“On September 11, 2001 I weighed in excess of 350 Lbs. On September 12, 2001 I renewed my membership at Sportplex. My first work out was a 10 minute walk around the track. That was all I could do. But seeing the towers fall and the rage that followed, that fixed me to keep coming back. My physical condition was a result of a blood clot I had survived in 1998. After the clot I went from a physically active lifestyle to a couch potato that worked behind a desk.. My muscles atrophied and fat increased. The secret to weight loss is the “Pyramid” Diet, exercise and rest. SportPlex provided me with an environment that allowed me to work out and exercise without having to deal with “steroid freaks” and “gym rats” trying to cruise one another.

This has always been a very family friendly place. There is a wide variety of activities that I have utilized. The track, gym and cardio room were paramount but the steam room, whirlpool and swimming pool helped a lot. I have the means to attend any gym I want and Sportplex is further away from me than others but this gym allows me to do what I want, that is, to work out and not have to deal with somebody else's drama. The staff is friendly and helpful. The machines were adequate to help me lose over 150 Lbs. therefore, given me a better quality of life. Note, my body modification was 100% natural, no pills, no gimmicks; clean diet, lots of cardio/fat burn and resistance training coupled with adequate rest and recovery time.

The day I graduated boot camp in 1979, I weighed 215 Lbs. So, yes, I am back to fighting weight. Sportplex was my choice for a gym and it will continue to be my choice.