Barb Rakstad

I joined Carle Health & Fitness Center when it first opened due to my growing dissatisfaction at another gym. Here I have found a welcoming atmosphere and excellent coaching on […]

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Strength FORE Golfers Program

Our Strength FORE Golfers program has helped athletes feel and play better than ever on the course. Hear from two recent Strength FORE Golfers participants. I thoroughly enjoyed the Carle […]

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Matt Caparoon

Working with Blake and Kaylee has given me the biggest boost I could wish for. I’ve never been much of an active person, didn’t know where to start with exercising, […]

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Rob Parent (Two-Year Update)

July 2021 marks two years since beginning my fitness journey. I’m pleased to report that I’ve successfully maintained my weight loss. The pandemic taught me to be more flexible. When […]

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Courtney Yoder

Courtney Yoder

” I joined the Carle Health and Fitness Center during the soft opening in August of 2016. My current gym at that time was closing, and I was mainly looking […]

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Warren Salzman

“If I’d had this happen to me anywhere else, I don’t think we’d be sitting here having this conversation.” In February 2020, Carle Health & Fitness Center Member Warren Salzman […]

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Rob Parent

Since joining the fitness center in July 2019, I’ve lost 100 pounds and cut my body fat percentage significantly. I feel great and have found working out to be a […]

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Deb Wylie

This January, I am celebrating a significant milestone in my overall journey to wellness.  I can honestly say now that I am a new member of the “100 Club.”  One […]

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Doug and Kathy Kennedy

Doug and Kathy have been coming to the gym for nearly 3 years. Kathy had two knee surgeries within an 18-month period followed by having difficulty walking long distances and […]

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Rev Andy Gifford

I have always been someone who has exercised, eaten well, and tried my best to care for myself. As a youth I found myself joining the the York High School […]

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Franz Todt

In January of 2019, Franz survived a mild heart attack. Unbeknownst to Franz, the attack started while he was shoveling snow, but it wasn’t until days later that he realized something […]

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Laura Wiley

Laura was struggling with getting in the right mindset and having the confidence that she needed to participate in physical activity. After joining the Center, she was partnered with Fitness […]

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Patty Thompson

I’m not sure where to begin in expressing my appreciation for the Center. The facility itself is amazing! It’s esthetically appealing and is beautifully maintained…and of course they have all […]

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Chad Anderson

Let’s face it, everyone who has ever entered a gym goes in with several goals they want to achieve and most of us have failed to reach those goals. After […]

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Linda Kemp

Upon retirement in 2016, I made a commitment to adapt a healthier lifestyle so I could fully enjoy and have the energy to live an active life.  This journey did […]

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Celeste Allen

I was zooming down Empire headed towards a fast food franchise when what should my wandering eyes spot – a huge sign and a trailer for a new fitness center.   […]

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John Juers

I joined the Center after I had a knee replacement. I completed physical therapy at McLean County Orthopedics and was eligible for the Orthopedic Transition program through the Fitness Center. […]

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Sue Attwood

Sue Attwood had three distinct reasons for getting into better shape. The first was to be stronger and healthier to prevent injuries that had sent her to physical therapy multiple […]

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Tony Foster

Hard work and exercise were a normal part of Tony Foster’s routine. Running and physically demanding job enabled him to stay fit for most of his adult life. Then, at […]

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