A: Older children who can amuse themselves with a book or game are welcome to wait for their parent in our lobby. We can also sometimes arrange for your child to use our staff break-room to do homework or watch a video. Newborns in infant seats can be brought with a parent until such time as they become a distraction. We prefer that small children who require their parent's attention and supervision not be brought to the studio as this limits your ability to stay focused on your workout, and may also be distracting to other clients in training. Children under the age of 13 are never allowed in our main gym area due to insurance restrictions. If a child under 13 is working with a trainer as a client, he or she may be in the gym under the trainer's supervision only.

A: Strength training is critical for permanent weight loss. When we lose weight by dieting and cardiovascular exercise alone, our bodies do not differentiate between lean mass and fat. Therefore, the caloric deficit we have intentionally created to lose weight has caused us to lose muscle as well as fat. Since lean mass (muscle) contributes to metabolism, the client will not be able to sustain their new lower weight unless they continue to consume very few calories. By keeping a healthy balance of body fat and muscle, we can eat a healthier amount of food without regaining weight. Additionally, the toning effect we can achieve from strength training will help minimize a “flabby” appearance often seen after significant weight loss.