Congrats to this month's Member Spotlights - Bobby Simmons & Stacey-Lee Messam! Here's what they have to say about their time at Temple 👇

Bobby - "I started coming to Temple Fitness a few years ago to tryout this “CrossFit” thing that everyone was doing. I needed to lose some weight but hadn’t really given much thought about strength training.
As soon as I joined, I felt like I had joined a family. The coaches actually cared about your progress, not just their bottom line. I wasn’t just another number or client coming through the door.
Then Joey had me joined the Men’s Strength class and it changed my life. I had always messed around with weights but never seriously. Through his coaching and encouragement, I’ve been able to accomplish things I never thought possible.
Although other places advertise “judgement free zones,” Temple Fitness truly is a no judgment zone.
Even when I’ve been down mentally or physically, they are there to encourage you and push you through the ruts. Not to judge.
Recently, I was in one of those ruts and if it wasn’t for Temple, I’d still be in a dark place physically. And with the two cuties in my hands in the picture, I simply can’t be in a dark place. They are the reason I lift and the reason I want to and have to stay healthy.
Thank you Temple Fitness for being there for me on my never ending road to health!”

Stacey - "I have been overweight all my adult life, not my entire life. I was diagnosed with PCOS in my late teens and started gaining weight right around that time. With PCOS carbs are the enemy. I don't have a sweet tooth (I actually really dislike chocolate) but just didn't eat the right foods. I won't lie. I love meat, potatoes and rice. I tried different diets and exercise programs but even with a little weight loss I would so easily revert to my old habits, regain it and then some. I have spent years mentally battling with what I want, know that I need, and all the reasons why I couldn't attain those goals. At 45 years old I was achy and tired all the time. I wasn't drinking a lot of water and I didn't eat 3 meals a day. When I did eat dinner I would eat larger portions because I skipped lunch or breakfast.
In February 2020 I decided to enough was enough! I needed to get healthy, feel good in my own skin, no longer have sleep apnea or be at risk of diabetes, feel beautiful when I walk down the aisle in October 2020 and above all this, be an example for my daughter. Thanks to a recommendation from my friend/neighbor I joined Temple Fitness. In the past few months, while I have not lost a tremendous amount of weight I have learned to eat healthy, enjoy tracking macros and for the first time in my life I LOVE to work out (even if Kelly tries to kill me each time) LOL. I have lost inches, fat mass and gained muscle mass. I now fit into the wedding dress I couldn't zipper 3 months ago. I have learned how different foods affect how my body feels. I am walking 4-5 miles every day in addition working out 3-4 days a week. I was never this active before. Thanks to Temple Fitness I am healthier, happier, stronger and determined to never feel the way I did before. I am running a marathon this time not a sprint. Thank you Yolanda for that encouragement. Rather than be mad at myself when I do mess up on the eating (which I do every now and then), I simply walk more, work out again and just get back on track. Thank you for giving me the freedom to share and to enjoy life."

Congrats!! We love having y'all here 💛 💪

Do you have a teen boy wanting to learn how to weight train ! Maybe they are not committed to a sport ! What better way to be physical and learn to strength train for LIFE ! All while being built up in Gods word . Lead by founder , former D1 athlete , Powerlifting record holder , certified strength and condition specialist Coach Joey Barbera . Ages13 plus !
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Boys teen weightlifting program plus ! Building strong Godly men from the inside out!
Physically and Spiritually.

Coaching young men
How to use the weight room
Strength Training
Proper Form and Technique
Lifting Safety
Gym Etiquette

Surrounded by God's word.
Our mission is to equip and educate young men to become Godly men. To find their identity in Christ!
All while honoring their bodies with fitness!

Lead by Coach Joey Barbera, Founder of Temple Fitness
CSCS CPT Trainer.

Believer, Father of 3, Collegiate Athlete and called to coach young men to be men of God while inspiring them to honor their
body physically in the gym.

Starts August 18th 2020
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30pm
Ages 13 to 17 Boys Only
$129 per month (4 weeks)

We offer a teen girls program as well, email us for details.
getfit@templefitnessfranklin.com
114 Southeast Pkwy Court
Suite 110, Franklin TN 37064
615-791-0010

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