My story is probably similar to many others at 212, I was an athlete in my youth. I swam competitively for 10 years with my specialty in long distance events (200 yard and 500 yard freestyle) when I competed in high school. 

My first exposure to 212 Health and Performance was, I'm sure, similar to many of yours...it was on my way to the bakery next door. 

Growing up I actually liked school, except for a single, 45-minute period each week: gym class. You see, I was the overweight kid who struggled with all things athletic; from doing a forward roll to running a lap (I HATED to run) to climbing the rope in gym.

I have always enjoyed outdoor activities including horseback riding, biking, and especially running, but never had much interest in the weight room. 

I'm Matt Joe and one of the great disappointments in my life was the realization that gym class ended after high school. 

For about a year and a half before joining 212, I was experiencing lower back pain. I made visits to my chiropractor a few times a week, but wasn't getting any relief. 

First of all, thank you so much to the staff of 212 for voting me spotlight of the month for August. I have been a member at 212 Health and Performance for four years.

I come from a family of six children. Sadly ALL five of my siblings are not in good health. They all have various very concerning health issues caused by poor choices, bad eating habits and not getting any exercise. 

I played high school football and thought that in those years I was in peak physical shape. Little did I know that I became complacent in my workout routine after school ended and life began. 

Something drew me through the doors of 212 one summer's day. Was it destiny? I absolutely believe so. 

In the last two years, there have been two things that have changed how I feel about my body. The first, and most profound, was carrying and giving birth to my son, Teddy. 

I really enjoy the atmosphere here and the group workouts which are designed to take you outside your comfort zone. 

After becoming "disenchanted" with traditional gyms, two of my friends who are members of 212 Health and Performance told me I should try it. It was one of the best decisions I've made regarding my health. 

I saw her chiseled arms across the room, in a dimly lit bar.  Eventually we were next to each other.  Hoping it didn’t sound like a pick up line, I had to ask …and where do you work out?

Hi my name is Mike Braca and I'm a recovering exercisaphobic. Well that's not quite true. While I worry a bit about hurting myself- I actually hurt my shoulder swimming once- my problem is really that I'm an instant gratification-oholic. 

I had always wished for the "skinny gene!" I have been working out since I was 14. I had hips at age 12 and always looked at my friends wishing that being skinny would come easily.

Since becoming a member of 212 Health and Performance a little over a year ago, I'm in the best physical shape of my life. I'm stronger, faster and have more endurance now than I did 10 years ago as a member of my college crew team.

Hi, my name is Lisa Ferreira and I have been a member of 212 for almost 2 years. Prior to that, I was a member of the gym where Kerry was a personal trainer. He taught a few "bootcamp" classes every week that were always a challenge. 

I have been working out with the team of professionals at 212 Health and Performance for over 3 years and my results have far exceeded my expectations.

I can't say enough about how 212 has helped me achieve my goals as a professional wrestler. I started my comeback in 2009, but had hit a plateau after a year. My friend Sean St. Onge, a fellow wrestler whom I had trained, introduced me to Kerry Taylor.