Last year, I made a personal goal lose weight for my own summer wedding. So far this year, my motivation was not as high to hit the gym again. That changed when I met with Eric, Craig and the staff at Best Fitness in Schenectady.

I have two big goals for the next few months: lose weight and feel good. I know that some people can get discouraged if the scale is not showing the results they hoped for. My results will be how I feel each day going to the gym and how my overall look will hopefully improve. I have some shirts and suits that feel a bit more snug than before. My goal is to wear these clothes with comfort again thanks to Best Fitness.

I want to feel and look good physically for my friend's weddings. I'll be watching one of my groomsmen get married in May. I'll be the best man for my friend in his June wedding. I want to make sure I look good for both of their weddings now one year later. Plus, my wife and I have a vacation planned for this summer and I want to make sure I feel confident hitting the beach later this year. ​

Being a former college football player, I know that working in a group workout setting can help motivate everyone involved. Best Fitness wants to make sure you're getting the most you can from your workouts — and they offer a wide variety of classes (including yoga, barre and cycling) so you never get bored.

I recently tried the B.f.i.t.t. 60 class, which is a group high intensity interval workout. This class burns calories and works on the entire body both with cardio and weights. It kicked my butt! But I felt great afterward and I'm looking forward to mixing them in with the new cycling classes an 1-on-1 workouts with my trainer, Paul, so I can look and feel strong in the next few months.

Best Fitness is great for people who need to get into shape AND people who want to take their fitness to the next level. They understand that people who don't have a plan usually aren't successful so they help you make the best use of the time you have to work out.

Ready to get started? The initial fitness consultation is free, plus they offer a 7-day free membership. Click here to learn more!

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