Enhancing Life Gym

Enhancing Life is so much more than a Gym. The personal attention and 1 on 1 interaction you receive from the trainers is second to none. Their commitment to whole health improvement is a stark contrast to other services in the area. It is truly a boutique service, with plans tailored to the clients individual health needs and training goals.When I began using Enhancing Life I was in persistent, anxiety producing , chronic pain. Doctors and Therapists had confirmed that i wasn't ill and nothing was injured; but none of them were able to articulate or treat the source of my issues. By learning how mindful movements can retrain your muscles to stop perpetuating years of bad habits they were able to ultimately relieve my pain by simply getting the body to move as it was intended. From there I was able to gain the confidence to continue building muscle and improving health. They have truly and immensely changed my life.

I am a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Athletic Trainer with over 15 years in the business.I have participated in Lucy’s mindful movement classes, and attended her in-person workshops.Lucy is unique in her ability to skillfully coach exercises and guide focused attention, while also creating an easygoing and enjoyable environment.These personal skills carry over into Enhancing Life, as she utilizes a holistic and detailed approach to training and overall health. As a health coach, trainer, and client, I appreciate everything Lucy has to offer and highly recommend her services.

Beginning in my mid to late forties, just when my wife and I were beginning to have time to travel and see the world, I began having more and more trouble with chronic pain in my lower body coupled with debilitating pain in my knees due to previous injuries and surgeries from my youth. On our dream trip to France, I could not keep up in the airport and my wife had to do several of our planned events on her own -as walking more than an hour or two a day had become unbearable. I employed a personal trainer to help me lose some weight and was trying everything I could find for the leg pain including massage, heat therapy and hot tub therapy. I did lose a few pounds and felt better for short periods of time after the various therapies, but the pain always returned. I had begun a regime of orthopedic steroid shots in my knee and was settling into the fact that I was going to have to live with disabilities for the second half of my life. My wife had been taking classes at Enhancing Life for a while and, one day when I needed a ride, she convinced me to talk to Dave Wilton while she was in class. Dave was convinced that he and Lucy could help me and challenged me to postpone my next steroid shot until I had attended semi-private training with he and Lucy Hendricks for one month. I have not had a needle in my knee since that day and I am completely pain free in my lower body to this day (four years later). The approach at Enhancing Life is completely different. You can “get lean” or “get swole” there if that is your aim but that is not the primary goal of Enhancing Life. Dave and Lucy tailor a you-specific and ongoing, mind and body routine based on your physical history and limitations. They teach you to breath correctly and to carry your body in a way that supports you and strengthens you throughout all your activities -not just when you are working out. Their metered approach to fitness can seem leisurely to some in our modern society of instant gratification but that is precisely why their approach allows you to rehabilitate, strengthen your whole body and truly enhance your whole life.I have been so moved by the experience and what it has done for my family that I engaged Lucy & Dave in a corporate wellness program that has had a significant benefit to my staff both mentally and physically -as well as directly affecting employee retention. I would encourage any individual who is looking for improvement or any employer to visit with Lucy & Dave to see how Enhancing Life Gym can benefit you in a lasting and valuable way.

I joined Enhancing Life Gym upon the recommendation of my physical therapist. I have chronic pain due to arthritis and had become less and less active & discouraged after being a very physically active person in the past. I was pretty ignorant about strength training and was certainly intimidated. Also, I watched people at other gyms do things that looked really unsafe. So I was scared and wary. But Lucy & Dave have taught me/are teaching me to safely get stronger. It's such a careful approach, totally individualized. They're so knowledgeable and able to adapt an exercise so the person can engage from wherever they are. That's so important. And the gym hums with positive reinforcement! I've had a 2nd hip replacement since joining, and they helped me go into the surgery as strong as possible, then helped me with my rehab, and now, I'm stronger than when I had the surgery. My confidence and motivation have really grown too. For those of us facing physical challenges, Enhancing Life offers a unique gym experience and expert guidance.

When I started at Enhancing Life, I was out of shape, had done minimal weight training and couldn’t hike without pain. Now I am biking, hiking and playing pickleball and am in the best shape of my life. Lucy and Dave worked with me step by step to get me stronger and more confident, helped me through two joint replacements, and taught me about the importance of nutrition and sleep. Worth every penny.

Going to EL is so worthwhile! It’s nothing like other gyms. The coaches provide wonderful individual exercise routines and give us personal attention unlike national chains. They address our health as well as physical needs - example bonus areas are improving sleep habits and mindfulness training.

I have been going to Enhancing Life now for a year and a half. Growing up I had terrible experiences at the gym. Enhancing life is so unique and has totally changed it to where I love going to the gym. The coaches are nurturing, encouraging and super knowledgeable. EL has vastly improved my ability to move and have greatly increased my strength and overall fitness. I highly recommend them to everyone who wants personalized, friendly, no-judgement help to move better and get in better shape.

I love the vibe Lucy and Dave bring to Enhancing Life. They work together to create a positive atmosphere that emphasizes a balanced approach to training/living. Mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, rest, and community - all components are addressed and respected. If you’re someone who is new to working out and intimidated by the typical gym experience (like I was), visit Enhancing Life! Dave and Lucy are easy to talk to and interested in getting to know their clients on an individual level so they can provide appropriate guidance and support. Above all, classes at Enhancing Life are both effective and FUN.

Lucy and Dave at Enhancing Life have kept me functioning optimally for many years now. As a massage therapist, I need to be in top shape to perform my job with the best body mechanics to help keep me pain-free.I’m very picky about whom I refer my Massage Therapy clients to for personal fitness training and rehabilitation. Enhancing Life is top-notch. They have been for everyone I’ve sent to them. This includes young athletes with an eye on injury prevention and rehab to older adults who need help with balance, strength and coming back from joint replacements and other health issues.I recommend them as hands down the best in their field. No one compares!

I'm writing this as someone who has been to a LOT of gyms and used personal trainers in most of them. Whatever your experience with trainers in commercial gyms has been, you should know upfront that Enhancing Life gym is not that. This is an actual personal training business--not a gym with personal trainers. Lucy and Dave create personalized progressive workouts for each person and provide individualized instruction while you're there. Each session typically has three or four people working out at a time and while I was there I met people at all levels of fitness from barely mobile to athlete and they all got a good workout; your starting level doesn't matter. However fit you are or out of shape you are, you will not be the only one in that shape at this gym. And in case the idea of working out with a few other people seems unappealing, I am zero percent sociable and even I liked the people working out there. Everyone is super friendly and supportive. I honestly think if someone did not have a positive, friendly mind set, they just would not attend this gym. It is a seriously upbeat vibe. All the workouts were challenging and the session were as fun as working out for an hour can be. The only cons for me are cost (think monthly car payment level) and the limited hours. The cost ended up being worth it. I really feel like you get what you pay for here; I worked out with both Lucy and Dave over the course of a year and they never once phoned it in. Every workout was a good workout.The hours are challenging for me since I work full time and have kids in after-school activities so I'm hoping they add more time slots but if you have a fairly flexible schedule they will likely have something that works. If you want to improve your fitness, this place can definitely help you reach that goal and you will have a good time doing it.