Why clients start with ON RAMP
I remember in high school I wanted to start going to the gym, but I had no idea what to do when I got there. So, I convinced a friend to come with me as a security blanket. We stood around awkwardly and eventually ended up on the elliptical machine and then the treadmill. We did this for weeks.
Finally, one of the supervising fitness technicians at the gym asked if we'd like a tour of the whole gym. We said yes. He showed us the weight machines in the weight room (a part of the gym we hadn't dared to enter yet). He politely explained how to use the leg press machine, the lat pull down bars, and pointed to a big poster on the wall that showed a drawing of a man holding dumbbells and demonstrating possible movements a person could do with those dumbbells. When the fitness technician was done explaining everything we said 'thank you', and then promptly left the weight room never to return again.
I vividly remember how nice this man was - but even after receiving the tour I still had no idea how to structure a workout. I didn't know how long to be there for, why I should want to lift weights in the first place, and most importantly to me at the time, I did not, under any circumstance, want to look like an idiot.
Eventually (years and years later) I learned how to structure a workout, get comfortable lifting weights, and I no longer suffer from gym-intimidation. But that early experience stuck with me and is part of the reason why when we opened Iron Soul we decided to create our On Ramp Program for any new member thinking about joining.
The On Ramp consists of 5 one-on-one personal training sessions with a Coach where we go over the fundamental movements of functional fitness (Deadlift, Squat, Bench Press, Lunge, and Pull ups). Together with your coach, you'll find your starting point, and we'll give you all the knowledge and technique tips you need to feel successful and comfortable in the classes. Included in our On Ramp Program are 2 or 3 "Buddy Workouts" where you try the group classes but with your own personal coach right by your side to make sure you've got the hang of things. For clients who have lots of experience, we've used those On Ramp sessions to iron out any bad habits or identify imbalances that may need correction in order to keep active for a lifetime.
Iron Soul aims to be different from other gyms in that it’s our mission for our clients and members to be successful, get results, and feel comfortable in the gym.
In conclusion, Iron Soul's On Ramp Program is designed to provide a positive and supportive experience to new gym-goers that will foster success and empower them to continue their fitness goals. It is our way of making sure that everyone can have an uplifting experience when entering the gym, regardless of their experience level.