Healthtrax Comeback Story Winner!

Geri W. - East Longmeadow Member

I joined Healthtrax at the East Longmeadow, MA location when they re-opened after the Pandemic closing.  During the Pandemic, I could not connect or enjoy the on-line workouts that were offered primarily because I view the gym as part of my community, not just as a place to work out.  At the same time the Pandemic (the worst of it) began, I also retired from my job at The Hartford in Hartford, CT.  I had belonged to the gym at The Hartford for 20 years and had built a great relationship with the employees and the other participants of the classes in which I participated. Not being able to see my family or go to the gym was a big loss to me and it was a very difficult time, as it was for everyone!

The only real exercise I had during the Pandemic was walking.  So when the Healthtrax re-opened, I went up there to check it out.  I met Andrea, who became my trainer and trained with her for three times a week.  There were no classes being offered but I slowly began to regain my strength and rekindled my love for the gym.  Andrea was wonderful!  Once the classes began, I loved taking Blast with Heather and Shannon and Barre with Karen Glick.  They are all such great teachers - personable and inspiring!  I never thought I could connect to a gym like I connected at The Hartford again, but Healthtrax has introduced me back into a community where I don't feel judged, but understood for some of the injuries I have and the limitations they have given me.

Thank you to all the staff, especially Heather, Shannon and Karen for making this gym the only gym I would ever recommend in the area!

- Geri