Whether you’re 8 or 80, an athlete trying to make weight or a baby boomer struggling with Father Time, losing weight and keeping it off is difficult.

Lighten-Up is the culmination of 30 years of research in biochemistry, exercise physiology and thermodynamics.  It literally puts science to work for you so that you lose weight in a healthy manner and keep it off….in just six weeks.

Rather than one-size-fits-all solutions like potions, pills and powders, our exercise scientists perform a series of tests to determine how your body processes and uses calories from food…something scientists call the thermodynamic equation.  We use this information to develop and implement a customized exercise prescription and eating program tailored specifically for you.

You work one-on-one with your exercise scientist to ensure you’re burning the maximum amount of calories in each session and speeding weight loss.

In less time and fewer work-out sessions, you’ll achieve your healthful weight loss goals.

With Lighten Up, you will:

• Lose weight;
• Reduce health risks;
• Look better;
• Increase your energy;
• Improve your quality of life.
• Improve activities of daily living

TESTING

• Full Body Composition Analysis
• Most accurate body composition assessment equipment available
• Scientifically measures and tracks ratio of body fat to lean tissue
• No water,  pinching, or hassle

• Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
• Identifies caloric expenditure at rest
• Most accurate metabolic assessment technology available
• Non-invasive, easy, fast and hassle-free

• Functional Capacity (VO2Max)
• Determines cardiovascular fitness
• Exercise Calorie Expenditure

• Daily Activity Caloric Expenditure (Accelerometer)
• Activity Tracking
• Calorie Tracking
• Daily Activity Profile

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

            The Lighten-Up program includes:

• Complete Energy Expenditure Profile
• Full Metabolic Profile
• Body Composition Analysis
• Energy Balance Counseling
• Structured Caloric Intake Program
• Personal Training Sessions
• Follow Up Evaluations

TRACKING RESULTS

Throughout the six-week training period, your progress in body composition, caloric expenditure, weight loss and fitness are closely monitored and evaluated so you can see your progress.
At the end of the training period, a re-assessment is completed and compared to the initial assessment.

TESTIMONIALS

“My experience with The HIT Center has been wonderful. I have been overweight ever since the birth of my son. At my last testing, I had lost 36 pounds. What I can’t get over is how much better I feel. If you would have told me 5 months ago, that I would be doing the exercises and lifting the weights I now do, I wouldn’t have believed it because I am almost 40 yrs old. This is the first time I have ever been on a program where I feel that I will actually get the weight off and keep it off. I think it is due to the structure of the program. Not only have I changed my eating habits, but I am losing weight, building muscles, and feel wonderful, plus it has given me a real sense of accomplishment. Everyone at The HIT Center has been so supportive and helpful. The trainers are wonderful. At first, I was scared, because I had never lifted free weights before, but they were always patient with me and taught me the correct way to do all the exercises. They are always willing to work with you and give advice when you need it.  I would highly recommend the Hit Center to anyone, whether to stay in shape, or get in shape!”

--Keri B. Monroe           

“I began at The HIT Center in Mid November 2005, and continued for 8 weeks during the most food intensive season of the year: Thanksgiving and Christmas. I went to my sessions like clockwork on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and worked out at least one extra time per week. After the Hit Center’s nutritional counseling, I changed my eating habits to include more protein and less sugar. The benchmark was the Bod Pod evaluation, first in Mid-November and at the end of the 8 weeks during the last week of December. I began at a weight of 208, with fat and muscle content at 41.9% and 58.1%, respectively. I ended the sessions at a weight of 203, and lost 17 pounds of fat and gained 12 pounds of muscle. Even today, I still work out twice per week, and am maintaining a weight of 189lbs. The HIT Center literally changed my life, through personal training sessions, nutrition counseling and motivation.

--John D. Bloodworth