Jim C.

Craig Condon Corporate Vice President - Insurance Company (Testimonial)

Find what works and stick with it! One on one personal training with Jim Cleveland works for me. I have never worked out more consistently and with such positive results than my time with Jim - it simply works (while many other alternatives have failed). I've been with Jim for several years and he has helped me train for numerous half ironman triathlons, marathons, and my first full ironman. Jim listens to what I want to accomplish, helps customize a plan, and adapts the plan on a daily basis when "life" happens. Jim's knowledge and personal approach have been instrumental in preventing injury, keeping me motivated, and achieving my goals. He's the best!

Anne Hahn (Testimonial)

My fitness trainer has the extraordinary ability to change the way his clients think about their individual health and well being. Jim has challenged me to reach a level of fitness I couldn’t imagine attaining on my own. He inspired me to establish a goal (completing a marathon), and directed my progress in a way that made it realistic. The training was so paced and incremental I never felt overwhelmed or discouraged. But when there were setbacks, my fitness trainer was always there for support. He never doubted what I could attain, so I never knew to doubt myself. The feeling of wellness and accomplishment as I crossed the finish line was overwhelming. The entire journey was so positive, I know I will take charge to maintain the gains I have made through my fitness training.

Jenna Whitney (Testimonial)

A little over a year ago, I was part of a 30-person 'boot camp' program... I was struggling to keep up with the group, wasn't paying attention to form, and ended up with a torn ACL. Eight months and an extra 15 pounds later, a friend told me about Fitness Together in Severna Park. I was at the point where I was scared to exercise or run, afraid that I might cause further injury. I was overweight and depressed, which left me without the energy for my kids and demanding job. I didn't know where to start or how to get the nerve up to try and get back into a fitness routine. I gave Jim Cleveland a call at FT and the journey began. In a one-on-one training environment, with a certified trainer, I knew that the exercises I was doing were safe and that my trainer was paying close attention to my form to prevent injury. I learned how to run for weight loss on the days that I wasn't in the gym, using my heart rate as a guide to burn fat. From Nutrition Together, I learned that my lack of eating throughout the day and nighttime binges in the evening had my metabolism out of whack. In the six months since starting with FT, I've not only lost 10 pounds, 10 inches, and went from 24.7 to 17.5% body fat, but I've also trained for and completed a marathon. I work with Jim to set new goals every few months, and I know he's there to help me achieve them every time. Right now, I'm focused in losing a bit more weight in hopes of improving my run time for another marathon. Last year at this time, I would never have thought that this would be possible...

Rachel Neal (Testimonial)

Last September, Rachel Neal weighed 170 pounds. As she kept trying to live the life she always wanted, she realized what was missing from her plan: accountability. After trying everything from the gym and fad diets to exercise gimmicks, she started using Fitness Together, a personal training studio where she got to work one-on-one with Jim Cleveland, fitness coach and was held accountable for making it to every session. Rachel also used Nutrition Together, an online accountability system to monitor what she ate. After months of working hard, Rachel completed a life-long dream: running in a local 5K. Shortly after, she completed a local Zooma 10K and trained for the Annapolis Ten Miler (which was cancelled due to Hurricane Irene). She remained undaunted and continued to train for her first half-marathon and on October 15, 2011, she successfully crossed the finish line at the Baltimore Half-Marathon! A month later on November 19, 2011, she successfully completed her second half-marathon in Annapolis, Maryland! Rachel now lives a full and energetic life and looks forward to someday running a full marathon!

Elizabeth Norton (Testimonial)

Over a year ago I was searching for a place where I could establish a baseline for overall better heath. In the past, I worked out on my own at the local gym by taking fitness classes and running on the treadmill. I realized that I needed a change and signed up at Fitness Together in Severna Park! In a one-on-one fitness training environment, I knew that I was going to have the proper guidance to move towards my fitness goals. It really helped to have the flexibility in my fitness training schedule to balance out my professional work and family life. After the initial fitness assessment, Jim Cleveland was able to create and structure my regular training sessions, which helped me lose weight, increase my cardiovascular capacity, and gain strength. In 2012, my sister invited me to run with her in the Zooma Half-Marathon scheduled for January 19, 2013 on Amelia Island, Florida. I knew that I had to plan ahead, so I embarked on a four month running training program in order to prepare for crossing the finish line! Jim helped me integrate resistance training and nutrition with a regimented running schedule. This helped me run on schedule, recover adequately, and, as time marched on, grow in confidence! Fast forward to January 19, 2013 and I was ready, I started the race in cold and windy weather, but later on with the sun shining strong, I finished the race with a big smile on my face!