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Read through some of our amazing success stories
January 25, 2012
LISA BROWN
Prior to joining Me First Fitness I had been running to get in "shape". I considered hiring a personal trainer but I was concerned because of my busy schedule. How could I find time to see a trainer when I have two active children ages 9 and 8, I work an average of 50 hours per week, take ongoing education and maintain an active social life?
After a year of running I became frustrated, I was not getting the results I wanted so I decided to look into gym memberships and personal trainers.
Me First Fitness was the first place I called. It was Easter weekend when I called to set up an appointment for my consultation, not only was Mark at the gym but he booked the appointment to see me on Easter Sunday. I tend to be conservative when making decisions on any purchase so I had prepared specific questions for our consultation. My intentions were to get information about Mark and speak with other trainers to compare my options. Mark is extremely knowledgeable about the fitness industry and is highly qualified but most of all he made me feel comfortable with no pushy sales pitch.
By the end of my consultation I had signed up for 72 sessions.
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When I first started with Mark I weight 182 lbs, I was always tired, I suffered from insomnia and I had very low self esteem. My only goal was to lose weight!
I started by doing one on one sessions twice a week with Mark. The best part of my training is that it is always different, I have never done the same workout twice and I don't know what to expect when I walk in the door. Mark has been extremely supportive and provided nutritional guidance based on my personal goals.
After a few months of doing one on one sessions Mark had recommended that I start adding boot camps to my workout routine. I was skeptical because I have done classes in the past and I have found them to be intimidating. Not only are the boot camps challenging and fun, the people that attend and the trainers are amazing! Members at Me First Fitness are welcoming to new members and there is no intimidation no matter what your fitness level.
Since working out with Mark and the Me First Fitness team I reached my weight loss goal of 40lbs and gone from a size 16 to a size 6. What I didn't expect was the additional benefits I received, my workouts have helped me to manage my stress, I no longer suffer from insomnia and I have gained self confidence in both my professional and personal life.
2011 was one of my most memorable years and I would not have been successful without your passion, enthusiasm, encouragement and support!
Mark/Amanda/Katie THANK YOU!
September 20, 2011
NICK O’ROURKE: Age 18
I wanted to take a few minutes to say thank you for your work with my son Nicholas. Not only did you help him achieve an amazing physical transformation but you helped to transform his as a person as well.
As you know, under your guidance Nicholas lost approximately 80lbs! This was an amazing feat for an 18 year old boy who was more interested in video gaming than exercising when he started. Not only did he lose weight but he got fit. He is now pursuing his dream of a career in soccer, something that seemed beyond impossible just 8 short months ago.
Along with his physical transformation Nicholas has really started to come out of his shell. He is more confident in all his interactions with people and continues to grow into a fine young man.
Thanks to the solid foundation you provided Mark, Nicholas is now able to maintain his workout regimen on his own at the gym. He knows what exercises to do and how to do them properly. Truly he has undergone a change that will last him a life time. Worth every penny and we cannot thank you enough!
Ernie O’Rourke (Whitby, ON)
AMANDA SALM
"I wasn't feeling the best about myself in December of 2010, My grandfather had just passed away, I had two small kids that were full of energy that I couldn't keep up with, and I just wasn't happy about being over weight. 4 years ago I was 150lbs and a size 8....Two children later I found myself in a size 16 and 186lbs.
I knew deep down that this wasn't me and it's not how I wanted to live the rest of my life. After 3 1/2 months of working out with Mark once or twice a week (doing Kickboxing and weights), attending his Kettlebell classes regularly, as well as attending the Cardio/Core class offered at the studio, I have gone down to a size 10 and weigh in at about 158lbs!
The Kettlebell classes have been the most help to me, targeting...well every part of me! My arms, legs, and butt have never looked better. Mark and Amanda have been amazing support and they know how to get the most out of every workout. I use to say I had 4 important men in my life, my Husband, my 2 boys and my Dad.... I now have to add Mark to that list."
TONIA PEROFF
Every Bride to be wants to look their best on their wedding day, after all the pictures do last forever. I was an athlete my whole life but over the years stopped training and making healthy food choices. I had started working out on my own again but wasn’t achieving the goals I had set out for myself.
I started at Me First Fitness in May 2010, 11 weeks before my wedding. Mark gave me a nutritional guideline to follow and an at home kettlebell workout which only took 20 minutes a day to complete. We did two sessions a week where he had me doing something different every session. We trained with kettlebells, weights and cardio and it challenged every muscle in my body. It was so worth it.
I lost 13lbs and 8 inches in 10 weeks and my wedding dress fit perfect, better than I could have ever imagined. I am continuing to train with Mark even after my wedding and love that I fit into all my “skinny” clothes again!!
KATRINA SALVADOR
When I needed to take my workouts to the next level I couldn’t have made a better choice than training at ME FIRST FITNESS. I’ve never been one for big fitness equipment and always found it intimidating. Having someone explain proper form, what muscles I was working and the importance of each exercise, I soon found myself getting hyped up about trying new things. With Mark’s encouragement, you have no choice but to feel determined. You’ll never realize your own limits until someone like Mark pushes you too see them.
The results are remarkable and surprisingly fast. Mark not only helped me in my workouts but helped me achieve a healthy lifestyle. I learned a lot during my sessions not only about proper workout and techniques but nutrition and an overall healthy standard of living.
I really enjoyed the style of training; I never felt bored. There were always new things to try and new exercises to learn. No session was ever the same. I especially enjoyed the choreographed kettle bell aerobics! I am really looking forward to taking what I’ve learned and maybe showing the gym buffs a thing or two!
RYAN WAGNELL
I’ve had memberships at big name gym chains and I’ve tried several different personal trainers. None of these offered me what I really liked or needed which is enjoyable, one on one training with a qualified and experienced personal trainer. This is exactly what I found at Me First Fitness.
At Me First Fitness, it really is all about you! There are no crowded rooms or people taking up machines or your trainer’s time, it’s just you and your trainer. Mark would even use music of my choosing to motivate me during my workouts.
I’ve been training at Me First Fitness for well over 6 months now and have lost over 40lbs. Even through hockey injuries and sickness, Mark was always finds a way for me to train despite having some physical limitations. He is a very easy guy to get along with and knows how to push and motivate you without getting on your bad side.
One on one consulting, hard work, good conversation, good atmosphere, an experienced personal trainer by your side, tons of motivation and fast results are what you will witness first hand with Mark Robson at Me First Fitness.
MARION & GEORGE
“At the end of our training sessions we were both pleased and proud of all we had accomplished. My blood pressure was normal, my BMI had dropped and I had lost enough inches to have a definite waist line. I was able to lift the same weight I had done in my twenties and my stamina had increased tenfold. The most amazing benefit was my flexibility. I could touch my toes! And when my back gives a twinge I know the exercises and stretch movements that will relieve the tension.”
“Both of us were amazed and pleased by what Me Fitness helped us to accomplish. Our defeatist attitudes are gone, we are no longer defined or restrained by our age, we eat much healthier, and we are proud of ourselves.”
“Me Fitness was challenging without being overwhelming, the support and encouragement made it possible to not only meet but exceed our goals and expectations. We both have a renewed yet realistic sense of confidence in our abilities. We also got a chance to recapture a sense of self. By that I mean who we were before we got caught up in being parents, stressed out wage earners and bill payers and middle aged people just waiting for retirement. Our experience helped us gain a sense of balance and perspective and a fresh outlook of not just how far we have come but how much further we can go.”
KELSEY
"At my first consultation with Mark we talked about what my goals were and he explained exactly how we were going to achieve them. He was so knowledgeable and encouraging, that I set up my first appointment right then and there. We decided that I would train at least once a week with him and he gave me an at home plan for the days I wouldn’t be able to get to the gym as well as a gym schedule and an eating plan to help me stay on track."
"Each week we did a mix of weights, cardio, circuit training and kickboxing; making sure my heart rate was up and I was burning the max amount of calories possible. We used a wide variety of equipment including kettlebells, Bosu balls, weights, machines, bands and weighted balls. At the end of every session Mark took the time to stretch me and gave me tips that I could do on my own time. PLUS, the music selection was always motivating!"
"I started training with Mark shortly after I began a weight loss competition at the beginning of 2009. At the end of six weeks, he came with me to my final weigh in to see just how much weight I had lost in total. It was so nice to have his support regardless of the end result. Turns out I lost 23 lbs in approx 6 weeks, I was absolutely ecstatic!!!"
"Mark takes such a simple yet customized approach to personal training that has resulted in many happy clients, including myself!"
