Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce: THE MAX Feasterville: Persevering Through Thick And Thin

Press release from the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce:

Feasterville-Trevose, PA

05/09/2021

When Divya started at THE MAX, she
felt the welcoming energy that we are known for. “I had a warm welcome,
this is the place I wanted to be, I had never experienced a studio or a
gym like this,” she said. Immediately she knew it was going to be a huge
part of her life. “Never in my dreams had I thought I’d be a business
owner,” but she found herself taking the plunge. As the pandemic began
to shut down businesses all across the country, Divya made the decision
to open her center virtually. “The first kick off was unique in the
history of THE MAX Challenge, we had the first ever virtual grand
opening. Everyone was on zoom and the virtual house was packed! After
the kick-off was over, members were allowed to come in and pick up their
welcome packets and it was so nice to have the opportunity to meet
everyone individually,” Divya remembers. In a time of separation, THE
MAX was providing glimmers of hope for a positive future.

Barb Kennedy, a member of THE MAX Feasterville is one of the many members who made the decision to join the new center. “I
saw an advertisement for THE MAX before it was open and pre-pandemic. I
met Divya at Neshaminy Mall to get some information and really felt
comfortable with her immediately. However, the self-doubt crept back in
and I let it go but Divya did NOT,” Barb says. “Once
THE MAX of Feasterville was open, Divya called me, encouraged me, made
me feel like I deserved a chance and that this experience would possibly
change my life.” She was right.

Divya
has a knack for pulling out the strength within her members. “Members
are always so excited when they discover an exercise is becoming easier
for them, but I let them know it’s not any easier, you’re just
stronger!” Barb was able to attest to this, when asked what her proudest
moment to date at THE MAX was she said “I’m continuously having proud
moments at THE MAX but it’s definitely my newfound strength! Several
weeks ago, we were really “leveling up”, trying things out, taking
chances and holding longer planks. Our instructors always remind us that
we are capable of difficult things. We are stronger than we realize so I
was able to hold a plank for 2 minutes and 40 seconds and if you
would’ve asked me a month previously, if I thought I could ever do
that…my answer would be, ‘no way!’”

Divya’s
tenacity and positive outlook provide the push many people need to take
the first step. Once members try THE MAX, they are immediately hooked.
Barb says, “What makes The Max so special is certainly the people and
the way you feel like you’re not just a number. Everyone knows my name.
We know each other’s goals and achievements, we take the time to
motivate each other and clap it up for everyone whether it’s your first
day or your 104th day. That’s because of the environment created there
by Divya and our instructors. We talk, we laugh, we swap pointers, we
sweat, we sing, we dance, we punch and kick during kick-boxing Fridays,
we even share doubts and get each other back on track. You can be on
your own fitness journey but you’re definitely not alone at THE MAX and
that makes it a really special place to be a part of.”

This press release was produced by the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.