More Than a Gym: How Daysha Found Strength, Confidence, and Family

For many, the hardest part of fitness isn’t starting — it’s finding a place where you belong. 

For Daysha Pell, that search ended the moment she walked through the doors at PowerStrength. 

What she discovered wasn’t just another gym with treadmills, machines, and crowded spaces. It was a supportive environment, guided by expert coaches and filled with people who truly want to see each other succeed.

“I was tired of feeling weak and tired all the time and being overweight,” Daysha said. “I had a home gym but never used it. I needed to get a better grip on my life, and I happened to see an ad for PowerStrength. It was geared toward women in their 50s. It was a completely different experience than I’d ever had with any gym, ever.”

PowerStrength’s Personal Training Programs are designed specifically for adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRAINING

At PowerStrength, workouts aren’t done in isolation or ignored in a sea of machines. Every session is 100% coached, with each rep watched closely and form corrected. You’re never with more than 5 other people per trainer – so you’re doing a program just for you, but have other people just like you alongside you.  

This personal attention ensures safety, efficiency, and results — something Daysha immediately noticed.

“I’ve never experienced anything like this before,” she said. “Every single trainer knows your name. The people are fantastic. They cheer each other on. It truly has become like a workout family, which is something I’ve never experienced at a gym before.”

Instead of dreading working out, Daysha found herself looking forward to it. 

“It is really nice to have that full experience of the gym without the stereotypical things that you get from the gym,” she said. “It’s working, and it didn’t take long. That is because of the welcoming environment, you’re part of the family, there are no questions asked. That was great.”

RESULTS THAT GO BEYOND THE GYM

The impact of training at PowerStrength has gone far beyond physical strength for Daysha. She now enjoys better sleep, more energy, and even improved mental clarity.

“I can do things I’ve never been able to do before,” she said. “I can go up and down stairs without feeling like my heart’s going to pound out of my chest. I feel better. I sleep better. I eat better — and not because I’m forcing myself to, but because I don’t crave the things I did before. I’m stronger, I feel more powerful, more motivated, and I think more clearly. I’m able to problem-solve better. It’s just a full lifestyle change.”

Her consistency has even inspired her family. Daysha’s daughter is now training in the High School Athlete program at PowerStrength.

MORE THAN JUST WORKOUTS

What sets PowerStrength apart, Daysha emphasizes, is the culture. The positive energy, accountability, and sincere care from both coaches and members create an environment where people thrive.

“This experience is nothing like you’ll ever have anywhere else,” Daysha said. “The positivity, the camaraderie, the motivation, the genuine desire to help you succeed — you feel it as soon as you walk in the door. You don’t even have to do a single exercise to know this is the right place to be.”

For Daysha, what started as a step toward better health has become something much bigger — a lifestyle change, a source of confidence, and a community she never expected to find.

“I’m just so happy to be here,” she said. “It has completely changed my life. I didn’t think I’d ever say that about a gym, ever. But PowerStrength is different. The trainers push me to my limit and support me every step of the way. It’s fantastic.”

READY TO TAKE CONTROL?

Men and Women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who want to get stronger and have more energy can join the Personal Training Program at PowerStrength at any time. No previous workout experience is required as each program is customized to the fitness and ability level of each individual.

Multiple personal training sessions are offered in the early morning, mid-morning, late afternoon, and evening. Find your nearest PowerStrength location – Alpine, Kentwood, Jenison, Plainfield, or Holland – with a NEW location opening in Byron Center later this Fall.

Click HERE to learn more program details and schedule your risk-free consultation.