous in a swimsuit this summer.

Update on Nichi L.

Surpassed the 15 pound threshold before her birthday!  Go Nichi!!!

Gina R.

Total pounds lost = 104

I had known for many years that I needed to lose weight and change my life, but there was always some excuse to wait and “start that diet” next week or the week after.  Then, as I was eating a bag of Cheetos and watching an episode of The Biggest Loser (ironic, I know), I realized that I was almost as heavy as some of the women on the show.  I knew then that I needed to change not just for myself but for my two young daughters as well.  I changed my diet, started walking and doing workout DVDs at home, but I needed something more to keep me accountable.  I wanted a gym that was close to home and open every day of the week.  But I also wanted one where the staff was friendly and had a personal trainers that would help me meet my goals.  I found all that and more at Snap – a wonderful staff, friendly members and a trainer willing to kick my butt.  Julie has pushed me from the very first workout and I have seen results I never thought I could see at my age.  Since starting this journey 16 months ago, I have lost 104 pounds (about 44% of my beginning total body weight), discovered a love for running and have become a good role model for my girls.  I couldn’t have done it without the members, trainers and staff at Snap Shawnee.