HAVE YOU MET BRANDON?

Story by Meredith Nelson / January 1, 1970

STAFF SPOTLIGHT –
Brandon Adler

This fall, PrimeTime welcomes College of Charleston student Brandon Adler to our team as an intern. Brandon, a senior at C of C, hails from New Jersey, where he played basketball, soccer, and wrestled in high school.

Although he was an athlete in high school, Brandon only recently discovered the field of personal training and now hopes to pursue training as a career.  He aspires to obtain certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and believes that his experience at PrimeTime will help him gain the skills he needs to succeed.  “Not many students have the opportunity to obtain experience in the field that they want to go into. I will take all the experience I can get, and this gym is the best way to do it!”

Brandon remains active, playing basketball regularly with friends and making gym workouts a priority.  He isn’t motivated by big muscles or losing weight . . . what keeps Brandon active is simply the desire to stay in shape and live a long healthy life.  Always conscious of the decisions he makes, he often asks himself “will I regret this after?”  (If we could all have that foresight when making choices!)

Feel free to ask Brandon for assistance in the gym.  He’s available to grab the towel you forgot, spot you on a set, or spice up your workout with a new move.  Don’t be surprised if he throws some squat jumps your way – those are his favorite!

When asked for any words of encouragement he could share with us, Brandon said “Dreams are dreams if you want them to be. It is up to you to turn that dream into a reality.”

Well said, Brandon!  We look forward to watching your dreams become a reality!!

I worked out with Meredith for years before she (sadly) moved away. She is creative, fun, and great at correcting your form. She can adapt to injuries you might have. She will incorporate things you like (yoga) and can work with all types of exercise equipment from machines to bands to TRX to free weights to your body weight. No two workouts are the same, which means you do not get bored and you want to keep coming back!

— Marie Louise R, Mt. Pleasant

Meredith first sought to truly understand my fitness goals and then observed my current weight-training routine.  She then helped me organize a workout plan that gave me better results, in the same amount of time.  Now I have a more balanced routine that is producing better results, in the same amount of time, with the same amount of effort. She always had my work within my comfort level and has helped me develop a more balanced program that maximizes the results.

— Rudy V, Beaufort/St. Helena

I found my happy place at home with Meredith and Primetime Fitness.  I started virtual training with Meredith at the beginning of Covid and now virtual training is part of my weekly routine.  What a joy to get a great workout and not have to leave the house! Thanks, Meredith!

— Mark P, Mt. Pleasant

I’ve been taking Meredith’s classes for a few short months and also doing some training sessions with her, and it has already made me stronger.  I love that she offers lower-impact options (for this 58-year-old) and also motivates all of us during class!

— Marie F, Beaufort/St. Helena

I was recently diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic.  I had worked out with Meredith once before, but at the time, I just wasn’t dedicated to a routine.  As soon as I was diagnosed, I shot her a quick email, and she immediately responded. We met and discussed diet and exercise; she was a wealth of information. I started working out with her and figuring out what routine spoke best to me. She helped me set up a Peloton bike and monitored my form. Hey, if this 65-year-old woman can get in shape, anyone can. I’m 15 pounds down and on the right track. Thanks, Meredith!

— Becky T, Beaufort/St. Helena