Lisa Burgesser
How long have you been a member of Fit Chick Express and what brought you here? I started at Fit Chick in February 2017 for my 2 weeks free and joined in March. I heard about Fit Chick from two people, Ann Noble, who I know from First Lutheran Church in Longmont, and Aimee Adams, who I know from the Mead High School concessions team. Both spoke very highly of the program and their enthusiasm made me want to try the 2 weeks free. I had noticed that, since I turned 50, my weight was increasing and my muscle tone was decreasing. I know that, if I want to continue to ski, paddleboard, kayak, etc. into my 70s and beyond, I need to work on my muscle tone, flexibility and balance.
What has been your greatest accomplishment since becoming a member of FCE? Last year, I did not feel comfortable skiing with my kids. I felt that I could hurt myself if I fell. I did not ski any black diamonds and my knees hurt by the afternoon.
This year, we went to Steamboat and I skied for two days and went down some black diamonds. I could jump from mogul to mogul on the steep slopes with confidence. My muscles were not sore in the afternoon.
What keeps you motivated? What obstacles have you had to overcome? I feel better if I go and workout at Fit Chick. I like the Boot Camp one day and Piyo the next day. My biggest obstacle is getting there in the morning, especially this summer with the kids out of school. There is a lot of things to get done at home.
What is your favorite part of FCE? I like the Boot Camp to make me work and the Piyo to help my flexibility and balance. I like that Angie and Bobbie correct my technique (I am not the most coordinated person) and give me a modified option if I cannot do the original move. I also like how the workouts are different every day.
What advice would you offer to newbies? Come and try the 2 weeks free. There is no pressure. You can think of it as “meeting for coffee with the ladies” for a half an hour. We laugh.
In one sentence, how would you describe your experience at FCE? Fit Chick is a fun challenge.