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"Everything I was doing before as a younger, fitter person wasn't working for me anymore. I was throwing money away into gym memberships and actually getting injured at boot camps. I had to admit that I needed help. I wanted someone to kick me in the butt and motivate me. I just had to show up and supply the sweat and they'd do all the thinking. And that's where I decided to try a personal trainer and Steph was the answer!

She's not the in-your-face type but rather she's at your back giving you encouragement and is incredibly good at gauging what you can do that day.

It is intense, it is hard and sometimes you feel like your heart is going to beat out of your body. But she helps you laugh your way through and you are amazed at what you can do.

I've been doing it for 5 weeks and I feel great! I feel tighter, stronger, healthier and lighter in spirit and this has carried into all areas of my life. I have more energy and I want to move more and be more active. And I also want to eat better… it's just not worth all the hard work to throw it away on cookies and blizzards.

So I am so happy that I made the choice to try a personal trainer, and I certainly lucked out finding Steph. Now I can really make the changes in my life that will last. Thanks a lot Steph."

~ Donna Belado

"After 5 months so far of working out with Steph, I can genuinely say that I am HAPPY I chose her as my personal trainer. She has been an integral part of the great results I'm now seeing in my muscle development and overall fitness. Though I credit my own personal motivation as the key to my ongoing progress, Steph is there to see that I train correctly, safely, and with maximum efficiency.

She has kept me on track with my diet and encourages me to make sure I stay motivated.

She also has a keen knack for knowing your limitations - and that's where the payoff is as she'll push you to that limit even if you think you have no more gas in the tank. The gain is worth the extra few reps!

Steph is a true professional yet she immediately makes you comfortable with what you're doing through her easygoing personality.

Workouts are hard and sweaty but fun as she'll change things up with a variety of different exercises before you get used a certain routine. She's also a good listener and has adapted different exercise techniques if I'm particularly sore in a certain area.

The time, effort, and money I have invested in her expertise to help reach my fitness goals is well worth it.

She recently took a photo of my back and I was blown away with what I saw - I never knew I had muscles back there! I've also received comments on how great my arms and newly discovered abs look and feel which makes me all the more confident that I made the right choice with Steph.

Thanks Steph … I couldn't have done it this far without you!"

~ Larry Te

"Hi, my name is Johan Sauer I've been training with Dan for about 18 months and I am very happy with the results. We've exceeded all my initial goals and I'm looking forward to an additional 18 months. I've managed to qualify in my sport "Target Shooting' for the 2009 Olympics in Beijing. I'm looking at Dan of Fitness Essentials to help me get in top shape for one of the bigger events in my sporting career. Thank you for your patience and tenacity and keep up the good work."

~ Johan Sauer

Johan was awarded the Male Athlete of the Year in Shooting. Johan competed in the 2006 Common Wealth Games in Melbourne, finishing 12th and 20th in his category.

"My Health Care Providers all highly recommended making regular exercise a part of my new lifestyle. As someone recovering from an extended illness and now dealing with a chronic condition, my major concern was that I might further hurt myself. The trainers at Fitness Essentials offered the balance that I needed.

Dan made sure that I had fun and he kept me motivated. He routinely adjusted my training program to build up my strength and endurance, to prevent further joint damage, and to make sure I didn't get bored! I trusted his knowledge and techniques and now I am achieving great results and feeling better and better about life. Dan's terrific!"

~ Laurie Stansfield

"Steph was great at keeping my workout routine fresh and new. It worked, and it's still working. I'm getting great results! I can see my body changing – getting more firm and toned. If you go with Steph, she will push you, and challenge you, and make you sweat, but you definitely see the fruits of your labour! Steph motivated me and was great at listening to my current exercises, and suggesting new techniques that would suit my comfort levels without sacrificing a good workout. Thanks Steph!"

~ Nicole L

"Before starting with Steph, I had never broken a noticeable sweat at the gym. Within the first five minutes with her, I was dripping all over the place. After just four sessions, I had dropped 2% body fat and felt absolutely amazing. I have visible definition everywhere. She brings a fresh and fun variety to working out and pushes me to work harder than I ever have before. When I would have normally given up, Steph was there, pushing me on, and making me laugh. I look forward to working out with her every time, not just because I know I will look better and better after each and every session, but also because she is a great person to talk to, laugh with, and just hang out with. I may curse inside my head at times, but it is always worth it. I have these strange muscles I never knew existed and my bum has been saved from gravity. I have recommended her to all my friends and wouldn't even think of going anywhere else."

~ Rebecca L.

"I heard from some of my friends about how personal training could help me to achieve my weight loss goals, but I never believed that it could actually happen to me. What can I say? I got lucky and found Stephanie! As a result of the progressive and intense workout sessions -- so far, I've lost a total of 31 pounds! I'm simply ecstatic!"

~ Kate Remmer, Sales Associate, Richmond, Vancouver, Canada

"I have been training with Steph for almost two years now and have seen fabulous results. When I first met her I gave her my parameters: I only had 1 ¼ hr to spend at the gym three times a week of that time 25 minutes was for cardio – for the rest I wanted a workout routine that would give me results. She made me work my butt off but the end result was well worth it. She is definitely motivating and comes up with innovative ways of doing an exercise to keep it interesting. I would recommend her to anyone."

~ Jayme C

PS: I get compliments on the definition of my arms all the time.

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