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The team at Fitness Together is an essential part of my marathon training. Reaching the finish line would be impossible without their knowledge of fitness, guidance and support.  Their contribution to the cause is invaluable.

Doug Meehan
Fox25 News Reporter
*Trained for 1st Boston Marathon at FT

I was sitting on my couch working (as usual) when a commercial for FT came on TV, advertising the very thing I had been searching for.  After some medical issues that kept me sidelined for a year, I was excited to see if this place actually did what it promised.  One client, one trainer, one goal.  I was curious, so I set up an appointment.

I have played varsity sports my entire life, so my search for a gym and trainer was very specific to someone with a training background and similar experiences to my own.  My search led me to many gyms from Boston across the south shore, all of which just did not “have it”, but when I worked out for the first time with my trainer, Joe Caruso, I knew I finally found someone and some place perfect for me.

I could not have imagined a better trainer.  Joe takes no prisoners.

The slogan “One client, one trainer, one goal” only works when you find that one trainer in a facility that not only gets you to your goal, but surpasses it.  My expectations were bold going into this endeavor.  I wanted to drop pounds and inches, but most importantly I wanted to feel strong again.  Three months into training and I have lost the inches and pounds and I can say with certainly, this is the strongest I have ever been in my life. 

I look forward to training!  FT is the perfect forum for Joe to be creative and demanding with his exercise regimen, combining cardio with strength and agility…. He amazes me with his creativity- without fail, every day I train with him, I have 5-10 new challenging drills to do.  45 minutes flies by when things constantly change and evolve.  Like every client, I have tough days.  On those days when I come in and I feel sluggish, or tired from long hours at work, or not as mentally tough as I usually am, Joe knows exactly how to get the most out of me.  He pushes and demands but also listens to me, so each time I have a workout, there is no doubt in my mind, I gave it all I had, and so did he.

Thank you FT for what you offer, and giving talented trainers like Joe the opportunity and ability to really give their clients that one on one unique experience. ~ Andy Illes

Before joining Fitness Together I was really lazy and didn’t know much about nutrition or exercise, but thanks to the amazing trainers at FT I actually think about what I’m putting in my mouth before I eat it!  Because of the time and effort that I put into each one of my sessions and the time and effort that each trainer spent with me, I can truly say that I am in the best shape of my life!

Brittany Q.
Full-Time College Student

A year after having my second and third babies (twin girls) and with my 40th birthday fast approaching I felt that I needed to make some changes in order to get my pre-baby body back.  Nothing was working.  What initially was a 3-month short-term solution has now become a lifestyle change.  Weekly commitments have yielded positive results.  A year later I’m in better shape and much healthier than I was 10 years ago.  It’s nice to have friends, family and colleagues notice and acknowledge these positive changes.   

Immediately before I started my training I was a size 8, slowly (but surely) moving to a size 10.  I didn’t feel very good and I didn’t look very good!  I was never concerned about body image, I had always been thin and never had to work at it.  In photos I began seeing myself as others saw me and was left with a very negative view of myself.  Within 5 months of training at FT Dedham, I was a size 6 moving to a size 4.  Now a year later I have maintained my weight loss and, along with my trainer, am constantly re-evaluating my goals and designing new strategies to keep me motivated.

I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes in August, 2005. What a shock!  They wanted me to go on medication, but I was determined to correct my blood sugar level naturally.  I started working out at Fitness Together 3 times per week, and changed my diet following FT’s recommended IntraFitt program.  5 months later my blood sugar was normal, with NO DRUGS!  Even my doctor was impressed.  By combining the exercise program at Fitness Together, my nutrition program and some cardio at home, I have lost 30 lbs in 6 months and everyone who knows me says I look 10 years younger – and I feel it.  Thanks FT!!

Dave M.
Rockland, MA

I wanted to come to Fitness Together for about 6 months before I did.  I put it off because I thought I looked terrible and wouldn’t be able to do anything.  Coming in here was the best thing I have done for myself in a long time.  The staff has been great and I have never felt awkward.  My workout has always been challenging but not more than I could handle.  My only regret is that I didn’t come in sooner.  Since coming into FT I feel great about the way I look.  I’ve lost 4 inches on my waste and the 30-minute cardio session that used to leave me winded I can now do as a warm up then workout after and still feel great.