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A Little Help Goes A Long Way
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By barbie
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Posted November 5, 2019

A Little Help Goes A Long Way

Melissa Brannen of New Britain passed the Big Sky gym everyday. She was committed to getting healthier and was determined to live a long and fulfilling life. This mother of four knew it was [...]

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Two Fit Friends
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Posted October 21, 2019

Two Fit Friends

Daniel Forlenzo and Gerrid Matthews both found the help they were looking for at Big Sky New Britain!  They both had different fitness goals, but were able to accomplish what they set out to do [...]

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Super Fit At 40
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By barbie
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Posted October 7, 2019

Super Fit At 40

Sarah Worthen of Willington is a mother of two who forgot to take care of herself while caring for her children. Enough was enough for her! She watched a YouTube documentary about body building [...]

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You CAN Get Stronger
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By barbie
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Posted September 17, 2019

You CAN Get Stronger

Sue Skipp of Newington had two weddings to prepare for. Both of her son’s were tying the knot and she knew she needed to make some changes. Her primary goals were to lose the weight and get [...]

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He Just Needed A Helping Hand
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Posted September 3, 2019

He Just Needed A Helping Hand

Marc Paluso of Plainville needed a helping hand when it came to getting motivated and achieving his health goals. After taking a friends advice and getting started at the gym, Marc realized he [...]

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Success Never Stops!
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Posted July 29, 2019

Success Never Stops!

Not too long ago we featured a success story  from Big Sky member, Rosemary. Her transformation was incredible! We touched base with her to see if she was still committed to her fitness journey. [...]

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Wedding Weight Loss
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Posted July 15, 2019

Wedding Weight Loss

Brittany Bartholomew of Manchester was planning for her upcoming wedding. She had one goal for her big day…lose the weight! She gave herself 10 months to get down to her goal weight, look [...]

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Exercise Saved Her Life
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Posted July 1, 2019

Exercise Saved Her Life

Barbara Morey, a member of Big Sky Vernon has exercise to thank for saving her life. One morning Barbara was doing chores in her home and felt a shortness of breath. She knew something was wrong. [...]

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One Look In The Mirror Is All It Took
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Posted April 17, 2019

One Look In The Mirror Is All It Took

Teresa Niderno of Ellington saw a photo of herself and knew she needed to make some changes. She looked in the mirror and realized it was time to get some help from a trainer. As a hairstylist, [...]

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His Journey Isn’t Over
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By barbie
In Success Stories
Posted April 1, 2019

His Journey Isn’t Over

Nathaniel Johnson of Vernon didn’t have a specific goal in mind when he stared working out at Big Sky Vernon in 2007. In 2014, he started working harder to lose the weight and keep it off.  [...]

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classes
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  • workout class schedules
  • get stronger
  • get your heart rate up
  • take the ride of your life
  • find your zen
  • virtual classes
training
  • personal training
  • virtual training
  • meet your coaches
  • success stories
  • online weight loss coaching for women
for women
  • online weight loss coaching
  • nutrition for better health
  • pre / postnatal exercise
  • menopause specialists
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