Raving Fans

"In January of 2007 I had a physical. I already knew I had type two diabetes and was getting it under control, but I was told my blood pressure was high. I weighed 245 lbs and my waist was 38 inches. That was it – I had had enough. I wasn't going to take any medication so I joined the Forum in March 2007. I started out doing some weights and cardio. Then I discovered BODYPUMP. After only four weeks I noticed all my clothes were starting to get very loose. I had lost almost 20 lbs. I just had another physical and all my blood work is back to normal. My doctor was shocked. The group fitness programs at the Forum truly are the fastest way to lose weight and get into the best shape of your life. My teenage boys cannot keep up with me and I can do things now that I have not done since I was in my teens and early twenties. I feel great, my production at work has increased and I no longer suffer from mood swings. I am now down to 185 lbs have lost over 18 inches of fat, and am starting to get a six-pack. I love hearing "Have you been working out?" "Man you have lost so much weight". I guess I can say BODYPUMP has not only changed my life, but saved my life. Thank you to all the awesome Forum instructors."

- George

"The rockin' music makes you forget about the pain of the workout! Nothing makes me get a good sweat on like BODYPUMP™ does!"

- Annie

" I'm a mom, a wife, a person no different than any other 41-year-old woman. If I can do this then anyone can. I had tried to lose weight several different times in my life and had even succeeded in losing a few pounds, but I always gained it back and then some! I knew if I was going to be successful, I had to include exercise in my lifestyle. After I joined the Forum, I found a new love - exercising. I couldn't get enough of going to the group fitness classes. Losing weight and becoming fit has changed everything in my life. Working out and eating healthily is a new way of living for me. I enjoy early morning classes so I can continue to burn those calories all day long! My life has improved because I feel better about myself. I'm happier. I enjoy being able to shop and wear the hottest fashions! I can fit into the seats now at the amusement parks, and on the plane, and I can pull the seat belt tighter. My stomach does not touch the steering wheel when I drive. The group atmosphere of the Forum group fitness programs appeals to me. I enjoy working out with other people. We have so many diverse people and where some may inspire me, I do the same for others. I continue because there is NO going back to what I used to be."

- Carolyn

"The LES MILLS™ programs at the Forum truly are the fastest way to lose weight and get in the best shape of your life... I am hooked."

- Joe

"I've played a lot of sport over the years, so I have had my fair shares of injuries. My major injury was an ACL tear in my knee so I knew it was time to slow down. I struggle to move around as quickly as I used to. I tried a BODYFLOW class and felt quite sore the next day but it was a good pain. On the third day I went to a ZUMBA class which was great and then decided to finish off with BODYFLOW afterwards. Now I do this a lot! I love BODYFLOW! It has increased my flexibility and strength and I feel I'm moving with more ease. I also love the BODYFLOW music and the instructors – they are so knowledgeable and very inspiring. The other classes are great but BODYFLOW is one of my favorites."

- Paula

"Spending a few hours a week defeating your demons is such a positive way to feel like you can take things on in life."

- David

"Exercise in general is great. We are mental, physical, emotional and spiritual, and all these parts of ourselves are connected. When we take good care of ourselves physically it affects us inside. When you are really hurting emotionally and feeling down on yourself, exercise releases endorphins and gives you the energy to deal with what's going on. Besides the endorphins and the social aspect of going to the gym, you are taking care of your body - making it better and stronger. I am very much aware that taking better care of our bodies also translates to taking better care of our home, nation, and planet. I am a huge fan of BODYCOMBAT and BODYPUMP. BODYCOMBAT is really empowering – great anger management. I think that no matter how stressful life gets, with different obstacles and stresses, we have to remember to be good to ourselves. Staying fit and active is a huge gift, it's "me" time you deserve."

- Rose

"Whatever stress I feel during the day is wiped off by the end of the class. I feel totally refreshed!"

- Dana

"Three years ago my health was spiraling out of control. I suffered six heart attacks that resulted in angioplasty surgery and 4 years ago I suffered the BIG ONE which resulted in open heart surgery for a triple bypass. After the open heart surgery it was time to make a change. The first thing that appealed to me about RPM was the music. After I attended the first class I was hooked. I religiously participated in the RPM classes twice a week shedding about 40 pounds. My cardiologist was impressed. He stated that if he could bottle what was happening in the RPM class for me he could retire. Today I am enjoying life to the fullest with RPM still an active part in my life. I truly believe that RPM has saved my life. I have lost over 120 pounds and have maintained that for the last two years, down to a 34 waist, and my medication intake has been cut by 80%! This is all a result of what RPM can do for those that want to improve their quality of life. I am stronger, leaner, and more confident about myself. I have not only improved my fitness level but in my job I am more confident and more than willing to take those tough challenges. Again, I can't stress enough my gratitude for the results that the RPM program has provided and my 13 year old daughter is relieved to know that I will be home rather than her worrying if she's going to get a call while in school that her dad's been taken to the ER due to heart failure. Not happening!"

- Russell

"The group fitness programs at the Forum make me want to push myself – and have fun at the same time."

- Michelle

"I had just retired, turned 50, and never been to a fitness class in my life. I'd never even considered it until a friend of mine mentioned BODYVIVE, and how great it had been for her fitness levels and overall wellbeing. She recommended that I try a class at the Forum with her, so reluctantly I gave it a go. Those first 55 minutes went by so fast that I didn't even look at the clock once. I loved hearing the really inspirational tracks, especially the 80's stuff! It was awesome when I heard some of the people around me singing along. The instructor was great too, that and the music made the flow of exercises seem so natural. BODYVIVE was very quickly helping my endurance, fitness and strength, and each time I went I noticed the intensity of my exercise was increasing. I felt so much stronger, and it really impacted my everyday life. No, I never thought I would go to a fitnessclass but now I know it is so important for my health and feel good factor. Inow have the energy to keep up with my kids and the assurance that I will stillbe able to for years to come. I've recently had the amazing opportunity totravel to a number of places including San Francisco and China, and had theconfidence and strength to cycle over the Golden Gate Bridge, and walk on theGreat Wall of China. I thank the Forum for giving me the ability to really leadmy life to the fullest."

- Robert