One of my clients (Jeff B.) once suggested that I add a testimonials section to my website. I had considered this before, but had not wanted to take up my clients' time outside of the gym. When I finally did ask them, I was both humbled and gratified by their words and sentiments.
I had planned to edit their replies for brevity and succinctness, but could not in one of them find words to take out. My clients make my work an absolute joy, and I thank each for sticking with me, believing in my skills, and being my friend.
If you would like to contact any of these clients as references, please send me an email and I will get you in touch with the appropriate person. - Jeff
"Jeff took me in hand after I'd already lost a lot of weight but had no weight training experience and felt insecure and lacked self confidence in the gym. He tested my limits and helped me find my way around the weights and machines, teaching my head as well as training my body to be a better athlete.
"I'm sure that without Jeff's help, friendship and inspiration I'd likely be right back where I was. Jeff provides confidence, and safe and supportive workout sessions to help you build your body up into something you're proud to take out and show off. Plus, he's just a really nice guy."
"I selected Jeff Stallings for a number of reasons: his professionalism, his attitude towards training, his motivational methods and the plan he selected for me. I was 48 years old at that time and I do not think I ever said "no" to a specific exercise unless it seemed uncomfortable to me. In those instances, Jeff was quick to move to another exercise.
"We trained three times a week, initially doing full body workouts. That changed after about two weeks to a program stressing two body parts per workout. I am 6’ tall and I weighed 170 lbs. when we started. Those stats have not changed, however I lost three inches in my waist and moved the weight, which is now muscle, to my legs, shoulders, back and upper chest. Even my arms improved, my historically weakest point.
"Jeff provided me with a great foundation and plan. I continue to workout and am very happy with the improvement we attained. Thanks Jeff!"
"I have been working out with Jeff Stallings for 15 months, and in this short time, we have reached and exceeded the goals we established in our very first meeting.
"I look forward to my workouts with Jeff because each one is different—Jeff takes the time to develop and refine his exercise routines so that they are powerful, challenging and effective. The focus and attention I receive keeps each workout safe and quickly paced.
"With Jeff's knowledge and support, we have created a body that I am genuinely proud of. Jeff Stallings is the trainer to assist you in reaching your workout goals."
"Last year, my partner and I decided to start going to the gym after a long break in training. I had lifted fairly regularly in college, and my partner had lifted previously as well. But neither of us was able to stay very motivated to lift regularly anymore, and had wasted quite a bit of money in unused gym memberships.
"I came across Jeff's web site, and we decided to give it a try. We met Jeff to discuss our training goals. After an initial meeting with Jeff, we set up a training schedule for two days a week. After a few months, we were amazed at the progress we were making. We were spending less time in the gym than we ever had, but were seeing much greater gains.
"It has now been almost exactly a year since we started working with Jeff. We are both much stronger, and have better muscle definition than we ever have. Family and friends are commenting about the physical changes...plus, because of Jeff's attention to form, we've had no training interruptions due to injury or fatigue.
"At the beginning, it seemed like a luxury to hire a trainer. Considering the gains we've made with Jeff, the energy and encouragement he brings to our workouts, and the stress-relieving benefits of the training, we both now consider the money we spend with Jeff to be an investment in our quality of life rather than a luxury."
"Like most of us, I'd always found myself too busy to workout...and my body showed it. One day I looked in the mirror and decided I had to make time to workout. So I started working out and working out...with little effect. But, before giving up, I decided to try a personal trainer. Maybe I just needed to get the hang of things in the gym.
"I looked at many personal trainers and interviewed a handful. I decided to work with Jeff because he had a very commonsensical approach to lifting, eating and exercise that made me very comfortable. Now I have been working out with Jeff two days a week (plus a day a week on my own) for about four months and I have realized dramatic improvements in body and mind.
"I am very comfortable and happy in the gym for the first time in my life. More importantly, I have lost 20 lbs of fat and added noticeable definition to all my major muscle groups. My favorite change, perhaps, was throwing away my 35" pants for 31" pants!
"I owe Jeff a lot. He has been instrumental in helping me get in shape and making an important lifestyle change. I have learned a great deal about my body and how to workout effectively and safely. I still look forward to each session. I remember thinking before starting with Jeff that if I were to get into a financial pinch, I would have to stop training with him. But, ask me today and I will tell you I'll sell my car before I stop training with Jeff.
"Recently a co-worker told me, 'That guy has done a miracle on you.' She is right...though, still a bit sore from my morning workout with Jeff, I know I've done some of the work, too."
"I've worked with Jeff for almost two years now. He's an excellent trainer—knowledgeable, supportive, and friendly. I only meet with him once a week, but he's very generous about providing ideas and information that I can incorporate into my own workouts. I absolutely recommend him as a trainer."
