I have never been one to enjoy working out. LightenUp Fitness has changed that. I had bariatric surgery in May 2015 and was very successful in losing weight. But I found myself starting to gain weight in September of 2016, (8 pounds) and I knew I needed to make some changes. So I found LightenUp Fitness on Facebook and decided to check them out I was impressed by the cleanliness if the facility and the smaller gym. It didn't feel like a guy's work out place. After meeting with one of the owners I decided this would work for me. I was assigned a health coach, and then began an amazing journey. The research my coach has done about bariatric surgery to make the program specific for me has been truly amazing. I have never been in a program that I felt was specific for me. Although the basic nutrition guidelines are there, my age, my physical makeup, and the bariatric surgery are all factored into my nutritional needs. As of this writing I have lost 18 pounds. The coaching also deals with the emotional side of eating. The counseling sessions have been very, very helpful. The care and genuine concern and desire from both my coach and his wife, who are the owners, to assist me in becoming the healthiest person I can be is phenominal. Thank you so much for that. Finally, the physical aspect. I am not one to join classes. I was just going to do it on my own. My coach worked with me a lot to develop a fitness program, again taking into consideration my physical abilities. I have rheumatoid arthritis so I have certain limitations. As time went on I decided to join classes. And I have to say I enjoy the classes. The training is awesome, and I have made great progress in my physical abilities. The members who participate in the classes are great to work out with, we are very encouraging of each other, and I believe that is a reflection of the encouragement from the staff of the center. Thank you LightenUp Fitness!! read more

STOP SEARCHING! Not your ordinary gym. It's a lifestyle improvement center. Finally a business that actually does what they advertise! Lighten Up Fitness offers a synergistic approach of Physical, Nutritional, and Emotional training and communication. You get caring and compassionate Health Coaches who are there to help you along your journey, overcome obstacles, and guide you. Michael and Beata have created a program that works! Weight loss and working out are only the beginning. You want to run a 5K, they will train you to do it. You want to hike, they explain the process to get there. They show you how to get the proper nutrition and work through stressful situations that life brings. It's real food and common sense exercises. In your one-on-one sessions you can work out or have a discussion, it's completely up to you, nothing is off-limits. If you have questions, you don't need to wait until your appointment, send an email, they will respond. Michael is my coach. He has helped me more times than I can count and not just about weight. When I didn't have confidence in myself, he pushed me, showed me that I can do it and stop listening to the negative influences. Beata is amazing! She always takes the time to say hi and ask how you are doing. Always asks what they can do to make your experience better. She has more patience and caring than most people and a heart as big as the Grand Canyon. After 1 year, I am down 75 pounds and off 2 out of 3 medications. The dosage on the last one has just been lowered. I can't say enough good things about this center. Truly Amazing place with great health coaches and fantastic members. read more

Wow! That is what my doctor said at my last checkup. That was because I'm down 20 Lbs in 7 weeks of working with LightenUp Fitness. More importantly, my Cholesterol counts are better than ever, even better than what medication had been able to do previously. I am a remote client so I only speak with Mike from LightenUp Fitness on the phone. Even so, these discussions and his program have had a tremendous impact on how I eat. I've always "Known" what I needed to do to lose weight. But I have failed at other weight loss programs. The missing ingredient was the accountability that Mike and team provide. This isn't like a national program where you weigh in once a week then sit in a class for everyone. Working with Mike has been all about me and my lifestyle. What I really like is that Mike and team do not just focus on what goes into my mouth. Yes, what I eat is important and we've had many discussions around nutrition. But our discussions have also ranged into stress, emotions, sleep and other factors that all can affect weight loss. We have talked about how each of these factors contributes to overall health putting weight loss into the larger picture. Mike has been an awesome life coach for me and I'm seeing improvements in many aspects of my life. I plan to keep working with LightenUp Fitness for a long time to not only make these changes but to make them stick! read more

My life has been changing so much since 2011. Before then I was very active, doing 1/2 marathons, but when life took a not so positive turn all that went out the window. My fitness level and health went slowly downhill. I knew what I needed to do, but just couldn't seem to make it work. Then I found LightenUp Fitness. It is a great, small, fitness and health studio. It has all the equipment - machines, weights, etc as bigger gyms as well as both fitness and life modifying informational classes. But, the one thing it ha,s that I haven't had in the past is personal coaches. These people don't just help with the physical like trainers, but they work with you on the mental and emotional barriers we set against ourselves; this is what I needed and allowed me to finally break through to a healthier me. You might have noticed I call this a studio versus a gym. I look at it that way because it's so much more personal. Being members only access I can go in anytime day or night and feel very comfortable and safe. Also, I know that the other members are there for the exact same reason I am... To find a sustainable way to live a healthy life So if you are looking to get yourself healthy and you haven't had luck at the big name gyms, try out this studio sized gym and all it has to offer. Just tell them Janet sent you. read more

Whenever I go to LightenUp Lifestyle, I know that I will become even more determined to become my best, healthiest self. They have put their hearts and souls into this amazing organization, and they truly give their whole selves to each person who chooses to feel better physically as well as mentally. You won't find any fad diets or temporary supplements here; one of goals of LightenUp is sustainability for life. Weight loss only scratches the surface of what this program has to offer; they offer physical and emotional counseling, classes and events, hikes with other members, yoga and strength and other fitness specials, cooking demos, and even grocery tours to help people learn how to shop with both health and happiness in mind. Since I started LightenUp, I've not only lost weight and gotten into the (not as hard as you'd think) habit of logging all of my calories, but I've also come to look at food and fitness in a different light altogether. My motivation now comes from knowledge, inspiration, mindfulness, and a desire to *feel* good, not just look good. I am so happy and grateful that I found this wonderful place, and I hope this review inspires others to check out LightenUp Lifestyle and feel better sooner rather than later! read more

I was tired of being tired all the time . I didn't like how I looked or felt . I wanted to change but had not been successful in the past. I heard about Lightenup Fitness from a friend and decided to give it a shot. Wow I'm so glad I did! This place has so many wonderful things to offer . They have top of the line work out equipment and classes of all different levels and challenges . They also get you outside for fun family oriented workouts . They have a class at the grocery store to teach you about healthy choices and they have cooking demos at lightenup as well. Their health coaches work with you one on one to find a plan that works for you. They are so great to guide you and not judge- this is hige for me . They want you to be successful and are truly invested in your health. You won't take vitamins or supplements. You won't believe how much better you will feel physically and emotionally . My coach is so wonderful and I look forward to meeting with her because she is so positive and full of energy and enthusiasm about helping me . It really is a program for anyone at any level . You can be successful here ! Julie S. read more

LightenUp is unlike any other fitness business model I have found. With over 30 years of weight struggles, dozens of gym memberships, and unsuccessful outcomes from a wide variety of fad diets, I was skeptical. But LightenUp is different and specifically designed for anyone who has struggled the same way I have. Say goodbye to feeling awkward and ashamed at the "skinny gym", say goodbye to unrealistic expectations, and say goodbye to quick outcomes that cannot be maintained over time. LightenUp is in it for the long haul, helping me to make a lifestyle change. I have lost over 30 lbs in 9 months, about half way to my goal. It hasn't been quick & easy like most fitness and diet plans promise. Instead it has been healthy, compassionate, and at a pace that my spirit, body, and lifestyle will tolerate. I have been supported and celebrated. My confidence increases daily and I am looking forward to being healthier at 50 than at any other point in my past... It wasn't too late! If you are ready to get serious about permanent change, LightenUp is the only company I would recommend as a partner in the process. read more

I have been a member for 12 months which is the longest, by far, I have ever continued with a health or fitness program. I strongly believe that is because of how the staff is in your corner helping you along the way and not shaming you or just interested in your money. They are health coaches not just fitness trainers. They get to know you and there is a true caring and understanding for your emotions and struggles. The focus on the fitness, nutrition and emotional as being all being required to be successful has been life changing. As a result, I feel the improvements I have experienced so far will be sustainable. I now look forward to working out and miss it when my schedule interferes. My energy levels and abilities to do things with my family, that I wasn't a year ago, has been incredible. My doctor congratulated me on my last visit and said he couldn't be happier seeing huge improvement not just on a scale but in blood tests results. I highly recommend Lighten Up Fitness for anyone looking to improve their health. read more

This facility is exactly what I was looking for. Lightenup Fitness takes into account all the parameter of the weight loss journey as well as the lifestyle change that needs to go along with it to maintain a healthy life. I have been working with Sarah since joining and I can honestly say I could not be happier. She is motivational, inspirational, will hold you accountable, will help you figure out root causes of habitual problems (especially concerning health and fitness, but with the day to day of life stress too). The facility is clean, has tremendous variety concerning machinery, as well as a well-rounded curriculum for classes. 100% thankful and happy that I have been with these great people for the last 6 months, and will continue to carry what I have learned from the for the remainder of my life. If you're thinking about joining, you should. You won't regret it. read more

I have been member of LightenUp Fitness for the past year and a half. If you feel intimated by the big gyms and not sure where to start as far as your fitness goals, then LightenUp Fitness is a gym to check out. LightenUp Fitness is open 24 hours, clean and offers group classes. I attend the group classes as the fitness instructors motivate me during class and increase my calorie burn. If I go to the gym on my own, I do not push myself as much as attending a class. Also, because of smaller classes the fitness instructors watch you while you are exercising or using the equipment and will let you know if you are not in correct form or using the machine correctly. LightenUp Fitness is like having personal trainer while you are at class. Unlike larger gyms, you get to know the people in the group classes and motivate each other. read more

It is truly amazing how one company can have such a positive impact on one's life as LightenUp Fitness has done on mine. The genuine sincerity of their coaches, the engagement during small group fitness classes, the cleanliness of the facility itself is something that I have never experienced anywhere else. They want to know what your goals are and are truly dedicated to helping you successfuly achieve them. They provide you tools such as personal fitness, nutritional coaching, and emotional support. They also provide grocery shopping tips and hold hikes outside of the facility fitness classes which, in my opinion, goes above and beyond. Without them, I would not be where I am today (although I will always be a work in process). I would most definitely give them 5 stars out of 5 without hesitation. read more

This gym is the real deal!! Stop looking for a place to go because this is the one. The owners take a personal interest in everyone. They are not owners who just hand it over to other people to run. They are fully involved and are absolutely great! I have only been doing the lifestyle for 13 weeks. It is amazing how much better I feel not only physically but emotionally. My lifestyle coach is nothing short of fantastic in all of the support she gives me. She even makes the workouts fun while I work hard. This gym Is so very different from any other and I look forward to going there. Thank you Lifestyle for being available to change my life. read more

I could not be happier with this Gym and the coaches. The gym is clean and the machines are well kept up, which was not the case in the last gym I belonged to. I have all the equipment I need to be successful and love the fact that I am not waiting to use a machine. I am not sure I want to give away this well kept secret... The coaches are all about me and my health. Teaching and motivating me to be successful and incorporate everything I have learned into my everyday life. It's about a lifestyle not about fads. If you are ready to take charge of your health and your life (cause you can do it!) this is the fitness center for you! read more

This program is sustainable in our life. There are no gimmicks. They take your life and make adjustments that you can incorporate in your daily life. The fitness center has everything you could need and is clean and quiet. This is more than a gym. They focus on nutrition, fitness, and finding balance in life. I never thought I would be able to lose this much weight and more importantly feel so energized towards life. I can keep up with my kids now. I have a renewed energy for things I love, running, hiking, skiing. I am amazed at how making small adjustments and some dedication to a routine can make such a difference. read more

I have been a member for almost a year. My doctor suggested this establishment as my AIC was way too high! I am down 45 lbs, I eat healthy with ease and actually enjoy exercise especially the group classes. There is no feeling of competitiveness. I always feel I can go at my pace. There is something to be said about Physical, Nutritional and Emotional thinking for sure. They all play a roll IF you want to make a change. I am not on a diet. I have changed the way I eat and view food. There is certainly a 'family' feeling and that is what I love the most. Come join us! read more

this is a great concept for weight loss. Michael is a very knowledgeable owner who is pleasant and easy to talk to. He also has the personal weight loss experience that most weight managements places lack. I only wish that Lightenup Fitness model was available when I was going through my struggles with weight loss and life style change. I could have used the physical and emotional support. That is huge! And on top of that Lightenup Fitness provides nutritional support, wow- that would have made my road to fitness so much easier. Great idea! read more

LightenUp is great! They monitor your nutrition, physical activity and best of all provide a health coach who can guide you through the process of creating a healthier you. These people are passionate about helping their clients, and it is evident in the atmosphere in the facility. In 5 months, I have lost 30 pounds, reduced my blood pressure medicine by 50%, and reduced my cholesterol by 15% as well. I highly recommend anyone looking to lose weight and become healthier to give it a try! read more

I have been a member since November 2015. LightenUp Fitness is a well maintained facility. The owners, trainers, coaches and other members all work together as a 'fitness family', providing support and encouragement towards meeting an surpassing personal goals. They have it all - personal trainers, group classes, on-site presentations to enlighten members, outdoor group activities, and more. I really enjoy the workouts and convenience of 24 hour availability. read more

As a Medical Social worker I am impressed how Lightenup Fitness takes care of the whole person, body and mind under the same roof. I have been a gym member in many cities around the world and have never seen a gym with this kind of support. I know Mike, and he is not your typical gym owner. He is a man who is dedicated to creating a community where can make positive change one step at a time. read more