5 /5 Taylor Lim: I marched into 4th Quarter six months ago and haven’t looked back. Actually, it was more of a timid tip-toe than a march, but it got me in the door nonetheless. As an overweight, middle-aged woman, I hadn’t exercised seriously in over a decade. I could feel my muscles atrophying, and I knew something had to change. In previous gym memberships, I had never worked up the nerve to try the weights. That was where the incredibly fit, dauntingly-large, loud men held court. And the machines? How on earth did I even use them? How would I know how much weight to use? I would give it up as a bad job and go play racquetball instead. But now I’m an overweight, middle-aged woman, and weights are crucial. So I tip-toed through the door of 4th Quarter, and I fell in love with strength training. The coaches are simply the best. They have encouraged me from Day One, have carefully instructed me every step of the way, and they have taken special care to ensure my form and methods are safe. I am actually learning how to use weights! Thanks to their care, I think, I haven’t yet sustained an injury. And I’m an overweight, middle-aged woman. Though the format is a small group class, we each receive individual attention, and my workout plan is formulated to match what I can handle. When I first started, I could barely even squat. It was something that would have humiliated me before, but there is just NO judgement at 4th Quarter. Only encouragement, from both the coaches and the fellow classmates. Ya gotta start somewhere, they said! 5lb weights and barely a squat were simply my starting point. But now I’ve improved by leaps and bounds, and my movement is sooooooo much better. I am so thankful! If you are looking for friendly and informative coaches, a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and accountability in your workouts, I definitely recommend 4th Quarter Fitness.
