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Congrats to July Member of the Month, Darren! Working out has always been a part of Darren’s life, but recently, pushed by personal reasons, Darren joined group classes and The ZONE program and found that working out in community has benefits that go beyond just getting stronger. It\u2019s about showing up, feeling supported, and realizing that you\u2019re not in it alone.<\/div>\n
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Check out Darren’s full story below!<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Darren’s Story:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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“I joined Active because I wanted to improve my health and fitness. Active was new and close to my home. Cancer, a heart attack, and heart surgery made maximizing my health a priority. Although I have always made exercise a part of my life, I primarily worked out solo. Active has made me really value and appreciate the camaraderie and increased motivation that group classes provide. At the suggestion of a trainer, I also joined The ZONE program. It provided measurable results very quickly, and I have made The ZONE a key part of my fitness activities. Having made big improvements to my cardio-vascular health, I decided to add Personal Training sessions to further increase my muscle mass. My goal is to look better and burn more calories. After a relatively short time, I am seeing noticeable improvements. In less than two years, I have transformed my body inside and out. I thank the trainers and staff for their expertise, infectious positivity, and fun personalities for helping me stay motivated. Active has become an important part of my life. I could not have achieved so much alone.“<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for sharing your Active story with us, Darren! Your dedication to your health, bright attitude and the way you’ve embraced community inspires us! Thanks for being part of what makes our community awesome.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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