Real clients, with real struggles, getting real results.
It takes hard work to get real and lasting results. We’re proud of every client who works towards the life they want.
Barbara, Motivation
Jeff, Tennis Injuries
Cecile, Hip Surgery
Jim, Declining Athleticism
Nick, 120 Pounds
Jason, Limber Up
Deanna, 60 Pounds
John, More Fit
Kaitlin, New Mom
Logan’s Journey
Before Lake Norman Fitness I struggled with consistency and changing up my workouts. I would get bored or just not work out for a while. I tried new workouts and had trouble sticking with them. [...]
Kris: Weight Loss & Wellness W/ An Impossible Schedule
What was life like before joining Lake Norman Fitness Specialists? What did you struggle with? I work in an industry that requires a significant amount of travel. It is a constantly shifting schedule of [...]
Deanna’s Success Story
We appreciate all of the hard work that Deanna has put in the last few months with training and nutrition. We wanted to acknowledge her success and tell her story to help inspire others to [...]
Colleen Daly’s Personal Training Success Story
I feel extremely fortunate to be able to write this article about such an amazing person. Sometimes as trainers, we can become inspired by our clients. Colleen has been a true inspiration to not only [...]
The journey from a “painful mess” to success with LKNFS
Michele started training with Josh in February 2016. She had previously suffered from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, mild scoliosis, a car crash, a shoulder dislocation and more than two decades of sedentary office work. As a [...]
Success Story: Ashley Benda
Interview with Ashley Benda: Ashley came to us in November of 2016 as she was moving here from Florida and looking for a gym she could trust to help her reach her goals while staying [...]
Follow-up Success Story: Nick Lamach
If you don’t remember Nick’s story, click here and give it a quick read, because that was only the beginning. Since we ran that story Nick has continually been making huge strides in his fitness [...]
Dan: Back Surgery Avoided
Hi, I’m Dan. I had two bulging disks in my back. It felt like I had tried everything and the docs were telling me it was time to schedule surgery. I was still grasping for [...]
Finding the Finish Line with LNFS
Interview with Erica Madden: Erica is a successful marathon runner who had to overcome many obstacles to run her fastest marathon ever, qualifying her for the Boston Marathon! I have had the opportunity and [...]
Todd & Irina: Their Journey from Pain to an Active Lifestyle Trough Personal Training
Todd and Irina are the definition of a power couple. Todd started training with Josh in 2011 after he had herniated two disks in his lower back. At the time, his main goal was to [...]
Freshman Swimmer Doing Big Things
Rachel Daly is a high school swimmer for both Pine Lake Prep as well as SwimMac. She discovered her love for swimming in 2010 and has never looked back. Even though Rachel is only 14 [...]
Dedication + LKNFS = Results: Meet Nick
Nick is an absolute beast in our personal training gym and his results show it. Over the last year, he has dropped almost 12% body fat, lost 85 pounds, and slimmed down by 25 inches [...]
Best Shape Ever at 53!
How a 53 year old got into the best shape of his life: When it comes to a lifelong journey with fitness, everybody starts at different places. Some were athletes growing up in great [...]
Lindsay: ‘Something’s gotta give!’
Hi, I’m Lindsay. Ever had one of those life change moments … you know the ones when you throw up your hands, stomp your feet, throw a couple things (just me?!), and shout, ‘Something’s gotta [...]
Winky Vs. The Scale
Hi, I’m Winky. The scale. Every woman has a “scale story,” right? I was a slave to the scale, judging myself on the number I saw each day. One day, my emotions boiled over during [...]