Evolved Personal Training

2020....While it didn't go quite how us (or anyone for that matter) had planned, we were able to make a move to our new location @ 200 E Southampton Drive and rebrand to more accurately depict who we are and what we do. As Evolved Personal Training we promise to continue to help each client reach goals that matter to them and help as many people in Columbia live leaner, healthier and happier as possible. We are blessed to have served the Columbia community for 11 years and look forward to being the go-to gym for those that want more than a tough workout for many more years.

In our attempt to continually improve and add new services, in 2018 we added a state-of-the-art 3D scanner that allows us to track weight, body composition, and more with a quick 30-second scan. Much of our success has come from our ability to continually improve, educate and find ways to help people in ways that matter to them. That is why in 2019, Nate and Scott with the help of Dr. Janine Stichter, were able to publish 'Redefit: Fitness Redefined' in 2019 and use it to help clients to make a difference in facets of fitness beyond just strength, stamina and flexibility.

By 2017, we realized that personal training was a great tool for most but some people getting back into a fitness routine are hesitant (others are straight up intimidated) to jump into a one-on-one training session. With that in mind, we began our group classes. Starting with Flexibility, Core & Conditioning and Fit Females. We have continued to add group classes to help reach specific people with specific fitness needs. ... Like our Fit Over 50 classes that work on strength, flexibility, balance, and more for those wanting to continue to do their favorite things longer or our Fit in 45 classes that will tackle all your fitness needs in under 1 hour for those with a busy schedule.

After a few years of training clients, we realized that being able to put people through tough workouts wasn't the only thing needed in order to make people leaner, healthier and happier. To solve this problem, we began offering Lifestyle Accountability Coaching (LAC) to go beyond just giving our clients tough workouts and start to help them improve other aspects of their life like stress management, nutrition and mindset. These LAC sessions have taken our clients' results beyond the gym and truly allowed them to live leaner, healthier and happier both inside and out of the gym.

As the Columbia Strength & Conditioning community grew, so did our gym. In 2012, we were able to double our space at our original location. As our team grew and improved, we wanted our facility to do the same. Not only did we expand in size but also made some major equipment improvements including adding an infrared sauna. Even with better equipment, more facilities and more experience, there was still something missing. ... Check back tomorrow to see the addition that has helped make us Columbia's premier personal training gym.

March is an important time for us at Evolved because we opened in March of 2010. To celebrate our 11 years in the Columbia community, we will be sharing a small piece of our history each day this week starting with how Evolved Personal Training came about... After working at other gyms around Columbia, Nate and Scott decided to open their own. ... Columbia Strength & Conditioning was founded and while it wasn't the most glamorous gym in town, they built it on the idea of creating a lean, healthy and happy community through customized workouts tailored to each individual and the goals that mattered to them. Tons of things have changed over the last 11 years but the one thing that will always stay the same is our dedication to creating a leaner, healthier and happier community by being Columbia's premier personal training gym. As our community grew, we were able to hire another trainer in 2011 to keep up.

Have you started to feel the challenges that starting a New Year's Resolution brings? Join our Resolution Reboot with Scott Schutte tonight at 7pm. During his over 10 years as a personal trainer, Scott has seen the difficulties people face keeping their resolutions. He will teach you the 10 most common challenges people have with their resolutions and the best ways to avoid these pitfalls. ... To register, simply click the link below, sign up and you will be sent the zoom link. Can't wait to see you all there and help our community live #LeanerHealthierHappier in 2021.

We know from experience that this time of year, many people are trying to get back in shape and others are trying to get into exercising for the first time. For most people, jumping into something new is hard. There's a time commitment, an emotional, and many times a financial commitment. Change is hard.... But it will be worth it. You are worth it. Are you ready for life-changing fitness? If so, schedule a discovery call with one of our trainers usings the link below to see if Evolved Personal Training can help you live #LeanerHealthierHappier in 2021.

The #EvolvedExperience is starting off 2021 just like 2020. Dedicated to helping our community live #LeanerHealthierHappier by helping you to reach each of your health and fitness goals while providing training, accountability and encouragement specifically suited each individual that comes into our gym.

If you are like most of us...you may need some to get some last last-minute holiday shopping done. Why risk having to stress about the funny graphic t-shirt you bought for your significant other arriving on time? (They probably won't find the shirt as funny as you did anyway.) Instead, come by the gym and grab them and whoever else you are still shopping for a gift card to help them make 2021 #LeanerHealthierHappier. Our gift cards can be used for personal training, group classes or their favorite supplements so stop by the front desk the next time you come in.

Like us, we are sure you've heard a TON about how to stop the spread of Covid-19 but information on how to reduce risk or reduce serious symptoms is few, far between and hard to verify. That being said, major medical journals published a study recently showing that low levels of Vitamin D was a major factor in the severity of symptoms from Covid positive patients. Other benefits of Vitamin D include increased bone strength, helps your immune system and can fight inflammation. It is especially important in winter months when we spend far less time in the sun and even when we do, we are covered up so consider adding a Vitamin D rich dinner or if you feel like supplementing could benefit your quest to living #LeanerHeathierHappier then stop by the front desk and ask about our Vitamin D3 supplement.

We understand that many of you are beginning to feel the challenges of sticking with your New Year's Resolution. That is why Scott Schutte is holding a free 30 minute New Year's Resolution Reboot to go over the top 10 reasons people fail their resolutions and some easy ways to avoid them. Come learn how to keep your resolutions rolling through 2021 and into 2022. If you are interested, click the link below to register and we can't wait to see you all there. ... https://buff.ly/3bmxeps

Once you start exercising, you're bound to put on some muscle. For some, this can be alarming because it can cause the scale to move in the direction they are trying to avoid. This can be tough to get used to but there are a ton of benefits of adding some muscle. Aside from making you stronger, new muscles can also help your body perform and function better in surprising ways. Here are three of the benefits of muscles you might not have considered.... 1. Weight control. The more muscle mass you acquire, the more calories you burn. So in addition to looking incredible in a tank top, those traps, lats, and biceps help you maintain your weight! You’ll burn more calories at rest when you have more muscles. 2. Injury prevention. Muscles help protect your joints, which is especially important as you age. Weight training strengthens the tendons along with the muscles, and it also increases the flexibility of the ligaments, which decreases your risk of strains or tears. 3. Improved stamina. At our gym we frequently do many repetitions of a movement with lighter weight, which builds your muscular endurance. This type of strength translates to activities outside the gym, like skiing, biking, running, swimming, and hiking. The hardest part of living #LeanerHealthierHappier is getting started so stop by and let us help you reach your goals with the help of Columbia's premier personal training staff.

Why should you train? What's in it for you? What do you want to achieve? What motivates you? Of course, we don't expect you to have all the answers today, or even tomorrow. Your WHY can change, and actually, you should expect it to.... What is important today might not be in the future. The entire point is to focus on you and realize that nothing is ever a quick fix. It takes desire and dedication to achieve your WHY. Now here is where we come in - because you aren't going to be on this quest alone. Our job is to connect the dots between what is important to you, the WHY behind your training, and how you will achieve it. We are invested in you and your WHY from the very beginning. Feeling inspired to get a little #LeanerHealthierHappier? We can't wait to hear WHY you should be training.

2020 was a year of changes. It was our first as Evolved Personal Training and little did we know all the other changes that would take place. One thing that remained the same through it all was the goal of creating a community that lives #LeanerHealthierHappier. We hope for a great 2021 and look forward to continually evolving to meet whatever needs will help us reach that goal.

Starting something new isn't always easy, but even the longest journey begins with a single step. No matter your goals, whether it's to lose weight, gain muscle, run a marathon, or just play with your kids as they grow up, we want to help. Our goal is simple: we want to help you live #LeanerHealthierHappier lives! Take the first step and let us handle the rest. Our world-class coaching staff, Lifestyle Accountability Coaching, and supportive community will provide all the insight, support and knowledge you need to become the best you! Don't wait for the new year, start on your resolution today by giving us a call, stopping by or checking out our website to begin your journey with Columbia's premiere personal training gym.

The #EvolvedExperience goes beyond just your time in our gym. In helping our community live #LeanerHealthierHappier, we offer Lifestyle Accountability Coaching. In these 15 minute 1-on-1 meetings, our trainers dive deeper into your fitness goals covering 10 facets of health and wellness including often unapproached topics like stress management, happiness as well as strength and flexibility. Give us a call, head to our website (link in bio) or stop by the front desk to schedule your first Lifestyle Accountability Coaching session, and take your health and fitness to the next level!

2020 hasn't been perfect but guess what? 2021 won't be either. It is easy to get drug down into a negative mindset, roll your eyes and think "I have to go to the gym today" but it is just as easy to focus on the POSITIVE. Smile and tell yourself you GET to come to the gym today. Changing our "have to's" into "get to's" can have a massive impact on how much we enjoy our tasks and how difficult we perceive these tasks to be. ... It seems so simple and almost silly but waking up and telling yourself that you GET to go to work or you GET to do the laundry can make all the difference in your enjoyment of any task. Now this probably isn't going to make laundry fun but a positive mindset in our most mundane or unenjoyable activity will trickle into everything we do and can even make some things we dread enjoyable. When you are ready to start living #LeanerHealthierHappier we will be here to help you GET to go to the gym. See more

Nutrition and fitness challenges are fun, and they can be a great way to kickstart your health and nutrition. However, the key to true health is learning how to develop habits you can follow not just for a month or even a year, but your entire life! The secret is learning how to enjoy eating well and exercising. Your goal should be to look at healthy eating as a way of life, not a punishment. The same goes for exercising. Our mission is to help you love fitness, turning your ...time at the gym into an anticipated treat, not a dreaded chore. Shifting to this mindset takes work, and a bit of trial and error to find out what you love. Healthy eating doesn’t look the same for everyone, but it does mean eating mostly unprocessed foods, with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables. Here are some tips for making exercise and healthy eating a part of your life: Eat a treat because you love it -- not because it’s in front of you. If you’re going to indulge, make sure it’s something you truly love, not just a quick sugar fix. Give yourself guidelines. Make a rule, like you won’t drink alcohol during the week, and soon you’ll find these rules become habits. Ask for help. Let the people around you know about your goals, ask for their help, and surround yourself with people who support your focus on health. We would love to work with you to develop healthy habits and an exercise program you can follow for life. Let us know how we can help you live #LeanerHealthierHappier

The #EvolvedExperience is more than just what happens while at our gym. Each week clients share all types of things that have become easier because of their training. Everything from being able to move around better, carry their 50lb dog food bag in from their car easier or improving their mile time. We love hearing about how your #EvolvedExperience has helped you live #LeanerHealthierHappier! What is one thing that has gotten easier since you started training at Evolved?

Don't get us wrong, we love being complimented on putting someone through a killer workout but knowing that our community appreciates all the little things we do to help everyone who comes into our gym begin their journey to becoming #LeanerHappierHealthier is what keeps us showing up each day. Haven't figured out how to make your New Year's Resolution a reality? Head to our website and set up a discovery call to discuss your goals and get a customized recommendation of how to best help you reach them.