Pe r s o n a l Tr a i n i n g
Half Way There ...
Mid-Point Testimonials
Ilove seeing and reading about body transformations , before and after photos . But how about hearing some of the experiences of clients as they ' re currently on their fitness journey . I asked a few clients who started training with me a few months back to share their experiences so far . Hopefully , they will inspire you to reach out and open yourself to personal training , whatever your current level of fitness activity . I am a results-driven trainer . I am passionate about teaching people to take control of their health through a weight training regimen and nutritional program that absolutely works . Here are some examples …
My Summit of Health By Gerald J . Hemendinger " When I get into shape I ' m going to fit into my clothes better , have more confidence and be able to reach my goal of climbing Mt . Kilimanjaro ." Getting in shape always seemed to be an unobtainable wish , just as much as climbing over 19,000 feet to the summit of a mountain . If I had to buy a larger size of clothes or had a special event , I would make an attempt at dieting and physical
Gerald Hemendinger activity . These quick
fixes gave me short term results that seemed to dissolve the moment I let my guard down . In May 2016 , I experienced a major professional disappointment . It was this life event that triggered my determination to stop living a holding pattern of dieting and body dissatisfaction . Instead of wishing for health , I set a goal towards improving my dietary and physical activity patterns . I knew that to increase my success , I had to approach these lifestyle changes with a different strategy . I knew that I needed a support system and that I needed to be held accountable . That support and accountability came from my personal trainer , TJ Lynch . I approached my first session with great trepidation . The gym environment was bustling with people already fully engaged in lifestyle behaviors that I had wanted
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but did not have the confidence to pursue . It was daunting , to say the least . However , little did I know it would become the best decision that I had made in my life . To improve my dietary patterns , I began interviewing my food choices , asking questions such as , which foods would help me through a training session ? When my progress was slow , and the workout seemed insurmountable , TJ ' s encouragement and guidance helped me to continue on my journey of achieving a healthier body by focusing on technique and form for success . Learning to Fuel my body with the right nutritional foods at the proper time , provided me with the needed energy for my workout . I have eliminated dieting from my vocabulary . I am actually eating more , which initially was a difficult concept to embrace . However , I realized it was and is a necessity for my body . Improving my physical activity and dietary patterns didn ' t happen overnight . It was a slow and at times a painful process . At this point , I relied more and more on TJ ' s guidance and support . In the beginning , I would feel nervous before a workout , but with time I was able to overcome my anxiety by focusing on short term goals . Now , a few months after my first training session , I am feeling confident in my ability to continue and maintain this healthy lifestyle . This confidence comes from my dedication to getting healthier and the support system of my personal trainer , TJ Lynch . In the fall of 2017 , I will be pursuing a life goal of climbing Mt . Kilimanjaro . When I think about the actual climb , I have the same feelings of trepidation that I had going into my first training session . Now , as a result of my experience with TJ , I will be able to use those challenges to reach the summit of Mt . Kilimanjaro . I have learned no matter how difficult life ' s challenges are , I have the ability to pursue my goals and reach my summit .
Here we Go Mondays !! By Christine King I ' m looking forward to Monday ! That ' s something I never thought I would hear myself say or think , along with ' training is so much fun ' and ' I love going to the gym .' But a breakup and another birthday made me finally decide to make an investment in myself ; to invest
in my health , my future , and , of course , in my appearance . I finally decided to work with a personal trainer , and after several recommendations , I decided to work with TJ Lynch , something I had been thinking of doing for a long time but was too nervous to pull the trigger . Looking back , I only regret not doing it sooner because it was one of the best decisions I have made in a long time .
Christine King Like a lot of women , I was intimidated by weight training . I was nervous that I wouldn ' t be able to keep up , that my trainer would judge me , and I ' d feel too self-conscious . All needless worries . TJ is my biggest supporter , and I leave every session feeling better than when I walked into the gym . When I don ' t think I can do one more rep , he somehow manages to get me to work through and perform several more quality reps . I ' ve never once said , “ I can ' t ,” and that ' s because I have learned to trust TJ . He knows my limits and capabilities and has the knowledge and experience to guide me every step of the way . Since I started working with TJ three months ago , I have lost nearly 40 pounds . Seeing myself get stronger both mentally and physically each week has been an incredible experience . The way I feel and think about fitness and nutrition has completely changed . I love the challenge of training and look forward to the results I will make each week under TJ ' s guidance . Training has become something I really enjoy . Mondays are a training day , and now I look forward to them .
If you are reading this and would like to start making good things happen , please don ' t hesitate to call or text me at ( 631 ) 835-9955 , or email me at nystrengthandfitness @ gmail . com for a free consultation .
TJ Lynch is a certified personal trainer at Fitness Incentive . If you have questions or would like a complimentary consultation , email him at tjlynch777 @ hotmail . com