Jeff says "Good Health is Much More Than Just Not Being Sick"...
Testimonials/Results Gallery
This gallery contains beginning, in progress, and after photographs, as well as testimonials from just a few of our hundreds of satisfied clients. View the outstanding results of their hard work, under my training.
Andy L.
Hi Jeff,
Working out was a part of my life for many years before I found you and bodybody Fitness & Health. Training on my own, I had reached both a physical and mental plateau and was bored and uninspired by my work outs. While I was confident in my physical appearance and weight, I had no idea how much more I could accomplish with added motivation and professional guidance. Jeff, you met the challenge I presented to you, re-energizing my workout sessions and developing my abilities beyond all expectations.
You challenged me physically and mentally with each workout. You showed me how to work out smarter and more efficiently and the “lifestyle training” approach taught me how to eat more often and more wisely for better results during and after workouts.
My energy level increased within two weeks of working with you, Jeff. Within six months, I noticed significant changes in my strength and physical appearance. The most exciting thing for me was what happened in the eighth month. I had lost 15 pounds and two inches from my waist! Thanks to you, my slimmer, more toned body revealed the abs that I always knew were there but could never be seen!
The best part of all this? The many compliments I was receiving from friends and co-workers who knew I had changed somehow but they could not figure out why I looked so good. What a great feeling!
If I could convey a story to anyone, it would be for those who think that they may already be living a healthy lifestyle—and certainly for those who clearly are not—is that they all can benefit from having a personal trainer.
Jeff, you raised the bar of my physical and mental well being to levels I never thought possible. Anyone who is willing to make the commitment can achieve the same results.
Sincerely,
Jeff D.
Results Jeff D.
June 2003 - June 2004
- Chest: Before 41", After 42.5"
- Back: -20mm fat
- Waist: Before 33", After 30"
- Arms/Bicep/Tricep: Before 12.5", After 14"
- Shoulder: Before 24", After 25"
- Hips: Before 35.5" After 34"
- Thighs: -6mm fat
- Body Fat: Before 22%, After 12%
Dear Jeff,
You are so very wonderful to recognize my achievement this morning. Thank you! What a lovely e-mail!
I cannot tell you how emotional it was to feel the freedom of working out without the braces, and to actually feel strong and NOT in pain. Indeed my workout is the most rewarding part of my life these days—no joke!
Thank you for your note, and know that I am so committed to continuing to work hard to build lean muscle and lose weight (and to wear a sleeveless blouse next spring!!!) The latter is my vanity showing!
Thanks and please know how happy I am!
Love,
Renee
Jeff,
I knew I was asking a lot from you to design a training program for me with my rigorous schedule. You managed to surpass all the obstacles in my life and create a customized training program to fit my lifestyle. You are willing to work around your clients’ schedules to help them achieve their desired physiques. You achieve these results with the right balance of cardio, weight training, and diet. I am happy to say that you helped me transform my body. Your routine was very different from other trainers— you created a program for me that was effective and most importantly, realistic for my lifestyle.
You created a flexible, dynamic workout routine that kept me from becoming bored with working out. We targeted the muscles I wanted to build. This was very important for me since I often lose focus. You were also an excellent motivator. You were able to encourage and push me to meet my exercise goals. I knew you truly wanted to see me succeed. The attention you gave me was exceptional.
As a direct result of my training with you, I am happier, more energetic, and have increased strength and endurance. I also feel and look younger, both physically and mentally. Not only did I find an exceptional trainer who transformed my body into the body that I have always desired, but I also made a friend and confidant whom I hope to have for many more years to come.
Thanks!
Mike
Jeff,
I wanted to drop you a note to let you know how I feel about your personal fitness training of me over the last year. I want you to know how comfortable I have been with your knowledge of training approaches and the male body (physical and mental aspects of training).
I like the way you have always taken upfront time to gain insight into my diet, previous training approaches, measurements, expectations, daily routine, and my work and personal stress level. Beyond your many certifications, I feel that you a have great deal of knowledge on how to tailor your training approach to different medical conditions.
Strength training: Jeff, your approach differed from previous trainers I have worked with. You focused me on more repetitions with lighter weights as a way to “shock” my body and to get it to respond differently. You actually had a long term strategy that paid off!
Enjoyment: I don't have a problem in motivating myself to workout. It is, however, always a plus (and so much more enjoyable) to look forward to the interaction with people at the gym and your trainer. Jeff, you are such a professional and you evoke such a sense of trust and friendship in your business. It is my belief that there’s a certain “counselor” approach needed to be a good physical trainer, which you seemed to have mastered beyond my expectations.
I worked with you, Jeff, for a year. I believe that the “before” and “after” pictures are evidence of money well spent. I always try and push myself and created the expectation for you to push me even harder, which you did. The year’s program gave me additional insight into my body and training approach, which I now sustain without your physical assistance, but have incorporated into my program daily. I just wanted to thank you, Jeff!
As always,
Mark J.
Jeff-
I can't thank you enough for the change in my life. I have worked out for years and can't believe the difference in my appearance in just 16 weeks. Your program has made a difference in both my physical appearance and my attitude.
I have more energy. I used to be very lazy in my daily routine and now I have enough energy to last all day. I have an increased appetite. My self-confidence has also increased. I feel that I look the best I have in years. And people often at my work comment on how I look "bigger" and "buff." Hearing these comments and looking in the mirror has boosted my self-confidence. I can see the results people talk about.
I've been working out for years and have maintained a lean build. I was at 142 pounds when I first came to see you. Now, I am at 155 and at 5' 11", I look and feel much better, and have gained more muscle mass. My endurance has increased in my workouts. I feel that I have more strength and can do more with lifting. I used to wonder why guys were getting bigger and I was staying the same. With your help, I feel that I have unlocked the "secret" of obtaining lean muscle mass. I've reduced my body fat and increased muscle mass in my chest, arms and legs. Those are areas I struggled with for years and with your help, I have broken the barrier.
Thanks. Bert
Jeff,
I hope you had a good vacation. I have not had the opportunity to talk with you.
Thank you for all that your business has provided me these last 18 months
I wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed training, and how much I appreciate you putting up with me. I have definitely talked your ear off the last months.
Coming to your business has been a life-saver for me over the past year. (quite literally)
Thank You so much.
With warmest regards,
Chuck
Hi Jeff,
It really has been a tremendous experience to spend time in your fitness community; thanks so much for making yourself and your studio available to me. I feel healthier than I have felt in a long time, and I look forward to enjoying more of your good work.
Cheers,
Chris
Jeff-
With my limited knowledge about Personal Training, I was unsure at first because I'm a skeptic. On the other hand, as a rather overweight middle-aged guy, I wasn't keen on being the subject of amusement in a gym full of young musclemen. The privacy of your training facility attracted me and you put me at ease straight away.
You geared the program to my ambitions, started me and engaged me in the best workouts I've ever had. You make me work very hard, ensuring that my form is correct and you're totally enthusiastic and motivational the whole time. I have twice as much "bounce to the ounce" when I'm in your training sessions. I just feel really good and I sleep much better as well.
I travel a lot in my work and that interrupts my schedule. I really notice the difference when I'm not in training with you. You don't hurry me, you talk things through with me and you give me the best workouts of my life.
Thanks. Chris
Hi Jeff,
I wanted to extend to you how much I have appreciated your time over the past year. With the short exception of the flu I've been getting over for the past two weeks, I haven't felt better in a very, very long time. You've assembled an amazing traing program, and if my situation permits, I would love to return in the future.
mMy best regards to you and I wish you the best as you grow your business.
David G.
Jeff:
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with you. You are a terrific trainer and bring something entirely different to the workout which is great for me. I can’t believe how quickly I have acclimated myself to the new surroundings and routines. It is a pleasure to train with you.
Thanks so much-
Dave
Hey Jeff,
Well I wanted to tell you a couple things. Working with you was absolutely great. I'm glad I had a chance to train with you. You're easy to work with and one of my biggest concerns when I tried to find someone to train with was that I had never done anything like this before and didn't think I'd be comfortable being in a one on one (& very personal) situation. I have plenty of confidence at work and at home, but with people I don't know or in the very body conscious society I feel we live in, I'm very much self conscious. You made me feel very comfortable in different ways. You know how to make people feel comfortable. You definitely helped me feel less self conscious. You also seem to know how to motivate well. You know how to push without being an ass about it. That was something that I also was very hesitant about before beginning with a trainer. I had a picture in my head of some muscle-headed drill sergeant riding my ass until I was about to collapse....I was very relieved to find you were not like that!! For the record I'd also like to say thanks to you for not just the start of a great physical change, but an emotional one as well.
I was feeling physically and emotionally beat down like never before when I came to you. This is why I finally made to the decision to find a personal trainer. Now I feel physically and emotionally better than I ever have before. It's a huge change for such a short period of time and one that every single one of my family, friends and even most of my co-workers have commented on. The attitude and emotional change was something I didn't expect from this and found as great as the physical change for sure. Any time I came to a session feeling mad, sad or beaten down - you always made me leave feeling refreshed and recharged and ready for anything. Sometimes you could pick up on it the second I walked through the door, which amazed me, and sometimes you just didn't know how much you helped my day. Thank you
Through you, I have not only inspired myself and Wayne (which was the most important thing to me), but my mother, my brother and even a co-worker to begin hitting the gym (& a trainer in my mom's case). Thanks for all the help and I do hope to see you again in a few months. I also have to say that I definitely miss seeing you guy! One hour, three times a week for four months is a lot of time together and I have to say that I'm glad I missed our last session because I might have gotten all teary saying good-bye to you. So hope to see you again soon - thanks again for everything!!
Doug
Dear Jeff:
The beginning of this year was not a good one for me. It wasn't just that I was approaching a milestone birthday but I had gained too much weight. I was out of shape and I was in such severe pain from having two herniated discs in my lower back that I couldn't sleep. If I did sleep, I would literally have to crawl out of bed in the morning. I met with several doctors and their advice for relieving my pain was back surgery.
By March, I had taken into account all that I was feeling physically and emotionally and made a decision to begin an exercise program. I had no idea how I would begin, but I read the ad for bodybody Fitness. I met with you, Jeff, and decided I had found my new beginning.
It is now November and I dedicated myself to my fitness program over the course of the last 7 months. At this point I can't even remember what it was like to have back pain; it hasn't just lessened, it's gone away! Emotionally...well, at my reunion this past weekend... I graciously accepted compliments that I look "Healthier" "Stronger" and "younger" than I ever had.
Does that make me feel better? Absolutely.
It turned out to be a GREAT year!
Gary Deutsch
Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to drop a line and let you know that I'm very happy I started a fitness program at your studio. Everyone at the studio is friendly. I feel great and I'm even doing cardio at home! It's been 6 weeks and I've lost 12 lbs, 3" in waist and 4" in hips (as of Jan 9) with more to fall off!! Knowing my calorie limits and tracking calories consumed in the checkbook works great for me. Thanks to you and I working together for the past few weeks. You are a great motivator and coach. I feel so at ease with you and would like to continue working with you on the days I'm at the studio. I'm excited about reaching my fitness goals!
Thanks,
Harriet
Hi, Jeff,
I feel that I have made a lot of progress in learning how to use exercise equipment safely since my first training session back in early February. You are an excellent teacher and coach - very patient with a beginner and always quick to provide encouragement and are truly an asset to your company as I'm sure you know.
I think that I am ready to try to practice what I have learned and keep up the progress I've made now that my husband has gone back to exercising three times per week. If I am tempted to slack off, I know that he will keep me from falling into the bad habit of postponing exercise until "later" because he is really devoted to maintaining his fitness.
Sincerely,
Janice
Hi Jeff!
Hope things are going well. I miss you.
The wedding went great. No major mishaps and lots of fun with friends and family. Got lots of compliments too, e.g., "you're in better shape than you have ever been," "look at those guns," etc.
Training was (and is) one of the most rewarding ventures I have ever undertaken.
THANK YOU!
Fondly,
Jill
Jeff
The training sessions that I have undergone so far have been terrific and I have noticed a difference. Your training is wonderful, and I must give praise to you. You are truly an individual that cares for others and desires that everyone succeed in their training endeavors. In summary, you have a wonderful facility, and I realize that body fitness is vital.
Respectfully,
Joseph S.
Jeff-
When I started training with you, my two main objectives were to lose weight and to lower the amount of medication I was taking. Since then, I can see a noticeable difference in my overall physical appearance. I've toned up, my clothes that used to be tight, now fit. My biceps are bigger than they've ever been and I improve my endurance with increased weight and repetitions each time I work out. Working out one-on-one is the only way I'd have done this. I'm not a gym person and like not feeling like I'm on display.
You work around my time constraints and accommodate my special needs. I could have never gotten this far alone or at a gym.
Thanks. Mark
Jeff's Note:
Mark lost 1/2 inch around his waist and 4 inches around his hips. He gained 3/4 inch of muscle on his biceps and 2 inches of muscle on his chest and 1/2 inch of muscle on his calves. Mark has a very selective appetite, so planning his diet and nutritional needs is challenging, but we've done it.
-Jeff
Jeff-
I've been working out with you for 50 minutes a day, three days a week, for slightly over two months. My blood pressure has dropped 10 points, I've lost 15 pounds (I still have 20 to go), and my waist size has decreased from 38 to 35. My stomach is flatter, my arms are starting to show a little definition and my backside has begun to firm up. I have noticed a remarkable increase in energy throughout the day, and I'm sleeping better at night.
It hasn't been easy, my muscles "burn" at the end of the workout and I "feel it" the next day. Every time I feel I've reached my limit, you manage to get a few more reps out of me. Somehow you make all of this enjoyable. It's the comfortable environment and you make me feel like we've accomplished the goals we set together.
Thank you for always taking the time to explain and demonstrate the technique being used as well as taking time to discuss nutrition. You've been very helpful in finding ways for me to continue my workout process, even when I am out of town, using other facilities. My only disappointment is that I did not start sooner. This is the best use of my money that I've made in years.
Thanks. Mark
Jeff:
I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! You are the best - you really helped to move me forward!! I really enjoyed working out at your facility. I will miss working out with you.
Once again - thanks for everything. I really enjoyed the time I spent with you and your team.
God bless and stay in touch.
Thanks
Michael
Jeff-
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy my workouts. I had always heard that exercise improved a person's outlook, energy and sleeping habits. I have never disbelieved these statements; I just never realized how true they were. I feel better than I have in years, more positive, energetic and relaxed. I know I couldn't have done it without you and your gentle prodding. I know me; I've tried to exercise in the past and stopped because I could never get past the hump, to where exercise is a part of my routine. You have helped me to solidify my commitment with structure and support; getting me to where I can see and feel benefits. Now, even after a frustrating day, I know that I will feel great and have more energy after a workout with you. It is something I look forward to.
It was a big decision for me to get a personal trainer. Real people don't have trainers, that's something movie stars do. I didn't want to go to the mega-gym again, surrounded by bright equipment and having not a clue as to what to do or how to do it. I'm glad I found you. I can fit you into my budget and your professionalism was immediately apparent and reassuring. I feel very comfortable in your effective and safe studio. In addition, your private studio allows me to concentrate. Besides, Oprah isn't the only one who deserves a personal trainer.
Thanks. Peggy
Jeff's Note:
Peggy has made remarkable progress in strength gain. In her first four months: leg presses: she started at 45 lbs and at the end of four months did 3 sets of 20 reps at 195 lbs; power crunches: started at 27, ended at 200; pull-ups went from 3 to 20; hack squats: started at 45 lbs and ended at 3 sets of 20 reps at 95 lbs. Her list of improvement goes on and on.
-Jeff
Jeff-
The primary reason I selected a personal trainer was to get back in shape. I found that as much as I would try to coax myself, I just couldn't get to the gym, and it's less than a five-minute walk away. I needed the structure, but most of all I needed the assistance to find my way back to looking good and feeling good about myself.
You have been patient and supportive and helped me find the motivation to workout each day. You've moved me along a path that, more than anything else, gives me a desire to improve. This is one activity that I do not dread, nor have anxiety about. For me to travel from Silver Spring, MD, in order to be at your facility at 7am, is not only a testimony to my will, but also to the influence you have on me to make me want to persevere. I always leave feeling better and energized for the day ahead.
Choosing you as my fitness trainer is, by far, the best investment I could have ever made for myself. The stock market could not give me the return that your training has given me. I am not sure which is the better benefit, feeling much better, or being fit - they seem to work hand in hand.
Thank you for your help - Rick
Jeff's Note:
Since Rick started training with me, he's lost 3" around his waist and 1 1/2" around his hips. He's gained 1/2" muscle mass to his biceps, 1" to his thighs, 1/2" to his calves, 1/2" to his neck, and 1" to his shoulders. Skin fold test show an enormous reduction in body fat.
-Jeff
Hi. Jeff.
I've been wanting to write you, but I've been swamped with stuff I have to take care of at the office before my travels start next week.
For now, it is true. This week was my last week of training. I will be on the road most of the summer and I am preparing to start a doctoral program in Miami. It'll require me to be on-site as well as distance learning. It is a three year commitment, then the dissertation. In the almost 2 ½ years I've come to the gym, I think I've learned enough to know what I have to do to keep fit. I will have to do most of my exercise in hotel rooms and their facilities, if they have workout rooms.
The gym has been the most wonderful thing that has happened to me. I have become healthier, more self-confident and, of course, I have developed physically beyond my expectations. Thank you so much. On a personal note, you know that the gym and socialization were important to me. I especially appreciate your friendship and sensitivity. Your work has been very professional and friendly. I felt very comfortable at a time I was very self-conscious of my body and health. You are very talented and special person. Again, thanks.
My best to you Ron
Dear Jeff,
First, let me thank you for the wonderful experience. In all my years, I've
never been so motivated, and learned so much, as with you. A special
hats-off: stellar, convivial, inspirational, educated in
life and gym...are the words that come to mind regarding you. With
the exception of my children and a trip to Egypt that I have taken, few decisions
in the past fifteen years have proven as intelligent as making the
acquaintance of 'Bodybody, and you! Please know
that I have enjoyed, learned and progressed from, and will recommend, the
'Bodybody Fitness' experience.
Also, if I'm still in Northern Virginia in the fall, I'm
going to do what I can to start up with you again.
In the meantime, I'll miss you. Indebtedly, Scott.
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