ADVANCED PERFORMANCE FITNESS - LALO AFFILIATE GYM SPOTLIGHT
Advanced Performance Fitness
Since 2010, Advanced Performance Fitness has been helping those in Wadsworth, Ohio and the surrounding communities achieve optimal health in one convenient location. Alex Hunt and his crew offer quality care to people of all ages who are looking to get in shape, lose weight safely and effectively and get on the path toward optimal health. This full service fitness center offers 24/7 access to cardio equipment, strength machines, free weights and locker rooms. The studios host a variety of classes and programs including Silver Sneakers, Spinning, Yoga, Zumba, Bootcamps, CrossFit and Personal Training.
Advanced Performance Fitness also offers the services of Advanced Health and Wellness Center whose goal is to help people experience the best that their body can function in a natural, holistic way. They have blended the best medical and wellness related services available to offer a variety of solutions to enhance people's health. Their team includes Medical Doctors, highly trained Physician’s Assistants, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Rehab Specialists and Nutritionists offering a full range of services — all under one roof.
We are honored to share how our LALO Affiliate Gyms create amazing environments for both their members and the communities they operate in. We are lucky to have people like Alex and his team. To get a sense of Advanced Performance's philosophies and insight, have a read below. We promise you'll enjoy it as much as we did!
LALO: What is the most inspirational thing you have seen in your gym?
AH: We have tons of testimonials from clients losing weight, achieving physical feats, sleeping better, having more energy, etc. However the most inspirational thing I have seen in this gym was when we had a client join that had very low self-esteem and very little confidence that they could reach their "outlandish" health goal. Seeing this client come in every day, full of doubt, and then leaving with new found confidence in their abilities slowly cascades into this person seeing themselves differently as an individual. This person now is a confident individual who, when faced with adversity, is willing to push through the circumstance and succeed.
LALO: Do you have someone who meets or exceeds your standard on a consistent basis?
AH: It's hard to name just one person with this question. We have many members who exceed our expectations however I do need to commend our 57 year old member Judy Fearer. She came into our Couch 2 CrossFit program 1.5 years ago and hated anything to do with lifting weights. She slowly fell in love with her success and is acheiving goals she would have thought of as unattainable! Two weeks ago she mastered her first bar muscle up!
LALO; What is your favorite thing about being a trainer or gym owner?
AH: The best thing about this job is seeing people grow, plain and simple. There is nothing better than seeing someones perception of their own ability change from self doubt to self confidence. I strongly believe that these people will be more successful and have a more fullfilling life just from this life changing experience.
LALO: Is there anything that you do for your town or community that you are exceptionally proud of?
AH: Our CrossFit gym is part of Advanced Health and Wellness Center here in Wadsworth, Ohio. We are blessed to work alongside Advanced Health and Wellness in their pursuit of making people as healthy as possible. They give free consultations to all who are interested in CrossFit to ensure they are physically prepared to begin our program. It's crazy how many people find out that the pain they have been experiencing for years is not normal due to age, and how they can be cured!
LALO: What can we do collectively to motivate youth?
AH: Community! We need to continually connect our youth to positive communities, such as our CrossFit gym. In these communities they will be challenged in a safe atmosphere and afforded the opportunity to connect with great people that have a positive influence on their lives.
LALO: If you could give one piece of advice to other gym owners or someone looking to open their own gym, what would it be?
AH: Don't hire someone looking for a job. Hire someone who is passionate about your mission!
LALO: Showing up to a gym is intimidating for a lot of people. How do you like to break down that barrier?
AH: We do free 1 on 1 sessions where our trainners asses the client in a workout and then connect with the client afterwards in order to form a personal relationship. In connecting with the client, the trainer then finds out why the client is here and what they are looking to accomplish. This is huge when the client realizes their first class is actually led by the trainer they originally met with.
LALO: Do you have anything else you would like to share with us?
AH: Don't get caught up with the financial side of your business. Remember why you do what you do and continue to be a blessing for people. Your business will attract the members you want and could use your help.
For more information about Alex, his team and Advanced Performance Fitness >>
If you would like more information on becoming a LALO Affiliate Gym please email, lisa@lalotactical.com
Advanced Performance Fitness also offers the services of Advanced Health and Wellness Center whose goal is to help people experience the best that their body can function in a natural, holistic way. They have blended the best medical and wellness related services available to offer a variety of solutions to enhance people's health. Their team includes Medical Doctors, highly trained Physician’s Assistants, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Rehab Specialists and Nutritionists offering a full range of services — all under one roof.
We are honored to share how our LALO Affiliate Gyms create amazing environments for both their members and the communities they operate in. We are lucky to have people like Alex and his team. To get a sense of Advanced Performance's philosophies and insight, have a read below. We promise you'll enjoy it as much as we did!
LALO: What is the most inspirational thing you have seen in your gym?
AH: We have tons of testimonials from clients losing weight, achieving physical feats, sleeping better, having more energy, etc. However the most inspirational thing I have seen in this gym was when we had a client join that had very low self-esteem and very little confidence that they could reach their "outlandish" health goal. Seeing this client come in every day, full of doubt, and then leaving with new found confidence in their abilities slowly cascades into this person seeing themselves differently as an individual. This person now is a confident individual who, when faced with adversity, is willing to push through the circumstance and succeed.
LALO: Do you have someone who meets or exceeds your standard on a consistent basis?
AH: It's hard to name just one person with this question. We have many members who exceed our expectations however I do need to commend our 57 year old member Judy Fearer. She came into our Couch 2 CrossFit program 1.5 years ago and hated anything to do with lifting weights. She slowly fell in love with her success and is acheiving goals she would have thought of as unattainable! Two weeks ago she mastered her first bar muscle up!
LALO; What is your favorite thing about being a trainer or gym owner?
AH: The best thing about this job is seeing people grow, plain and simple. There is nothing better than seeing someones perception of their own ability change from self doubt to self confidence. I strongly believe that these people will be more successful and have a more fullfilling life just from this life changing experience.
LALO: Is there anything that you do for your town or community that you are exceptionally proud of?
AH: Our CrossFit gym is part of Advanced Health and Wellness Center here in Wadsworth, Ohio. We are blessed to work alongside Advanced Health and Wellness in their pursuit of making people as healthy as possible. They give free consultations to all who are interested in CrossFit to ensure they are physically prepared to begin our program. It's crazy how many people find out that the pain they have been experiencing for years is not normal due to age, and how they can be cured!
LALO: What can we do collectively to motivate youth?
AH: Community! We need to continually connect our youth to positive communities, such as our CrossFit gym. In these communities they will be challenged in a safe atmosphere and afforded the opportunity to connect with great people that have a positive influence on their lives.
LALO: If you could give one piece of advice to other gym owners or someone looking to open their own gym, what would it be?
AH: Don't hire someone looking for a job. Hire someone who is passionate about your mission!
LALO: Showing up to a gym is intimidating for a lot of people. How do you like to break down that barrier?
AH: We do free 1 on 1 sessions where our trainners asses the client in a workout and then connect with the client afterwards in order to form a personal relationship. In connecting with the client, the trainer then finds out why the client is here and what they are looking to accomplish. This is huge when the client realizes their first class is actually led by the trainer they originally met with.
LALO: Do you have anything else you would like to share with us?
AH: Don't get caught up with the financial side of your business. Remember why you do what you do and continue to be a blessing for people. Your business will attract the members you want and could use your help.
For more information about Alex, his team and Advanced Performance Fitness >>
If you would like more information on becoming a LALO Affiliate Gym please email, lisa@lalotactical.com