PERSONAL TRAINING CLIENT BLOG
BRIAN:
“Before I selected a
trainer, I explained my experience and condition to the staff at Koret, and
they suggested Brian (I've worked with him since 2007). He is very sensitive to my quirks (various joint
problems), great at varying my routines (so that I'm never bored), and fun to
talk to! He pushes me enough so that I
feel each workout in an enjoyable way, but in a way that respects my
limitations so that I don't get reinjured (i.e. just the right amount). If you
decide to workout with Brian, you are in very capable hands! I finally have a routine that is easy to
stick to (twice a week) and produces results.
And the Koret Center is easily the best gym I've gone to, and I've lost
count of the number of others I've been to.
I recommend Brian wholeheartedly!”
Female (Age: 57)
“For the past five years I have had the pleasure of training
with Brian Fry at the Koret Center. I was motivated to work with a personal
trainer after I celebrated my 30th birthday, and Brian seemed like
the perfect fit! Brian gives me the motivation, encouragement, and support I
need to meet my fitness goals and make exercising enjoyable. Since training
with Brian I have lost weight, run a marathon, and have become open to trying
swimming, biking, and other types of fitness activities. Brian’s personal commitment to his clients
and knowledge make him a great trainer!”
Female (Age: 35)
“I signed up
for personal training shortly before my wedding and 30th birthday. My goal at the
time was to tone my arms and to work on my posture. I'd never worked with a
trainer, and although my wedding was the impetus for going to the gym,
it's because of Brian that I'm still training two years later. Now my goals are
for overall health and toning, as well as to work on my core and abs before my
husband and I start a family. Brian is
easy-going and friendly and never makes me feel as though I should have been
more athletic in the past or like I'm not doing enough now. My schedule gets so
busy that I don't often make time for exercise, but I've learned that even if
it's only one hour a week, that hour is worth something. I've seen toning in my
triceps and calves and increased strength and endurance overall. He's great
about mixing up our routine on a regular basis and is attentive to my
individual needs and how I'm feeling week-to-week. I couldn't recommend
him as a trainer more.” Female (Age: 32)
DEIRDRE:
“As a grad student and a full-time working professional in my late 20's, I was
struggling to find enough time and energy to be able to consistently get
a good workout. With my family's background in diabetes and high cholesterol,
taking extra care of my health was very important to me. At first I was hesitant to try personal training
at USF due to my past experiences with personal trainers in other gyms who were
more concerned with trying to sell me supplements than trying to train
me. However, I am so glad I took the leap and started training with
Deirdre. She has taught me that you can
fit in a great workout no matter what your time constraints are, and has really
showed me how to make my own workouts more efficient. My training sessions with her gave me the
tools I needed to create a good workout program for when I am working out on my
own. It's now been over a year and a
half since I have started training with her but I am still learning something
new every time I meet with her. My schedule for personal training would
vary week to week due to work and school commitments, but Deirdre has always
been very patient and flexible to work with.
Since training with Deirdre, I have not only noticed a difference
physically but also in other ways such as my eating habits and most importantly
my energy level. My workouts with
Deirdre have made me confident that I will be ‘strapless dress ready’ for my
wedding in November.” Female (Age: late-20’s)
ELISE:
“I am delighted to share my experience with Elise, trainer
extraordinaire. At age 73, I began exercising for the first time in my
life. I am the quintessential couch potato. Occasionally I would
swim, but the efforts were few and far apart. I managed to wiggle out of
all gym classes in high school and barely passed college requirements (that
would be a D in fencing!) I have been working with Elise since November
because a.) my doctor told me I'd better do something or I'd have to take a lot
of drugs to help with the pain throughout my body and my cholesterol levels and
b.) my husband and I are going to Antarctica in December and I feared making a
total fool of myself climbing in and out of the small Zodiacs used for
landing. I have achieved amazing
success. First, my body is essentially pain free, even "parts"
we have not worked on. Second, I am (for me) amazingly strong.
Third--and don't tell anyone I said this--I love coming to Koret and
exercising. I actually get to the gym early to complete my required 20
minutes on the bike thus maximizing my twice-weekly hour with Elise.” Female
(Age: 73)
TODD:
“My trainer is
Todd. He is the best thing that ever happened. He keeps me
honest. I would wimp out without him. I have been working with Todd
for eleven years, it just doesn't seem possible. I started with Todd
because of lower back pain. Don't have that anymore, and I can do so many
more things like take care of my grandchildren (ages 3 and 6) and walk the
dog. I work with Todd one day a week and
try to come into Koret one other day each week.” Female
(Age: 77 years)
“I’ve been
working with Todd for 10 years. I
selected Todd as my trainer because I observed him, his attentiveness to his
clients, and his happy demeanor. I enjoy
his style, cheerful spirit, intelligence, interest in life, and his health and
nutrition advice. Personal training at
Koret has made me feel better physically and mentally. Personal training has stopped bone loss and I
stand straighter and I feel a sense of well being. Todd is truly an outstanding individual and
trainer. He takes his profession
seriously, and he is a very good, friendly, and patient teacher who is always
on duty.” Male (Age: 86)
“My trainer is Todd. I am 80 years old and have been
working with Todd 10 years. I was motivated to look into personal
training because I experienced some diminution in my strength (I could no
longer jump rope.) Todd is a role model (well, no, I can't play
basketball), but I see the care he takes in working out himself and eating
well. He is 100% reliable and dedicated to his clients' achievement.
I look forward to my session with him every week. I tell him it's
my gift to myself, it's as good as an evening at the theatre.” Female (Age:
80 years)
“I started working with Todd
Thomas when I was in my mid seventies - I had recently retired and was turning into a
dull blob. I must say he looked a little
skeptical on the day I walked in but happily he took
the challenge and didn't give up on me.
The first few times at the gym one is a little self conscious but soon
you realize that the only person that really sees you is your trainer and that
he is encouraging you to better yourself. When it became apparent to Todd that
I was not using the elliptical or bicycle as much as I had at the beginning, he
encouraged me to take up water aerobics in addition to my training session with
him. While he doesn't nag he does know how to make his point about one's
negative and positive health attributes.
I am pushing 84 and work out with Todd regularly. He has contributed
greatly to my well-being and I hope to continue our sessions for the next
decade or so.” Female (Age: 84)
