A lot of people attend fitness classes because of their desire to achieve a slim and leaner body. Others who enroll are health-conscious and they consider such training helpful in making them lose weight and improve their overall health. Whatever their reasons are, those who regularly attend these classes believe in the power of exercise in making them fit and healthy.

However, there are those who are skeptical of the effects of fitness exercises. Some think that they do not have to waste money attending a training class because they can lose weight on their own. They believe skipping meals and a simple exercise daily is enough to keep them fit. What these people do not know is that a personal trainer offers more than just weight loss.

Those who have regularly attended a fitness training program have experienced firsthand the wonders of these classes. For them, all their time, money, and effort have not been wasted. To encourage you of what these exercises can do to you, here are some case studies showing how fitness classes have helped a lot of people become fit and healthier.

Case Study 1: Just In Time for the Prom

Since childhood, Karen R. had been called piggy by her schoolmates because of her size. When she entered high school, she gained more weight until she reached 200 pounds. The situation got worse for her because no guy took her seriously because of her physical appearance. It was during her senior year when she became really determined to lose weight. She had the goal of enjoying her prom by wearing a sexy dress she had never been able to wear before.

To help her in her goal, Karen’s friend suggested that she enroll in a class. Together, they had been regularly attending classes for months. The light but rigorous movements which last up to 55 minutes per session had done a lot to improve Karen’s body figure. In a matter of 4 months, she was able to lose up to 40 pounds. When their prom came up, it was a big success for her to finally be able to wear her dream dress—and dance with the cute guys who never paid attention to her before.

Case Study 2: Better Body for a Better Health

At 260 pounds, Andre B. was suffering from obesity since his early adulthood. Aside from having difficulty in moving around and finding clothes his size, other health complications started to arise, like high blood pressure. He also became more prone to stroke and heart attack. To solve his health condition, his doctor advised him to do workouts, along with a controlled diet.

Being athletic in his teenage years, he decided to enroll in a training class. This sporty workout allowed him to burn a lot of calories in each session and in 6 months, he lost much weight. Having decreased to 190 pounds has helped improve his health. He is also now able to buy clothes easily.

Aside from being enjoyable, these fitness classes are no doubt effective in helping people achieve a fit and healthy body. However, these cannot help you if you have no self-discipline. Of course, regularity of exercise and a balanced diet are also necessary. Therefore, if you want to enroll in one of these classes, better to be determined first what you want to achieve through this training.

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