At True North Fitness, we are grateful for those who have mentored us in our business as well as our wonderful clients and their fabulous results! There are many, and we would love to list them all, but here is what just a few of them have to say.
"Rob and Shannon exemplify the title of "fitness professionals". Aside from their endless pursuit of education and emerging trends within the fitness industry, they possess excellent communication skills and dedication to their craft. Of the thousands of fitness trainers I have educated, Rob and Shannon stand head and shoulders above the rest!"
Dr. John Spencer Ellis
CEO, National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association
CEO, Spencer Institute for Life Coach Training
"Rob is probably the TOP Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist we have had the pleasure to certify since the beginning of our company. He and his wife Shannon both are amazing and extremely qualified to work not only with adult clients, but with their children as well. They both bring the whole family mentality into fitness, health, and well being." True North Fitness isn’t just a workout studio, it’s people that really care and have a true passion for helping their clients improve their lives. It doesn’t stop there, the knowledge and skill the staff brings to every workout is truly impressive. The True North staff took the time to understandmy personal goals and helped me make a plan to reach them. They personalized theworkouts to fit my needs and followed that up with lots of nutrition awareness. Let’s face it, it all comes down to getting a good return on your time and money. This is what impressesme themost with True North is the level of quality in the services they offer and how that translates into less fat on my body. I started to see results in just a fewmonths and after 6 months I can now say I am a 52 year old man who is in great shape. I still have a ways to go before reachingmy goals, but I know I will get there because I’m part of a winning team and a great program. The bottom line, True North Fitness delivers, you can count on it. Michael Sessa, President, Sessa Mfg. Shannon & Rob thanks for an amazing first week. I'm proud to say that I think I've finally stop fighting with my jeans - they fit perfect from the dryer!!!!! Thank you for keeping me positive. Abbey
Lucho Crisalle R.D.
CEO Exercise and Nutrition Works, Inc.
I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am to have found your company. You have helped me change my life and I am very grateful! I know I did the work but knowing that you really care how well each of us does makes all the difference.. at least for me it did. I reached my goal of 30lbs. and have been keeping it up.. it feels GREAT!! I went from a size 12 to a size 6 and my «skinny jeans» are way big.. NEVER thought that would happen. I honestly know I couldn't have gotten back here without you, all the training and guidance and the attitude you two bring every day. I love to tell people that .. if I can do it anybody can! Ive gone from «when are you due?» to..» how did you do it?» Judy
Anyway.. Keep it up and know you're doing a great job!! I love you guys! THANK YOU !!!
Jana P.
E-mail note that came from a client about Jana: I saw Jana yesterday at a bike store. I almost didn't recognize her! She had make-up on and her hair was done but the thing that stood out the most was how happy and healthy she looked. She looked absolutely amazing!
I just want to thank you guys, working with True North Fitness has changed my life forever both physically and emotionally. I just turned 40; I am in the best shape than I have been my entire life. Since starting fitness and nutrition counseling in July 2007, I have lost more than 22 pounds, the majority of which was body fat. I went from a squished size 10 to a now size 4 (almost a size 2 but not quite.) I haven’t been this size since High School. I am now stronger, have more energy to play with the kids, and I look fabulous (my husband thinks so too!).
Mary F.
I just wanted to say thank you again for our talk this morning after class about simply staying positive and thinking good thoughts. Your advice really helped me to feel better about things, and I really do appreciate it. I also have to thank you and Shannon both, for getting me in the best shape of my life! I can only hope it allows my little cluster of cells to grow healthy and strong, too.
Kristina L. (client x 1yr; 4m pregnant)
WOW, it’s only been a couple weeks and I have to say I am really feeling like my weight is going down, I went to the mall on Monday and believe it or not I fit into a size 6 (from size 8 or 10) yippee!
Wendy R.
I find that sticking to the special meal plan designed for me is really very easy. I always thought that a "diet" would starve me and make me hungry all of the time. Consequently, I have never in my life been on a diet. I've watched friends and family diet and they've always given up because the regimen just wasn't realistic, or was too restrictive. Since I have been following the True North Fitness meal plans, I have not felt hungry at all. I'm not eating less. I am eating more, and more often. And I particularly like that it is okay to have an "off meal" once a week. It's okay, and expected, that I relax and eat the things I love, not cut them out completely. Sign up for a Free Evaluation Now!
This week I turned 40. My husband wanted to have a family night with my folks and our kids one night, and take me out to dinner the following night. I thought, "uh-oh," 2 off meals...that's not in the program. I asked him to make something I could adapt into my meal plan for the family night, and I'd have my off meal when we went out. That worked out. We grilled chicken and asparagus; roasted some new potatoes and I got to have a slice of gorgeous, chocolate birthday cake. Yum. Then, the next night, I had my off meal of fillet mignon with sauce all over it, mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. I even had a couple bites of my husband's sundae. And guess what? I went to my nutrition meeting 2 days later and I'd lost fat and gained lean muscle.
Point proven? A supportive diet is one that supports not only your workout, but supports your mental health, too. I just could not follow a meal plan that would never let me eat some of the foods I love. I just wouldn't stick to it.
I am just so thankful that Rob & Shannon have created this program. I love being in my 27 jeans now (and they were 31 when we started). It is hard work, but is so easy to follow.
Thank you guys!
Leslie D.
6019-D Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA 93003
Tel: 805.650.1239
Email: info@True-North-Fitness.com
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