As we have settled in to our new home here in Wrightsville Beach, Aimee and I are getting settled in to our new jobs as well.
Before Aimee moved out here with the kids, I have been hard at work, building up a clientele at O2 Fitness as a personal trainer. For those who didn't know, after college I became a trainer for FitCare Lifecenter just north of Charlotte. After a year of getting my feet wet, I transferred over to Bally Total Fitness where not too long after I started and proved my strengths, I became the Personal Training Director. My job was to train the trainers how to train, and was to make sure we hit our sales goals each month. It was a great opportunity to make a good amount of money, but the stress I received from corporate was beyond anything I'd imagined and it took the fun and true purpose right out of my job.
So...now I am back to what I originally set out to do and what got me interested in personal training to begin with, which is sharing my knowledge to change every single person that I come in contact with to help them live a healthier lifestyle. I guess you can see some resemblance as to what a Christian is supposed to do with God's love. I feel that is God's plan for me and ever since I started working here, I don't feel like I am working. I may make a little less money than before, but this is fun for me and it is so rewarding (that no amount of money could be given) to help other people feel good about themselves. Isn't that how you find true love...by giving it?
O2 Fitness is a wonderful facility that strives on success through a happy smile and a clean, professional atmosphere. I would say that O2 is a few steps above any average gym. I would consider it more as a wellness center than a gym. It lacks many of the negative characteristics you will find at a Gold's gym, Bally Total Fitness or Peak Fitness.
When I came out here to interview for a personal training job, I wanted to steer clear of any possible negative situations that occur in the gym atmosphere. I felt like O2 was in a great location to begin with, their fitness director was driven more by fitness than sales, and the members seem to be people who were interested in taking their fitness to the next level. Those three major characteristics were lacking in all the other opportunities.
After two months of getting started, I have been able to fill a fairly busy schedule with new clients who I am so blessed to have. They are all there for the right reasons and it has been such a pleasure to help them get closer to their personal goals. I couldn't be happier anywhere else and I see a long future ahead of me with O2 Fitness.
In the near future and when we can afford it, I am looking to create my own personal website for personal training at O2 Fitness, so I can increase my business tremendously. I wish I could do it right now because I know it will help tons because the website competition amongst personal trainers in this area is very slim, but website designers can be so expensive.
Right now, my goal is to fill up my morning hours and evening hours with clients. I have been able to keep my weekends and afternoons free so we can spend family time together. I also have time to train with Evolution Mixed Martial Arts, which is the MMA camp that I plan to further my grappling and MMA fighting career at. I will post more about that later.
A prayer request would be that everyone at O2 Fitness, members and staff, be filled with God's love and for God to lead them all to succeed in their career goals and/or fitness goals.
"God, Thank you for this opportunity and blessing to be apart of a wonderful group of individuals who are all striving to change the lives of other people. I pray that you watch over every single employee and bless them with your love so they can succeed in all of their aspirations. I couldn't be happier to wake up each morning, knowing that I am going to help others become healthier and happier in their own lives so they can live longer for the ones they love. I feel that personal training is my purpose Lord, and I will not deviate again from the path you originally put me on. Thank you for leading me back to your true purpose for me. I knew the second I was in the right place when I felt as if work was not work, but fun and rewarding. Thank you! Amen"
So check out O2's website where I work and hopefully soon, I can create one of my own that will share my strengths and help many many more people in our area. Click Here: O2 Fitness
God Bless,
