Speedy Gonzales

It's been six years since I first started going to the gym on a regular basis. 

For the record, that's a record. 

Me and working out has never worked out until I started going to a small, quaint gym called Volution Fitness.

 All I need is someone to tell me what to do, show me how it's done and encourage me along the way.

 The owner Jim, is a Physical Therapist by trade but decided to change his path and opened a gym. He provided the exact kind of instruction I require to be successful at something I don't like doing.

He was great. A few ladies that I know also started going and Jim was our guy. He provided a group class full of positive and encouraging comments while pushing us to do our best.

When he began getting more clients who wanted personal training he needed to find a trainer for our class. This is when we met Zack Gonzales.

Zack is an amazing stick of dynamite. He's energetic, positive,  patient, happy and always has a smile on his face. He couldn't have been a more perfect replacement. 

He actually confessed to me once his job requirement was to keep us ladies happy. Some days I don't know how he does it as we have a tendency to complain and whine at times. 

Volution Fitness has continued to grow. They went from a little space into a much larger one but as the clients kept coming in more trainers were hired and eventually a second gym was built.

Zack has continued as our trainer and our little group of ladies has not only grown in size but in a variety of ages as well.

 There are gals in their 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and even his 70 year old aunt Rosie attends.

Our schedule has also changed, Zack now specializes in Cross Fit with classes throughout the day. Our class meets every morning from 8-9.

There are times I think Zack forgets how old some of us ladies are but it makes no difference to him, he will adapt the workout to our ability so we can all do the same thing. 

those are weighted vest because everyone needs an extra 20 pounds to their workout

After one of our classes, which was focused more for the cardio, Zack noticed I was breathing extra hard and asked how I was doing.

Bent over with my hands on my knees gasping, I looked up at him and said, All I know is, you take my breath away.