If your health is your #1 priority in life-then you should join Fit X. It was the best decision we made. Fit X is not like other gyms where the members are just pictures or numbers on ID cards. The staff takes personal interest in every client. Through the expertise, knowledge and care of the staff we have met our goals of weight training, toning and weight loss. At Fit X, we have realized the true "workout" balance in our lives because Fit X offers everything from personal training and yoga to Pilates. "Fit X has exceeded and surpassed our expectations!" 

Barbara Dennis---Hampton Twp, Donna Romanick---Hampton Twp

When I came to Dr. Tom, some years ago, I was recovering from a serious injury. I had been in a brace for two years, I gained weight, lost muscle tone, raised my blood sugar and triglycerides. I was at another gym, one that used circuits, and I was bored, frustrated, and I re-injured myself. Dr. Tom told me about the new Fit X that would open, and how this would be the gym for me. "Yeah, right" I thought to my skeptical self. Nothing I tried had worked, so I was afraid to hope. then came the diagnosis, insulin resistance, a pre-diabetic condition, and that was overwhelming.

In the meantime, I was working with Rick, my physical therapist. PT's are the unsung heroes. You come to them injured in body and spirit , afraid you'll never "get back" your old self and they take both that body and spirit, and coach you through. They push you just the right amount, and hold you back when you are pushing too hard. And when it's over at the Fit X they are still there to check-in, and to offer support and encouragement.

Then there's Fit X. From Breanna, to all of the folks at the front desk, and all the staff, I immediately felt welcome. It sounds hokey, but I liked people greeting me, I loved Melissa's (PT) encouragement and then Steve brought Margaret, my trainer, into my life. Even though it was an extra expense it was worth it. and I was making a commitment to myself to heal. Melissa and Rich consulted to help Margaret develop a program that was right for me, and Steve gave us his support. I saw people of all ages and sizes here, and that was reassuring. This was a community, a real community.

After four months, I can say the Fit X is saving my life and boosting my spirit. I have lost ten pounds, feel lighter, more confident , and more hopeful. Dr. Tom has helped me believe I can reverse the insulin resistance. Even though I still have more to accomplish, I know with the expertise and guidance I get there it will happen - maybe not overnight but pound-by-pound, muscle-by muscle. Bless all of the folks who work here.

Priscilla Orr Hamburg, NJ

Dr. Tom - This letter is intended to thank you but also to help other patients to make a decision that I know can only benefit them in a healthy and safe way. When you think about it,, why wouldn't you make that choice? We are so prone to taking medication because it is being prescribed by a medical professional and we have done this all our lives, ultimately we actually fear anything different. If there is something to fear, logically it should be on the side of taking medication.

So here is my story. I was only slightly overweight by most standards and if I looked up my ideal weight, I fell within the norm for my height and bone structure. My problem was my cholesterol. It was total of 230. I was prescribed medication three years ago and told that I would have to stay on the medication for the REST OF MY LIFE. After being on the medication I was required to go for blood tests every two months or so to monitor the damage being done to my liver.

So I started to think about this and here is what I imagined. I am 65 or 70 years old and cannot afford my cholesterol medication. What I also cannot afford is the other medication that I am now on to combat the damage done to my body from the cholesterol medication that I have been on for years. So I took myself off the medication for about a year or so. When I went for another blood work up my levels rose quite significantly to 292!

If your goals are to lose weight and improve your quality of life, you should join Fit X. Seven years ago I was in a job related accident and because of my injuries, I haven't been able to work out regularly or maintain a proper diet. When I decided to go out and look for a gym to join, I could not believe how friendly and knowledgable the entire staff was! Now that I have joined Fit X, between Dr. Tom as my nutritionist, my personal trainer, Rob Williams and a little hard work, I've lost 27 pounds. My energy level is through the roof! You too can reach your goals here at Fit X. Thank you Fit X!!!

William Onipenco

My name is Paul Costello. I came to Dr. Tom 7 months ago. I had high blood pressure, very bad cholesterol, back pain, and was overweight. Dr. Tom put me on a program that enabled me to detox my body, regulate my meals without diet. I lost 26 pounds I am off the cholesterol medicine and my blood pressure is better. In physical therapy they showed me how to strengthen my core which has reduced my back pain to next to nothing. They gave me the discipline I needed and it worked. I come here at least one time a week to make sure I stay on track. Great people that care and work with my busy schedule. I would recommend this group to anyone and everyone!

Paul Costello