After just 6 months with O3 I’m happy to report I’ve lost 30 lbs. while also adding pounds of muscle. My stamina is through the roof and my doctor has confirmed lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and higher metabolism.
I haven’t felt this young in years and I get comments daily on my changing shape. The ever changing elements of both the Boot Camps and personal trainig sessions keep me excited for the next workout.
Everyone at the gym is dedicated to your success and there’s a wonderful team vibe among clients and staff alike.
I’ve worked out in every style of gym there is and O3 is the real deal, no hype just honest transformation and inspiration!
Paul H.
Update: Paul has now lost 60 lbs!
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There’s a subtle magic going on at the O3 gym! What I didn’t know was that this ‘off the beaten path’ gym would be a true partner in health, offering me a complete holistic transformation. I wandered in three months ago frustrated with my lack of strength, endurance and well-being. But I had a crazy notion of being up for a challenge!
Under brilliant, personalized coaching of trainer Jay Goodson, only three months later I feel strong, energetic and cheery! And I don’t even miss the almost twenty pounds I’ve already lost! What a way to start my seventh decade!
Laney W.
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When I came to O3, I thought I was quite fit. After all, I was spending an hour and a half, at least 5 days a week, at a gym when I lived in Birmingham, AL. I could pound an elliptical machine for 45 to 60 minutes, no problem. I was doing about 6 machines per body area, dividing arms, chest, back, shoulders and legs into separate days.
Boy, did I have a thing or two to learn. After working out with Keith for a few weeks, I realized I hadn’t been training my body or increasing my metabolism or teaching it to work efficiently. I was spending all that time at the gym just doing routine maintenance; my workouts were not productive.
I’ve been working out 3 days/week with Keith since I moved here in June 2009, and my muscle structure has changed dramatically. He told me in the beginning that he would turn me into a fat burning machine, and he has. Our sessions are 45 minutes — not 1 1/2 hours — and I get more out of these succinct, tough workouts than I ever did on my own. He is committed to surprising the body with different exercises to improve its ability to respond and get stronger in every way. And he knows just what to throw at you and when you are ready to accomplish it.
I am 57 years old, and while fitness has been important to me since I was in my 20′s, I finally feel like I am hitting a stride with keeping my body strong and flexible. Eating right is key, and nutrition has always been important to me, but I feel like Keith’s advice has even improved my eating habits.
Whether it is for Keith’s personal training sessions or boot camps, making room for O3 Health and Fitness is an important part of my life.”
Debby M.
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I was a little skeptical at first signing up for boot camp at O3 Fitness. First off it is almost an hour away from my home in Hot Springs. Secondly after doing boot camp for the past 18 months with an Army Sargent outside in sometimes 94 degree heat and 100% humidity in SW Florida, I was not sure if Wendy’s class was going to be challenging enough. Well I must say it is! I feel I am getting a great workout and being challenged every week. She keeps us going and pushes us to the next level. I enjoy the boot camp with Wendy so much I have signed up for personal training with her as well.
I never really workout with more than a 15 pound dumbbell, so it is awesome that Wendy keeps pushing for more weight. Every week I can do a little more. She works me until I fail. As she says “that’s a good thing!” She is working my legs too. I have signed up to run a ½ marathon in January and with Wendy’s help I think my legs will be the strongest ever!
Thank you Wendy and O3 Fitness
Lisa M.
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After the birth of my second son, I wanted to get back into shape, so I started taking classes at the YMCA. I got frustrated after a few months, because I was seeing very little progress – I lost a little weight and got a bit toned, but quickly plateaued. Needless to say, frustration got the better of that workout plan. This last winter, I sat for literally 4 months straight while studying for a professional exam. After passing, I realized just what a toll that experience had taken on me and my health, so I started bootcamp with Wendy. Four months later and I’m stronger than I’ve ever been. I can do pushups! My low abs, which have been through two caesarian births, are finally able to do leg lift crunches! The results began for me with the first class, and haven’t stopped. Wendy is so great about ensuring that each person is working hard during each exercise, and each class is a different mix of exercises, so I’m never bored or hit the dreaded plateau. There is something so satisfying about completing an exercise I never thought I could do. I actually look forward to going to class and working out. Bootcamp is really fun!
Linnea L.
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Kevin Martin is a godsend! Before joining O3 and coming to train with Kevin I was living a relatively sedentary and unbalanced lifestyle and felt very unhealthy with too many aches and pains for my age. In just 2 short months of consistently working out with Kevin’s expertise, I have gained so much….strength, flexibility, stamina, energy, and a desire to be active every day. Kevin motivates me to become more active in all areas of my life and to eat healthier which has also been so helpful. I have already lost most of my pains and several pounds of weight! And, this is just the beginning of my new and healthier journey. I am so grateful for Kevin and O3!
Rachel
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Not being a person who likes to share my exercise routine (or my sweat) with a lot of people I was also looking for someone who would assist me in improving my personal routine in a way I could use at home with my existing equipment. I stumbled across the O3 (One on One) sign and made the call. After already loosing 45 pounds I knew it was time to work more on gaining muscle than on loosing fat, so with Kevin’s help, I have been able to achieve new goals in my life; a routine at home that works for me, strengthening my lower body (he knows how much I hate squats), loose a few more pounds, and get back in my golf game. The best part though, is the environment at O3 and the staff go out of their way to personalize the experience.
Jackie K.
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As a participant in the Asheville Citizen Times Half – Marathon for the last three years, my race time improved from the first year to the next, but not by much, even as the course was re-designed and made more challenging. I was pleased with my improvement but needed to change my training routine to include more than just running, so I could set my Personal Race Best this year.
One of the main reasons I run the Half – Marathon every year is to raise money for the organization Girls on the Run, an amazing organization whose purpose is to improve girls’ lives through healthy living. Well, this year Keith from O3 Fitness offered Boot Camp workouts weekly to our fundraising team called Team SoleMates. I figured that was exactly what I needed to boost my chances of achieving my goal – so I went every Monday (and felt it every Tuesday!).
After faithfully following Keith’s weekly class, I started to see and feel results – I was convinced this was helping me physically improve my stamina and muscle tone in my core and upper-body, both places I virtually ignored. The change in exercise routine went from dragging my body out to run every day to actually enjoying training again. Keith was so inspiring and had such a great attitude – he really pushed us and made us feel the burn but was so positive and instructive. He generously gave of his time and resources to help us achieve our personal goals – plus he was running the Half – Marathon for the first time, so he was right there with us!
Well, the time came and I ran the 2010 Asheville Citizen Times Half-Marathon, which is known nationally for it’s challenging hills, and I showed-up for the third time with Team SoleMates to see what this year had in store. You never know how you are going to run until you actually start running! This year I started strong and as the hills went by and the miles passed I knew something was different. When it came to the final three miles – I felt strong – stronger than the previous two years. Once the race was over I knew I had set my Personal Race Best – sure enough – I had knocked 10 Minutes off my time from last year!! It felt like a tremendous amount of time to improve – I was elated! I looked for Keith so I could tell him THANKS – I knew it was due to Boot Camp – but in the melee I could not find him. I highly recommend O3, Keith and the Boot Camp program for runners, or anybody, who wants a truly effective and (actually) fun way to get in shape.
Susan H.
