Body Zone member since September 2008.
As a participant in BZ’s 4th Annual Make-A-Wish Foundation Wellness Challenge, Tom Conlon was one of 120 dedicated people who hit the gym to make a dream come true for a sick child. New to BZ, Tom was immediately immersed in a variety of fitness opportunities. Like Tom, Challenge participants tried everything (from teetering on Bosu, to cycling and AquaX classes) to earn points, raise funds and ultimately win! It was truly Tom’s springboard into an interesting, fruitful and sustained workout routine.

Did Tom win? No, but he came pretty close and ended up satisfied with a major personal victory. He lost 25 lbs (his original goal was 10), 12.5% body fat and 5” off his waist! He enjoyed the education and guidance from BZ’s trainers (who were on hand to help Challenge participants) and credits Body Zone with providing a ‘new way’ to work out.

He says, “I have always been used to hitting the treadmill for my cardio and then the weight room for strength training. Who would have thought that you could combine the two. My two favorites have to be BODYPUMP and Spin. But who would have thought that I would have taken Yoga or Pilates? Kickbox and the Intense Drills in the agility room takes cardio to a whole new level. Aqua fitness was also a new experience. I would have never thought that you could sweat in a pool. There is surely an exercise class for anyone.”

That was Tom in October. And when he’s not busy running his business, Conlon’s American Home Remodeling, you’ll find him at BZ working out 5 to 6 days a week for cardio and weight training. And he has new goals: lifeguarding certification and a bodybuilding competition. How’s that for continued diversity?

p.s. With the close of the Wellness Challenge, BZ was grateful to people like Tom who helped us raise more than $25,000 (and more than $120,000 in the past 4 years)
 

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