Yak Fitness: My Unexpected Fitness Home (and the Place I Lost 65 lbs!)
I started my fitness journey back in January 2024, feeling like a lost cause. At 245lbs and 5’8”, I hadn't stepped foot in a gym for almost 20 years. This time,...
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Yak Fitness: My Unexpected Fitness Home (and the Place I Lost 65 lbs!)
I started my fitness journey back in January 2024, feeling like a lost cause. At 245lbs and 5’8”, I hadn't stepped foot in a gym for almost 20 years. This time, my New Year's resolution was different. I was determined to find a gym that felt right, one where I wouldn't feel overwhelmed and intimidated. Yak Fitness was the first gym I visited, and it turned out to be the only one I needed.
From the start, Yak Fitness felt like the perfect fit. The Durango location is extremely close to where i live, It never gets overcrowded, so I never have to awkwardly hover around waiting for equipment (especially those amazing Atlantis machines!). The place is spotless – seriously, the cleanest gym I've ever seen! And let me tell you, those Atlantis machines are so smooth; it's like gliding through your workout. But what truly sets Yak Fitness apart is the people. Hiyabel and Austin always greet me with a smile, making me feel like I'm walking into my second home.
And the members? Let's just say they're the kind of people you actually want to run into at the gym. Everyone is super courteous, wiping down equipment, and always willing to lend a hand (or a spot!). It truly feels like a fitness family. In fact, I loved this place so much that I almost worked here! Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, I had to withdraw my application.
Fast forward 10 months, and I'm down 65 lbs! I'm in the best shape of my life, and I owe a huge thanks to Yak Fitness. Sadly, I'm moving to Henderson, and I'm genuinely going to miss this place.
Thank you, Yak Fitness, for everything! You've created something special. Here's hoping you open a location in Henderson soon – until then, I'll be reminiscing about those smooth Atlantis machines and the awesome community you've built."