After spending five years overseas, followed by a few in Kamloops, my family and I returned to the city we call home, Kelowna, two years ago. One of the first things we did to resettle was find a gym. Let me tell you how happy I am we joined Global.

From the current and complete facilities, to the array of classes taught by energetic, informed, and inspirational instructors, to the friendly front desk staff, it’s always a pleasure to be welcomed to my workout. I can count on clean change rooms and colossal encouragement.

But it wasn’t until earlier this summer, when in a fine display of athleticism I fell off the bosu ball in a TRX class, that I truly came to appreciate Global. Immediately Jody called for ice—which Sandy delivered with a smile—both of them checking with me more than once to ensure I was okay and offering up sympathy, as well as ibuprofen.

Relegated to an air cast, I enjoyed more cycling classes and each time I called to reserve a bike, Stephanie remembered to ask how my ankle was doing. When Leslie came upon me, icing my injury in the lobby instead of total stepping it with the dynamic Del upstairs, she immediately booked me a complimentary rehab/personal training session with her. Renee also spotted me hobbling around and offered seasoned advice from one desperate-to-be-back-at-it runner to another.  

Now that I’ve resumed many of my favorites, including Karen’s i-flow and guest instructor, Jerry Love’s Get Ripped, I had to let you know how happy I am, not only to be moving in nearly full motion again, but moreover, to be a member of Global gym.

Warm Regards,

Just wanted to pass along a note of thanks.

My journey back to fitness started over a year ago with the Get it Back program in 2010.

Since then I have been focused on increasing my fitness, and being the best I can be  - both physically and mentally.

I did the Apple Sprint triathlon last August, and in May I completed my first Olympic distance triathlon. I was last - but I crossed the finish line!

This past Sunday, I finished a 10km, and bettered my run time by 24 minutes!

I'm excited about the rest of the summer event  events, a couple of more tri's and the Gran Fondo - that I am entered in.

I wanted to say thanks to all the great Global Fitness staff - when I come in to train, everyone is always so friendly and encouraging.

And they make it fun to workout!

Cheers!

" 'The Get it Back, Give it Back' Program with Global Fitness has assisted in alleviating the fear of what used to be an overwhelming lifestyle transformation. The support, encouragement, knowledge and acceptance of the staff is an incomparable element which is currently helping me to persevere through the challenges of a most gratifying, self-loving process and journey. I am in week five of this program and I have already been gifted with increased self-esteem, self love, self confidence and a more positive outlook on life. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to change my life in a most welcoming environment while being a part of a program which clearly requires extensive amounts of energy, time and effort to facilitate. Thank you Global Fitness!!!!"

I would like to express just how thankful I am to Global for allowing me to be part of the Get it Back Give it Back program. What a wonderful gift you have given me. I've struggled with my weight for almost a decade now and I'm finally feeling stronger and more confident just seven weeks into the program. With Greg’s awesome support and direction I now know I can actually do this! I even ran on the treadmill last week and it didn't even hurt! Now that's bloody amazing!

 Global Fitness has all the classes and great instructors too!

I am in the Give It Back program and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for the tremendous gift you have given every one of us who were chosen for this INCREDIBLE opportunity!!! From the bottom of my heart..... Thanks again!!