At Sportsclub, the most important
part of our day is seeing our members. Sportsclub members
come in all shapes and sizes, from a range of ages and
backgrounds. They are every day people, just like you,
trying to find time in their busy life to be healthy
and active.
Most people join a health club because
they want to be healthy, but our hope is that each Sportsclub
member finds a unique fitness experience that keeps
them coming day after day, year after year. Whatever
your goal, there is a place for you at Sportsclub.
We invite you to read about some of the
experiences of our members, with hopes that you will
find something that resonates with you and your path
to health and well being.
If you are not already a member of Sportsclub,
then we hope reading the stories of people just like
you will inspire you to make the choice to live a healthy
lifestyle and that you will choose to become a member
of the Sportsclub family, where it feels so good to
belong!
If you are a member, and would like
for us to share your story, please e-mail us at sswartz@sportsclubsc.com.
Dear Sportsclub,
It was September 2006 – that was the month I joined
Sportsclub. I’m so glad that I did because I am
reaching new heights and living the life I’m supposed
to. Since I’ve joined, I have made unbelievable
progress. I lost 22 lbs, built muscles up and learned
how to use others. With the help of some incredible
trainers, I have learned how to eat right, exercise
in the right ways and through being at the gym, I have
built my confidence enormously.
I had been walking on crutches
for 10 years and in a wheelchair for 10 years before
that but soon after I joined the club I went up to walking
with only one crutch (and wearing high heeled shoes).
After about 6 months of continuously coming three days
a week, I am now walking with a single straight cane
and I am now working towards no walking aids at all
(even my doctors and therapists are amazed). I know
that by coming to the gym and eating right I will reach
that goal.
The workout machines at Sportsclub
have helped me so much but the trainers and the members
are what keep me wanting to come back. Having everyone
cheer me on when they see me working really hard gives
me that extra little boost that I need.
Thank you Sportsclub staff and
members.
Jackie Fitch
March 2007
Dear Sportsclub,
When I first moved to Greenville five years ago, I was
extremely unmotivated. I guess being 35 pounds heavier
had a lot to do with it. I joined the ‘other gym’
because it was cheaper. I found myself going there when
it was convenient to them since they had limited hours.
I would work out for 15 or 20 minutes, get bored and
go home. I did this two or three times a week with little
or no results. Then someone told me about Sportsclub.
I decided ‘why not’ since I had nothing
to lose but 35 pounds. When I walked into Sportsclub
I was amazed at all they had to offer me. I stepped
on the elliptical machine with my headphones on and
didn’t even realize 45 minutes went by! I was
sold. That was years ago. Now I am 185 pounds, feel
great and have untold amounts of energy. I sincerely
believe the great machines, great staff and the flexible
hours have helped keep me motivated. (the televisions
help too!)
Thanks Sportsclub.
Mike Lamascolo
To the staff at Sportsclub,
I am writing this letter in appreciation of the staff
at Sportsclub Greenville. It began for me on January
9, 2006. I was on my way home from a rheumatologist
and was in a very depressed mood. My doctor had just
told me she was taking me off all medications, because
she had to see which one was affecting my liver. We
were on our way home, looking for a place to have dinner.
My wife knew that I was in pain and depressed. That
is when God intervened, and I looked at my wife and
said, there is Sportsclub, I wonder what type of place
it is. She immediately turned in and told me to go in
and look. I knew that she was trying to cheer me up,
because she did not get out of the car. I proceeded
to enter the club, greeted very pleasantly, and was
asked if I wanted to meet with a member of member services.
I went out excited and told my wife to park the car
and come in. It turned out to be the old Greenville
Racquet Club that I had been asking about since we moved
here and I was told they had just turned it into a fitness
club. I met with Lauren Kent, who impressed me to the
point of joining the club immediately. It shocked my
wife, because I am not a spur of the moment person.
The next greatest move we made
was to get personal trainers. Lauren set me up with
Merry Johnson because of my medical condition and my
wife with Maribeth Kraft. They were both Godsends to
us and they became much more than just trainers. They
became our consciences and friends. They care enough
to help save and possibly prolong our lives. All the
trainers are great and they work well as a team. Spencer
and Kim stay on me to not over do it and Robin, Ben
and Cindy are constantly encouraging me to keep it up.
I have now lost 3 to 4 pant sizes and over 40 pounds.
My wife lost close to 30 pounds and 2 to 3 dress sizes.
The atmosphere is the club’s greatest attribute
in that it makes you want to come and work out.
I would be amiss to leave out
the rest of the staff. The club will always be a building,
but the people make the building value priceless.
Sincerely,
Billy and Jimelvia Martin
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