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is that my clothes don’t fit me anymore!
I’ve lost 16 pounds!“
When I moved back to Atlanta someone told me about Thrive Fitness and how client focused they were, as opposed to other gyms in the area, so I decided to check them out.
I met with Lloyd, the owner, and we talked about my goals. I told him that I gained some weight since I got back in town and I would like to lose 5 pounds and start a consistent workout routine. We talked about diet and I made it very clear that I work out during the week so I can enjoy my weekends and that I am not looking to be a “poster boy” for Thrive.
Well here I am…the Thrive philosophy is contagious! My training program consists of group personal training and boot camp. No matter what your fitness level, Lloyd and Kevin (another one of Thrive’s trainers) know how hard to push you as an individual so you get the most out of your workout. The camaraderie in the classes makes every workout feel like you are part of a team and everyone is in it together.
Over the past 9 months I have changed the way that I eat and workout. I can honestly say that I have never felt the feeling of accomplishment that I feel after a workout at Thrive. It makes going to the gym fun! (Of course I won’t say that during the workout)
My one complaint with Thrive Fitness is that my clothes don’t fit me anymore! I’ve lost 16 pounds.
I can only speak of my personal experience but if you really want to understand and feel the Thrive difference, set up a meeting with Lloyd, or any one of his personal trainers, and try one of the classes and experience what Thrive is all about!
Patsy’s Body Transformation
Over the past year I’ve had the most life changing experience by having Lloyd Garden and all of the other professional trainers at Thrive Fitness help me loose 65 pounds. I give credit to personal training for the reason I have been able to stick with this program. My beginner level of activity was welcomed at Thrive and now exercise has become my lifestyle!
Lloyd has developed a space where people with every level of activity will achieve their own personal results. The dedication to my health, my nutrition, and my overall fitness by each trainer at Thrive ensures I never get hurt or feel pain afterwards. The group fitness classes are also challenging and provide a social outlet as well.
Lloyd’s knowledge and experience of proper weight loss and nutrition combined with his unique approach to keeping me motivated has literally saved my life. I encourage anyone who is challenged with weight issues to let Lloyd and the other dedicated trainers at Thrive help you. I have seen great improvement in my body, my fitness level, my energy, and also in my confidence that I can reach my goal of 100 pounds weight loss.
John’s Transformation
I have been going to Thrive Fitness and working out with Lloyd Garden for almost 9 months. I have been a member of a lot of different gyms in the past and worked out with a personal trainer but never achieved results like I have been able to achieve with Lloyd at Thrive Fitness.
The culture at Thrive Fitness is encouraging and engaging. There is more to fitness than just working out or eating the right things. It is a way of life and the social culture at Thrive helped me to adopt the right attitude toward personal training and fitness.
The environment at Thrive and the encouragement provided by the staff helped me to stick with it and make it a way of life.
The Thrive staff combines nutrition, exercise, weight training and education to help you achieve the results that you want. That is the difference that I believe separates Thrive from other health clubs or boot camps.
Mix Up Your Workout Routine to Maximize Benefits
To get the best results from your workout regiment, individuals should work with a personal trainer to mix up their exercise routines to make the exercises more unique and beneficial. When people do the same exercises over and over again, they will at some point reach a results’ plateau and they will not meet their desired goals.
Improving Your Life Through Group Training and One-on-One Personal Training
In these stressful times, it is very important to remember to take care of your most important attribute which is your health. One of the best ways to do this is to take part in a group training program or one-on-one training program. The Financial Times newspaper in a recent article noted that personal training studios that offer exclusively group training and one-on-one training have been full. According to a personal trainer quoted in the article “Clients come in more to de-stress, and get away from the constant coverage of crashing markets on TV”. He also said that “members, especially now, see working out as a necessity not a luxury.” (more…)
Thrive Fitness Featured on Dr. Laura Beaty’s Newsletter
Thrive Fitness was featured this month on Dr. Laura Beaty’s newsletter. Dr. Laura Beaty, a local concierge physician, understands the importance of choosing the right trainer to achieve optimal fitness and improve health.
I am thrilled with the results I’ve seen in working with Thrive Fitness. I have more confidence and energy each day because of the work I do with Lloyd. I have reached fitness goals that I simply could not achieve on my own. Laura Beaty, MD
Dr. Beaty has practiced medicine in Atlanta since 1998. She founded Alliance Primary Care in 2005 to fulfill her desire of working in a practice where she could care for patients to her highest standards. The popularity of this unique practice has expanded and now, the additions of Dr. Saju Mathew and Kimberly Brewster NP allow a greater number of patients to experience primary health care the way it should be.
“In third grade I listed my desired future occupation as physician. It was only when I finished my training and began to practice that I questioned that very early decision. Starting this practice has resurrected my passion. I love spending quality time with my patients, I love our staff, and I now love my job!”
It’s Amazing What You Can Do In 30 Minutes
There are 1,440 minutes in every day. Taking 30 of them for physical activity can change your life dramatically!
Regular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People who are active live longer and feel better. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular exercise can delay or prevent diabetes, some cancers and heart problems. (more…)
Eating Right to Build Lean Muscle Mass
To build lean muscle mass, your eating schedule should include the following.
Breakfast - oatmeal & Egg Whites
Mid Day – snack
Lunch – protein, complex carb, & fiber
Mid Day - shake **no fruit**
Dinner - protein, & fiber
Within your eating schedule, make smart choices for meals and snacks.
Good Carbs: brown rice, oats, whole wheat bread, whole grain cereals, potatoes, butter beans, corn, sweet beans, & navy beans
Bad Carbs: cookies, cakes, syrup, pies, sugar-sweeten cereal, & white bread
Protein: Chicken, Fish, Steak, & Bison
Fiber: Green Vegetables
Simple Healthy Snacks
- Raw vegetables, such as celery, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, green pepper, green beans, cucumbers, mushrooms or zucchini may be served with a low fat dip.
- Fresh fruit in season, cut in slices or halves, such as apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, grapefruit, grapes, melons, pears, plums or strawberries.
- Non-sugared cereals, snack mixes made with popcorn and whole grain cereal. Protein Shake
** After working out one low carb protein shake & also have them for snacks as well**
** No Pasta, Bread, Soda, & Soup**
Lloyd Garden | Owner & Personal Trainer
NCCPT, IFPA, TRX Suspension Training and Red Cross CPR certified
Lloyd Garden, founder of Thrive Fitness is no stranger to discipline and perseverance. Trained by some of the best strength and conditioning coaches collegiately and professionally, Lloyd understands hard work and the attention to detail. Through this hard work and his attention to detail, Lloyd gained the experience needed to customize efficient training programs for all types of clients, from professional athletes to busy executives and stay-at-home moms, who need maximal fitness in minimal spare time.
Lloyd is no stranger to high achievement. Starting from high school, he set football rushing records in the state of Ohio that exists today. After high school, he was heavily recruited by top NCAA football programs but eventually decided to attend the University of Cincinnati and he received a four year scholarship to play for the Bearcats Football team. To cap off his football career, he was signed by the National Football League Seattle Seahawks. Even though his NFL career was short he obtained the necessary ingredients to complete his unique personal training recipe.
Lloyd used his time as a member of the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the NFL Seattle Seahawks for his own research and development to tie his knowledge of personal training and athletic conditioning to develop advanced methods to training to help prevent injury and target specific muscles. Lloyd created a full fitness regime from his template of free-weight, bodyweight, and machine-driven exercises, tailored specifically for each client. His main goal is to develop muscular balance in his clients, which is the foundation for more specific goals such as aesthetics, strength and flexibility gains, or developing a more powerful athletic ability.
His methods have touched people of all backgrounds. For more than a decade, he has used his knowledge and experience to develop the bodies and lives of hundreds including Stanford University’s All-American tennis players “The Burdette Sisters” (Erin, Lindsey, and Mallory Burdette), ATP World Tour player Scoville “Sco” Jenkins, and On the Rise Tennis Academy where he helped hundreds of students reach their full potential in the sport of tennis through strength and conditioning.
Lloyd’s philosophy is that when people begin to work towards better health and fitness, they inevitably begin to see more success in life. He designed his personal training studio with his philosophy in mind. The Thrive Fitness studio is strategically designed to provide clients with the most efficient method to accomplish their workouts.
