Four years ago this month I joined 212. All my life dance had been my exercise. For some, exercise may seem like work, but because I was so passionate about dance, it never felt that way...
In my younger days, I was the geek in high school who was more interested in getting good grades, tutoring and helping others, and playing video games...(wait a minute, not a lot has changed)...
Did you ever leave the house only to arrive at your destination and wonder "how the heck did I get here?" Well, that's exactly how I felt about my life back in April when I turned 60, which gave me cause for reflection, I needed to get serious about my health...
Man….Nothing like a Kerry Taylor “Congrats Baby” email to brighten you day. My thanks to the 212 Crew, it is an honor to be chosen for the December Member spotlight...
I often wondered how the person for Member Spotlight of the month was selected. How surprised I was when I received an email from Kerry saying that I was chosen to be in the November spotlight...
A few years ago one of my best friends asked me if I wanted to check out a free trial personal training session at a small gym near her house. At the time I had not really exercised or done much physical activity for years and although I wanted to be healthy, I was scared to get back into it.
First, I have to say that it’s an incredible honor to be chosen 212’s “GREATEST MEMBER OF ALL-TIME.” I didn’t even know such an award existed! (And in fact, it actually might be something I just made up.
I am honored to be invited to share my story in this month’s Member Spotlight. I hope I can find the words to adequately express how much being a part of the 212 family for the last 3 years has changed my life.
My journey at 212 Health and Performance began in the fall on 2010, when the assistant pro at our golf club organized an 8 week program at the then Punch Gym in Rumford Center.
After ‘retiring’ from 20 years in the business world and watching my youngest son Colin, (NO, not that Colin!) go off to school full days, I felt the pull to better myself in some way.
On August 9, 2010, I walked into what is now 212 Health and Performance. Little did I know at the time, but it was a decision that would change my life. I met Kerry and he hooked me up with Sean, who proceeded to take me through some drills.
Thank you to the 212 Team for such an honor being selected for the Member Spotlight! This came to me as quite a surprise being a member for only 8 months.
My fitness journey started in 2009. My lifestyle was always healthy although I never had the body I dreamed of. I saw a photo of a girl who lifts and I decided, "I want to look like that."
Thank you, what an honor it is to be chosen for the December member spotlight. Let me start by saying 212 is so much more than gym. It has become another place to call home, full of friendly and encouraging faces.
I joined what is now 212 about four years ago. I moved to Providence from Manhattan five years ago for a job and had been searching—in truth more for a circle of friends than a gym—when someone recommended 212.
My 212 story is not as inspiring or remarkable as many I have seen. I will, nevertheless, tell you a bit about myself and my experiences at 212 over the last 4 ½ years.
Four years ago this summer I was at a complete breaking point in my life. I had recently gone through major surgery to remove a tumor from my inner ear and bid my husband goodbye as he was deploying to Iraq for an 18 month-long tour of duty.
"I got this" was something I used to say a lot about my body and where I was. First, thank you to the amazing family at 212. A special thank you to Kerry. You're not just a great trainer, you're someone that a lot of people look up to and are very thankful to.
