"I
came to Inside Outside Wellness Center because all that I
was doing to lose weight and get fit was not
working. In fact, I was gaining weight and hated going to
the gym. It was boring, time consuming, and
I could see no results. So after many months of feeling I
was going no where, I decided to talk to Dr.
Christian and join his program of wellness and fitness. It
made so much sense. I learned that through
a new way of eating and exercise I could gain optimum
health. The staff at Inside Outside is
incredible! Everyone is very knowledgeable,
helpful, and encouraging. Unlike before, I now look
forward to going to exercise and I like the new me." Pam
"I
walked into Inside Outside with curiosity and a little
skepticism. I had lost a significant amount of weight on my
own in years past, but had gained some of it back as life
happened. I tried to manage life and apply things that had
worked for me in the past to get back to a healthy weight,
but I wasn’t having success. Dr. Christian explains the
how’s and why’s of his program so they make sense and can be
applied to life very easily. The slow, efficient workouts
take very little of my time and reduce the risk of injury.
I’m grateful to have found Inside Outside, and I thank God
for giving me the patience to see this process through. The
program has worked for me and the progress continues…so
worth it!!!" Brenda
"I first learned of
Hi-Lo Strength Training at a health fair in 2005, just before
being transferred to Houston. Upon returning to San Antonio
a year ago, I began working out in a gym with a trainer. The
trainer was a former Navy seal type, who pushed me hard but
my strength wasn’t increasing. I reconnected with Dr.
Christian and began a program designed primarily to increase
my strength. I’m very happy with the results. I’m much
stronger now and am better able to enjoy sports with my kids
and look forward to my weekly workouts. Dr. Christian has
taught me that health involves much more than working out –
both nutrition and proper rest were components that were
lacking in my former fitness program. My two oldest son’s
have also gotten an enormous benefit from working out at
Inside Outside.
Conner, a 500 lbs club member, just entered
the Navy. Mitchell is expected to start at wide receiver on
his high school football team this fall. Thank you Dr.
Christian and Sierra for helping me and my boys reach our
fitness goals."
"I
came to Inside Outside in an interesting way. I saw results first!
I started by being involved in a class with over 50 other individuals.
Right away I noticed several of the ladies who seemed approximately my age
looked amazing.
One day I asked one of them what her secret was to looking so slender and
fir. She told me about Inside Outside, then said that three others in
our group also went there. All three were among the ones I had
admired. I went to see Dr. Christian right away and got started with
the program, but deep inside I don't think I believed it would really happen
for me. I had worked out almost all of my adult life and walked or ran
almost every day. Still the realities of aging were setting in.
Aches and pains, lack of energy, bulges no matter how hard I was trying.
To tell
you the truth, I just showed up when I was supposed to ad
mad a maximum effort while I was there, but it seemed too
easy...A fraction of the time I had been spending and less
often.
You
could have knocked me over with a feather when I saw the
results of my followup DXA Body Composition Scan. I had
gained 5lbs of muscle and lost 2 1/2 lbs of fat! I did
feel stronger and my clothes seemed to fit better, but the
results of the test were a complete surprise. this has
been a huge morale booster. I'm committed to push
harder now and don't think I'll ever quit the program.
I feel the greatest appreciation for the staff an Dr.
Christian for their guidance and support. I met a
woman wearing work out clothes on the elevator when I left
after my test results. I was beaming thinking about my
results and couldn't help telling her all about it. by
the time we parted she had written down the contact
information for Dr. Christian!"
"Somewhere
between my fast paced life and busy work schedule I found an
excuse to stop eating right, working out, and basically
taking good care of my health. The next thing I knew
middle age was upon me. I needed a lifestyle change.
In my search for a Health and Wellness coach my research
lead me to Dr. C. I scheduled an initial consultation
to learn more about the benefits of the strength training
program and how participating would help me. I must
admit I was skeptical that training 20 minutes one time per
week that I could achieve the results I needed. I
decided to give the program a try and after 6 weeks of
training I began to see and feel positive changes. By
following Dr. C’s advice I have reduced my stress levels,
lowered my blood pressure, and reduced my bad cholesterol.
I am getting stronger and feeling better each and every
week. I have fewer aches and pains than I did several
years ago. Although I have not reached my end goal, I
feel healthy and years younger. I really appreciate
all the positive encouragement and support by Dr. C, Sierra,
Andy and Billain. They are truly the “A” Team in
health and wellness.
Thank you Dr. C for everything you have done for me."
"I have always been active and fairly
athletic, but over the last couple of years – with
two kids, an upcoming wedding, an out-of-state move,
not to mention turning 45 in a few weeks - my life
seems to have taken over and my workouts have
dropped off. Although I had steadily kept up
the running pace, I hadn’t seen any change in my
weight, or how I felt in general. My mom, BA
Nicholas, has always talked about Hi-Lo Strength
Training and how much she loves it, and decided that
she would give me a pre-wedding present – the Bridal
Boot-Camp! I was a bit skeptical at first, but
figured, “What the heck, I’ve hit a plateau with my
running and I could definitely lose some weight
before the big day!” And, boy, have I!
With the diet change and adding the weights into my
routine, not only have I noticed a big change in the
way I feel, but I’ve noticed a big change in how my
clothes fit – which is great with my upcoming dress
fittings! And, as an added bonus, my running
has improved! I had never worked out with
weights before, and know now that it is something I
will always keep in my workout regimen.
Thanks, Dr. Christian, Sierra and Andy for all your
support and for encouraging me to pull out that last
rep! It has definitely made a difference!"
Why did
I want to give Inside Outside a try? First ,was my high cholesterol -
for which I was prescribed Lipitor or Crestor for more than 5 years. My
internist said I would have to take it for the rest of my life. Taking
those medications made my muscles sore so I took something for that. I
also felt stiffness in my joints (shoulders mostly) and wasn’t very
flexible anymore. Lastly, I had a belly hanging over my belt that I was
not very proud of. You here it all the time – “diet & exercise”… I also
knew that if I controlled my diet, I should be able to bring down my bad
cholesterol level. I decided to stop taking the meds and see my doctor
again in six months and check all my blood levels.
Dr. Christian’s Inside Outside clinic and staff have been
the answer for me. I first started the Hi-Lo weight program and started
feeling better and stronger. But after one month and no weight loss, I
talked with Dr. Christian, went to his nutrition seminar and really
started thinking about losing the fat I had on board. With Dr.
Christian’s help, “I changed what I ate” and I didn’t think of it as a
diet. I got serious about protein, fish oil and supplements. I started
every morning with a Brain Shake, made sure I got my daily protein for
the strength program (so I wouldn’t lose muscle) and cut down on so many
carbs and the bad fats in my meals. I stuck with the strength program
twice a week, thanks to my “Super Trainer – Sierra” . I never thought
I’d make the “500 Club or the Row Your Own Club” when I started but I
have with her help.
And well, I saw my internist after six months at Inside
Outside. My cholesterol level was great, and in fact, lower than at any
time over the last 5 years while I was taking a prescription to lower it
. The doctor said no more medications where needed. Where am I now after
10 months of Super Slow? I have lost almost 20 pounds of pure body fat.
My body fat percentage is down to almost 16%. My weight has not been
this low in more than twenty years and I feel great! Thanks Sierra for
pushing me on the weights. Thanks Dr. Christian for changing the way I
think about nutrition and health."
“It’s
hard to put into words exactly what this program means to
me. I have been on just about every known weight loss
plan you can think of over the years. I would diet,
exercise, lose the weight and then put it right back on with
additional weight every time. Four years ago over a
3-month period, I lost 20lbs. by watching my diet and
exercising 6 days per week. Then I developed
tendinitis in my right shoulder and all the weight came
right back. I was literally a doctor’s appointment
from going on blood pressure and cholesterol medication.
Then
this past summer thinking “why can’t I lose weight anymore”,
I ran into a friend who told me about Dr. Christian’s
Strength Training and Zone Program. I made an
appointment and signed up on the spot. After 23
workouts (two 20 minute sessions a week) and following the
Zone Diet, I have lost 15 lbs. of fat and put on 4 lbs. of
muscle. I have 10 workouts to go to complete my
initial program. All my aches and pains are gone.
Also, my cholesterol has plummeted and my blood pressure has
dropped into a healthy range.
The
Hi-Lo Strength Training and Zone Diet are now a permanent
part of my new healthy lifestyle. I thank The Lord
every day for sending me to Dr. Christian and his amazing
staff.
I heard
once “I want to die very young at a very old age”!
That says it all!"
“I
have been working out consistently for the last two years.
I hit plateau where it was hard to see any improvements in
my muscle size. I then started working at Inside
Outside and started real high intensity workouts.
After starting this form of exercise, I dropped about 2
percent boy fat and gained over 5 lbs of muscle This
is great considering I wasn’t showing any improvements from
my traditional workout methods. High Low Intensity
Strength Training helped me break through this barrier and
into a higher level of fitness!”
“This has been the first
program that I have stuck with because it just made sense.
After having several car accidents, no other training had
given me the strength and healing my body needed to keep up
with what I love to do, photographing beautiful people and
keeping up with my amazing kids. Being educated
by Dr. Christian about nutrition and how the body builds
muscle and strength have been a real blessing. It has
allowed me to succeed and attain my Goals in health.
It also has been a great stress reliever. So
many of my friends were amazed at my strength and how good
my body looked while pregnant. It made me feel
so good to be strong and feel good. I delivered
a very healthy 9.5 pound baby boy named Joshua at home.
I want to say that words can not express my gratitude to
Dr. Christian for what he’s done to help me. It
is few people that change your life and make such an impact.
Thank you Dr. Christian for all that you do and who you are.
You are a blessing in my Life."
"My
name is Daniel Eisenhauer, and I first heard about inside
outside fitness through a friend and colleague of my
father’s, Mr. Joe Hanna. Joe Hanna was busy doing some
consulting work with Dr. Christian and Joe knew that I had
become out of shape and was interested in gaining strength
and losing fat. I came in at the best of Mr. Hanna and sat
through about a 30 minute consultation. At the conclusion of
the consultation, I decided to go through with the body scan
and trial workout. I was amazed after the first workout at
how fatigued I felt after just a 25 minute workout. The
following day my muscles were so sore. I was more sore than
spending 2 hours at a regular fitness gym. I decided to
follow Dr. Christian’s advice and alter my diet to my body’s
needs and begin the workout regiment.
During the first couple of
weeks with the help of Inside Outside’s great personal
trainers I kept going up in weight on the equipment, but I
was skeptical on how I could get into better shape with no
cardio or aerobic exercise. After the end of my first full
month at Inside Outside I needed to buy different slacks and
my arms and chest were visibly larger. I could also begin to
see muscles in my abdomen for the first time since college.
I was asked by countless people ”Have you been working out?”
Or “Have you been losing weight?” I am thankful everyday
that Mr. Hanna referred me to Inside Outside. My follow up
scan in addition to the way my clothes fit differently and
the complements I received was proof enough.
Dr.
Christian, Sierra, Andy and the rest of the staff
are amazing and I tell everyone that I know about
Inside Outside, even though I am a bit reticent to
give up my secret workout advantage. All kidding
aside however, Inside Outside is a serious way to
reach to your fitness goals fast without taking a
vast amount of time out of your schedule, risking
serious injury, and don’t ever have to worry if your
workout partner will show up. It is a one stop shop,
one that really works, for everything your body
needs to be its best."
see his results
"When I came for my first session with you my clothes were
fitting too tight and I had lost the core body strength I
had always enjoyed as an athlete. As I was getting
older, I was losing muscle strength and gaining more fat.
The first job was to lose those extra pounds and the next
job was to find my inner athlete again. Last week I
mentioned that I really felt my core strength returning.
I just felt strong, walking and moving again. Today we
took a body scan and low and behold -- my body indeed was
building back its muscle strength. Simply focusing on
eating less carbs and more protein, along with the high
intensity workouts, had my body responding so positively and
in just a few months time.
Thank you for all that you do to help folks rebuild their
health and strength all over again. It is fun getting
to know you and the staff and to see the progress so
concretely reflected in the results.
Who would have thought that "slowing" things down could help
someone move better as in the Olympic motto, "Swifter,
Higher, Stronger!"
Words truly cannot express my deep joy in
getting to goal!!! I am so energized and feel more focused
than I have felt in years! Beginning in March of 2008,
I only invested in the Super Slow sessions once a week. I
could truly FEEL the benefits within 2 to 3 sessions. By
June I wanted to do something more and get to those muscles
underneath by participating in the Medifast program. My goal
was that by my 50th birthday I would be down to a size 4 and
eureka, I finally got there! I also love the fact that I can
get my beauty aids done in one place so far as skincare and
I use some of the supplements that you recommend. I am truly
appreciative of your research and commitment to health and
wellness. Thank you to you and your staff for being
encouraging to stick with my strength training, diet and
having great products to aid in the fight against unhealthy
aging. I am looking forward to the next decade with
confidence and excitement.
"When I first heard about Dr. Christian I
was intrigued by the philosophy of Strength Training...maybe
even somewhat skeptical. I had worked out before and
as most people and I had a perception that you lift as much
weight as you can as fast as you can. Although I felt good
about working out I never truly saw the results I was
looking for. In the past 2 months since I began
Strength Training I am finally seeing the results I was
wanting, less body fat, better definition and an overall
positive image of myself!"
"I first heard about Strength Training
from my parents. I normally don’t enjoy exercise, but
I was intrigued by 2 20-30 minutes a sessions a week. I
thought “Maybe I can do this”. Plus, no RUNNING!
I haven’t really lifted weights since I was in Junior High
School, so I was a little apprehensive. If I was sore
at 13 after lifting weights, what’s it going to feel like at
45? Surprisingly, after the first session, I was a
little tight, but after that, nothing. Within a few
weeks, I could actually start to feel the differences in my
body. I was standing straighter, and generally feeling
better. And the comments from my wife and kids felt
pretty good too. I haven’t missed a session yet
(thanks to the staff at Inside/Outside Spa for some last
minute schedule adjustments), and look forward to many
sessions in the future. Now, if I could just tackle
the diet part."
"I'm one of those lucky persons who has benefited from my
parents' "slim-genes." And because I've always been slender,
I've never been interested in exercising. Twenty years
ago I might have tried some leg lifts or some crunches, but
not with any type of consistency. As those little
dimples and pouches of fat started to develop where they are
the least appealing, I resigned myself to the fact that
"that's just how women are built." Then a couple of
women at my company signed up for the Strength Training
program at Inside Outside and wow! What a difference it
made. I watched the clothes start to hang off of them
and wondered if it could really be so simple. But it
was the sight of beautiful shoulders and upper arms when
sleeveless shirt time came around that truly sold me. For
years I'd said I didn't have the discipline for an exercise
program. Now I have no problem with being disciplined.
With a true commitment to the program and just a little
piece of time out of my schedule twice a week, I'm a new
person. Not only have I been rescued from my "rider's
breeches" on my thighs, but within 8 weeks I saw such a
dramatic improvement in my muscle tone in my legs and in my
arms. I feel much better, and the real benefit will be for
the long haul. As I age, the improvement in my bone
density, in strength, in posture will all be attributed to
my commitment to this program. I'm sold, and I try to
tell someone about the program every week. If it's changed
my life, it can change yours!
"I was
introduced to the Strength Training Program when Lynn
arranged to have Dr. Christian come and speak to the San
Antonio Breakfast Club in Oct 2007. When he said about
loss of muscle and strength as you age made a lot of sense
to me and at 81 years I was starting to realize I was losing
both muscle and strength. I decided to start the
program with some skepticism as to whether I could, at my
age, actually build muscle and feel younger. Dr. Christian
performed my followup scan and I had gained 3lbs of muscle
and lost 10lbs of fat!! I recently realized how much the
program had helped me when I slipped on a curb and was able
to keep myself from having a bad fall. Without
Strength Training I would surely have broken something.
Strength Training is something I can see myself doing
indefinitely. Why would anyone ever stop?"
"I
was introduced to the Strength Training Program by my personal physician
who just so happens is enrolled in the program. After my initial
consultation with Dr. Christian I was convinced that this was the
program for me. I really like the one on one personal training regime
you receive. The program has increased my strength level and
awareness of the importance of strength training as you age.
Having been in the program now for a short while there is significant
improvement in my physical physique and overall health. With my
personal physician there are noticeable results in my lab work that I
attribute to my workout with the Strength Training Program. I
enjoy the A/B routine that I have. I gives me a complete workout
of the body in a short 20-25 minute span twice a week. Thank you
to the entire Strength Training team and a special THANK YOU to Dr.
Christian and Jill for a job well done."
"After
approximately four months of training, it is very rewarding
to see the fruits of the labor in the numbers, which far
exceeded my expectations. The Strength Training
Program is unique in that it is one of the few things
athletically that I can pursue as vigorously as I
would like without getting hurt. My Strength Training
Instructor, Jill Niccum, (who is one of the reasons the
program’s name should indeed have “super” in it) encourages
me to set a record every work out. Thanks to the
design of the cutting-edge equipment, the expert
instruction and a great atmosphere for self-improvement led
by Dr. Christian, much can be accomplished in a very short
period of time. The intensity is up to you, as are the
results."
"Finding Dr. Christian’s
Inside Outside Super Slow program was an answer to my
prayer. For the past 12 years, I have been
totally inactive. Zero exercise!
I sit at a desk all day, everyday, and the
lack of exercise took its toll on my life and my body.
I developed neck, lower back problems, a meniscus tear
in my left knee, foot and ankle problems, poor sleep, low
energy. I was visiting the chiropractor once a week.
I joined a gym, twice, at the advice of my chiropractor who
told me I desperately needed to start some strength training
exercises. I was caught in a vicious cycle, I needed
to exercise, but I could not find the right place or the
right program. I tried the gym, yoga, Pilates, water
aerobics; nothing seemed to work for me. In
February 2007 during a retreat, I Shared my
dilemma with Jan Scott, a current Inside Outside member,
whom by the way is in great shape. She shared her secret
with me. I was very skeptical of the program when she
mentioned weight training, (since I have never attempted to
work with weights) and that it only took 20-25 minutes
twice a week at first then once a week thereafter. I will
be eternally grateful to Jan for sharing her secret.
The Strength Training and the Zone Program
are amazing. Dr. Christian and his staff have been
extremely helpful and supportive in helping me realize that
I am stronger than I think I am. Their knowledge and
expertise have made all the difference in making this
program work for me. The results have been amazing, I am
starting to see muscles I didn’t even know I had. I can
actually feel I am getting stronger every day. I feel
better, I sleep better, I have more energy. Most of my
days are now pain free!! I look forward to working
out. The results of the Inside Outside program keep me
motivated. After each session, I feel great. I intend to
make the Super Slow/Zone program a permanent part of my
life.”
