"I joined Carbone in March 2018. My son was training with his swim team, the Monmouth Barracuda's at Carbone. I had to be there anyway to take him there twice a week and Greg decided to open up semi private classes to the parents at the same time the team practiced. After being coerced by a friend, I joined for a month, figuring it would pass the time, and I would get some much needed exercise. I was so disgusted with my self, my body, and the shape I was in anyway. Little did I know how life changing it would become... Anyone that knows me, knows that I HATE exercising. Like I TOTALLY HATE IT. I have always hated it. Whenever I went to a gym I just counted the minutes until I was done. But then came Carbone. This place is different. For me, it has been absolutely life changing. That's really the only way I can explain it. For starters, the coaches are phenomenal. ALWAYS so motivating. They are always pushing you harder, but not in an intimidating kind of way. Working full time nights, it's hard for me to get to the gym often. I can only get there twice a week, but for me, that's enough. And ironically, I'm constantly trying to figure out how I can get there more. For the first time in my life, I WANT to exercise. I WANT to be there. I look forward to going there. I actually don't mind waking up at 6am to work out! I actually LOVE IT. At 43, I'm in the best shape I've ever been in, and I'm finally doing something for me. The semi- private workouts are always changing, so they are always challenging to me. And the familiar faces there have become almost like a gym family to me. Everyone supports everyone.

"I joined the challenge for ME. Before the challenge began I had made a promise to myself that I would succeed. I have been a member for a couple of years now and this past summer I had some health issues and made a promise to myself that when I was able to resume the gym I would give it my all... even if it began with baby steps.

"I started at Carbone just hoping to lose some weight, but what I never expected was how much I could love working out. My first class I was completely out of shape, I could barely do push ups on my knees. Months later, I'm down nearly 40lbs and look forward to new challenges from the coaches and setting the bar higher than I could have ever imagined. Carbone has become more than just a gym to me, it has become a community I can count on to keep motivating me to be my best and continue working hard everyday."

"I joined Carbone in January 2016 with no defined goals other than to get in shape and feel good about myself 5 months after having my second baby. Although in the beginning it was difficult to juggle bringing the kids with me and/or hiring a babysitter for an hour, I was so hooked that I did whatever it took to get there a few times a week to give myself that one hour. Now, a year and a half later, Carbone has become such a huge part of my life. I am there every day (except Sunday); I am sprinting and running (I have never been a runner), doing pull ups, flipping tires, bench pressing, pushing sleds, etc. Everyday there is something new and fresh to look forward to; and as a result, everyday I walk out of the gym feeling accomplished and strong. 

"I joined Carbone last January to participate in the New Year's Challenge and have never looked back. It was the best thing my husband, who is also a member, talked me into. I have always worked out at home using many Beachbody programs.  I enjoyed them, but needed a little more as I was just going through the motions.  The coaches here at Carbone are amazing and will push you to your limits and beyond if you allow them to.  I have lost about 10 pounds and 7% body fat and my energy is off the charts.  I feel so much better about myself and love the feeling when I leave there.  I absolutely love the workouts and the coaches and they have become my gym family!"

"I decided to join the challenge because I had seen my weight increase to an all time high. I was out of shape, lazy, sluggish, and not happy with myself.