Aurora Womens Fitness Testimonials and Success Stories

Aurora Womens Fitness Inspired my family and myself to become the BEST we can.

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Just over a year ago I made a decision that it was time to join a gym.  I had never joined a gym before this was a first for me but with my age creeping up as well as my dress size I knew something had to be done.  I have tried the fad diets, the exercise machines and the home workout videos with such high motivation in the beginning which would slowly begin to diminish.  I knew I needed something more… something that would support me and keep me motivated to keep up with a routine so that I can achieve results.  The decision to sign up for the 7 days for $7 trial at Aurora turned out to be a life changing one for not only myself but for my family as well.

When I first walked into Aurora’s I was immediately impressed with the environment.  Everyone was very friendly and accommodating that I knew from that very moment I had made the right choice.  Aurora’s gym is very well maintained.  Lots of natural sunlight and exceptionally clean.  I especially like that this is a women’s gym that is geared to your needs and truly understands the programs needed in order to reach your goal.  Aurora offers “Les Mills” which consists of the finest exercise programs you could ask for.  Your spirit begins to awaken and you become ready for the challenge that awaits you.   I was ready to become a stronger, healthier and confident new “ME”.  

The minute I took a class I knew this is what I have been looking for.  I realized that I needed someone to encourage me….. to push me to the point of success.  The instructor’s at Aurora INSPIRE you.  It is like having your own personal instructor whose goal is to help you become the person you desire to be.  I quickly made going to the gym a priority.  It was so easy to “FIND” the time since the class schedule they offer range with many convenient times.  Opening up early in the morning for 5:30am classes that continue well into the evening, I found it was impossible to come up with an excuse to NOT go to the gym.   

While I was working on developing a healthier life style for myself I was becoming increasingly concerned regarding my youngest daughter, Amanda (almost  10 years old).  She was reaching an age where her height growth was slowing down and she began to gain weight.  Her doctor was becoming alarmed and ordered a series of bloodwork to be done which revealed she was developing high cholesterol.  Once Amanda started school she began to gain a few pounds each year.  Mainly contributing to the lack of exercise during the day, many hours sitting in class learning and then coming home to sit and finish the homework.  I inquired around at other gym’s that offered “Children exercise programs”  I enrolled Amanda into one of these so called programs but was very disappointed since Amanda’s doctor wanted at least 1 hour EVERYDAY of some type of exercise and they only offered classes 1x a week for an hour, along with the fact that the gyms where these programs were held were at co-ed gyms.  This was not a solution to a problem that needed to be addressed before her health became a concern.  Most gyms have an age requirement.  I found this so frustrating.  When I would leave to go to the gym I would feel so bad because my youngest wanted so badly to become fit.  

So one day I figured you can’t say you try unless you ask ~ I approached Vito and Melanie and explained my daughter’s dilemma expecting for them to inform me of the age limit requirement as so many other gyms enforce.  But honestly that was my first error in judgment since Aurora Gym is not like any other gym out there.  They are SPECIAL.   They told me they understood and felt the need to help her.  They would contact Les Mills and inquire on our behalf the programs that Amanda would be able to participate in due to her age, safety was a great concern.  When they told me that Amanda would be able to join the gym I was emotionally touched.   They had never met my daughter and yet they went the extra mile when so many others had not to ensure a healthier lifestyle for her.  When Amanda first joined the gym her little legs were just reaching the pedals on the bikes for RPM but that just made her work harder.  After a year (and a few growing inches) she pounds those pedals as if she is unstoppable.  She has met so many amazing people, the instructors as well as the member’s that have supported her to achieve greatness.  She is surrounded every day by AWESOME role models.  As a mother I could not have asked for anything more.  Especially when my now 11 year old turns and tells me how she wants to be an instructor when she gets a (little) bit older.  Trust me….this little one is going to be the world’s youngest instructor around one day.  A healthier life style is of high importance in our lives now.  My oldest daughter, Heather (19 years old), has also begun participating at the gym not only by working out but with her love for children she works in the daycare and at the front desk at Aurora.  Always with a SMILE on her face, to work for such a great establishment how can you not smile.  My son, Eddie (21 years old) as well as my father (70 years old) have participated in the RPM co-ed classes and are very impressed with the workout they get.   

Working out to be the healthiest we can be is a gift that will keep giving for years to come.   My children is my GREATEST motivation for when I come home after a long day at work and they are there waiting for me with their exercise clothes on and my water bottle all ready to go I push myself to do the right thing for all of us.  To become healthier by working the most important muscle in our bodies “OUR HEARTS” which is filled with pure gratitude to Aurora and the Aurora community for welcoming us as part of their family.  If I had to describe Aurora in just one word ~ which as you can see from the above which reflects my heart felt love for this place I would describe it as:  “INSPIRING” 

Thank you for inspiring my family and myself to become the BEST we can be each and everyday so that we can look forward to a long, healthy life ahead.