I joined the club to lose some weight and get more fit in my “silver years”.  I keep going back because of the overall friendliness of the front desk, the helpfulness of Emily in the classes, and I am stronger!  The make me feel welcome and glad I came in.  I have never been a member of a health club.  After coming to ASF for over two months, I feel so much better!  I don’t know why I waited so long.  --- Judy Hoke, New Member 2009

I joined the club to become more active in hopes of loosing weight so I can be healthier and live longer and be happier about myself.  I appreciate that the staff knows my name. I am delighted that the desk staff beams when I walk in and says hello. I love the fact that when I walk into cardio or weights the other members know I am there for the same reasons they are.  Everyone supports me... From Katina in my entry interview [first time in], Adam who answers my training questions and the best support staff anywhere with Christine, Gayle and Amber at the desk, Paula who does Zumba is eternally encouraging and challenging and even makes those few guys like myself who can't dance, feel like we are doing great. Everyone is wonderful.  I came here for myself but now I come back because I belong to a community.  --- Jim Frees

“I joined Athena to improve my health.  I don’t want to die young!  I like the great atmosphere, helpful staff and my own personal will to make it happen.  Adam (my trainer) has provided great motivation for me, teaching me things I would never have realized were possible without his experience.  I love Athena Sport & Fitness!” --- Lauri Shillings, Member Since 2007

I knew that it was time to do something for myself.  As a stay-at-home mom, you are constantly giving of yourself to your kids and your spouse.  I wanted to do something for myself that would also be beneficial for my whole family.  The childcare rates are so reasonable and my kids love to go there!  I know they're being taken care of and I can concentrate on myself for an hour.  I am also enrolled in The Next Biggest Loser and love it.  Being part of that group motivates you to keep coming back.  Amber has been my trainer and she has gone the extra mile to make sure that we get the results we want to see.  She has made our workouts fun.  Keep up the good work! --- Kerri Simpson