As I was approaching my 40th birthday this past May, I was determined to not only lose weight but get my mental, emotional, and spiritual self back! A friend who is a client of The Fit Influence, told me about the gym and trainer (Joel) and in January 2021 we were introduced and the rest is history. I told the Joel what injury I had and I was asked what my goal(s) were and what celebrity would be my desired body type. Once I provided that information, I was given a meal plan and we immediately got to work. Needless to say, it was a struggle at first but I kept my eyes on the prize and the motivation from Joel and workout partners Tee & Kat, was the push that I needed to keep going and this was all via FaceTime. Don't let the virtual world fool you, you WILL get in a great workout. Joel will use what you have or don't have and will still give you a great workout. I more-so appreciate how he takes into account how you might be feeling or if you are injured and will modify the workout accordingly. He is also very inspiring, humble and has shown dedication and knowledge about his craft. I am proud to say I achieved my initial goal in the timeframe I wanted all thanks to Joel and The Fit Influence. I have had trainers in the past as well as group training and never felt the support, motivation or had such an intense workout as I have working with Joel. It is no longer just a workout, but a lifestyle. Now on to my next goal... forever grateful to Joel and The Fit Influence family.