Deborah Goldberg

I have been attending Christine's Fitness for only about a month and I have found that there is something in addition to my hips that keeps me going there. As my 50 years-plus body will attest, I am not someone who exercises willingly. Yet, having attended a complimentary class and met some of the staff, I suddenly found myself going quite regularly. It must be because the atmosphere is casual and friendly; the trainers very skilled and, to my great surprise, caring people; the members work at their own speed and on their own programs; and the classes offered are really helpful. In addition, the club itself is very attractively decorated, spotlessly clean and well maintained. There is rarely a wait for a machine (all of which look like shiny up-to-date versions of medieval instruments of torture) and the cafe on site keeps churning out the types of smells that remind me why I am exercising (but the food is low fat, healthy and delicious). However, it must be said that a large part of Christine's success is Christine herself and her band of lion tamers, I mean trainers. Christine is very approachable and she and her posse work very hard to create the relaxed atmosphere and respond to members' requests. I have no hesitation recommending Christine's for anyone who dislikes exercising.

Deborah Goldberg