I 1st started with Theo in his backyard, then the one church gymnasium, then had to leave for a few years because of my teaching schedule so when I came back to FMU about 4 years ago, I was so intimidated! But after the 1st week I realized how nice and down to earth everyone was. I’ve been to so many other places but the community at FMU is the best. Thats why I came back and will hopefully never have to leave again.

The community is why I come back. I’ve been here 2.5 years and people introduce themselves, give you a high five at the end and say ‘nice job’. The encouraging words while working out makes it motivating! This gym is the best!

This is such a kind, supportive community We love this group. No matter where you are in your health journey and life journey, this group will show you you don’t travel alone. It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you end up. If you can get past your own mind’s limitations and just walk through, you will see what we mean.

Literally the best gym you can go to! Guys, girls, all ages and abilities. The trainers help you modify the workout so it will be fitting to YOU! I’m 25 weeks pregnant and love working out with this amazing community. If there’s something you can’t do, they will show you with what you can do…… and before you know it you’ll be doing that thing you thought you couldn’t do before!

100% when I lived out there, I thought “I need to get in shape before I join FMU”… well I decided to join, and that’s what I started to do (get fit/stronger)

Everyone was nice and welcoming and two women took me in and showed me the ropes! I also made friends too which made it easier to keep going back

… if only I didn’t move back to NY

It’s natural to feel intimidated and or insecure. I felt it. I remember my first day and I was in a group with Rocky Rocco and she was just killing it, literally running circles around me, talk about emasculating!!You quickly realize that everyone is pouring themselves into the workout, making themselves better, no-one is sitting around judging, In fact quite the opposite, they lift you up. There is no other gym with this culture on Earth.

Look at that line of arms!!!! It’s intimidating to start any gym because you never know what to expect. When we moved to OH I knew no one here. My realtor suggested this location when I explained what I was looking for and let me tell you what a God send this community has been for my entire family. We arrived in the area at the end of 2019…. Just when learning the area and starting to meet people the world shut down. If it wasn’t for this strong, loving, and encouraging group of people I really don’t know how I’d have survived the lock down. And now they are family! I’m certain there’s a place for everyone at any fitness level at FMU. And you will be cared for well and supported.

I’m going on 6 years at FMU and yes, I was intimated the first time I walked in. I looked at Gina Bellone Wiedemer’s arms and thought there was no way I belonged at the same gym as someone with those arms  I quickly learned that there are people of all shapes and sizes here and that the community is so supportive and encouraging. I look forward to coming, even at 5:30am

Free weights felt intimidating. I was an athlete but I didn't know a whole lot about free weights. I remember feeling confused about the group workouts at first but honestly, everyone was so very helpful. FMU is made for everyone no matter their level of performance or shape. All of the workouts can be modified for any level from beginner to expert.

When the goal is to be healthy and strong, this gym is a huge help because its not the same thing every single day!! I like that its a new workout each month to keep us on our toes. The variety of strength training sets vary day to day for a great result.

The community of like-minded people has been a huge blessing. But it takes courage to start something new. You have to decide for yourself what investments you will make for your future. It has been one of the best investments in my adult health journey.

Thank you Coach Theo and Coach Amber!!

It was actually more intimidating to start somewhere new, than the people itself. We have to understand everyone is on their own journey and comparison is the demise to our success. Instead I found inspiration, comfort and motivation being around the "stronger" ones. I've been going off and on for 2 years and there is no workout like it. Even on my weeks on end of missing: my base - my core, my legs, my arms, my bootie (can I say bootie here?) still feel strong and muscle is still felt. Other workouts/gyms if I miss weeks on end my body goes right back to jello. The body goes faster to jello when in your mid 40s. Here, if you take a break (for whatever reason or what life throws at you) it will suck the first week but you feel strong by the second week. Le sigh - another reminder to get back in and push through my lack of motivation due to stress. There is no stress reliever on the market better than a good crush session.

What’s so crazy is that I’ve been consistently working out and coaching since I graduated high school. I’m now 45. And, these workouts have me breathing, working till failure, pushing, etc… the struggle is realllll people!! But, it’s the new faces that motivate me and I just want to take the newbies under my wing and have fun. If anyone is new, come find Coach Gigi and I’ll be your friend till the end!!! Don’t be intimidated. The people are as real as it gets. No phony bologna and if it’s not the people you’re afraid of, don’t worry about the workout either. We will tell you what to do. That’s why we’re here. Don’t waste time worrying. Just start. It will be the absolute best thing you ever do for yourself. Building muscle and focusing on self care is the number age reversal out there. See ya at da gym!!!   

The only thing that should be intimidating is my singing, and Gina and I dancing all the time. But What’s so crazy is that I’ve been consistently working out and coaching since I graduated high school. I’m now 45. And, these workouts have me breathing, working till failure, pushing, etc… the struggle is realllll people!! But, it’s the new faces that motivate me and I just want to take the newbies under my wing and have fun. If anyone is new, come find Coach Gigi and I’ll be your friend till the end!!! Don’t be intimidated. The people are as real as it gets. No phony bologna and if it’s not the people you’re afraid of, don’t worry about the workout either. We will tell you what to do. That’s why we’re here. Don’t waste time worrying. Just start. It will be the absolute best thing you ever do for yourself. Building muscle and focusing on self care is the number age reversal out there. See ya at da gym!!!   

I must admit, I was intimidated the first several times going to FMU. I figured everyone has always been super fit their whole life by looking at them!

I was always an athlete, but kids and eating junk did a number on my body over the years

So coming in to start a gym for first time ever in my 40s was a challenge.

Buy the longer I've been here(bit over 1 year) I've learned lots of people didn't start from a point of "always being fit" like I thought! Lots have been on a healthy journey. Thanks to FMU mine is getting
better and better! Feel stronger and healthier physically and mentally. I have got some goals before 45 in a couple months! Can't wait to tackle them with
Amber Theodore and Trainer Theo help!

Fmu is such an encouraging, caring, family oriented gym community!!! So thankful to be a part of it!

We all believe in each other and celebrate victories together, at any level. I've never heard so much encouragement and positive reinforcement in a gym before. This is my tenth year at FMU (?!) and, as a coach and a member, I love seeing the transformations of bodies, confidence, and friendships.