Total Health Concepts, LLC

I took some of her classes back at the Sport & Health in Tysons Corner back in the early 1980s and she was a very motivational instructor and made the classes fun.

The personal trainers here are as good as the ones at the Gold'sgym I went to but the rates are much higher. The big difference here is that you get to work out in someone's home and avoid the embarrassment of being at the gym. Despite little equipment and a small facility, there are a number of exercises they put you through. The other twist is that the personal trainer also sees herself as a therapist and tries to deal with your underlying childhood issues that drove you to overeating in the first place! Probably not a bad idea. Recommend if you do not like public gyms and can afford it.

This personal trainer is herself in good shape for her age (fiftyish). She designed a workout program that has made a difference in how I feel about myself. I do not yet see the impact on the numbers on the scale but the personal trainer says that is because my fat is being converted to muscle which actually weighs more than fat. I hope she is right and not just making me feel better! I have spent many thousands on this so far!

The nutritional assistance was adequate, the fitness training was OK. Still undecided about the behavioral counseling to be honest although the counselor made a noble effort. Counselor could be counted on to be there every session. Possibly one of the better firms of this type in the Vienna area. Many are questionable based on my experience.