Two years ago, Mélissa Leduc was a
fulltime student preparing to start out in the workforce. While many young
women are brimming with youth’s energy and vitality, Leduc was not feeling at
her best. She was struggling with her weight and was looking for a way to get
back into shape despite her busy schedule. “I really didn’t enjoy going to a
traditional gym and then I discovered the 30 Minute Hit Laval, which was close
to home and school,” says Leduc. “I saw they were offering free trials, and I
was curious.”
Leduc invited her mother, Lynn
Butler, to come with her to the free trial. “I had no idea what it was at
first, but Mélissa convinced me to go,” says Butler. “I took a look online and
saw that it had something to do with kick-boxing for women, but at first I was
concerned that it would be beyond my fitness level.” Both mother and daughter
were delighted to find out that the intense 30-minute circuit training is
adaptable for all levels, and each move is performed at an individual station
for a duration of two minutes. “Everyone works out in their own bubble to the
best of their ability, but with the supportive and inspiring trainers on the
floor helping you through the circuit, it makes you want to challenge
yourself,” says Leduc.
Leduc saw immediate results in her
energy and weight loss. “I was able to get back into shape, improve my cardio,
tone up, and I felt so much more able to take on new challenges,” she says. The
mother-daughter duo have been going to 30 Minute Hit Laval three times a week
on average for the past two years. Leduc, 24, has lost a total of 70 pounds
since she began. “I acquired a determination and a self-confidence that I
didn’t have before,” she says.
Butler,
61, didn’t have a weight loss goal but was looking for a way to maintain a
healthy lifestyle and relieve some stress. “I needed to move, and I think it’s
important to keep moving to boost your moral and to stay youthful,” she says.
“The trainers are so qualified, and they really know what they’re talking
about.” As a result, she has lost 10 pounds, has much more energy these days
and her skin and body have toned up.
Both
mother and daughter appreciate the atmosphere of 30 Minute Hit, as they say
there is no shame, no need to feel shy and absolutely no competition with the
other ladies on the circuit. Butler
points out that the franchise also offers other incentives to its members to
keep them motivated, such as fundraisers for cancer research, the popular
“sticker challenge” and even a monthly Hit Camp, which includes a group workout
to keep members engaged. “There’s always something extra to motivate us and
challenge us to the next level,” says Butler.
Leduc
explains that once you try the Hit, it’s not something you tire of and it’s a
lifestyle solution that works long-term. “Going to the Hit for a workout
becomes a lifestyle habit, just like brushing your teeth.”
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