Testimonials

We have had the opportunity to train many people of all ages and fitness levels. In the past ten years some have asked us to:

Lose fat -- gain strength -- get toned -- motivate them -- become more active -- qualify for the Boston Marathon -- improve their posture - - make fitness a part of their lifestyle -- recover and rebuild their immune system after cancer -- educate them on nutrition -- have fun with fitness -- keep them on track with their fitness – Increase their bone density, help them to choose fitness equipment for home use -- overcome injures - and the list goes on and on...

I’ve had an opportunity to train so many but what is more rewarding is that I have had a chance to really get to know my clients, their families and even their pets. I have learned so much from all my clients, and I look forward to bringing my program to you!

~ Wendall

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Program Shows Results!

Wendall and his crew got me started on my first workout program ever, and I can say that it's the first program that I have ever stuck to. I've seen and felt results and I feel that he has really gotten to know me and my goals, and has developed a program that showed results. He has definitely gone the extra mile and developed a fully comprehensive fitness program for me.

Marc

Email Newsletters Keep Her Motivated

I started with Wendall because although I wanted to become fit and start a healthier lifestyle I didn't know how to begin.
At one of the Ottawa Board of Trade breakfast meetings I had heard your presentation and knew you would be the person to talk to and indeed you set me up with a personalized weight training and fitness program. A member of your team came into my house twice a week at times that suited me. Not only did she make fitness fun but she also educated me in all aspects of a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Without the motivation, education and support of your trainers I would not feel as good today as I do.

At the moment I have taken fitness into my own hands but find it incredibly easy since I now know what to do and how to do it. And your clever, amusing and motivational e-mail letters keep me on the right track. Thank your very much for getting me going and keeping me going with your electronic support.

Astrid,

Good Natured Prodding Helps This Couple

Over two years ago, I received a "cold call" from you- something I find difficult to do- and it was just at the right time. Your introduction to personal training was of immediate to my wife and I. If anything, you have taught Susan and I what it means to miss our exercises; when we have not kept up with at least part of the plan. We know it and it is our fault. Your good natured prodding, expert directions and tips on nutrition and the value of drinking vast amounts of water are all part of the reason we keep on with your training program- apart from the fact that all this is making us feel good!
Cheers and thanks,

David

Lifetime Athletic Achievement Program Works

This is to thank your for introducing me to a better way to fitness and well being through your Lifetime Athletic Achievement Program. I enjoyed the benefits from day one - when I first went through a full-body workout guided by your video. The knowledge I have picked up along the way continues to serve me well. There is an old saying that goes "…when the student is ready, the teacher will appear." Just prior to seeing your program for the first time I had decided to build more exercise into my weekly routine- for all those good reasons: stress reduction, weight control, the need for increased energy, etc… The problem was that while the spirit was willing, the flesh badly needed appropriate knowledge and guidance to get going on the road to real fitness. Then I met you and began working out with your video and listening to your sound cassettes. I was ready, and you appeared. What is more, your approach fit my needs exactly and got me moving in the right direction, at my own pace.

You are to be congratulated not only for creating a valuable teaching tool, but for the contribution it has made and will continue to make to the health and well-being of those who use it.

Thank you Wendall

Eric

Professional Soccer Coach Improves his "Game"

My name is Joe, I am 42 years old. I am active soccer referee. As I reached my late thirties, I started to feel a slowdown in my sport performance. I got introduced to Wendall in 2006. He set a comprehensive program for me and we started running together. He helped me pass my required fitness test. I also worked on strength training with Stephane. The combination of endurance, speed and strength training helped me achieve my best officiating season ever. I was selected for an four different Cup finals! My experience with Wendall's Training Program goes beyond "training". It is a new lifestyle, which includes nutrition, stress reduction…etc. They are like my second family. When I am too busy, they'd call to follow up. When I succeed, they'd celebrate with me. We know each other's in a way that I can't imagine possible in a busy commercial gym. Not to mention that they are really knowledgeable and good in what they are doing.

Joe

Significant Results for Late Bloomer

I started training with Wendall early in December 2007 never having embraced exercise in my 58 years! I was terribly out of shape and as I said to Wendall my fitness level was below zero.

Now, at the end of February - just 3 months later, I have lost not only pounds but significant inches! I admit I do not relish the thought of heading to my basement for my daily training sessions… but I do enjoy the ease of walking. Doing chores even the ability to climb stairs! I am looking forward to even greater capabilities in the spring when I can get outside to work in the yard!

Wendall has, in agreeing to come long distances to my house, given me the help I needed to get started doing something I NEVER thought I would do and would never have done without him. I can't express my gratitude adequately!

Carol

Permanent Changes Improve Lives

Many thanks to Wendall for sharing the secrets to sustainable weight loss and a more active lifestyle.

As in-home training program clients, Wendall has assisted us greatly in meeting our health and fitness goals. In the past we've tried diets and we have tried exercise programs, without limited success. However this is the first program that has put everything together for us in an educational, motivational and supportive manner. AND IT WORKS!!!!!!!! We've both have lost weight (10% from Doug's starting weight) and achieved an improved level of fitness. We can now walk long distances and are getting stronger by the week. And what's more is that the changes Wendall have assisted us in making are changes we have been able to incorporate as permanent changes to our lives.
Thanks Wendall!

Doug and Wendy

The Referral that Changed my Life

My name is Dominic. I have a busy, demanding and stressful business life as the owner of a construction and manufacturing company.
I was referred to Wendall by a friend nearly two years ago and have been a member since that time. I have had the services of a personal trainer which has been motivating in both my fitness and nutrition.

I feel better, stronger and healthier.

I would recommend the Wendall and his trainers to anyone.


Dominic

Started Running in my 40's

I've been with Wendall for about two years. Before signing up I wasn't working out and frankly now in my forties I didn't know how to get started again. A friend of mine recommended the Wendall's training system, and base on his recommendation I finally committed.

I started with a personal training package to get me started. Although difficult at first, it was well worth it. Within a year and the right motivation I was running my first ever 10K. (I had never before run more than a mile and that was 25 years ago.)

Thank you Wendall.

Jean

Gift Sessions Garner Great Results!!

We were actually given a training session with Wendall as a Christmas present. It was a great present. We have been working with Wendall for almost a year and his personal attention, positive attitude, and challenging programs keep us motivated.

He finds ways for us to fit everything into our busy schedule and is very accommodating.

We can truly say, that both Wendall's program and his abilities as a trainer has helped us be in better shape and have a positive mind set towards a healthy lifestyle. Thanks,

Kevin and Lisa

Exciting Changes in only Six Weeks

Is it really possible that I am already starting to see results in just six weeks! I measured myself in December before starting the program and since then I have lost between 1 and 1 ½ inches on my waist, hips, thighs and chest (oops) and I believe that my shoulders looks more rounded too. I am really excited! Maybe one of these days I'll even get brave enough to weigh myself.

We decided on a Trimline 2550 treadmill (spacemaker model) mostly because we want to put it in the bedroom as opposed to the basement (out of sight, out of mind- you know the old saying). We will get it in about 2 weeks. Thanks for the referral too- we got another $100 off when I said I was one of your clients. Next appointment, I will bring you a copy of an interesting article published in JAMA (Journal of Americain Medicine) relating to the benefits of strength training on muscle mass, bone density and balance in older women. This article was written by Miriam Nelson who has written 2 books on the benefits of strength training especially for women. She also did another study on nursing home patients (men and women aged 80 to 90) who showed marked improvement in both muscle, bone, balance and activity in only a short time, proving that strength training is beneficial at any age. Two of these people actually got rid of their canes after only a year on the program.

Thank you for your patience and dedication.

Wendi

She Kept Gaining Weight!

I was training a client for a while and realize that every week she was gaining weight. She was exercising more than ever in her life. She told me what she was eating and it didn’t make sense why she was gaining weight. I was so confused because I knew that we were doing everything right. Being committed to her program and her goals I had to do some private investigating so I called the housekeeper. She told me that every time my client had a session with me she would eat a piece of cheesecake as a treat for doing so well. Of course my client never told me this and I couldn’t tell her that I found out by the housekeeper (she could have been fired on the spot). I was in a dilemma, so I politely told my client to cut back on her routine in hope that she would stop treating herself with cheesecake. To my amazement it worked. My client cut back her aggressive workouts and cut out the cheesecake and was successful with her fitness goals.

By the way, the housekeeper still works there.

A Beautiful Bride

A client hired me so that she could walk down the wedding aisle to stand up as a bridesmaid for her friend. My client was 96 years young! I helped her walk better and gain some strength after she had a stroke. Getting active and moving again was exactly what she needed. Even at her age she had the drive and she wanted to look and feel her best for the wedding. She even had some work done on her teeth. Good for her for never saying she was too old to make positive changes in her life.

Chocoholic Runner

A woman hired me to lose weight because she was so frustrated. After training and running two 21km races in one year she had not lost any weight. She was making the same mistakes I did over 20 years ago. All she did was run, run, run. She did not eat much, which caused her metabolism to slow down so much that at rest her body went into starvation and burnt hardly any calories. It held onto what she had. She was also not drinking enough water. But what was very interesting is that she loved her sweets. Running can cause us to crave sugar, especially if we run too fast and burn all our sugar sources and then we burn our muscles before we burn fat. Having less muscles means we have fewer active engines burning calories at rest. That’s why you may see some skinny runners who have a belly. They are not burning fat when they run. They are frying their muscles.

The first thing I told her was she had to eat more, yes for some rare individuals they have to eat more to lose more.I put her on five meals a day with less sugar and more protein, got her into weight training a couple of time a week, had her continue her running with a little less speed and of course had her drink more water.

Within three weeks she was seeing great progress and continues to run a more balanced workout.

Stronger Than She Thought

A woman in her late 60s approached me to help her increase her upper body strength. One of her simple pleasures is to go for a walk to the local mall and do some shopping. She noticed that she was beginning to use the automatic door opener because she found the doors too heavy to open.

This made her feel weak and she wanted to put a stop to that. I got her into weight training immediately. The first time I showed up at her house with a couple of weights, five to eight pound sets, she said "Dear, those weight are far too heavy for me, I have some weights we can use." She pulled out her set of dusty one-pound weights. (Little did she know that my nickname as a trainer is Dr.Torture) I didn't want to intimidate her or have her fire me on the spot, so I said, "Sure, we can use your weights." Well, after the first session her one-pound weight became paperweights and bookends.

Within a couple of months she was using 15-20 pound weights in her workout and loving it. Loving may be too strong of a word, but I can tell you that she hasn't used the automatic doors again. As a matter of fact she opens doors for other mature seniors and encourages them to get in shape.

Housebound no More

During a business breakfast a gentleman asked me if I could help his 60-year-old wife regain her confidence. He explained that the previous winter she had fallen on her icy steps leaving the house one day and broke a couple of bones. Worse, when she landed on the cement steps her eyeglasses broke and punctured one of her eyeballs. Months later her body healed of all its scars, but unfortunately her confidence was shocked so much that she didn't want to walk out doors again, especially in the winter and her balance was getting worse.

By staying in the home for so long she was getting weaker and weaker and had a hard time doing house chores. Her fitness level was really deteriorating.

When I first met his wife she was extremely sensitive and not too happy that her husband allowed me to meet with her. After a short chat (delete of) informing her that I would help her one step a time and we would go at her pace, she seemed to be much more excited about the healing process.

The very first thing I had her do was to drink more water and cut back on the pop and junk food. Then, after explaining that a body at rest stays at rest and a body in motion stays in motion, she was ready to move again. To my and her husband's surprise, she took to weight training like a fish to water. We took it very slow and combined a lot of stretching, having her use her treadmill a nd doing weight training. I also helped to fuel her energy with improved nutrition.

All this woman needed was some help to get started and her husband was clever enough to know he didn't know where to start. It wasn't long before this woman was out the door and involved with life outside the home again. Her husband was very pleased with the process and had a new problem on his hands. his wife was never home!

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