Of course we think we’re great, but we’re just a bit biased. Who better to testify how we are doing than our clients. Our client testimonies are not filtered or randomly chosen. What you see is what you get!
Client Profile
Name: Al B.
Trains: Privately 3x per week
Trainers: Chris / Eric
Goals: Stay out of pain, Increase Strength and improve cycling performance!
Thanks for all that you have done for me. When I started with you at Fitness Solutions I was in constant pain and unable to even sit in or get out of a chair without excruciating pain. Thanks to the ART techniques, massage therapy, and Personal Training exercise guidance from Mike, Chris, and Lisa, the various pains and the problems that caused them have been eliminated or substantially reduced. This has allowed me to increase the length of my bicycle rides from 40 miles to over 100 miles, and to be able to work out in the gym and continue my martial arts training.
Joining Fitness Solutions has changed my life for the better.
Client Profile
Name: Angela D.
Trains: Privately / Semi-Privately 3x per week
Trainers: Laraine / Eric
Goals: Stay fit, Get Toned and look great for wedding!
Hi, my name is Angela, and I am a 26 year old teacher. I’ve always been the type of person you’d find in the gym, but, like many people, I began to get bored with my routine. That’s when I found Laraine and the rest of the staff at Fitness Solutions. I was originally planning to train for a couple of months, learn a few new exercises, and continue on with my own workouts. It’s been more than 3 years now and I can’t ever imagine life without training. Laraine, who I’ve trained with for 3 years, and Chris, who I’ve recently been training with, have not only given me the motivation I needed to lose 18 very stubborn pounds, but they’ve taught me so many innovative ways to work out and have pushed me to limits I didn’t know I had. Chris has helped me in terms of flexibility with ART sessions and stretching. I’ve done kettlebell with Eric and have not only gained strength, but also mobility and agility. Not only do I look forward to working out, but I know that what ever I need in terms of fitness, they’d be the people I turn to. I am constantly kept on my toes and can honestly say that every workout with my trainers at Fitness Solutions has been the best workout I ever had!
Client Profile
Name: Mary S.
Trains: Privately 3x per week
Trainer: Laraine
Goals: Maintain weight loss, Tone, and Build Strength
I never enjoyed working out. I was about 30 pounds overweight. I came to Fitness Solutions to lose weight and get in to shape. 2 years later and with the help of my trainers Laraine and Chris, I have lost those 30 pounds. Somehow they created exercise combinations that worked for me and blasted off the pounds. Not only am I much thinner but I love working out now. The workouts are fun and the staff is so friendly. I am so thankful to Fitness Solutions for completely changing my life.
Client Profile
Name: Jen M.
Trains: Semi Privately 2x per week
Trainer: Mike
Goals: Maintain weight loss (180 pounds), Tone, and Build Strength
“I came to Fitness Solutions after losing 100 lbs, and wanted to continue my weight loss as well as build muscle and just get in better physical shape. I felt that one-on-one training would be the most beneficial for me and my goals. I cannot say enough about how happy I am with my experience with Mike and everyone else at Fitness Solutions. It was important to me to have a trainer that was knowledgeable about what exercises would be most beneficial for me, as well as having someone that I felt comfortable with. Mike has always made me feel comfortable, even when I struggle with a new exercise. Mike is so encouraging, and helps me to push myself farther than I had ever thought possible. I cannot believe the physical differences in my body and my increased strength in just the 4 months that I have been training with Mike. I am so happy that I made the decision to join Fitness Solutions, and am looking forward to continuing my journey to a healthier me!
Client Profile
Name: Dominguez R.
Trains: Privately 2x per week
Trainer: Chris
Goals: Build Strength and Improve balance
I am very grateful to the trainers at the Fitness Solutions gym. Not only are they great trainers but they are also great guys all around. I was in a very serious motor vehicle accident, and I was predicted never to walk again and to stay in a vegetative state. I was walking when I entered the gym, but it was with a cane. Thanks to Mike and Chris I am now cane free and I am also more independent. I am stronger, both upper and lower body and I am leaner. I was getting bigger after my accident because I couldn’t get any fitness in. Being that I couldn’t walk I couldn’t really do any cardio. Thanks to the help I received after joining the gym I am now walking on the treadmill and my balance has improved tremendously. I would recommend anyone to this gym because the two trainers are very knowledgeable and they are very dedicated to their profession and helping others. The trainers at Fitness Solutions have helped me tremendously and I KNOW that they could help others in similar situations or those who just those who would like to get in shape.
Client Profile
Name: Yvonne W.
Trains: Privately 2x per week
Trainer: Chris
Goals: Stay Fit and Toned
What I like about Fitness Solutions is that the trainers care about me as a person and my overall well being, in addition to my physical health. I like the fact that my fitness plan is designed specifically for ME, to meet my needs and goals. My plan changes every few weeks to keep it interesting, and to create more challenging workouts as I become more fit. There is not a “one size fits all” mentality at Fitness Solutions, which I find refreshing and really appreciate.
I also like the VO2 test that I took. The results help me understand how my calories are burned in relation to my heart rate, based on my particular body make-up. I have become more conscious of what it takes to get my body in the correct zone in order to make my workouts as effective as possible. I now have an extensive tracking spreadsheet that I use just for this purpose. The VO2 test is great to have when tracking this information for weight loss goals.
My trainers are more than just trainers to me, I think of them as friends…now this doesn’t mean that it’s not all down to business when it comes to my training, because we are very serious about getting me healthy. I have had the best time training at Fitness Solutions over the past year and a half. I have had some personal health problems over my time here and my trainers were there to support me in every way. I have laughed with them, cried with them, and conquered some of my weight issues. I am glad to have found such a treasure. Mike, Laraine and Chris, you are the best!
I have consistently worked out for over 10 years at traditional gyms. I have always maintained the same body weight and fitness level. However, all that changed two years ago when I started training with Mike at Fitness Solutions. Both he , and the staff there have constantly challenged me to work out harder then I ever have before, and push myself to new limits. I started taking Eric's kettlebell class in January of this year. What started as a one class a week workout has turned into an obsession. I now take class 2 days a week, and workout with my own kettlebells at home on my off days. Kettle bell training is the best unknown workout, and Fitness Solutions are on the foreground of introducing it to the area. Both the gains I have made working out at Fitness Solutions and the relationships I have made with the staff there, these are the most important aspects to me. The genuine kindness and friendship of everyone there will last longer in my life than any muscle or strength I have obtained.
Client Profile
Name: Pip
Trains: Semi Privately 2x per week, Private 1X week
Trainer: Eric / Chris
Goals: Improve Strength, Build Power Endurance, Stay Injury Free while prepping for first marathon
It all started out because I did not want unsightly fat rolls to show in my wedding gown. It has gone WAY BEYOND that. My experience with Fitness Solutions has truly changed the way I think and feel about working out and more importantly than that it has changed the way I think and feel about myself. After almost three years, first with Laraine and now with Chris and Eric, I have learned to love the body that I have and use it to become stronger and more developed in the areas that I find enjoyable. I will never be “perfect” but I can be confident in who I am. I am not a runner, I am not a cardio freak, I need a little encouragement…but with the help of those at Fitness Solutions, I have performed exercises that I would have never dreamed of attempting in the past. In addition to the physical changes, my time at Fitness Solutions has contributed tremendously to my personal life. My husband and I both attend Kettlebell classes and this is valuable time together for us and has strengthened our relationship. In addition, the friendships we have built with Larain, Mike, Chris and Eric are sure to last as long as our commitment to fitness!
Client Profile
Name: Tracey P.
Trains: Semi Privately 2x per week, Private 1X week
Trainer: Eric / Chris
Goals: Lose weight, tone up and decrease pain by strengthening knees
Client Profile
Name: Lisa K.
Trains: Privately 2x per week
Trainer: Chris
Goals: Lose weight, get in shape, improve health and prevent disease
I have finally done it!! I lost some weight! A difficult task to do in the past. It all begin with my starting point - 3 minutes door (from house) to door (FS). Upon entering I am in the capable, competent and caring hands of Mike, Chris and Laraine, and now Georgie. Their professionalism and expertise has allowed me to reprogram my mind to achieve my goal. Although I am not there yet, I know with this 5 star team it will be accomplished! Ask yourself what is your starting point? Call and begin today!
Client Profile
Name: Ira M.
Trains: Privately 2x per week
Trainer: Mike
Goals: Improve Flexibility, Build strength, stay fit, prevent pain and injury
I have been with Michael Rizk and his "state of the art" facility for about 3 years. Now, while upon first glace you may not think it is state of the art given its lack of high tech machines and equipment, it truly is Michael and his staff who make it state of the art. The various exercises and programs that are instituted are cutting edge typically appearing in health magazines as the best of their kind 6 months or so after we met. The range of services available is remarkable from nutrition to soft tissue work (Active Release Technique) and massage therapy. Most importantly each person is treated as an individual with their own targeted needs. In these times of both limited financial resources and time constraints Fitness solutions is more valuable than ever. The most important commodity you have is your health, which is priceless. Joining Fitness Solutions is a wise investment in your future both for yourself and love ones.
Client Profile
Name: Vickie D.
Trains: Privately 2x per week
Trainer: Chris
Goals: Lose weight, Gain Mobility, Tone and prevent injury
I came to Fitness Solutions in June of 2008 after suffering from a severe back injury for 16 months. I herniated 2 discs in my lower back and was barely able to get dressed, sit, stand, walk, get in and out of a car, or do minor chores around the house, never mind workout and run as I had done consistently for years prior to my injury. Unfortunately, not only did I lose mobility and strength, but I also gained close to 15 lbs. I started working with Chris at Fitness Solutions twice a week with ART and stretching for 45 minute sessions. We gradually moved into improving motion and strength. I am now spending 10 minutes stretching and 35 minutes on weight training and other strength building exercises. Chris is the best! He is not only motivating and supportive; he is extremely knowledgeable and tuned in to my condition. I have always felt safe and confident in everything I do at Fitness Solutions. Now, I am back to using both the elliptical and running on the treadmill for a combined 45 minutes per day without pain in addition to weight training at home. I can not thank everyone enough, especially Chris, at Fitness Solutions. They have literally given me back one of the best aspects of my life: movement.
Client Profile
Name: Ben D.
Trains: Privately 1x per week privately, 2x per week semi privately
Trainer: Mike
Goals: Resolve running injury (successful), improve cardio and muscular endurance and build strength
Mike - Thank you for making me a faster runner!
I came to FS with back pain and several issues with my left leg and foot. I hoped Mike could help with my ailments, but what I was really looking for was improved performance. For the 4 years before trying out the FS services, despite my all-out efforts, I could not break 20 minutes in a 5K race. It's an important goal for me and so year-round I persevered, improved my training workouts, lost weight, and kept plugging away at it. Nevertheless, with my busy schedule and aging body my times hit a plateau and injuries mounted. Finally, increasing back pain made me realize that I could use some help. Well I'm so happy to report that I signed up with Fitness Solutions and after several sessions I ran a 5K in 19:48. What a difference! After years of fighting, it came pretty easy. I believe the key difference is that Mike’s thorough analysis and planned series of sessions helped my stride function more efficiently... less stress on my muscles and joints. I continue to run sub-20 5K's and recently took 23 minutes off of my marathon PR! I can't pretend to understand all the ways that you have helped to balance my biomechanics, but you turned me into a believer, and a better runner. Thanks again!
Client Profile
Name: Neil B.
Trains: Privately 1x per month Trainer: Mike
Goals: Manage low back pain (gone), enhance running performance (done) and feel better (work in progress)
Not too long ago, I was diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder. My choices were either heavy medication or dialysis in 10 years. The medicine worked, but with much collateral damage to my muscles and bones. Over time, the pre-existing stress fracture in my lumbar spine wortened to the point where I could not run or ride my bike without pain.
After receiving over 100 prolotherapy injections, my sports physician recommended Fitness Solutions to strengthen my core and mechanics. The combination of Active Release Techniques (ART), kettlebells and flexibility exercises gave me a second chance in life. What was once a fading dream has become a reality: to train and one day compete in an Ironman Triathlon. More importantly, Mike helped me set a guiding example for my family, there is no success without struggle.
