When Claudia first walked into our gym, she was on a tight timeline to get results.
She wanted to lose weight and tone up before her trip to Brazil, which was less than 2 months away.
We set up a training plan and schedule, assessed her starting point, and got to work right away.
After just 3 months of training 2-3x/week for only 30 minutes at a time, Claudia lost 11 lbs, maintained her muscle mass, and says her clothes fit tighter than ever!
In this blog post, we will tell you why she joined our gym, how we chose the right plan for her, and how she got her exact results.
Why Claudia Joined Our Gym
Like many people, Claudia found us by searching “gyms near me.” She lives less than three miles from the gym, an easy eight-minute drive, which immediately removed a major barrier to consistency. Our location was convenient, but it wasn’t the most important factor in her decision to start training with us.
We invited her in for a free No-Sweat Intro to talk through her goals, training history, and schedule. During that conversation, we focused on three key areas:
- What she wanted to achieve
- What she had already tried
- How quickly she wanted to see results
Claudia’s primary goal was weight loss, but she also wanted to look more toned. She had already been working with a nutritionist before coming to us and was seeing some progress, but she knew strength training would help her get faster results.
As a busy working mom, time was her biggest constraint. Long workouts were unrealistic. She needed to be in and out of the gym quickly while still getting effective, structured training. Group classes were an option, but given her timeline and desire for faster results, she preferred private coaching.
We selected an 8:00 a.m. training slot that fit seamlessly into her routine. She could drop her son off at school, train, and head straight to work without feeling rushed.
How We Chose the Right Plan for Her
After reviewing her goals and schedule, we decided that the best starting point was 30-minute personal training 2x/week. In our sessions, we mostly focused on the lower body and core. Occasionally, we sprinkled in some upper body to keep it balanced. That is the beauty of personal training – we can customize the workouts to your specific and unique goals.
As her trip to Brazil got closer and her motivation increased, we temporarily increased her training frequency to three times per week. This adjustment helped her reach her goal and look good in her swimsuits on the beach in Brazil!
Training at the same time each week, checking in before sessions, and completing monthly InBody scans to objectively track progress allowed us to make data-driven decisions and ensure her weight loss was coming primarily from fat, not muscle.
Her Results After 3 Months
Claudia started at 150 pounds. After three months of training just two to three times per week, she lost 11 pounds of body fat while maintaining her muscle mass. Her muscle stayed consistent at 54 pounds, and her body fat percentage dropped from 34% to 30%.
These results were possible because her nutrition was already dialed in, her training was efficient and consistent, and her progress was closely monitored. Training twice per week can absolutely work, but only when nutrition, accountability, and programming are aligned.
Final Takeaway
Most of our members train in small group sessions, which works well for long-term consistency. However, for people who want faster progress, personalized coaching, and a fixed training time that fits a busy schedule, personal training can be more effective.
Claudia’s results show that you don’t always need long workouts or daily training to make meaningful progress. You need the right plan, the right schedule, and consistent execution.
If you want results like Claudia’s, book a free No-Sweat Intro here: https://showdowntrainingclub.com/free-intro-social/ to see if personal training is the right fit for you.
