Hi Barbara, my sister, Melissa, and I purchased the Living Social deal last summer. I definitely was not a runner at all and at some points of the workouts thought I was going to just fall out. Lol. I wanted to say thank you for putting the deal on Living Social. If it wasn’t for that, Melissa and I wouldn’t have gotten motivated to exercise. When I started in July I had already lost 15 pounds on my own. Since then I have lost an additional 20 pounds. Melissa and I joined the YMCA in December and have been taking cycling classes a few times a week. Plus I run (yes…can you believe it??!!) on the treadmill or work out on the elipitical on the other days of the week. We have also signed up to run in the Monument Ave 10K in March. We are doing the training through the YMCA and it starts Saturday. If we weren’t busy with our children we would be working out in the evenings with you. We miss it and your enthusiasm. We are upset we are missing out on the brazil lunge. Lol. I just wanted to let you know that putting the deal on LS in some ways changed my life. I hope this year is treating you well! Thanks again, Michele Tingler – 1/17/12

I really enjoy the classes and the results. Sherry Ingram – 12/15/11

Barbara! I absolutely loved being at the 6pm class tonight! It’s so challenging and yet so fun. The little pointers that you give make all the difference. I’ll be doing an exercise and thinking I’m working pretty hard at it, with pretty good form, and then you say, “Don’t let your knees fall to the outside,” so I straighten up both knees and think, “Oh, yeah, wow, this is a much different move! Much harder to do!” But that’s why I like NLF — the warm-up at the beginning, the stretching at the end, and killer- exacting- non- stop- muscle- lung- builders in the middle! “Back straight,” you said, and suddenly my abs are working twice as hard b/c straightening my back targeted (engaged?!?:) my abs! You’re really good at what you do. I know you know that, but I wanted to tell you. After the class, Kathryn and I agreed we’d figure out a schedule to do NLF together more often. We both feel positive and relaxed after every class (and later sore). So, thanks for being awesome! Laura Tischler – 10/21/11

I want to let you know I really enjoyed the 1-week free trial last week. I definitely had a great workout each time and thought the classes were run very well. Rich Denzler – 10/16/11

I was just talking about your classes this morning with Han Nah & we both agreed how much we missed your classes! I will be honest, I hated you for making me run & roll around in the dirt & grass when I first started Next Level because I hated running & I hated grass lol, but towards the end of your classes I started to enjoy it & looked forward to going to class everyday. I loved that everyday was a different location & a different intense workout, it kept me interested & motivated. I have signed up for several other LivingSocial Bootcamp classes that I did both before & after yours & I must say that yours is the best out there! Your prices are also more affordable which is an added plus! I am in the process of trying to relocate but if I decide to stick around I am definitely interested in joining your classes! I have told my boyfriend about them several times & told him that he would love them because he enjoys running so he will more than likely be joining with me. Hope your doing well. Thanks again for helping me to hate running & grass a little less! You’re the best!!!! Amouy – 10/13/11

I recently ran both the Patrick Henry and VA Beach half marathons. Your classes have really helped with my endurance and strength. The classes have been incredible, and I have told so many friends about it. I have seen results in my body composition. Sarah Malone – 9/8/11

“Next Level Fitness is one of the most enjoyable things I do! Since beginning last June I have felt a change in strength, speed and endurance. One place I surely believe NLF has helped me a lot is with my tennis and golf games. At tennis I am much faster to get to a shot that I wasn’t able to reach before. In addition, my endurance throughout a long match is better than ever. My golf game is much better due to increased core strength. NLF really works the core and the instructors are so careful about using correct form and modified form for injuries. The group of people that I see regularly during the early morning workouts are all so nice – we seem to share a love of being outdoors and continuously improving our fitness levels. Barbara and her core team of trainers are outstanding and clearly love what they do!” Barbara is a model of what great health is all about!” Kim Zee McCall – 9/1/11

I want to thank you for an amazing workout experience that I wish I could take back to Nashville with me. You are an amazing athlete and motivator, making this the perfect class for me. And, as you have already heard, your son and workout team are wonderful and helped make this a workout that I looked forward to. Thank you again and again for everything and I wish the best for you and Next Level Fitness. Take care! Brittany Bishop – 8/30/11

I am loving the workouts…although I swear there was no oxygen in the air on Thursday. Last week, Chris asked us to share feedback about the workouts…..I LOVE that we don’t pick people up or yell out our weight. I LOVE that you understand we are all there to do our best and to get the most from the workout but also realize that our own abilities change some from day to day. The variety is great, the pace is great (yet still a challenge for me), the activities are creative…I had never seen the purple frizbee things we step on or the knobby bouncing balls before. The people are WONDERFUL. It is really a great group of supportive folks. M.B. – 7/24/11

This program is incredible… I am loving it! – Sarah Malone – 7/23/11

While I am very excited about my new adventure, I will certainly miss you and my NLF family. You have attracted some very special people to your group and it’s so great to see the membership growing. You have been such a great motivator and a very dear friend, I wish you nothing but the very best and will always be thankful for our friendship…..as well as the pain and suffering you dished out at workouts ! Keep up the great work, the program just keeps getting better and your hard work and dedication to each and every individual shows, I for one appreciate that a great deal. As far as an NLF trip to Colorado……all I can say is…..BRING IT! – Chris Mourie – 7/21/11

I really like everything. I mean, of course I hate all things “abs”, but this is why I come to NLF, because if someone didn’t make me do abs I never would. Jokes aside, I love the variety of each day. I love running on trails, which I had never really done before, but it is cool that each time we go to a location we change up what we do. For me, mentally, it makes the time go faster and it makes me feel challenged. For example, If I KNEW you would make me work on abs I may dread the workout or not come:-) but instead the workouts are always different and fun and a SURPRISE.

I like doing the things in groups and the rotations best I think. For example, Monday when we had stations, that is really fun.. or when we knock out a tug of war or did that indian run. When we work in stations, I try to mix up my partners so I can workwith someone who will push me, but I also get to know them. When you do things like the Indian Run, where you put me in a group of faster runners than me, it really pushed me to work harder so I didn’t slow them down, which was a great challenge.

I attended the 6pm class on Wednesday night and we ran up those hills around Belle Isle. For the most part I try to never walk and I think I usually succeed, but that third hill knocked me out. I started to walk and Barbara who I have seen at some of the classes popped up next to me and said “I can’t make it up this hill without you” and she really got me going. THIS is why I love your classes. I was tired, and my butt was kicked, but I didnt’ need to stop. I got that extra little push and motivation to keep going. You foster this great team spirit in your classes.

I can’t say there is anything I don’t like. Sorry, with the exception of abs and crab soccer, everything is great… and again, I need YOU to make me do those things I don’t like:-) However, as far as the way you set up your classes and format the workouts, I really love each class. Even if I am doing a bunch of crunches and crying inside as I lay in the grass, when I leave and get in my car I am REALLY happy you made me do crunches and cry inside because I FEEL so good.

One last thing. I know I am still new to this, but I really love how social everyone is. I really am excited at all the nice weekend events people plan and share and I really look forward to attending one and getting to know people better since I tend to be a little bit shy when I don’t know people. I really do tell everyone about NLF. I love it. I have never felt better in my life. Teri Railey – 7/21/11

I’ve loved my bootcamp experience. I was hesitant to purchase the living social deal at first, but was convinced by my roommate, and am so happy I did. The variation of exercises and target muscle groups kept me engaged, and the people were super supportive and welcoming. I loved that everything we did was universal — all different people at all different physical levels could do the exercises and get something out of it. My goals for the 20 classes included raising my level of fitness, toning certain muscles, and feeling stronger overall. You and your classes helped me achieve all of these goals in a fun way, and it’s been awesome to see results in a relatively small amount of time (feedback from friends has been really positive!). I’m not a morning person at all, but waking up at 4:45 to get to class on time from the Fan surprisingly became something I looked forward to. I love starting my day off with your workout. Thank you so much for offering the living social deal, and for giving me this opportunity to improve my physical fitness. Kate Maurer – 7/15/11

I have really enjoyed the class. Your class is something I have been looking for. I have been wanting to join a group for some time. The biggest problem that I have had about working out in the past years is that I was not able to get up and work out in the morning. With your class, for some reason, I get up and go. Getting up in the morning has been 80% of the problem for some time. It is good to belong to a group that supports you. I feel like if I miss a class, I am letting someone else down. I have lost about 12 pounds so far. Michael Jenkins – 7/14/11

Loved the workouts last week Barbara…I am incredibly sore but it is all good! It was fun and a great way to start the day. See you in the morning! Mandy Baker – 7/10/11

Hey Barbara, I will be out of town for the next two weeks. I would like to thank you for jump starting me and my attitude towards exercise. You really have lit a fire under me, especially since I didn’t realize how far I have fallen off. I will be working out over the next two weeks so hopefully I wont be too far behind when I come back. See you soon. M. Lee – 7/9/11

Thank you for all the kick butt workouts, Barbara……You Rock!!! I am very excited about the progress I have made in your class. And I love the 9am group, such a great group of people. Thank you for all the encouragement!!!” Yolanda Amos – 7/7/11

I just wanted to say a big thank you for the boot camp classes, it was a great experience and I am seriously considering signing up for the year once I am back in town. I thought I might attend one more class before we left town for the summer so I could tell you this in person but I ran out of time. It was really fun and really motivating so thanks again! Nicole Alberino – 7/3/11

What people who purchased the Living Social Deal on 5/23/11 are saying about NLF:

Rating – Will you return?/ comments
Thumbs – Yes / Great workout…great attitude. Tough but fun!
Thumbs Up – Yes / No comment left
Thumbs Up – No / No comment left
Thumbs Up – Yes / Love it! Thinking about joining full-time!
Thumbs Up – Yes / Excellent work out and teacher.
Thumbs Up – Yes /Awesome! The people were great, super friendly, and helpful. I would pay full price for this service!
Thumbs Up – Yes /Awesome! It hurts so good all over.
Thumbs Down – No / Haven’t started the boot camp yet. Was told that all the session for June is full. Will have to wait until July.
Thumbs Up – Yes / Great deal!
Thumbs Up – Yes / Great correspondence. LIked first class.
Thumbs Up – Yes / Loved it. It is a great program and very worthwhile.
Thumbs Up – Yes / No comment left
Thumbs Up – No / haven’t had a chance to use it yet. starting tomorrow!
Thumbs Up – Yes / No comment left

I’ve really enjoyed the past 3 weeks of the exercise classes. I love the variety and different challenges everyday – it’s a lot more fun than my usual, boring running! I’m already feeling a lot stronger and I can’t wait to keep working out with yall for the rest of the summer! I wish I could still be in town in the fall to attend the classes, but hopefully I can find something good out in California to keep me in shape. It won’t be as awesome though! Thanks, Martha Wingfield – 7/2/11

I feel like this every week, but once again I’m going into the weekend feeling amazing! Thank you so much for kicking my butt all over Richmond. I can not wait until Tuesday. Teri Railey – 7/1/11

I have really enjoyed working out. I have been running for years but never tried anything else. I absolutely love it. I think you do a great job making each workout different and enjoyable most of the time Thank you so much! Im excited about my membership. Have a fantastic weekend! Alison Francis – 7/1/11

Just wanted to say thank you…you have taught me a way to get my body in shape and keep it there…I have lost some weight with a little more to go…but honestly I enjoy the work outs so much..all different people, doing all the same thing…the team work is awesome! Its taught me a way of working out, by not just running. Barbara English – 6/23/11

This experience has allowed me to lose inches, build muscle, and push myself further than I would if I tried to work-out alone. Your core team are very uplifting and you all encourage out of shape people like me! I love it and I will see you this afternoon. Thanks so much again! To-Shera Friend-Kimble – 6/23/11

I absolutely loved the workout. Shalonda Collier – 6/19/11

I’m on week 3 and LOVE NLF. Since I tend to be independent when I work out, the team work atmosphere has helped me improve my form, increase my speed, and try new and uncomfortable things I normally wouldn’t have tried. Competitive, I have peers in the class that I can goal myself to, and every single cheer of encouragement picks me up! I am proud of my dirty clothes and very sore muscles today! Thank You! Teri Railey – 6/17/11

Today was a great workout! My gluteal muscles are screaming with every step. My abs will be hurting this evening I feel sure.
Thank you so much in helping me along with improved fitness and health! Tiffany S. – 6/17/11

You and your group have wonderful energy, keep it up! Estelle Brodeur – 6/17/11

Let me say how much I have enjoyed the few classes that I’ve been too. I look forward to each Friday morning now….even when my flights are late on Thursday night. I love that it is a relatively small group and that you know everyone’s name. It’s a super friendly fun group. Shanon Shubert – 6/14/11

I got a lot out of today. I was worried about the intensity level and whether I would be able to keep up, but you do allow all fitness levels. I look forward to tomorrow. David McMahon – 6/8/11

I am completely loving the workouts! I have been a runner for years but have never done any strength training. I appreciate that you mix up the workouts every day and work different muscles each day. Thanks! Alison Francis – 6/7/11

I am thoroughly enjoying the workouts. Today was a great one – Constance McGraw – 6/7/11

Hey! I just wanted to let you know that I LOVED today’s work out (6/7) it was great. Thank you!! Jamie Clifford – 6/7/11

I didn’t get a chance to email you over the weekend with the feedback you requested on Friday. Here’s some thoughts that I have:
• The workouts are great! For years I’ve struggled with the motivation to stay on an exercise plan. I’d been able to stick with a running plan (jogging anywhere from 3-6 miles, 3-4 times a week) but I could never stick to a weight-lifting/resistance plan. After a week with NLF, I think I’ve found that motivation!
• I thought that a 5:45am workout would be extremely difficult for me and that I’d struggle with exhaustion all day long. Luckily the workouts, while intense, keep me energized through the day at work.
• Personal attention – I appreciate that you are able to give personal attention to your customers, even though there are a large number of folks at the workouts. I appreciate that you’ve corrected me when I’m doing an exercise incorrectly. (Of course the help from the core team is very beneficial as well. I like how they are there to help coach the newbies.)
• Team-oriented approach – This is huge! As someone that’s struggled with being overweight, I was concerned before the first workout that I’d be “holding up” the group. I think it’s great that everyone is viewed as a team member, as opposed to the workouts being individual competitions.

I’m already looking forward to the remainder of the workouts this week. Keep up the good work! Carl A. – 6/6/11

I think the first week was great. It had a great variety of exercises and was fun (well almost fun anyway). I am feeling more fit already. Jay Theado – 6/6/11

I really enjoyed the class today. I certainly wish that I could attend more than once per week. However, I think even once per week is going to be beneficial to me. The workout was tough but VERY enjoyable. What a great group! I run while I’m traveling and I think a boot camp will compliment by cardio workouts nicely. Thanks for a great workout today! Shannon Shubert – 6/3/11

Just wanted to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to be able to participate in your training program. You and your instructors are pushing me outside of my comfort zone and showing me I am capable of far more than I thought. After three sessions I feel so much better than I have in a very long time. I must admit though…..I am thankful today is Friday!! Thanks again, Barbara!! Priscilla Paciocco

I wanted to say that I absolutely LOVED the class on Tuesday and can’t wait to come again next week. Karen Bolling – 6/2/11

That is a good class you run…excellent workout with good team encouragement…i hope your business plan works because I think you are tapping into what many people are looking for. Gary Schworn – 6/1/11

Thank you for everything, today was tough but awesome! Thanks for getting me in the group. I’m looking forward to the rest of the week! Well not that forward but forward ………….. Jennifer Bolding – 5/31/11

Back to your class… it is exactly what I would want … I love your games, variety and spirit of your group. I will be joining long term! Cindy Blanchard – 4/29/11

Congrats again on the year anniversary of NLF! I was thinking on the way home this morning what a great job you do at every single workout. I have never shown up to find you in a bad mood or having a bad day, which is pretty difficult to do. So I just wanted to say “thanks” and “congratulations”. Looking forward to continuing the workouts….especially in warmer weather! Jason Williams – 4/1/11

It’s funny that I used to get paid to do a similar type of workout and hated it, as I never felt that challenged. Now, I pay you and enjoy it every day. If I miss it, I feel bad as if I’m letting a ‘team’ down and then go and make my ‘contribution’ on my own. I thought switching to 5:45 AM would be a challenge, but I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to keep me going, even when it’s 16 degrees! The excitement to come to the workouts may be a bit delayed, when the alarm goes off at 5 AM. However, once we’re moving and the stories start rolling I feel we really get into a groove and lose track of time altogether. Having people of different abilities all in the same group has really helped keep me going, challenge myself more, or allows me to hang back if I’m a little sore.

From actual military PT to the regular gyms, or just doing it on my own, I’ve found that this has been the best fitness experience I’ve had yet. The groans or the ‘is she serious’ questions may occasionally pop up, but if I didn’t feel like it was the best workout I would have moved on to another program by now. I don’t want to come off with infomercial tones, but you’ve found ways to make muscles sore that I didn’t know were there. I can’t think of anything that’s missing, pull-ups twice a week might be a nice addition. I’m sure I’ll be eating those words soon and begging to run! Thanks for everything, Barbra, see you tomorrow! Bryce Neumann – 3/8/11

I think you do an awesome job. I love how the workouts change on daily basis, but we are still hitting all the body parts each week. It is fun and challenging all at the same time. I am a huge golfer and I think these workouts will be extremely beneficial for my golf game as well. I like the changes it’s making to my body as well. I did p90x and that changed my body as well, but you lose it in a hurry once you stop. I feel the workouts are actually very similar to p90x, just with more cardio.

I have definitely improved in multiple areas since I have gotten there. I have always been able to do a decent amount of pushups and dips. The situps were really difficult the first few days and I feel like I can do way more of those now as well. I also feel like I would probably run my best time ever if I decided to run a 10k. Legs work outs have always weak spot for me. I was joking the other day when I said I knew it was leg day so I didn’t show up, but I can’t say I like doing lot’s of squats, lunges, etc. All that being said, I know they are good for me and will help my health, golf game, etc. Overall it really is an A+ in my book. Jason Williams – 2/25/11

A couple of weekends ago I did the 6 in the sticks chili run on sat AM and then went to visit my folks in northern va and did a yoga class with my mom sun am. the 6 in the sticks was a 6 mile run and I gotta say, usually, I’m good for about 3 miles and then start hating it pretty bad by mile 4 and 5 and 6 are usually awful when it comes to how I’m feeling. PLUS, if I haven’t been training or working on running up to an hour, I tend to have knee pain starting around minute 30. well, I don’t know what happened but the miles just FLEW by during this race and I didn’t even START to feel like I was ready for the race to be over until mile 5! and my knee never hurt!!! THEN, I went to the yoga class with my mom that next day. I hadn’t been to a yoga class in a while. and I could not BELIEVE how strong I was! I could do all of the poses UNMODIFIED and withOUT having to hit the ground (you know, for the whole plank -> slowly down to an inch above the ground -> hover -> into downward dog). I even got a compliment from the teacher on my form and there were at least 60 people in the class! anyhoo, I attribute both my running stamina and yoga strength DIRECTLY to next level fitness. it was so fun to SEE how my fitness improved in these two instances! SO, THANK YOU for next level fitness! Kathryn Hall – 2/22/11

The workouts have been good, and the fact that I’ve been able to hit four workouts most weeks, says a lot. I’m glad you’ve been keeping us in fairly lit places and you’ve been keeping us dry in the cold weather. So, even though I’m not usually excited to head out into the dark and cold, once we get started, I’m happy I’m there. I’ve been much more consistent than other winters when I haven’t been traveling for work.

I’m looking forward to more and more daylight, because my favorite part is the variety from day to day, running and stopping at different places, running on trails and mixing it up with. I’ve already noticed in the past week or so that you’ve been able to mix it up a lot more with the light at the start of the workouts. And I really like the focus on form rather than the constant races to do everything the fastest that the OTHER outdoor exercise program evolved into over the past couple years. I think I get a lot more out of it without feeling like I’m killing myself all the time. And the introduction of all the new exercises over the past year has been good. I’ve been able to put together workouts for my hotel room with all the new exercises I’ve learned. There are two major ways I can tell I improved and that the program is working. The first really isn’t that I improved, but rather that I was able to maintain my fitness (for the most part) when I was traveling when I was only able to go to Friday workouts. I also know that I am improving in some ways. I could never do tricep push-ups with my hands in a triangle, no matter how much I worked out. It has always been nearly impossible for me just to do one off my knees. Last week, and I probably only realized I did it because Stephanie made a comment to me, I did 10 straight off my knees. So, something’s working. I don’t know why I can do them now, but I’ll take it. Alicia Loza – 2/22/11

I have really enjoyed my work-outs with you at NLF. I must say, I really look forward to the sessions. I started coming originally to help with my marathon training. I was spending a lot of time running and beating myself up without getting any faster. I had gotten as far as I could on my own. I knew I needed to change and I needed guidance and challenge. For me, I believe the core work was the biggest difference maker. I accomplished my goal of improving my time in the marathon and I did this with LESS total miles training. I have you to thank for that. (I substituted 2 hours with you with 2 hours of running per week.) I was recently snowboarding in Utah and I notice a substantial improvement on the slopes – definitely more leg strength, hip and back flexibility and core strength. My next goal is to prepare for a century ride. Any thoughts? Listen, you have a great thing. Your recipe works. I love being outdoors, the other members, going from place to place, getting dirty, the variety… keep it up. Doug Klassett – 2/21/11

The workouts give me everything I need to stay fit and healthy. I enjoy the 5 days of workouts that don’t overlap each other, but compliment each other. I would love to have more time to do other things, swim, bike etc…but with kids it’s hard. The workouts are critical to those that do other things like distance run, bike, etc…they keep them strong, but don’t crush them in their other endeavors. Chris Crabbe – 2/21/11

I think the workouts have been great!! It is much easier to get up in the morning for them knowing that many of them are in the Far West End and only about 5 minutes from our house. Meadow Crump is only about 11 minutes from our house. I also really enjoy using the “props”. Using the bands and the med balls makes me feel that we are working muscles I didn’t work in other programs. You mix it up, moving us around from place to place, and, when the weather is a mess, we show up knowing that we’re not necessarily going to be out in the mess just to say we worked out in the weather! Since I started with your workouts last year, I’ve lost 10 pounds and seen more changes in my mid-section. I had plateaued out at the other program I was doing and you took me to the “Next Level”! Scott Binns – 2/21/11

Whoohooo! as per usual, killer workout this am! I’m SO loving NLF! THANK YOU! and the operative word is fun. While I feel like I’m kicking my own butt when we’re working out, it’s FUN! It’s not that horrible “when will this be over? I HATE THIS” feeling I’ve had when I’ve done things like weights @ a gym, treadmill, video tapes, etc. So thanks again! have a great day and see ya at 5:45 tomorrow! Katherine Hall – 1/13/11

. . . Side note….I’m definitely committed to the program. Both myself and Chana agree it’s the only workout that gets results! Joyce Jones – 1/10/11

Thanks to Next Level Fitness I am stronger, leaner and healthier than ever. After seven months, I have seen improvements in my stamina and almost every muscle group. Barbara makes each workout unique, interesting and challenging. And the group of people who participate are awesome! Who knew that having fun was so good for you? Looking forward to the next seven months and beyond. Pam Goheen – 11/4/10

I really like the program that you have put together and I can definitely feel improvements. With your program, you mix it up with a lot more exercises and utilize the bands, balls and jump ropes which I think helps target individual muscles more and keeps your body from getting use to one thing. It also isn’t a race with everything. There is more concentration on doing the exercises correctly which I think is a great benefit. Ed Ould 10/28/10

The thing that is best about the workout is that it’s a week routine, not a daily. So what I notice is that it’s a progression from Monday to Friday of varying muscle groups. If you only come two days a week, or three days you miss some of that progression. That’s why I come everyday, because i know it’s not going to be the same as the day before. Chris Crabbe – 10/22/10

I know my level has improved from that first day at Forest Hill (I hate hills). I’ve dropped two belt loops and need to buy new ones. There’s a lot more definition in my stomach/ab region, my arms are more toned, and even my neighbors have commented on my weight loss. Though, that was never a goal of mine, I just wanted something to challenge and push me as it became boring to do it myself. I never seemed to push myself as much as I do when I’m working out with the group. The competitiveness of the group is subtle, but I feel it when I hear footsteps behind or see someone within reach. I never paid attention to keeping my core tight prior to NLF, but now find myself walking down the hallway at work, cooking dinner, or shaving and thinking to myself: keep it tight. So thanks, it’s like having one of those songs stuck in your head that won’t go away! Bryce Neumann 10/14/10

We both really love the workout. I feel my muscle tone has improved and I love being able to do things like push ups (i still drop to my knees but I see a difference.) I think going in to the workout I was focused more on losing weight but now I really like how I feel after. Also after working out in 100+ degree weather that really busts through any excuses that we had for not working out. we bike more too. I think it just is changing our frame of mind which is wonderful. I’m really happy that you started this. Its encouraging also that you are in such great shape and I like that you bust on us when we are being slack. Norma Radvany – 9/10/10

I’m enjoying the alternating structure of the workouts from upper to lower, to running, to abs, to explosive based on the different days. Chris Crabbe – 8/25/10

Good workout this morning, I likely won’t make it past 9:00 tonight. Give me a couple more of those and I’ll get back in shape! Brent Lowe – 8/26/10

I have to say I am so glad I decided to join Next Level Fitness to change up my workouts. I had been both riding/racing mountain bikes, duathlons and running for 6 months and had noticed no changes. I seemed to be building more muscle than i had wanted, after working out with Barbara for just 3 weeks i already lost 6lbs and toned up both upper and lower body which has made a huge difference. I have also noticed i feel stronger and can actually do more sit-ups and push-ups than i could before her workouts. I did not realize how my core was not strengthened until now. Looking forward to many more workouts and changes, thanks so much Barbara! Lisa Stover – 8/2/10

Thank you for creating a program that focuses on form and fitness. It is amazing to see myself getting stronger and faster with every workout. Your ability to focus on using the right technique to strengthen and tone muscle is perfect! Thanks for taking me to the next level! Stephanie Beck – 7/25/10

The Next Level Fitness program has allowed me to focus on more muscle groups and cardio fitness in a shorter period of time. The variable nature of the program and the break from simple repetitive exercise methods has stimulated different muscle groups with an ever changing array of exercises. The constant development and introduction of new exercises, methods, and relentless focus on the CORE have improved my overall fitness and health in an environment aptly described as “evolutionary.” The small group environment allows for more exercises in less time. The multiple locations are fantastic and allow many alternatives for a varying daily routine. Thanks. Chris Crabbe – 7/22/10

I started working out with Barbara and Next Level Fitness in early April. I thought I might be intimidated. I was not. Barbara does a great job of recognizing the members’ challenges and strengths while helping everyone improve in some capacity. I have seen my strength and endurance improve a lot. I often recommend to friends that they check it out. If you’re interested in improving your health, while meeting nice people, and having fun, it’s a great option. Mike Goheen – 7/23/10

Thanks for the workout this morning! I also wanted to say how much I’m enjoying the workouts! We came to the pull up bars at the end of the workout this morning and I have to admit that I was dreading that. But then I got up and did 5 unassisted!! It may not sound like a lot but after working out for 3 and 1/2 years, I had never gotten to that point. I’m dropping weight and my pants have a lot more room in the waist! I’ll miss the workouts next week while we’re on vacation! – Scott Binns – 6/24/10

My waist line was right at 40 at the beginning of April. I think right now I am at 38 based on how my clothes are fitting. – Joe Wolfinger 6/24/10

Thanks for the most awesome workout this morning . . . it was so great!! Just what I needed, looking forward to the next one. – Lisa Stover 6/23/2010

Things are going good. The strength and conditioning is good and I am trying to get some extra cardio on my own to build that up. Overall it is a very solid work out and I am feeling terrific, and I ran my first 5k last Saturday. Joe Wolfinger – 5/13/10

Having fun and working out can be at the same time. Thanks for all you do to keep me fit and healthy while making it enjoyable, most of the time – Angi Bragaw Hamer 5/8/10

“hey barb…….. last week was a PHENOM workout. Thanks again!!!!” – Nathan L. 5/3/10

I’ve had a great time working out with you this week . . . I will not be there on Monday… I have to be in Lynchburg at 8:00am, but I will see you on Tuesday… Thanks for everything. – Jason Angel 4/30/10

I thought the workout today was really good. I think everyone liked it as well. I think it was tough, but a good kind of tough and works on different muscles tough. You lead good workouts. – Chris Crabbe 4/30/10

The workouts have been good for me with the right level of cardio, conditioning, and strength training. I think for someone new starting the program they are really good at getting them used to the exercises and getting back in the flow of running. – Joe Wolfinger 4/26/2010

Hi all, just wanted to pass along information about my friend Barbara’s new Fitness program. I’ve participated in her class and it’s a great all-over body workout! If you’re looking for a change of pace and want to switch up your workouts, give it a try…every workout of Barbara’s is different, so you’ll never be bored. – Jeannie 4/1/2010

Thanks for the workout last night! It was AWESOME and my legs feel SORE!! Keep me in the loop for the next one! – Robert Davis 3/24/10