At the end of April, I decided that I needed to make a commitment to myself and get in shape. My work takes me all over the country and requires me to be flying out of town 3-4 days per week. Consequently, over the past few years, I have not been exercising regularly or eating healthy and gained over 30 pounds. A few years ago, I was running half marathons and now I realized I could barely run a mile without getting winded. After becoming frustrated with clothes that did not fit, I decided to call Fitness Concepts and make a change. After touring the gym, I was very impressed with its size, cleanliness and its state of the art equipment. I met with Armando and made a 7-month initial commitment to becoming healthier. On my first visit, I weighed 207 lbs, with 26.2% body fat that totaled 54.5 lbs. My total inches were 200.75. Armando and I discussed my goals, which was to lose weight, but more importantly to get trim and tone my body. He gave me a meal plan that allowed me to have options for each meal and accounted for my frequent travel schedule. I also started on a daily vitamin. I then began a twice-weekly weight-training program with my personal trainer, Mo. I discussed my goals with Mo, who then took over. Each session, he pushes me to give 110%. He is very encouraging and takes a personal interest in my health and my goals. He often asks if I am happy with his training and offers to make changes if I need any. Every time I come into the gym, I am greeted by a friendly staff and made to feel welcome. Dr. Sam often checks with me to make sure I am satisfied and if I have any suggestions. This friendly, professional atmosphere allows me to train in a comfortable setting. After 4 months of training, I am happy to report that I have lost 20 lbs. Not only that, but I have trimmed my body fat to 18%, down to 34 lbs. My total inches are down to 194. I still feel that I have a long way to go, but I feel great about what I have accomplished to this point. The team at Fitness Concepts has enabled me to get back into shape, feel healthy and got me back into my old clothes. In fact, I have had to buy smaller sizes to account for my new body. Thanks to Sam, Armando and Mo for helping me get to my goals.

Tom Romero

Sam and Armando have a great gym for adult in mind. They have picked a trainer that fits my personality and knows how far he can push me.

I have been working out with Cris for about 6 months and the results are positive. I am stronger and much less likely to injure myself regardless of my activity. Workouts with Cris are challenging and varied while he continually motivates me. I feel confident that I am now using the weights and equipment the correct way. You’d be surprised at how wrong you are using the weights when you don’t have the knowledge. I have lost 3 dress sizes and I feel more physically fit and look healthier than I have in a long time. Sam, Armando, and Cris have given me the personal attention
that has made the difference in helping me set and stick to my goals.

My husband was so impressed with the changes he seen in me in just the 1st month that he has also joined the gym.

Thank you Sam, Armando and Cris for all your care and support

Pam Tseko

Kim Wooten

I had driven past this building for at least 1 ½ years and every time I drove past, I would comment to myself “yeah if I could just get a jump start”….with my weight climbing over the 302 lb mark, I finally got up enough nerve to go inside and see what it was all about. Once inside, I was greeted by Armando and I expressed my concerns as to all the numerous times I had failed in the past and with having back problems expressed my concerns. So after talking a while and getting a tour of the facility I felt extremely confident that, this was the place that would help me be motivated. With the help and support of my trainer Lilia and all the staff and a lot of hard work on my part. I can see the pounds melting away and I am becoming stronger and healthier with each passing day. On my 3 month weigh in I have lost 34 1/2 lbs and dropped 3 pant sizes which just makes me all the more determined to follow thru and work harder for better results. I honestly don’t think I could have done this on my own, all the encouragement that I get when I am in the gym really keeps me motivated.

Sincerely,
Kim Wooten

My name is Scott Smolchuck. I began personal training with Dr. Saman Bakhtiar in February of 2005. At the time I weighed approximately 227 pounds at a height of 5’10”. Although I had exercised and lifted weights from the age of 16 on, I had gained weight and lost some definition.

My motivation for beginning a training program was an upcoming cruise vacation in May of 2005. Upon beginning my program with Dr. Sam, I had a body fat percentage of 23.5%. By the time of vacation I had a weight of 204 pounds and a body fat percentage of 12.5%. The proof was in the vacation pictures.

At that time, Dr. Sam encouraged me to train and enter the Mr. San Diego body building competition in March of 2006. Reluctant at first, I decided to do it by December of 2005. After only eight weeks of training, my body fat dropped to 4.5%. I entered the Max Muscle Naturals in Anaheim, California and won 2 trophies in 3 events entered. By the time you read this, I will have participated in the Mr. San Diego contest and am confident that I will trophy there as well. While it has been gratifying to win trophies, it is better knowing that my health is better than it has ever been.

One of the most important things I learned from Dr. Sam was that despite years of exercise, nutrition plays a very important part of a healthy lifestyle. I plan to continue training with Dr. Sam knowing that through a healthy eating lifestyle and exercise program, I do not expect to ever end up on medications to control the ill health effects that a lack of exercise and unhealthy eating cause.

You will find the staff at Fitness Concepts knowledge and well informed. Dr. Sam is highly educated in the fields of fitness and nutrition. Not only is Dr. Sam motivating, the rest of the trainers take an interest in all of the clients. I highly recommend the staff and the facilities of Fitness Concepts.

Sincerely, Scott B. Smolchuck

These past 5 months of nutritional counseling and sport specific exercises at Fitness Concepts have changed my entire perspective on what it takes to achieve a carved physique. My questions are always patiently answered with a rationale that makes sense to me. I have received a customized plan, point by point, on what exactly it will take to my goals. I can say to you with conviction that you too can reach your highest expectations…. You just simply work the”plan” that you have been given.

Thank you Fitness Concepts for helping me achieve 2nd place in the Max Muscle Body Building contest on 3-4-06

Loren J. Middag PT
Physical Therapist