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Hello, My name is…
Hello summit health + fitness members! My name is Bob Callahan, but please call me Cal. I am the new Member Service Manager. I am taking over for Dave Evans who has moved to Ohio to be with his family. I would like to wish Dave and his family the best.
So what is this whole blog idea? As a new employee, I figured I could write about my new experiences with the gym and what is has to offer. On a weekly basis, I am going to tell you about the different group classes that I have taken as well as tell you about my experience in working with the various personal trainers. I LOVE to work out but am by no means an expert. I figure I can tell what each class is like, so you can make an informed decision on whether or not you would like to attend. The same goes for the trainers. I can tell you about their workouts as well as their different personality types to help you decide which one you would work with best. I will share my experiences with you as I go through them. I hope you like what you read and will check in on a regular basis. I will also be around the club for over 40 hours a week…so PLEASE stop by and say hello and feel free to strike up a conversation!
Before I get into the details of my workouts and whatnot, I figure I should tell you a little bit about myself first. I grew up and still live in Dracut, MA. I am engaged to be married. I will be “taking the plunge” with the lovely Kerith Boghosian on May 1, 2011. If you are nice to me , I will consider giving you an invite! I grew up in a unique situation. I was and am still an athlete. I lived and breathed competitive sports. I played Hockey, Football and Baseball my whole life. I even participated in Shot Put and Discus for the Track and Field Team in high school. Not to mention a brief stint playing Rugby and I am entering my fifth season playing professional roller hockey in the American Inline Hockey League (AIHL). So what is so unusual about this? Well, I did all of this while being EXTREMELY overweight. I went through high school teetering around the 300 lbs mark. I peaked at close to 350 lbs after Graduate School! I battled my weight my whole life including suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure) and sleep apnea. Combine these ailments with the fact my father has had two open-heart surgeries, and I was worried about my health for the long-term.
As I visit all of these classes, I am not only taking them to let you know what might be best for you, but I am also taking them as a change in lifestyle. I am now dedicated to being as healthy as possible for the remainder of my years. I want to live a long life with my future-wife and hope to start a family soon. My body has been through a lot, whether it be from the rigors of organized sports or from simply being overweight. I have spent time in the gym but am by no means an expert (at least not yet). I am going to share stories with you about each class. What did I like? What didn’t I like? This will be through the eyes of a person who has struggled with being overweight and struggled with injuries (broken bones and a bad back, just to name a few). In the end, I hope you can find this blog informative and you can use it as an aid in deciding what classes you want to take. I also want you to be entertained! Check in every week. I am going to keep the mood light and I will be sure to poke fun at myself on a regular basis. You can bet that I will throw in the occasional joke in the direction of your favorite gym owners!
Thanks for your time. I hope you will Read My Blog on a weekly basis.
In Good Health,
Cal