Shannon G.

One year ago I was feeling so complacent in my sedentary lifestyle that making a change to incorporate fitness into my life seemed so insurmountable.  One day I took the plunge and tried a Zumba class at The Groove.  

Today, I am 115lbs lighter, fitter than I've ever been, and I have recently become a licensed Zumba instructor!  Starting on a weightloss journey is hard (really hard) but sticking with it is hard too!  I feel so blessed to have found a place that provides encouragement so consistently.  I look forward to my daily dose of Groove, and have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of motivational support from my fellow Groov-ers.  

I am so excited to start teaching Zumba and I hope I can pay forward some of that support and encouragement to others on their fitness journeys!

Brenda H.

I just want to let everyone know if you are having trouble with your balance and just not strong enough, try out Piloxing.  I was having trouble with my balance and strength so I started to go and now my great grandson is so happy that I can lift him up on my legs to make him fly.  That didn't happen before I started Piloxing.  I am able to do so much more.  Especially as I am getting older and I had a job that I sat in front of a computer.  I now go to The Groove about four times per week and feel so much better.  Thanks Jen Burgmeier for pushing me to get stronger and to believe in me that I can do it.

Carrie B.

I am a stay-at-home mom with two beautiful kids and an awesome husband.  But I have been overweight for a very long time.  I have struggled with my weight my entire life.  It wasn't until high school that I would finally have been able to say I was thin, but I didn't realize I was.  I was too used to being heavy that all I saw in the mirror was the same overweight girl.  Having kids and settling down brought all the weight back before I could appreciate the loss.  I was lazy and unhappy.  I decided it was time to change.  Then I found my saving grave, The Groove and Jen.  I was scared of the challenge, but dove in and embraced it.  This time I will see the change and appreciate it when I reach my goal.  I can't live without my Zumba now.  I absolutely love it.  The atmosphere and Jen's infectious spirit drive me to work hard and have fun doing it.  I am more than fifty pounds lighter now and still pushing!