Christine from Troy:

“When I first joined Fitness Together, I thought I was in pretty good shape. I had been exercising all my entire life. My friends called me the “Cardio Queen”. What my friends didn’t know was that I could not even do one push up. I had no body strength. My cardio training kept me thin but my muscles were lacking tone. Until joining Fitness Together, I did not realize that a combination of cardio, resistance training and proper diet were key to LASTING results. I always thought that lifting weights would make you bulky.

Fitness Together has not only transformed my body, Fitness Together has also educated me. I would like to thank my Fitness Together trainers for their constant encouragement and guidance. Not only are they great trainers, they are great people with a real passion for what they do and they share it with you in each and every session. Their passion has worn off on me and I want everyone to know as well. This program works!

I have gained overall strength in my body (I can even do push-ups now). I am able to lift weights I never thought were possible. I have lost over 2 inches in my back, waist and thighs that cardio and diet alone could not accomplish. My energy level is at an all time high and my stress levels have decreased.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is the best personal investment I have ever made on ME!”

Dr. Steve in Royal Oak (50 Years YOUNG !!!)

"I came to Bruce and Fitness Together to get in shape, firm up and look better. I didn't realize at the time just what a tremendous effect it would have on my entire life. Not only do I look and feel better than ever before, but I also have more energy at work, and both my golf game and my downhill skiing have improved. Last summer even my golf intructor noticed how much better I was hitting the ball, and this winter when I hit the slopes, I skied for four days without the exhaustion and muscle soreness that had always hit me after the first couple days of skiing. I couldn't have done this on my own. Fitness Together had the expertise to get me going without wasting my valuable time with useless exercises that everyone else in my old gym does, and having an appointment with a trainer keeps me accountable."

Judy in West Bloomfield

"When I started with Fitness Together, I wanted to lose a little weight, but along with losing that little bit, I really wanted that firm body I had when I was younger. After two kids and 40 plus years, there were parts of me that I really wanted to improve. I was amazed at how fast everything started to shape up. My boyfriend started to notice after less than a month. Since my schedule is so erratic, I've had to switch between their trainers several times now, and they are all skilled professionals who are dedicated to helping me meet my goals. Highly recommended!"

Kathleen in Bloomfield Hills:

"Just have to tell you that I absolutely agree with you when you say
you hire great trainers. Obviously, I've gotten to see a lot of Laura and
David, and, to a certain extent, Dana, since working out at the Bloomfield
Studio. They are all so professional, committed, dependable and responsible.... not once in 10 months has Laura ever not been there or been late to a 6:00 am session.... I wish I could say the same for me! I have been in the Staffing industry for almost 20. Whatever you're doing in your hiring process, keep it up, because you really do have great people! - it is really working.... 55 pounds lost! Thanks!"

Sandy from Beverly Hills:

“I celebrated my new strength and energy by climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Thanks to everyone at Fitness Together. I couldn't have done it so easily without your help and support.”

Barry from Troy:

“I have never been one to think I needed someone to help me get in shape. When I went on one of my fitness binges, I worked out furiously, achieved my weight loss, and then stopped. I never considered ‘maintaining’ a healthy lifestyle. I know now that what I was doing was wrong.

Somewhere along the way I learned that getting in shape and maintaining a healthy lifestyle was the right thing to do – given my history, I just wasn’t confident I could do that by myself.

I didn’t know what to expect when I called Fitness Together. I met with Bruce; he quizzed me on my objectives. I thought I had one objective, he pointed out I really had many, i.e. lose weight, increase my strength and flexibility, improve my coordination, cardiovascular health, and increase my energy and endurance. Further, he explained that the FT program would only be successful if I committed to changing my lifestyle for the better. Bruce promised Fitness Together would do their part if I promised to do my part. I signed up.

I have had many good coaches in my life, my Fitness Together trainer is at the top of the list. She reviewed my goals with me, tested my strength and flexibility, quizzed me on my eating habits then used this information to continuously develop and update a program specifically for me. It didn’t stop there, she provided ongoing motivation, taught me new exercises, explained why they were important, what muscle groups they targeted and why they were all part of an overall fitness program. She was the reason I achieved my personal goal – to be in good physical condition for a family trip to Hawaii in October. Hiking, biking, sea kayaking, even cliff jumping into the blue waters of the Pacific! I would not have enjoyed any of it as much as I did without Kim’s commitment to me. Her commitment to me and my objectives was exemplary. I could not have done what I have without Fitness Together.

So, thank you for taking the time to thoroughly explain the program to me that first consultation, for making a commitment to your customers, for the fully equipped ‘private’ training rooms, and most importantly for having professional personal trainers like Kim on staff.”

Deborah from Bloomfield Hills:

“I had been thinking about doing something new in my exercise routine for sometime, especially since I had not seen any results with my current routine. I finally gave up on the idea that I could motivate myself and figure out what this body needed to do to see a change. Making that call to you to set up a consultation was the best decision I've made in a long time.

Working with the outstanding Fitness Together trainers three times a week has been amazing. They are all so professional and they continually provide the motivation and positive support that make me want to work harder and harder every week. I have never been challenged so much in a workout and your staff continues to encourage me throughout each session and let me know that I can do it. Besides their fitness expertise, they are all genuinely nice people that I am happy to call friends.

Since I have been training with Fitness Together I have made a lifestyle change. In addition to working out with the trainers, I have been following the nutritional guidelines. I have learn so much about good nutrition and brought all that knowledge and enthusiasm home. My family and I have all changed the way we eat and I have discovered new ways to cook for us. In what seems to be a very short time, I have reached my initial goals for toning and weight loss. I can't believe the changes I see in my body and the inches I have loss and the strength I have gained. I just turned fifty-one and I feel fabulous.

I guess it's time to set some new goals, because I'm not stopping now...this is way too much fun and fulfilling.”

Barb C from Beverly Hills

Eat less. Exercise more. We all KNOW what we need to do for a healthy lifestyle, don’t we? I just knew that I couldn’t do it alone. Enter Fitness Together. Where the staff of personal trainers actually like their jobs and it shows. Where each session is fresh and fun (yes, fun!) and friendly! Where, and I never thought I’d say this publicly, I actually look forward to exercising! It’s all Ft’s fault and I am one changed women because of it! Come join me!

Kelly from Troy:

Fitness Together has improved the way I feel and live 100 percent. I have never felt better. At work, I mainly am sitting in front of a computer. I never realized how much sitting idle could affect my physical appearance. When I actually did go to the gym, I had no idea what workouts were best for me. The trainers at Fitness Together are extremely motivating and have taught me the proper way to work out. Not only do I feel great, but I have better posture, strength, and an amazing body. Working out has enhanced my self-esteem and increased my awareness of the importance to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I want to thank the trainers at Fitness Together who have helped me achieve my goals. Working one-on-one with a trainer has been the best thing I have ever done!

Donna:

Sometimes things just get away from you- your body, your health, your life… after a series of family crises, my weight ballooned to almost 200 pounds, and I was desperate, but didn’t know where to turn for help. Big gyms terrified me. I was too intimidated even to drive into their parking lot. So when a Fitness Together flyer arrived in the mail I had to try it. Fitness Together offered exactly what I needed: a private studio setting, individual routines, diet guidance, and most importantly, the expert instruction, encouragement, and motivational support of a professional trainer. After one session, I realized that I could succeed at my fitness goals; And I have-beyond all my expectations. In less than 10 months I’ve lost 56 pounds, countless inches, and six dress sizes, down to size 8. I now have strength, energy, and confidence and I’m finally regaining control of my weight and my life.

Kris in Novi:

"Using Bruce Carpman as a personal trainer was a wise investment of time and resources. He was extremely helpful and pushed me far beyond my own limitations. I was able to achieve my weight loss goals and add muscle mass in a timely manner. What I liked most about Bruce was his attitude. He really cares about his clients and wants them to get the results they are looking for. Bruce is a great motivator and personal trainer and is one that I highly recommend."

Stephanie in Farmington

"I started training with Fitness Together partially because of how much my trainer at Lifetime was charging me. What I found was that Fitness Together is not only very reasonably priced for what they offer, but they push me far beyond what I had been doing before. My workouts were designed specifically for my goals, and they went far beyond other trainers in refining my diet to complement my goals. All my casual clothing is now sleeveless, and I get compliments all the time. Fitness Together has helped me reshape my body like I never thought possible."

Joe (boyfriend of Jennifer in Washington Twp.)

“I am the boyfriend of one of your clients, Jennifer K. I wanted to send you a quick note to tell you I think Fitness Together has been a wonderful thing for Jenny. I can now say with confidence that it was money well spent. Not only can I see a change in her physically, more importantly I can see a change in her outlook and overall happiness. Jenny would always asks me how she looks and I would always respond the same way: “ You look great sweetie”. Now, she doesn’t have to ask me all the time because she already knows the answer. I can see huge differences in her energy and zest for life. I believe this been a lifestyle changing experience. I feel the effort she put forth toward exercising and eating well has always been present but now with Fitness Together she has received instruction on how best to focus those efforts. I know we’ve both been frustrated when we make those efforts but don’t reap the benefits. However, these last few months I can see her improvements and I know it just further motivates each of us.”

Pat from Bloomfield Hills:

I just wanted to express my appreciation to you and the Fitness Together Team for what has been one of the best investments I've made.

What I found in Fitness Together was better than I could have imagined. I found the trainers to be especially knowledgeable and also in a lot of other aspects of training besides weight training and very caring of my personal goals. As a result of my workouts, my annual physical this year in December showed improvements over the previous year in my blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar ratings; I finally was able to pass my lung capacity test that I was unable to pass in the last three years; and best of all, I improved my bone density with just (5) months of weight training. Other benefits of my weight training that I had not really planned on were dropping a pant size, having a noticeably more toned body (at least that's what my friends have been telling me), actually having fun in the training sessions and achieving a greatly improved self confidence. That's pretty good for someone who is just this side of being 60 years old!

Tom, my lead trainer, needs to be especially complimented for putting the "fun" element into the sessions. Even when some of the routines started to get more difficult, he made sure each one was achievable and not boring. I actually looked forward to each session.

Ken in Royal Oak

"I would highly recommend Fitness Together for anyone who wants to lose weight, get in shape and improve their health, but doesn't know where to start. Bruce and his trainers will help you develop an exercise and nutrition program that you can live with and fits in with your lifestyle and schedule. They educate you in the basics of exercise and nutrition and give you the building blocks for creating a healthy lifestyle. They will point out what you are doing right and what you need to change, but in a nonthreatening, nonintimidating way. These are Personal Trainers who really care about the client and helping them achieve their goals."

Nicole in Troy

"I wanted to write this letter to thank you and let you know that I have really enjoyed my training sessions over the past 6 months. My trainers are great and really help to keep me motivated to keep coming in every week and giving my best. One of my main goals was to feel stronger and more in shape and I have definitely made a ton of progress in this area. That is such a great feeling! I worked out with a trainer at Lifetime Fitness a few years ago and this is just so much better. Fitness Together is a much more personalized situation and there is no dealing with the hassles that come with belonging to large gyms – the parking, crowds, waiting for equipment, etc. Not dealing with those hassles is a great perk for someone who is as busy as I am.

Thanks again!"

Chuck in Commerce Twp.

"I just wanted to write a brief note to thank you for helping me to work toward my fitness goals. Having lifted weights on and off for years, I came to you hoping to simply to check my form and perhaps learn a few new exercises. I was amazed to realize how you helped me to totally refocus my perspective on lifting and fitness. Having trained on machines that isolate individual muscles for several years I had forgotten the importance of training the larger muscles we use every day. After a few sessions with you I could already see progress in my strength not only in the gym but also in other sports. Thank you for helping me to refocus my training program to optimize the results I want. I would not hesitate to recommend you to any of my friends seeking to improve the fitness or sports performance."

JJ in Birmingham:

"I am certified through AFAA and used to teach group fitness for many years, so I felt like I knew quite a bit about losing weight already. Bruce was able to teach me some new techniques and brought me up to speed with the latest research and fitness breakthroughs. I felt like I really got a lot out of our sessions and I noticed a big difference in my strength and muscle tone. I asked Bruce many questions during my training and if he didn't know the answer (which was rare) he would research the topic and email me the answers to my questions with supporting documentation within a day or two. I was really impressed with his professionalism and would highly recommend his service to anyone. I believe everyone would get something beneficial out of his training, no matter what type of fitness goals you are striving to achieve."

Jim in Royal Oak

"Bruce has been a very knowledgeable and thorough personal trainer. I am much stronger than before I started training with Bruce (after training for years on my own). One of my issues before I came to Bruce was chronic back pain. I no longer suffer any back pain due to Bruce’s expertise and workout regimen. "

Vicki in Farmington Hills

"I have been "playing around" with getting in shape for several years. In the past, I would get to the point where the process stopped being fun and became work. I’d eventually give up. When I reached that point with Bruce, I didn’t give up—he didn’t let me. He worked with me to stay motivated, and I’m glad he did. I still have a way to go to achieve my fitness goals, but I’m confident that with the personal involvement that Bruce provides coupled with the great Fitness Together facilities, I will be successful. "

Aaron in Royal Oak:

"I lift weights as part of a regular exercise program. The majority of my weight training is focused on improving strength for the specific activities that I enjoy like mountain biking, water skiing and downhill skiing. Bruce has helped me design unique weight lifting programs focused on my personal activities and goals. He has also provided expert one-on-one training to help me with specific weight lifting targets I was not able to achieve on my own."

Rosie in Rochester:

"With so many things competing for my time and attention, having the structure of the morning workouts have definitely given me the accountability/discipline I've needed. My trainer does a great job of mixing it up -- I can't predict the routine -- which is important to me…I get sooo bored. "

Heather in Bloomfield:

"Just wanted to let you know that my workouts with Laura have been awesome. She is really pushing me, and has such a positive and happy energy to her. The scheduled sessions work great. Please let her know that she is doing fantastic!!!!!"

Kim in Bloomfield Twp:

"I wanted to drop a quick note to tell you how pleased we are with the progress our daughter has made. As a very active 15 year old, Jordan frequently complained about sore muscles and aches related to playing soccer and volleyball. Our physician confirmed that she did not suffer from any physical problems and it was likely poor conditioning that created the problems. That has definitely proven true. After her first 15 training sessions with Fitness Together, she participated in an intense week-long volleyball camp at U of M and did not experience any problems. David and Laura have done an excellent job. We're looking forward to our next series."

Ernie in Sterling Heights:

"My personal trainer that I was using changed careers, and I wanted to continue working out with a trainer, and I decided to go with Fitness Together. Fitness Together delivered on everything that they initially promised. Due to my long hours and travel schedule at work, I was not able to keep on a schedule where I used the same trainer…. Throughout the year, I actually trained with 6 trainers, and each of them were very professional, and provided training consistent with the Fitness Together approach. The trainers constantly reminded me of consistent exercise outside of Fitness Together, as well as staying on my diet. With such a busy year, working out at Fitness Together kept me in focus on my job, and helped me stay active as my job has me sitting down for long hours at a time."