Customer Testimonials:

“Thank you for the information about the chart or illustrations of the circuit equipment. Hers Fitness For Women is located in New Port Richey, Florida and we have been voted best in Tampa Bay For Women's Fitness Centers, 7 years in a row! Our circuit equipment is very popular with our seniors who find it easy on their joints and muscles.The machines are easy to use and also easy for us to show the members the correct way to use.”
- Sharon Tanner, Hers Fitness

“Hi, I’m Linda Ferris and I’ve been coming to the FIT classes for probably 13 years and it’s one of the only things that keeps me coming back because it’s a fun workout. It’s the only thing I’ve ever done that has brought me back consistently because it’s fun. I just like working on the machines. They’re easy to work. You can get a good workout. You can get an easy workout or you make yourself really work, but they’re just plain fun.” - Linda Ferris

“I’m 81 years of age and during the last five years I’ve been exercising with the fluid machines and I find them to help me tremendously. I have been detected as having Parkinson’s Disease and I have indicated to the doctors and others that have an early-formed disease that the exercises that I am attending to three times a week cause me to have greater balance, cause me to have greater strength. At one time I was considered  to be one of the great fallers in our community because I would fall so often. Today, with my continuing attendance I find that all of that has been relieved and I attribute to the machines and the exercise that I’m involved in every week. Thank you.” - Harry Layne

“I’ve been coming to Franco’s for many, many years and I’m so impressed with this new equipment. I love it! The water machines, I find a little more exertion you have to do. I find a completely different feel from what the old machines were. I think it’s fantastic. I can’t wait to get back in there.” - Barbara Reysick

“I’ve been doing circuit training for a number of years. I love the machines. I love the way they perform.  And because doing it, I’ve lost weight, toned my muscles and lowered my cholesterol, believe it or not.” - Leola Fairley

“I have been in this class for about a year. Prior to starting I had trouble with, you know, when you hit the big 7-0 you have trouble with arthritis and my blood pressure was high. When I first started, I was on Predizone, about 20 milligrams of Predizone. After exercising for six or eight weeks, I got it down. I’m presently on 2.5 milligrams… I’ve cut that way down. My blood pressure dosage I cut in half, so I’m happy with the class. I guess the other thing, too, is…what a wonderful way of starting a  morning… exercising… you feel great. So, I enjoy it. Thank you.”

(Question: Tell me about the machines and the water.) “These are machines are a lot different from the other. Well, I’m a mechanical engineer, number one, I guess, so I appreciate the fluid motion of these machines and the sounds. And the fluid motion meaning it’s mechanical but it’s fluid drive… you’ve got that fluid drive… it’s smooth and easy. You don’t have a bump; it’s just very smooth. Of course the sound goes with it, too. The water rushing… so it’s enjoyable.” - Carl Gottfried

“We’re happy to be here. We come here early every morning. We love the machines. They just take care of every part of your body and we have our energy for the day.” - Mollie Badeaux

(Question:  How do you like the FIT Circuit in there?) “I like it! Tell you, I like all the machines that are here. And I especially like the crunch machine. Crunch you down. Of course, the bikes. Treadmill. At least it’s keeping me alive, which is a good thing from my standpoint.” - Reggie Badeaux, Jr.

“I love the class and the new machines are wonderful. I started this class about six years ago after I had rehab for a broken ankle with about six or seven screws still in place. Just a couple of years after I started this class my husband and I won a jitterbug contest. So that just goes to show you what a great class it is and how many different movements you can make with these machines…they’re fabulous.” - Freda Baine

“After heart bypasses and a broken leg on December 4, 2006, I find these circular machines do a lot more  for me than just one stationary job which does not allow you to work all the muscles that are necessary for 100 percent benefit. And as you circle around and encompass all of those machines and they bring out the  best of all the muscles, which is much more beneficial to me than anything else.” - Bruce Baine

“Hi, my name is Janice and I started using the FIT Express Program in October and I have just come leaps and bounds. I was able to accomplish a great goal this past February when I was able to climb Fort Hill at the Vicksburg Military Park. And it’s because of the strengthening in my arms and legs with the FIT Express Program and all the wonderful fluid machines they have. As much work as you can do at home and in the yard, until you come here and actually use the machines to exercise those specific muscles, you’ll never get to where you need to go. I strongly recommend it to anyone. I got from where I was to where I am now. Unbelievable. Thank you.” - Janice Layne

“I just love this class. I’ve been coming for a year-and-a-half. And it’s a fluid machine class and the new equipment is beautiful… and today I’m going to play tennis and I’m going to miss this wonderful class. I’ll make up for it on Wednesday. I love Cindy. She’s been a great instructor. Thanks.” - Mary Cravetta

“My name is Jo Ann Alkire and I’ve been with the program for many, many years. When I first started this program I weighed 210 pounds and now I weigh 110 pounds. And I owe this all to Kevin and Cindy Cavaretta because they inspired me and kept me moving and I’m very pleased and I’m going to continue with them as long as I’m able to.” - Jo Ann Alkire

“My husband and I started with the Fitness Express about a year ago and  we’ve been on a nutrition diet and it’s helped the inches fall off. It works every part of your body. It’s also pleasant to be there and have people to talk to… very pleasant class… nice instructor and everything works well.” - Helen Trausdale

“I’m Sandy Portwood, and I’m one of the people who have been doing this for quite some time…started  about 16 years ago. I find the fluid interval training very beneficial to all of your joints. They don’t seem  to wear down or be a lot of trauma. Also, I find the exercise benefit to really be a positive for me, and a  great antidepressant on top of keeping you fit and really in good shape for someone my age.” - Sandy Portwood

“My wife and I have been coming here for about a year. We really do enjoy it. The exercise has given me a lot more energy. The fluid machines were especially good for me  because I can watch the washing action and take my mind off the heavy workout that I’m doing. But I feel a lot better because I’ve been working out and thoroughly enjoy Franco’s.” - George Trausdale

“My wife’s been a member here for 15 years or so and I resisted for 12 years and three years ago I joined… and she created a monster because I come regularly. And so it’s helped me a bunch.”

(Question: What about fluid resistance machines?) “I found the new equipment to be very smooth; cooling and relaxing in that I love water and to be exercising and doing some good in that respect really was comforting…makes it have a rhythm to it which I really find pleasant. So I’ll be using those three or four times a week.”

(Question:  Did you feel safe on the machines?) “I found this new equipment to be very soothing and relaxing and safe. The sound of the water is refreshing and encourages you to enjoy your workout.” - George Trausdale