Jack Flanagan and Drew Carter

July’s Feature Clients

Name: Jack Flanagan

Birth Date: April 21, 2005

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X?A little over 4 months

What is your favorite food? Ribs

What is your favorite exercise? Barbell Squats

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? I joined to make myself look better, and while I haven't gotten to where I want to be in that sense, I am well on my way there

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health? I value the way I look, so making myself look better, and especially through something fun like this, is a valuable part of my daily life

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X? Long story short, Drew had hurt himself and then proceeded to do an entire workout, without telling Jason. He heard Drew talking about it and then spent like ten minutes telling him why he should tell Jason about injuries beforehand Now when I tell Jason about my own injuries, I can say "I'm going to avoid pulling a Drew." It's stupid, but it's fun.

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend? It's really personal, and fun. The general way the gym works is a lot different to something like planet fitness, in the sense of each exercise and daily workout set has personalized weight amounts. Plus, all the staff are fun. That's a huge bonus.

Name: Drew Carter

Birth Date: May 13, 2005

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X?I have been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X for about 5 months.

What is your favorite food? My favorite food would have to be Mac and cheese

What is your favorite exercise? My favorite exercise is weighted barbell squats.

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? My goals were to build muscle tone and to increase my strength. I have gotten better muscle tone by consistently coming to the gym. I have increased strength by pushing myself while working out to increase the weight that I am using for each exercise.

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health? Working out is important to me because it’s a great time to improve my life and hang out with friends. My friends and trainers keep me motivated to pursuer health.

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X? While I don’t have a particular favorite moment, I like talking to my trainers and friends about various things like tv shows and movies.

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend? I would describe my experience as having a fun time while also working out.

Jack and Drew are a dynamic duo! They bring a lot of energy and fun into the gym. They also work really hard which is fun to watch kids their age want to get better. We have so enjoyed having them apart of this family!

Sarah Leverett

March’s Featured Client

Name: Sarah Leverett

Birth Date: July 6

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X?3.5 years

What is your favorite food? I love a good sandwich!

What is your favorite exercise? Squats and the side-lying thoracic rotation

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? To work out 5 days a week and to care as much about my diet as I do about exercise.

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health? Fitness has transformed my life and motivated me to be the best I can be as a mother, wife, educator, and friend. I feel confident in saying when you feel your best you will be the best at whatever that looks like for you.

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X? At 5AM we seem to always engage and fill our time with laughter. One moment that came to mind has to the message meant for my husband that I accidentally sent to a 5AM group text.

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend? You can buy gym equipment, various memberships, and exercise apps, but some things you just can't buy. Bodyshop X comes with high accountability, offers nutritional planning customized to fit every level, and amazing trainers. Bodyshop X features a Christ centered and family friendly atmosphere that provides individual fitness programming for all ages.

Is there anything you would like to mention? "Exercise is the single best thing you can do for your brain in terms of mood, memory, and learning."
-John Ratey

• Sarah Leverette is someone you want to know. Her contagious smile, funky personality, and her drive to be the best she can be are just a few of the traits we admire about her. You can always learn something from her. She brings so much positive energy and laughter to the 5am crew whether it’s because she gets mad at us for “noticing” her beautiful form on exercises, or her stories- she is one of a kind and we are so glad to have her at BX! We are proud of your consistency and hard work this last month- keep it up! - A.E.

Luke Major

February’s Feature Client

Name: Luke Major

Birth Date: August 28, 2004

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X? 3 months

What is your favorite food? Homemade Hamburgers

What is your favorite exercise? Box Push

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? Yes, to become bigger, faster, and stronger. Getting workouts in as much as possible. Typically 4 or 5 a week.

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health? It is important to me because I need to prepare for different sports seasons and become the best I can be. Sports and athletic performance have kept me motivated.

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X? One of the most memorable moments so far was when Kaden and I pushed each other on the boxes.

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend? It is a fun environment with people to push you to do better. You are always doing different things and a variety of exercises to become stronger and faster.

Is there anything you would like to mention? I appreciate the staff and the time and effort they spend working with me to help me accomplish my goals.

• Luke is a special kid. His manners exceed expectation! Luke is the kind of kid you want on your team. He works hard, he is respectable, he listens and learns, and he helps others be better. We know he has a strong future ahead of him and we are excited to see what all he accomplishes in this next upcoming year. Keep working hard and thank you for being apart of the BX Fam Luke! - J.W., A.E, & Z.H.

Katherine Thrash

January’s Featured Client

Name: Katherine Thrash

Birth Date: April 5, 1970

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X? 4 months

What is your favorite food? Salmon and roasted veggies

What is your favorite exercise? Bench Press and Squat

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? Yes, my goals have been to gain muscle strength, stamina, and lose weight. I have accomplished all of these to some degree with paying attention to my diet and being consistent with exercise. I look forward to continuing my journey of wellness and self care!

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health? Working out is important to me for physical wellness and to bolster a healthy immune system. What keeps me motivated, is being very intentional about aligning my physical health with my spiritual health. 1 Corinthians 6:19 - "or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own…"

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X? The expression on Alli's face when she told me I had completed a total of 100 burpees throughout my workout session; I was equally as shocked!!! We are both beginning to see the fruits of our labor!!

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend? My experience at Bodyshop has been very unique and different from any other gym experience I've had in the past. The environment is very personalized and every client gets attention and support.

“Katherine is a joy to be around. She has a contagious smile. Her determination is obvious. She may question what the heck I am making her do, but she always does it and does it well. Katherine is someone you want in your life. She is strong and kind hearted. Thankful you have trusted me with your wellness journey, it’s been a pleasure watching you conquer your goals!” - A.E.

Layla Carter

July’s Feature Client

Name: Layla Carter

Birth Date: September 29, 2003

How long have you been working out at Bodyshop Athletics X? 4 and a half months

What is your favorite food? Lemons

What is your favorite exercise? Elbow plank

Did you have any goals? How have you accomplished them? One of my goals was to get a better first touch. I have accomplished this by going back to the basics and working on my ball control. Another one of my goals was to work on my speed and explosiveness and aggressiveness. I have gotten better at these with sprint exercises and being aggressive with my movement on the ball.

Why is working out important to you? What keeps you motivated to pursue health? Working out is important to me because it gives me an outlet if I’m angry or sad working out makes me feel happy. So it’s good for my mental well being. Working out is also important to me to stay in shape for soccer. And being healthy has always just been something important to me and something I enjoy.

What is one of your favorite or most memorable moments so far at Bodyshop Athletics X? One of my most memorable moments at bodyshop athletics x so far has been when I used my footwork on people and beat them. This helped with my confidence on the ball.

How would you describe your experience at Bodyshop Athletics X to a friend? My experience at bodyshop athletics x is always positive and fun. All the people there are always nice and friendly. It also has been very productive for developing my skills as a soccer player. I also always look forward to going there to workout.

Is there anything you would like to mention? Going back to the basics and not rushing my training really helped me develop a strong base to build on for soccer.

"Layla is one of those hard working kids you want on your team. She does what she is suppose to do and then some. Her facial expressions may not always say shes enjoying it 🤪 but she always shows up and always gets the work done. She has a bright future ahead. Thanks for being apart of the BX fam Layla. We are excited to see you progress!"