Testimonials

Angela P.

I have been taking Charlie’s Fusion Training Class for several months. Having had surgery for a herniated disk in my lower back just two years ago I am very focused on my strength, flexibility and building my core. His class offers a variety of core exercises in addition to strengthening routines with a great aerobic workout. I get bored easily with workout routines and Charlie’s class offers a good variety and new exercises that I continue to do outside the class. He provides instruction on how to conduct the exercises in easy to difficult ranges to suit the various needs of the class. This class is well worth the time and will leave you with a feeling of accomplishment.

- Mary Jane C.

I had been working to lower my cholesterol through my diet for several weeks when a friend suggested Charlie’s exercise class.  I thought why not add in exercise as well as I’ve read that exercise can help with lowering cholesterol.  Well, after six weeks of working out less than 3 hours a week, I’ve lost 7 pounds, my cholesterol is on the way down, and I feel great both mentally and physically!   I practice martial arts and have noticed that I have much more energy and stamina during class.  It is easier to focus on learning and practicing the techniques as I’m not as winded or tired as I once was.  Another thing I’ve noticed after six weeks of classes is that I sleep more soundly.  Prior to exercising there were times at work when I would get really drowsy after eating lunch.  Not any more!

Charlie is very knowledgeable, does a wonderful job of talking you though the exercises and correcting your form when necessary, and is also very accommodating to any special needs or limitations  which you may have! I highly recommend his class.

- Rick S.

The Pilates class with Charlie Levine is great! One area where I am very weak is flexibility, and after being in the class I have seen vast improvement. I love the combination of Pilates and strength training, too. I play competitive beach volleyball and the class both keeps me in shape, and less injury-prone. In addition to the group instruction, Charlie adds great individual attention. His passion really comes out when specific questions or more detailed explanation is needed. Great class!!!

- Peter Z.

Charlie,

Wow, in two months I’ve lost twenty pounds. And the “wow” isn’t just over the weight loss.  My range of motion has increased to where I can give myself a pedicure (!!) and my balance has also improved dramatically. I’m finding that I am doing day-to-day movements—such as bending and reaching—easier and with less pain. Charlie, I realized that I couldn’t have done it on my own.  And your exercise program is mostly fun! I’ve never joined any type of exercise program before, thinking that I wouldn’t stay with it.  I can stick with yours.  In two more months I plan on starting to train in the martial arts.

Thank you so much, Charlie. I couldn’t have done it without you!

- Jen F.

Charlie,

(Since working out is a love/hate thing I’m sending you two testimonials; use which ever you prefer.)

Your workout classes have been great for me.  My job consists of sitting in front of a computer for eight hours a day and getting up every so often to move around just doesn’t get it.  I’ve tried working out on my own but my house is full of distractions and habits that made a long term plan difficult.  The location is convenient not only to where I live but also to my job so I don’t have to get up at 4 am to work out and get to work on time.  Since being in your classes I have firmed up some formerly flabby areas, aikido (martial arts) classes have been easier and, without doing any running, my stamina in soccer has improved.  Your plan is definitely worth the money and I plan to be with it for a while.

(Testimonial number two.)

You’re definitely a sadist.  You drag us out of bed early to make us work and sweat while you’re all smiles telling us we’re doing a great job moving weights around.  Yes, yes, I’m building muscles and stamina but my downward facing dog wants to piddle on you, my child wants to poop on you, my warrior one wants to stab you and my warrior two wants to slice you. Until, of course, class is over, then I feel great.  But sometimes it’s a looong 45 minutes.

- Lee F.

Charlie Levine leads the only Pilates class that I ever care to attend. I’ve tried it all; health club memberships, working out to DVDs, everything. The only consistent workout I’ve ever sustained in my life are Charlie’s classes.

- Laura C.

If you’d like to find out more, or to take a week of classes for free, then email me at 513fit@gmail.com

Classes are held at Aikido of Cincinnati, 4727 Red Bank Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45227

Please Note: GPS will lead you astray. It doesn’t differentiate between Red Bank Expressway and Read Bank Road. Go to the Location page for detailed directions.