Personal Training & Private Fitness Studio

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. If you are a busy person and you want to cut through all the hassle to work with a highly educated, experienced nationally certified professional training team you can trust that delivers on its promises… You have come to the right place and we look forward to serving you.
There is NO membership fee at The Firm U. The only thing you pay for is the time you train with one of our 5 independent trainers. We are highly trained and nationally certified through NASM, NSCA, ACE and PFIT. In addition , Master Trainer Christine Boss is a biochemist, physiologist, and licensed Pharmacist. Both Master Trainers Christine Boss and Ray Bessette are additionally Natural Pro Bodybuilders.
We have many medical doctors who train with us and send their patients to us because they know we are quality in the fitness industry. We are experts in nutrition. Our philosophy is "Fitness Through Science NOT Fiction" No gimmicks, no games, no fads. Just real science that works every time. That's why doctors love us and why we have many clients that have been with us for 1, 2, 3, 4 and even 5 years. Then there are other clients who just want to "get in shape" for the summer, an event or train for an athletic competition. But one thing they all have in common is "RESULTS" and they love learning the truth about how the human body utilizes food and responds to targeted exercises so they can get the body they want.

Our prices range from $35 to $89 for a training session (1 hour). A fitness assessment is $129 and takes 40min to 1 hr. (if you present this letter, we will waive the $129 cost and give you a complimentary assessment). You will leave with extremely usable information regarding YOUR body composition, nutrition and what it will take and how long it will take to reach your goal. If you decide not to train...we don't pressure at all....the information is still invaluable and worth the time and every penny.

Please come by (hours are Mon-Fri 5-8pm closed 10-3pm. Sat 8-Noon) or contact us at 832-755-1949 or visit www.TheFirmU.com to make a specific appointment time to meet and see how you can IMMENSLY improve your health and physique at The Firm U.
Mission Statement
Our goal is to prevent, reduce or eliminate the need for RX medications.
Our fitness program includes restoring optimal hormonal and nutrient balance, removing toxicities and rebalancing the mind and the body.
We provide a highly accredited professional staff located in a private fitness facility, dedicated to helping men and women of all shapes, sizes and ages to improve or maintain their physical health and mental well-being through a healthy lifestyle change and activities specifically designed for them without resorting to misleading gimmicks or promises.

We specialize in all areas of health and fitness:

Strength and conditioning
Weight Loss / Reduction of body fat
Pilates and Muscle development
Nutritional assessments/guidance
Body building and contest prep programs
Sports specific, increase power and speed
Youth and senior programs / special needs
Improve flexibility, balance and range of motion
Rx medication and disease management consultations by our Registered Pharmacist

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Happy New Year! 1-20-2011
"But for Who?"

Thousands of Americans will make a resolution to lose weight or get in shape and there will be all kinds of opportunists coming out of the woodwork. Like "building contractors" after a hurricane. Confused who to trust? Everybody will be making their best sales pitch and money deals that seem too good to pass up…but buyer beware.

There will be new: "scientific" supplements, "healthy" meals, "celebrity" diets, "fast" weight loss programs and "miracle" injections or surgeries . The "helpful" gurus are even disguised in the most trusted of professions such as medical doctors. You will undoubtedly even see new "FDA approved" surgeries and spa procedures. Don't be fooled. Where were all of these people the rest of the year?

The Firm U is a private personal training studio. We have an unparalleled, clinical and trend setting approach to fitness, we'd like to share with the rest of the community. The Firm U is a team of experienced biomedical and biomechanical professionals. For 25 years we have been helping individuals of any age and gender without or WITH medical conditions find substantially better health and obtain fitness levels never thought possible.

The Firm U is not some lose-weight-fast club and does not "let you in on advanced fat burning secrets".
These are things promoted by people who don't know how to teach you anything about your human body. Once they get your money..it's downhill from there.

The Firm U works in partnership with physicians, to give their patients an option to go through our "RX Medication Prevention Fitness Program", to prevent, reduce or eliminate the need for RX medications. Considering the patients current health and physical condition along with lifestyle behavior, we would then give a 3-12 month health plan recommendation. We've had enormous success in our program countering preventable diseases such as: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, bone loss, diabetes and many more!

Christine Boss, our pharmacist and master trainer, reviews our clients blood panels with their physician. Together we create a strategy to optimize hormonal and nutrient balance and remove toxins inside the body. The Firm U's unmatched nutritional consultation is continually reinforced throughout the program. Patients receive a tailored weight bearing exercise prescription administered by a highly accredited professional dedicated team of nationally certified personal trainers. This method insures that clients reach optimal results with diet and exercise.

We have seen firsthand how clients can prevent, reduce or eliminate the need for RX medications through proper diet and exercise. We believe and have proved that Diet and Exercise are enough! We have several before and after pictures along with testimonies of success stories we can share upon request.

Ray Bessette, CPT
ray@TheFirmU.com
Direct: 832-755-1949

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Personal Trainer Check List

The Firm U is different kind of personal training and we have the guts to admit that-- we are not for everyone.
We are not the lowest priced personal training on the market. If you are looking for cheap workouts and you don't care about the quality of the information you are told, we're not for you. We ARE however, the best VALUE on the market.
We have created a check list for you when looking for a personal trainer or ask your current trainer these same questions. The following will assist you in your quest in finding an adequate trainer at the price that better fits your budget, "you can have a expert certified trainer or a cheap one, not both". We also answered these questions so you can compare.
1). What is your personal trainers philosophy in health/fitness and Mission Statement, do they even have one? It's comfortable to know if they know why they are there and the service they provide, not all do.
THE FIRM U Mission Statement
To exceed our client's fitness goals by utilizing our education, knowledge and experience through motivation, communication and perspiration.

Our goal is to prevent, reduce or eliminate the need for RX medications.

Our fitness program includes restoring optimal hormonal and nutrient balance, removing toxicities and rebalancing the mind and the body.

The Firm U has an unparalleled, clinical and trend setting approach to fitness. We provide a highly accredited professional team dedicated to helping men and women of all shapes, sizes and ages to improve or maintain their physical health and mental well-being through a healthy lifestyle change and activities specifically designed for them without resorting to misleading gimmicks or promises. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2). Have your Personal Trainer provide you a list of their current Personal Trainer certificates and/or education:
No dumbbells at The Firm U. Trainers have multiple nationally recognized certifications, such as; NASM,NSCA, ACE, PFIT. We also have a registered pharmacist and an aeronautical engineer (in case you want to reach fitness levels out of this world). Each of our current certifications are proudly displayed in our facility. Don’t just assume your trainer is certified or holds a current certification. See proof.
3). Does your Personal Trainer hold a current insurance policy and can provide proof?
All trainers at The Firm U have current insurance policies.

4). Does your Personal Trainer have experience working with a variety of client needs (special populations)?
We have trained people from the ages of 9 to 88, people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, cerebral palsy, cancer, to name a few. We've been featured in the media several times because of our work with individuals with cerebral palsy, obesity, and breast cancer on channel 13, ABC, Christi Myers, "Health Check", the Houston Chronicle, The Sun, The Potpourri and Sunny 99.1.
5). How many years has the trainer been working as a Personal Trainer? How long at their current gym?
All trainers at The Firm U are not in competition with each other like other facilities, in fact, essentially when you hire one of us you get the expertise of all. Together we have over 85 years of experience. The Firm U trainers have been together at our new facility for over a year and a half. Prior to that we worked together since 2006.
6). What has your Personal Trainer accomplished personally in regards to fitness/health, do they look fit?
Our trainers live the lifestyle and look the part. We are not trying to make the average person who wants to lose weight and tone up into a bodybuilder, however, have competed in natural bodybuilding competitions, won contests and two of our trainers received their pro cards in the sport.
7). Is the person you are talking to you a trainer or a salesman? If not a trainer, can you meet them before you sign anything?
When you visit The Firm U, you are dealing directly with one of our nationally certified personal trainers.
8). Can your trainer provide a list of references?
You are welcome to speak with any of our current and/or former clients, we have several successful testimonies you can read. If that doesn't satisfy your provisions, we'll invite you to come in and observe us training people anytime, we are the experts and are proud of our performance.
9). What professional networking contacts do they have?
The Firm U works in conjunction with other healthcare professionals, several doctors, pharmacists and massage therapy specialists. etc.
10). Does the facility offer a thorough assessment including recording of blood pressure, heart rate and body composition and monitor your progress?
The Firm U performs a meticulous assessment on all clients and this evaluation is ongoing. When applicable, we record your blood pressure, heart rate and body composition each time you have a session. We offer Polar Heart Rate Monitors to record and monitor calories expended. No guess work here, you know exactly what your progress is each time you come in. We customize each program for every client. No cookie cutter approaches to your health and fitness.
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11). Are there any hidden fees associated with the gym beside your training sessions? (membership, annual fees, nutritionist, set-up, initiation, etc.)
There are no hidden fees at The Firm U. You are not required to sign contracts for long period of times. No membership fees, no annual fees, no signup fees, no initiation fees, no yearly maintenance fees.
12). Do you have access to multiple trainers/ knowledge bases while training?
The Firm U has five nationally certified personal trainers. You will work one-on-one with your trainer, but you have access to our other trainers and their knowledge. We work together as a team so you reach your goals!
13). Does the offered training program fit your goals/needs? Is the program customized or generalized?
We create a program tailored to your specific goals, no one person is the same. Many of the larger gyms work off of “modules”, a generalized plan hoping you respond to a “cookie cutter” approach.
The Firm U is not your typical "gym". We are comprised of a group of highly qualified professionals who guide and support clients to reach fitness and nutrition goals. We are proud to help people make better lives. We have been interviewed several times by the media because of our approach towards health.
These are just a few of media outlets we are been featured in recently:









FITNESS THROUGH SCIENCE, NOT FICTION