Body by Weiss

This is a letter of the highest recommendation for someone who I’ve worked under for 3 years and have the utmost respect for: Margie Weiss.

I’m a group exercise instructor at Gold’s Gym in Northern Virginia, where I teach sports conditioning and indoor cycling. Working for Margie was an honor. And I mean that sincerely. She has a reputation that she only hires the best and expects the best from everyone. I found that to be the case.

But I also found someone who manages with a more hands-off style and less drama than other gyms I work at. But Margie clearly knows what’s going on with all her instructors. And with 175 instructors under her, that’s no easy feat.

And that’s why I liked working for her so much. For her, it was all business. Most of us instructors work in the corporate world. (Or are stay-at-home moms.) We teach because we love to. She knows that. She gave us opportunities to grow. And didn’t interfere. But if we needed help, she was always there.

She clearly leads by example. As someone who’s been an athlete her whole life and raised children who were Olympic athletes, she understands fitness better than anyone. Margie is also generous with her non-existent spare time. Every year for the AFAA certification, she holds several study sessions for new instructors to help them pass. (My fiancé is one of them.) To my knowledge, this is something no other group exercise director does.

To sum up, anyone who hires Margie Weiss is not only lucky, but you’ll get a savvy businesswoman who can build and manage a successful gym.

Jim Scott Polsinelli

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"If you are looking for that unique trainer, you've come to the right place. Margie trained me for ten years and in that time I learned that she brings a remarkable combination to her work -- she's been a professional athlete, she's studied health and fitness, and she honestly and completely believes in the program fitting the person.

"Margie always starts by learning from her students what they need. Then she brings her 38 years of teaching experience, knowledge of fitness programs, and experience training international gymnasts, skaters and other athletes to build a creative program that's made just for you.

"You won't be stuck with the standard programs taught in every gym; you'll work with a customized program designed for your needs, personality, and style. And as you work with Margie, you'll find her warmth and humor getting you through that last stretch, final curl, or ultimate rep!

"Whether you are trying to get back in shape (like me!), training for serious competitions, or bringing fitness to your family, trust yourself to Margie. Her 30,000 students -- kids, adults, and athletes -- can't be wrong."

Jane

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“For most of my adult life I have been involved in fitness and group exercise classes. I started teaching classes about 5 years ago. Having been on both sides of the microphone, I would consider myself a discerning customer. In my opinion, Margie is a very experienced master teacher who has a great understanding of what she is teaching and is able to articulate that to her students both verbally and physically. I always enjoyed taking Margie’s classes because they helped me to become a better instructor. In addition, I thoroughly enjoyed working for Margie. She is dedicated to helping her staff of instructors work and grow within the field.”
Thanks,
Loren