To The Colosseum Gym:
Just a short letter to say ‘Thank You’ for the assistance given to me over the past 12 weeks in my effort to regain good health, shape my body, and at the same time lose weight. A special thank you to Vincent Laracca Jr. for allowing Clear View Baptist Church members this blessed opportunity
As one gets older, the ability to achieve and maintain good health becomes more and more difficult with the demands and pressures of everyday living, and let’s not forget finding the right facility to meet your needs. However I am very please to endorse your gym. Here’s why:
> The environment is designed with people like me in mind.
> The staff, especially Johnny Arroyo, are friendly, informative, and went extra steps to help patrons meet their goals
> The equipment is really suited for beginners like me.
> The music that the DJ plays on Monday is an extra treat.
With the help of your staff I was able to lose over 30 pounds. I feel like a new person, plus, now I’m able to wear clothes that were several sizes smaller. Oh what a wonderful feeling!!
Once again please accept my thanks and gratitude for all the help given in achieving my present weight, size, and happy state of mind. May god bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Mamie Marx
Clear View Baptist Church
Newark, NJ
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To the entire staff at Colosseum: I have had nothing more to say about your establishment other than, "What a Great Gym", that is until now.
I had bariatric surgery almost two years ago. I was 412lbs when I decided to have the surgery and was 405 on the day of the surgery. For approximately 18 mos., the surgery did all the work. I work out and have done the treadmill with victory. I went from 1.5 at 0 incline to 3.2 at 3 incline. Three weeks ago I met a friend who joined the gym to help me prepare for this class. In three weeks, I am now able to do the treadmill at 3.5 speed and 10 incline. 'WOW". I am proud of myself at such small tasks and such great results.
I can't express how excited I am to see where this fit camp will take me in six weeks. Everyone has been exceptional with motivation, generosity, genuine concern and not to mention all of you are good looking..LOL....Trust me, it helps when your teachers and motivators are examples of what's to come. With all of that being said, although you may see the eyes blinking and the head nodding, it is truly not because I am not enjoying myself because I truly am. It's because, I said goodbye to one chapter and am excited to say goodbye to this one.
This one to me is the most important, because although I am an avid dancer, "Michael Jackson wanna be", I am taking my body to another plateau where it has never been. As kids we jump, play, run because we are hyper. We don't realize the good it is doing to our bodies. Although I am no longer a kid, my heart and soul is child like and with this class and Colosseum gym, I should have no problem fitting in with them on a physical level . LOL Thanks with sincerity for all your help and I will justly make you proud. Trust me!
Vinny this idea was absolutely brilliant. You will really be successful with this. We need to publicize this more. Johnnie, your personality is that of a perfect gentleman. I feel so good when you are around me. Mark, your such a flirt but it works. Thanks for being so insightful. Juan, is always smiling and professional and really makes me feel special. Addie, you are a hard worker and always helpful with informing me with what's going on. Herman, you are gentle spirit , soft spoken and humble person with a great smile.
Your awesome, I better watch out for you. Vinnie, again, you are brilliant and an inspiration. Your inspiring spirit is motivating me to be able to challenge you one day. Maybe you should be competing somewhere. I am proud of all of you and even more proud to be a part of your establishment. Now promote Nicki whom all of you should fear because she is 'FABULOUS.
Very Truly,
Miss Brenda D. Tappins
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Dear Vincent,
I popped upstairs to see how the locker room is doing and it looks great!
Kudos to your Dad! Love the color, too.
I feel so great, even on my worst days, coming to your gym.
People have been consistently nice. There's one young man
who gets me smiling every time. It's funny.
I should be at your gym right now!!!!! No matter how much I might
not want to leave the house, it is my mission!
Thank you so much.
Now, don't answer unless you have a burning desire to say something!
I am retired, you are working - I understand. But, I will come to you
if I need you and I know you are there. Have a colossal day.
Pat Pascuite
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Dear Vincent (cont),
It's only down the block so is convenient for me. I came in with a special for the year and that made it very affordable. The workers are excellent. I probably don't know them all, but the ones I have dealt with have always made me feel special. I've had questions for them and they have always been helpful. I feel very safe but I go during the day, so far. I know programs are available but I haven't tried them yet. I've been a member roughly 3 months. Ironically, I've been going very regularly with a day or two break...and just took a breather
for four days..I think...must go...Rome wasn't built in a day! There's always a piece of equipment to use. I don't use the locker room yet but am looking forward to the sauna and will use it then. They did a beautiful job renovating the locker room. I'm a sixty-two year old retired female. I've never belonged to a gym and have found that I can't live without it. I can feel the difference!
Oh, and I think the music really gets you pumped!
Just mark down ten for everything....LARACCA ROCKS!
Pat Pascuite