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Teresa Gillian’s Personal Success Story
I started training with Kyle Gillian back in 2002. At that time, I had just lost my collegiate volleyball scholarship due to many overuse injuries. My lower back and both legs were in so much pain that I couldn’t run or be active anymore. My orthopedic surgeon said I had to get surgery to “fix the problem.” However, the surgery did not have a high success rate. I opted out. As a result, I felt depressed and over the next 6 months I gained about 30 pounds. At this time, I needed someone to teach me how to take care of myself.
Kyle put me through an over head squat assessment and showed me why I was in so much pain. He made a program for me that corrected my postural imbalances and helped me strengthen the muscles that had been underactive for years. This was a painful process. Physically, I felt weak. Mentally, I felt frustrated and discouraged. Emotionally, well, I cried a lot. There were many times that I wanted to give up, but with Kyle’s unconditional support, and encouragement, about a year later, I was able to work out again without pain.
After that point, I felt so rejuvenated that I lost the extra weight and got into the best shape of my life. Feeling healthy and pain free helped enable me to stay motivated to accomplish my new fitness goal. In 2004 I wanted to compete in my first local natural NPC Body Building show. With the help of Tim and Maurene Beamer, I placed 3rd. Now, 5 years later, I have excelled to the IFBB Professional Figure level ranks, where in 2008, I received the “Rising Star” award at the Europa Super Pro show.
Today I am blessed with my health and enjoy a new lifestyle that I can’t wait to share with my kids someday. It all started with the help of a devoted trainer. Much thanks to 24 Hour Fitness, Master Trainer/ Fitness Manager Kyle Gillian.
Copyright © 2011 Teresa Gillian