I know it may sound cliché but my life has been dramatically impacted by training with Roxy.  I have been active most of my life, always involved in playing sports, enjoying the outdoors, etc., but when I moved to Tennessee to start graduate school and work full time I stopped being quite as active as I had been.  Reaching my highest weight of 176.5, even after a year of Pilates with Roxy, I decided it was time to try personal training.  When we started I was pretty surprised to hear how much I weighed, and also to learn that I was 34% body fat.  I have been training with Roxy for 14 months now, and I’ll admit that for the first six months I didn’t see very many drastic changes.  That’s because I  wasn’t taking seriously the nutrition guidelines Roxy had laid out for me.  At the start of January I made a decision to do two things…1)  start recording my food (like Roxy had shown me how to do), and 2)  train for a half marathon.  I had never been a runner before, so this was quite a nerve-wracking goal, but I thought there was no harm in trying.  By doing these things in combination with Roxy’s encouragement it allowed the weight To essentially start falling off!  Since January, I have lost 4 pants sizes down to a 6-8, about 36 pounds, and am now 27 % body fat.  It’s a wonderful feeling!  I now enjoy shopping for clothes!  I’m down to 139 and I have a goal of losing about 5 more pounds.  Goals like this don’t scare me anymore.  Oh, and I did end up running the Nashville half marathon in April in just under three hours…another goal!  I’ll close in saying that aside from all of the wonderful physical and emotional benefits to training, a completely unexpected benefit has been a new friend in Roxy.  We spend all of our hour together talking and laughing, and before you know it, it’s over!  Sure, it’s hard work and discipline, but I’ve found that then spills into all other areas of life.  

I highly recommend training with Roxy!!

Laura S.

I have been a client of Knoxville Personal Training LLC for more than three years. I first met Roxy at her Pilates classes, but after a year I moved away from the area and was not able to attend any longer. When I decided to get serious about fitness once again, I contacted her and found that her training location was convenient to my work. We were able to decide on hours that were convenient for me so I could go directly after work.

I have worked out off and on most of my life and was so familiar with the importance of doing exercises correctly. Roxy proved to be a stickler for that point! From being sure that my form in each exercise is correct to making me move my foot "out just a little more", Roxy makes me work out harder while keeping me from injury.

When I took Pilates from Roxy I thought she was undoubtedly the meanest person in the world. I realize now that she was just trying to make us the best we can be. I'm very glad I contacted her when I needed a trainer. Of course I also have to admit to a little vanity. A friend's daughter saw pictures of me and her comment was "look at Charlotte's shoulders and arms!" Now what 68-year old woman- or any woman- wouldn't love to hear that!!!

Charlotte L.

156 lbs

AFTER 

7 mo later: 138 lbs

When I finally made up my mind to go with Roxy on the personal training, my main concern was if I would be able to do the exercises and not "fall out".   My family has a history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease.  And I heard from so many people, why do you want to loose weight?  You look fine.  But I could camouflage well with my clothes.  My concern was the underlying factors.  Although my blood pressure was good and my cholesterol was average, I wanted to get healthy.  So here I am, months later and feeling great and I even lost 18 lbs so far and toned up in places I never thought I would be able to loose.  I'm learning to make better decisions on food choices and my energy level has gotten better.   

The personal training sessions are geared toward your own personal goals and work is done to strengthen and improve areas that you might not realize need help, but the way Roxy works these areas, what a surprise in the end.  The exercises are diversified each week and you don't get bored with an exercise routine.  It's something I look forward to each week and enjoy the workouts.  Now how many exercise programs can you say you look forward to going to?    

My next goal is maintaining what I've managed to accomplish.  With the help of Roxy and her concern for her clients, that should be the easy part.  What a good motivator and encourager.  You may slip off the path on some days, but she guides you back to your journey.  This has been great and I highly recommend doing the personal training.  You may think it's too late, but it's never too late to get in shape and I know just the person to help you.    Take the time for yourself and let Roxy shape you into who you've always wanted to be.

Becky

BEFORE 

Jon 255 lbs           Sarah 275 lbs

 AFTER 

  Jon 189 lbs       Sarah 175 lbs

"Finding Roxy’s ad has been one of the best things to happen to me."

I’ve been overweight or struggling with my weight for a long time. I hit rock bottom, though, at the beginning of 2008 when I stepped on a scale and found I weighed 272 pounds.  I was overweight, tired, depressed and had very little motivation to do anything to change my life, but I knew I had to do something.

I started losing weight on my own in January of 2008 and lost about 30 pounds before calling Roxy.  Even though I had lost some weight, to say that I was out of shape when I met with her for the first time would be too generous.  Something as simple as walking up a flight of stairs was hard and I was too embarrassed to try anything but the treadmill at the gym.

So far, I’ve lost about 100 pounds and ended the year with a loss of approximately one pound per week.  Most importantly, though, my entire life has changed.  I have learned an incredible amount about fitness and health and have seen my energy level dramatically increase.  I once would have laughed if someone had told me that I’d ever work out every day, love pilates or be able to go on an 11 mile hike.  Now, I find it unbelievable that I ever lived such a sedentary life. 

While further weight loss is still a goal, I’ve found that the number on the scale doesn’t have near the impact it once had. My fitness level now drives me, and I directly attribute that to the work I’ve done with Roxy. I absolutely love exercising now that I feel comfortable and know how to do it properly.  Fortunately, the enthusiasm I gained created a trickle-down effect.  My husband started running and eating healthier meals and has lost over 50 pounds, too.

Roxy provided the supportive, educational, fun environment that I needed to get my life on track, I just had to do the work. 

 Sarah

                                                   Post Rehab Personal Training with Roxy

Three years ago I sustained a serious spinal cord injury as the result of a car accident.  Initially, I had no sensation or movement in my arms and legs.  With faith and a lot of hard work I regained some movement and sensation.  I spent several months in physical and occupational therapy and was concerned about continuing post rehab training.  Lucky for me I found Roxy.

We have been working together since October 2008 and I continue to see results. I cannot say enough about her knowledge and experience.  She developed a routine specifically for me focusing on core strength, flexibility, and walking and balance.  She ensures I’m using proper form and posture during our workout sessions.  I continue to see improvements in all aspects of my recovery. As a bonus several of my friends and relatives have noticed these improvements and have commented on how fit I look.  This year I completed a two mile hike in Sedona, Arizona for the first time since the accident. I’m already working with Roxy on the next goal of a four mile hike.     

Roxy is a top notch trainer who will help you reach your fitness and or post rehab goals.  She will challenge and motivate you and above all make your sessions with her beneficial and fun!

 

BEFORE

AFTER 

 

When I quit smoking cigarettes the pounds gradually piled on.  I knew I should have felt better after quitting, but the added weight made me feel sluggish and lethargic.  Daily walks just wasn’t cutting it.  I knew I had to do something about my physical being. 

Roxy came to my work to ask if she could display her brochures on personal training.  I read the information and decided to give her a call.  It’s been six months and fifty sessions since I began training with Roxy.  I’m over 50 and can honestly say this is the best that I’ve felt since my 20’s.  I’ve lost 14 pounds, gained strength, flexibility, and much more toned and defined muscles.  Recently, my fifty sessions expired and Roxy asked if I wanted to continue.  After pondering it for a couple of days and inquiring about a fitness membership, I didn’t think I would be successful in staying committed to working out without Roxy so I signed up for another 50 sessions.  She is dedicated to her profession and sensitive to my needs.  However, don’t let her sweet and demure personality fool you.  She’s tougher than any bootcamp instructor you can imagine.  She’ll work your butt off! 

 Thanks Roxy– You’ve changed my life!

 Debbie H

BEFORE

 Elizabeth E:  171.5

AFTER 

1mo later 

164

I have never before had a personal trainer, and I truly didn't know what to expect. All I knew was that I was miserable with the way I felt and looked and had to do something about it. I randomly found a brochure of Roxy's and got started with her right away. In the first 3 weeks I lost 8 pounds! All of my clothes are now big on me and friends and family are all commenting on how great I look, and I've still got two months to go with her :)  Roxy has helped me with the safest and most effective way to work out for my body but also how to eat healthier and maintain weight loss. My endurance (cardio) has greatly improved...workouts I could barely get through at first are now easy for me. I am stronger and more flexible. I no longer get physically tired during my day to day activities and I have more energy and sleep better than ever.

    Roxy is encouraging and helpful in every way. She develops a program specifically for your body needs personal goals. I would recommend Roxy to any family member or friend without a doubt. She is knowledgeable, helpful, encouraging and fun! She keeps you motivated to keep going and always has your best physical interest in mind. Having Roxy as my trainer is the best thing I've done for myself in years. It is WELL worth your time and money.

 

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

Elizabeth E.

 

I used to be pretty fit, but for the last several years I didn’t pay much attention to my fitness and gained a bunch of weight.  

Working with Roxy, who designed a program specifically for me based on the fitness evaluation, I have lost 23 pounds in eight months and more excitingly lost 18 inches and went down 4 dress sizes.  My body fat percentage dropped 7%.  One of the best parts is seeing my muscles lengthen and grow lean and strong. My cardio level has gone up by 60%.   My energy level, flexibility, and endurance are up and most importantly my confidence has skyrocketed.  

 

Roxy teaches you the best moves for your body type using your own body weight and simple equipment.  She helps you learn to perform the moves correctly and makes modifications as you progress.  She also helps you make a plan to eat healthier.  Roxy actually makes working out enjoyable.

E.L.

PILATES TESTIMONIES!!!!

Three years ago, I had a complicated hysterectomy that resulted in significant abdominal adhesions.

Another open surgery confirmed that these adhesions are of the very thick and banded variety and they have been quite painful.  I’ve tried everything from ordinary stretches to a Chiropractor to Rolfing (a deep connective tissue massage).  While all of these avenues have been good to some degree, nothing has alleviated my pain and discomfort as much as this Pilates class.  I am more flexible than I’ve ever been before and my pain levels have decreased remarkably.  A great by-product has been that I’ve also lost inches and my stomach has toned up to the point that even my Rolfer massage therapist commented on how tight my abs are!  I so appreciate the opportunity to benefit from these sessions. 

 Thanks for everything.

Anita Rivera

    Upon celebrating my first year anniversary in Pilates classes, what a difference a year has made!!!!  When I first started, my main goal was to obtain better flexibility.  I am aware that as you age you loose a lot of that.  I feel that this has helped tremendously in my range of motion.  I’ve also noticed a change in how I stand, sit, and walk.  My posture has improved, which I’m sure has to do with strengthening my core muscles.  I feel that I can endure the workouts better now than when I started.  I try more of the advanced movements, so I’m pushing myself more and hopefully before too long will be able to accomplish more. 

    I still notice my weaknesses and work hard to build on those moves to improve my strength.  My only regret is that I didn’t measure myself before starting these exercises so I could compare the loss.  But I can tell a difference in the way my clothes fit.

This has been such a positive experience this year, both physically and mentally.  Concentrating on breathing and doing the exercises helps you to forget all that is going on around you.  And sometimes you just need that!!!!!!

Becky

 

Roxy's pilates class is the best! It's not your mom's Pilates. I have been participating in this class for 2 1/2 years, and I never have had exercise be so fun and seen such good results. Roxy always shows modifications for people who are just beginning up to those who are more advanced, so whatever your level, you can participate. While the class can be very challenging, you can also take it at your own pace to suit your needs. Sometimes we have special classes where she uses personal training techniques. Try it if you want to change your routine!

Diane H.

 

I have been in Roxy's Pilates class for four years. Every class is challenging but a lot of fun. The hour passes by quickly. Roxy is very professional and knowledgeable. She's the best!

Mary K.