While
taking a class in 2008 I heard so much activity in the class next door that it struck my curiosity. The
following week I took my first class with Kathy, Belly Dance Fit. From that point on I was addicted, exercise
has became a part of my everyday life. Kathy has a special gift to keep her clients motivated!
Kathy takes the time to insure that
her clients are enjoying her classes and benefiting from them as well. She checks that your posture is
correct, changes music on a regular basis so boredom doesn’t kick in. She makes her classes difficult
but yet fun to keep us motivated. Kathy listens, follows through and puts her client’s needs first. Her studio has become
part of our lives. It is a place where women can come together to exercise, to talk and to share.
Unlike a typical gym, at the studio we exercise without intimidation; we share our thoughts and most importantly have
a trainer with over 20 years experience teaching classes.
In January of 2011 I was at an all time low, physiologically and
physically. I felt there was nowhere to hide. Kathy knew I wasn’t right.
She knew that I needed to focus and challenge myself to change how I was feeling. So as any good
friend would do, she challenged me to do something for myself while physically benefiting from it as well. She
asked me to join her in an Air Climb. I kept telling her I couldn’t do it, Kathy wouldn’t hear
me. As any dedicated trainer would do, she was persistent until I agreed. January 21,
2011 was the day that changed the way I viewed myself. She pushed me to the limit, wouldn’t let me
say “I can’t do it” and never let me give up. The day after I agreed to do this, a routine
was in place and the preparation for the climb, 42 stories, 914 steps. On March 26, 2011 the mission was
complete.
We embarked on this journey
and never looked back. Kathy trained me an average of 2 hours a day with a minimum of 4 days a week.
We moderately modified my diet and the transformation took place. The pounds and inches started
to come off, but more importantly my attitude was positive. She would PUSH me, wouldn’t hear it when
I would say I can’t do this. She has a way of motivating her clients, makes them feel good about
every little step they take until she sees results. Will take you by the hand and make you feel like you
are the only person in the world and how important you are. How you need to find and focus on yourself
in order to help others. She has transformed my body, my mind and most importantly motivated me to have
the confidence I never knew I had.
Kathy
truly is a gem in the world of fitness. Anyone who is fortunate enough to be a member of Kathy Henkel Fitness
can testify to this. For me, it was life changing and there is only one way to exercise, with a trainer
who cares….Kathy Henkel.
Thanks
for the change I never thought possible, for the friendship that I cherish and for being you. I love you
and thank you for what you have made of me and for the studio that you’ve created with women in mind. The
friendships we have made, the transformations we have witness and the confidence we all have by being members of Kathy Henkel
Fitness.
Maria Couto
Lifetime member
