Magna Health and Fitness

After an 8 year break from working out, I decided to get back into it and joined ClassPass. As this gym is one of the options (and very near my home), it was a no-​brainer that I’d go. Thus far, I’ve done two classes here, Barre 1 and candlelight yoga, and both have been very good.
Barre1: Liz was great and aware that I’m newly back to gym so she would help me periodically to adjust/​simplify. The class was smaller and I did not feel iuncomfortable at all.
Candlelight yoga: Jenni was also great but I didn’t talk with her as much. This one is lovely, if you’re newer to working out (no mirrors, lights are out, and positions are held longer.
Gym: nice warehouse space, very clean, warm, free mats/​towels. Parking is validate for 1.5 hours at a ramp about 2 blocks away but meters are a quarter/​30 minutes.

I’ve had 2 Groupon type deals at Avatar — one at the old location and one at the new location at 501FIT. I always really liked the classes — they are challenging and leave my entire body pretty fucking sore. As the studio grew and they got more props, the classes became more varied, which I appreciated. My only complaint would have been from when they were pretty much the same every time, and that the teacher schedule was set up in a way that I couldn’t ever take different teachers because I could only go to the early evening class. It wasn’t that I didn’t like the teacher I always had, I just appreciate variety or the option for variety.
The only bummer about the new location is that you have to pay for parking, but I always got a spot on the street behind the studio where the meter rate was pretty low. The 501FIT people seem really great, though. They were always super friendly, and their clients seem really pleased with the service.

Samantha Hayes at Magna Health and Fitness is a gifted Acupuncturist and is my first choice for Acupuncture treatment, herbal medicine and supplements. She has a profound knowledge of Chinese Medicine and Herbs and customizes treatments for your specific situation. Samantha has helped me with a variety of health care problems and is also well versed in Cosmetic acupuncture to keep me looking as good as I feel!

Acupuncture by Samantha at Magna has been a wonderful, and very helpful, experience. I started treatments shortly after being diagnosed with Non-​Hodgkins Lymphoma, as a complementary treatment. Acu treatments for stress relief and overall anti-​inflammation have been very effective. Samantha is knowledgable and intuitive — I would highly recommend her.

As you all know I am a foodie. And being a foodie can sometimes come at a price. I have been overweight since coming back to the US in 2000. I have been to gyms and even had membership to a few. The one gym I really liked and worked with 2 people who helped me get back on track. But the class I was taking was cancelled and the other person left. I did ok on my own but than gave up. Flash forward a couple years and I joined another gym. All I wanted to do was workout on my lunch break but being a big girl … I became the prey for all the trainers in the club. Basically licking their lips like I was their lunch.
Flash forward to today. I am in the process of rebooting my vocal career. And even the opera world, well the Fat Lady singeth no more. So I decided to look into working out at home. We have a treadmill weights etc. So I thought why not. I did some research and found Jenny. She comes to my house!!! I have been working with her for 2 weeks now. And I am already seeing results! My energy is up and I got into a pair of jeans that were too tight.
Now in saying this, I love the convenience of being at home and not having to schlep anywhere. I also love the fact Jenny really listens! In some respect you are not just getting a trainer but life coach. I am so happy with making this step and can’t wait to see what comes from my year of transformation.
She is not easy on you and she will work you. But hey that is what I want and need.
Yeah Jenny!!!