Gillham Fitness

It's Thanksgiving weekend and I am thankful for John Gillham at BodyZing. I've worked with John for the last 9 months and transformed my health. I have lost weight (~20 lb) but more important, I'm fit again. I've gone from not being able to walk 5k steps a day without knee pain to running a 5k on Thanksgiving morning at record pace (for me).  I now have the freedom to do other activities like yoga that I haven't been strong and fit enough to do. Over the last 8 years, I've tried unsuccessfully so many times to get fit and healthy in my own. John is a positive, knowledgeable and motivating coach. His expertise helped me work through/ around a variety and aches and pains. Without John, I would've given up. I still have more work to do and am thankful to have John on the journey with me!  If you're ready to invest in your health, John is a great trainer. I can't recommend him highly enough. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This is my favorite work out place. Marilyn and Dan are skilled, experienced and know exactly how to motivate. Friendliness and energy of this place is beyond anything else I experienced. Marilyn's boot camps really rock my soul. Best place ever to learn about your body potential!!! Best in Lafayette! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I've been a fitness nut for year and am a former tennis player.  I'm pushing 50 years old now and have slowed down a lot, and also need to make my workouts EFFICIENT and effective.  I'm not going to "phone it in" for an hour at the gym (plus travel time), nor am I one for a fitness class, which is largely dependent on the personality and skills of the trainer running the class.  Thus, for several years now I've been keeping very fit doing short and efficient Jillian Michaels workouts by myself in my family room.  A friend of mine started at BodyZing recently and was telling me about it.  I had a Monday morning fee when my friend said she was going to one of Marilyn's classes there, so I said I'd like to join her - more to just spend time with my friend than any other reason, but I liked the idea of working out with her.  When I arrived at BodyZing, the first thing I noticed was Marilyn:  she was finishing a 1:1 training session with a man in a wheelchair, and I was immediately impressed.  I also noticed her age:  she's not some twenty or thirty-something (whose body hasn't gone through anything yet) leading an exercise class.  She'd got to be in her 50's and very fit.  Her energy was immediately captivating:  warm, welcoming, encouraging, positive and enthusiastic (without being over the top).  This was going to be fun!  And it was:  it was a 45 minute workout combining weights (lower body followed by upper body) and then a short Tabata cardio circuit at the end.  Marilyn uses a highly visible countdown clock for each rep and set, and also incorporates motivating music.  Marilyn kept her eye on everyone and encouraged everyone, no matter what modifications they needed.  The last thing I need is someone yelling at me and being all "drill sergeant-y."  I'm SO beyond that.  BE NICE.  This isn't middle school PE class (I said that to Marilyn after the workout and she shared with me that she used to teach middle school PE and that she was the best friend of any of the overweight students because she knew how hard it was for them).  I will go back to BodyZing.  The drop-in rate is $20, which is reasonable (and you can also purchase a package).  First 2 classes are free, so no reason not to try it.  I will continue to do my home Jillian workouts, but I could easily see joining one of Marilyn's classes 1-2 times per month just to have some company and social interaction.  Marilyn is great.  The other ladies in the class were unpretentious and friendly.  Also, working out alone in my family room can get pretty lonely. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Working out with Dana for the past year has been life changing! Always positive, righteous, intelligent and motivating - Dana is invested in you. By teaming with Dana, I've gained strength, muscle, endurance and our workouts have given my lifestyle so much more energy. Along with Dana's nutritional guidance, my body has achieved results that I didn't think were possible and I owe it to the diligence of his leadership! I am very proud to be a part of BodyZing and its successful program. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Marilyn's bootcamps changed my body!  I have been a solid runner, dabbled with classes, and eat right and my body NEVER changed.  I decided to give Marilyn's bootcamp a try.  For the first two weeks I could not breath without something hurting.  Then it slowly went away.  I am mildly sore after each workout (which tells me I got a great workout).  My body has changed!  I now have definition where I could not get it before.  Friends and family can't believe the change.  If you want a great workout and to see change in your appearance then you should give it a try. More...

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