How long have you been doing this?

The HIT Center concept has evolved out of 30 years of research and development by Dr. Terry Shepherd, a nationally renown exercise physiologist. The first HIT Center was opened in 2000 and since then we have expanded to HIT Center locations across the country.

Why are you doing this? 

HIT Centers Inc. recognizes a void in the exercise industry owing to a lack of scientifically based human performance programs.  Exercise science is taught and practiced in research laboratories and Olympic training centers.  Yet, no one has systematically used this technology and the current research to offer science driven exercise training programs to the general public.

What makes you better than other companies doing this? 

SPEED-UP: No other company is doing this.  There are a few systems for training athletes.  These facilities use a “coaching” model and usually train large groups using protocols typically found during team practice.  No other system does over 30 athletic evaluations on the athlete prior to customizing the training program. Degreed exercise scientists use the principles of biochemistry, kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise physiology to create a one-on-one program unparalleled in the industry.

LIGHTEN-UP:  Again, no other company is doing complete metabolic profiles and using the science of thermodynamics to ensure safe and healthy weight loss.  No on else makes a complete metabolic laboratory available to the general public to track calorie expenditure and body composition with the most sophisticated technology available.

HIT FIT: No other company uses indirect calorimety and cardiopulmonary testing to design exercise prescription programs for adult fitness and adult recreational athletes.

Are you being truthful with me?  Can I trust you to do what you say you will do? 

Come to the HIT Center for a tour.  Let us show you the evaluations, reports and protocols you will receive as part of your program.  Also, feel free to talk with our clients about HIT Centers.

What do your current clients say about us?

They are amazed at the professionalism of the trainers and the wealth of information they received about their physical abilities and fitness.  They are particularly impressed by the trainer’s ability to answer any question regarding weight loss, fitness, and athletic performance.

How is the price structured? 

The prices for our services are set by each HIT Center location. Prices are typically comparable to other personal training services in your area. Our services are structured in programs which include the pre-testing, 16 training sessions, and the post testing. Once you have completed your initial program you can continue your HIT Center training at a discounted rate.

What kind of guarantee are you offering?

HIT Centers guarantees that the client will receive the best human performance testing and training available.  Attaining these goals depends on the client’s compliance to the program. If you follow the program  and the recommendations made to you by your exercise scientist you will achieve your goals in the most efficient manner.

Do you have the program, schedule, trainer that I want/need?

We have programs for weight loss, fitness, adult recreational athletes and all levels of sport competition.  From fall-prevention for the elderly to training for the NFL, we have a program for anyone who wants to improve their physical abilities or to lose weight. The HIT Center is open from 6 am to 9 pm so we have a time slot that will work for your busy schedule. The HIT Center also takes great care in matching each client with a personal trainer that will motivate him/her the right way. All of our trainers are degreed exercise professionals and trained in The HIT Center system.

Show me the terms I will have to sign

Come into the HIT Center for a tour and we will show you all contracts and forms necessary to begin your program.

I will need to justify this to my wife, husband, and friends, what are the normal benefits I will receive for the cost I will pay? 

Bring your wife, husband or friend to the HIT Center to tour the facility and review the program. We will answer any questions they have about our programs.

What can go wrong?

It is possible that you are not a candidate for the HIT Center.  This training is designed for apparently healthy people.  If you have known disease such as heart disease, diabetes, etc., you will have to get permission from your physician before testing and training at The HIT Center.  We have forms for you and your physician for this purpose.

How will you behave when something goes wrong?

Guidelines are set by the American College of Sports Medicine for the determination of risk stratification and physician referral.

How does the program work?

HIT Centers use a system of 1) Assessment 2) Training (Treatment) and 3) Re-assessment.  We give you scientific and tangible evidence of your physical improvements. The assessment involves testing your current fitness level and abilities using the most sophisticated equipment available. The treatment involves 16 training sessions with a HIT Center trainer. During the re-assessment the same tests are done and the results are compared to the pre-test and your improvements are reviewed.

Will I be glad I bought it?

If you truly want to do this correctly, you will not be disappointed.

At The HIT Center we promise a different kind of fitness experience. Find a HIT Center near you, come in for a tour, and see how The HIT Center can help you achieve your highest level of human performance.