Frequently Asked Questions

When we train, we expect you to be early, prepared and warmed up. Leave your problems at the door so you can focus on your health.

The warm up time gives you energy and safely transitions you into the “Play of the day.” STROM Trainers set up beginner to advanced modifications to effectively coach and encourage each unique person. Using the latest exercise science, we teach correct form, set and check weights and seat selections, and motivate you to make every session valuable. Actions speak louder than words, so it’s important to maintain a professional coach-athlete relationship. Your STROM professional trainer encourages you to take responsibility for a healthy lifestyle and will get you to your goal as fast as possible.

The Strom Fitness Circuit Training Program is unlimited, but designed for you to get to your goal in two to three hours a week including warm-up and stretching time. The Strom Circuit Training program is unlimited and starts every half hour. It’s important to not skip the cool-down and stretching after. Longer lifting sessions or additional cardio will accelerate your results. We exercise different body parts each day. You can work out three days in a row, or spread the days out over the week. Some people may have to do longer workouts 1-2 days a week because of their schedule, personal preference or to make-up time if they needed to cancel for any reason. Daily doubles every weekday are available for people who have the time.

The amount of weight lifted, cardio intervals and corrective stretches are personalized for each customer. We believe that circuit training will build muscle for men and tighten females faster than any kind of exercise. Each day we ask you how you are feeling, and modify the play of the day for each person to suit their personal goals, conditioning, and preferences.

Because you are on the schedule your Strom Fitness trainer will make creative adjustments based on your confidential new client application, weekly improvements and daily feedback. Strom Fitness is a balanced fitness program that allows us the flexibility to tailor each workout for all levels and make immediate changes during sessions.

It’s important to be on time because Strom Fitness offers an opportunity to connect with people in your local community to have fun, network, and share healthy goals. The STROM team provides encouragement and accountability in a supportive fitness environment. Our one-on-one customers who transition over to circuit enjoy the team spirit. The custom meal plan is based on your body fat percentage, exercise level and will be the primary difference for each person’s goal.

This program includes a custom meal plan that can be lower in carbs during the 1st phase to get you immediate results. More carbs are added in progressively for endurance training, sports nutrition, and high- energy muscle gains. Fast results are 70-80% dependent on compliance to the “Carol Strom Secrets to Success” custom meal plan. You are asked to bring the provided binder with you to all training appointments so that your trainer can see if you have made any substitutions, missed meals, slept poorly or need more cardio encouragement. You can schedule a phone consultation online to receive a custom meal plan via email for you and your family.


“Based on my professional experience and qualifications I find these menus provide a nutritious and well balanced diet for individuals concerned with weight control and overall health. An added benefit to these menus is that they are tailored to individual diet preferences. The caloric needs are customized for the amount and type of exercise athletes or every day people are performing and also takes into account body fat percent, lifestyle and activity in their profession.” Diane D. Spindler Ph.D., N.D.

“As the Registered Dietitian, I have completed a thorough nutritional assessment of these menu templates. I have evaluated all caloric levels, macronutrients and micronutrients available. As a registered dietitian I deem and approve these templates to be consistent with guidelines that result in safe and healthy weight loss.” Kimberly A. Tessmer, R.D., L.D.

No, but the television show Biggest Loser and programs such as Weight Watchers have demonstrated value. You will be assigned two Strom Fitness Trainers for double accountability to report your weigh-ins each week. Tracking each week at the same time of day will allow your trainers to offer you encouragement, praise and valuable feedback, and ensures that they make timely adjustments to your exercise routine and custom meal plan.

Think of this plan as a way to more precisely monitor monthly progress. For those who prefer more value with less driving time, we offer email and text accountability to keep you on track. If we don’t hear from you, we will contact you to see how we can help. This program helps us track your weigh-ins for optional contests with STROM and your employer or friends.