Inner Strength: Physio. Fitness. Athletics

A year ago I made one if the best decisions for myself. I decided it was time I get healthy since my job has me sitting 8 hrs a day for the past 30 years. When I found Inner Strength Physio Fitness Athletics and began a 6 week trial program I quickly realized this place was unique in its approach to health and fitness. For the first time in my life I actually looked forward to exercising. You see the personalized training and guidance I received is what truly made the difference. Inner Strength is not your typical gym. They offer nutrition counseling and meal plans for those who tend to eat the same things or like me who eat everything but don’t track what I’m eating. They have small class sizes which enables the coaches to modify the workouts to the individual if you have injuries or limitations. What made me search for a place was my knee problems and I had been getting shots every 3-6 months just to be able to walk up steps. Since joining Inner Strength I haven’t needed any shots and steps are no longer a problem. I am stronger all over, my balance is improved, my nutrition is in check, and I sleep better!

Inner Strength's trainers are very knowledgeable and quickly adapt movements to my specific needs. The classes are small and it feels like a personal session. Everyone in the class has their own challenges and I don't feel like the odd person for not being able to do some things. Instead, I get instruction for how to scale back an exercise to get me moving in the right direction, so that eventually I'll be able to do the full range of motion. I used to think that there were some exercises I'd "just never be able to do" but now I have hope. This 61-year-old woman is going to be a strong and capable grandma, ready to run and play with her grandchildren!

I started at Inner Strength as a founding member of the South Hills location because I had really bad joint pain, lethargy, exhaustion, depression & destructive eating patterns. From the start I knew that the IS Team was genuinely interested in helping me, not just lose weight, but conquer ALL the demons that led me to this hopeless place. Their investment in me helped me to believe in me something that hasn’t happened possibly ever. Just 8 weeks in and I FEEL STRONG!! I am so excited to keep going and see what the “new Sondra” will look like further into this journey!! I used to hate to look in the mirror. I used to hate myself and my body and now sometimes I cry when I look in the mirror because I am doing something I never thought i could do. Making this change has made me feel powerful and in control of my body and my life!

So much love and gratitude to my IS Family! ♥️

Before I started my journey at Inner Strength, I felt like I had no energy and felt Blah. I had been successful with using my Peloton, but got bored of the same things every day and felt like I wasn’t going anywhere. Since starting, I have been feeling more energetic – normal chores around the house don’t seem as bad! I feel 100% better now. I used to have a twinge in my knee and that is gone! I also never thought that I would be able to do ab and core exercises successfully on the floor, but here we are and I’m loving it! I’m a much happier person and just feel like I can do more in my daily routine. For anyone looking for a place with a welcoming atmosphere, this is it! It’s people of all levels and ages where you don’t feel self-conscious about what you can or can’t do (yet)! Definitely do it!

When I started at Inner Strength, I was looking for relief from hip pain and chronic fatigue, and was very discouraged about my state of health and weight gain. I knew that I wanted and needed guidance, structure and accountability. Inner Strength has provided that to me, plus so much more! Recently I completed an initial 8-week program --- and am feeling so much stronger, happier, and confident in my body. I'm down a size in scrubs, I feel more compact and stable. I sleep like a baby. I no longer have hip or back pain when taking my dog for a walk, and have actually started to slowly incorporate jogging into my walking routine! I’m also lifting way heavier than I had ever imagined. Working out in a small group is also very motivating, members are welcoming, encouraging and fun. Inner Strength has made such a difference in my health and my life. If you’re going back and forth about starting a program, just take that first step, that leap of faith, and invest in yourself! You won't regret it!