Silvia
I came to Lisa (or she came to me?) at a very vulnerable time of my life. I’ve just had my third baby, which was a beautiful surprise, and after 3 C-sections and trying to rebuild myself as a person, it was hard for me to set boundaries and prioritize my most important needs. Lisa and I worked together. The work was focused on a healthier, stronger body and then moved towards a healthier mentality too, one that is set on “take care of yourself so you can take care of others”. The challenges and encouragements are daily and the laughs too. Lisa is family and drives me to be the best version of myself.
I am still a work-in progress and at this point, the sky is the limit. Thank you, Lisa, for holding my hand with patience and love. The only downside is that she can’t count, she tends to count backwards and then repeats numbers… very annoying 😉
Peter G.
I decided to start going to Solful in November 2020 with my wife Andrea. At that time she’d been going for about 9 months with fantastic results. The first few weeks were tuff. There were multiple exercises we did during class that I couldn’t do and thought I’d never be able to. Lisa was always there to encourage me. She’s always supporting you in a positive manner to push yourself. I don’t know if there’s ever a class where she doesn’t say “what doesn’t challenge you doesn’t change you” and that’s so true! The exercises I struggled with a few months ago I can now do. I’ve seen my body change over the few short months that I’ve been going to Solful. We recently completed a fitness challenge that has helped me make better food choices and made me push myself even harder in classes. If you’re looking to live a healthier life I would highly recommend Solful. Lisa will challenge you and the Solful family will welcome you with open arms!
Sheilah G.
There are times in life where the Lord presents to you someone or something in your life to fulfill a purpose or a need; to help, encourage, motivate, inspire and just become special! My name is Sheilah Gilliard (68 years of age in a couple months!) and this is my story.
One of those moments occurred going on 11 years now as I was taking a walk by the lakefront with my daughter who had recently had her first child; my first granddaughter!!! We’re walking along and she suddenly pulls me by my T-Shirt and said “Mom, look, there’s an exercise group I believe for mothers! Let’s check it out!” All she noticed from my perspective was a group exercising and a couple of baby strollers! As we approached the group to check it out, an energetic lady with such a radiant smile comes up to us and greets us; she says “Hello, my name is Lisa, the owner and founder of Solful Fitness, welcome!” She takes time to explain what Solful Fitness was about, their philosophy of wellness and fitness, healthy living, community, etc. and said “if you’re available next Saturday morning, we’ll be here! You will not be disappointed! So happy to meet you and welcome!!” We went the following Saturday morning and as they say, the rest is history!
Joining Solful Fitness has helped me in taking care of my body and overall health journey. I had been one to exercise before joining Solful Fitness but never received the proper training from other fitness facilities that I had a membership to; I was mainly on my own without the proper training/instructions. At Solful Fitness, I receive the full package! I’m given proper instructions to keep me healthy and free from injuring myself when exercising, motivation to keep going when I feel that I can’t, all around healthy eating advise in which helped me to build strong and tone muscles and assist in weight loss.
The Solful Fitness Training Staff is amazing, professional, knowledgeable, and care about each one of the members. Also, the family and community atmosphere at Solful Fitness, oh my goodness, it’s amazing!! I feel like the members have been in my family forever! There is no judgement, your workout is your workout we are told over and over again so you don’t feel that you’re being pointed out! We encourage and motivate each other, I look to them for that! We are all from different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, shapes and sizes and I feel that we’re all one – One Big Happy Solful Fitness Family!
One more thing I would like to share in which I can attest to many other instances; over almost 2 years ago, I was experiencing knee issues in which I had severely strained my MCL and had to have 15 sessions of therapy at my hospital’s sports medicine clinic. The knee issue was worsened due to arthritis and inflammation flare-ups that I experience from time to time. Going through the sessions, Lisa reached out to me and checked on me every step of the way. I received get well wishes from the members in whom Lisa shared my condition and updated them. She even forwarded me text messages from the members with their hellos and messages. It just encouraged me more and more to get better because I missed my family!
I spoke to the clinic about my upper body weakening due to the focus on my lower body. I mentioned to the clinic about Lisa being such an excellent trainer and also her background in therapy as well. They advised me to contact her and they would continue strengthening my lower extremities and she could take over strengthening my upper body. Lisa scheduled me for one-on-ones and gave me exercises and strength training that got me back on track and even stronger. I am forever grateful for her care and love for all of the members at Solful. I am not the only one that can testify of the care and results we receive, there are many others!
As stated earlier, Solful Fitness was presented to me unexpectedly and has been a God Send and such a Blessing ever since. If you’re looking for a place to get the full package for a healthy lifestyle, great workouts and family atmosphere, please consider Solful Fitness; I promise you, you will not be disappointed. I believe the Lord gave it to me as a gift to not only bless me but to bless others! Thank you Solful Fitness!
Austin B.
I have been doing off-season training with Lisa for the last 3 years and man does she make me work. She consulted with my coaches and team trainers to understand what I needed to work on and designed workouts to meet my goals. I have gained strength, flexibility and most importantly speed. She understands how a hockey player moves and made sure I was working all the right areas. My coaches have noticed the off-season worj and even commented on the work that I had put in as something that sets me apart from the other members of the team. I am looking forward to may last year of Junior Hockey and moving onto my college career….I couldn’t have made it this far without Lisa and Solful Fitness.
Charlotte L.
I started working out at Solful Fitness a few years ago, but never fully committed myself to training regularly. I dreaded moving my body out of it’s comfort zone. However, in the summer of 2020 I was diagnosed with severe ulcerative colitis. I realized the importance of regular exercise for not only my body but also my mind. Lisa and the other trainers at Solful Fitness have helped me go from hospital bed to a D3 college athlete. I am the strongest mentally and physically that I have ever been. Now, I am proud to call Solful Fitness my family and actually excited to workout!