:: Testimonials

Judy Peterson, Mother of the Bride

Eight years ago when my daughter became engaged, I was determined not to wear the traditional mother of the bride frock. Instead, I wanted to wear an elegant strapless gown from a Michigan Ave boutique. As Howie and I worked together I noticed muscle tone and definition in my upper back, arms and chest as well as my core that I thought was gone forever. Guests at my daughter's wedding said I looked more like the bride's sister than mother.

Eight years later and I'm still a loyal client. I am pleased to provide my strong endorsement of Howie's positive attitude, skills and dedication to my health and wellbeing.

William J. Cremer, Founding Partner Cremer, Kopan, Shaugnessy & Spina LLC.

Seven years ago, I had the good fortune of meeting Howie Machek. Before I trained with Howie, I had been battling obesity for over fifteen years. I tried every exercise program available without success. My wife me with a gift of personal training sessions with Howie. Thanks to Howie I have lost 100lbs, kept it off, and I am now fit enough to run a 5K. Howie has literally changed my life and the way I view diet and exercise.

Marcy Wegner

I started training with Howie in January of this year. I've never had a structured fitness or diet regimen prior to this. Howie put together a program that worked for me and by May I lost 26LBS and several inches. His energy and motivation is what pushed and still pushes me to achieve my goals. Howie is a hard worker and a caring individual. He is passionate about his work and it shows in his training. I always look forward to our sessions. I couldn't be happier with my results and I look forward to continue training with him as I strive to reach my overall goal. Howie continues to push me to be the best I can be. What a difference Howie has made in my life! As a trainer, Howie is a perfect 10!

Marcy's Before and After Photos (Click to Enlarge):

Tami Moog - Certified Personal Trainer

I first started Training with Howie in February of 2006. I weighed 155lb at that time. That was the most I had ever weighed. I always worked out, but just never drop any weight on my own. Howie knew when to push me and how hard. I had worked with other trainers in the past and most of the time to the point of overtraining where I was so sore and could hardly walk or move my arms. That has never happened with Howie. I now weigh 130lb and continue to train with Howie. My arms have never been so toned and defined before.

Howie has such a passion for what he does, and it shows. He is very professional, yet compassionate. He also sets a perfect example. He certainly practices what he preaches. This is the best experience I had ever had working out with a personal trainer. It has been money well spent and certainly an investment in my health. I look forward to continuing to work with Howie.

Tami's Before and After Photos (Click to Enlarge):

Mike Potter

It is my pleasure to write this recommendation for Howie Machek;  My story communicates the importance of having a quality personal trainer helping you with a training program rather than going it alone.  During my college years I gained about 20 pounds and hovered around 180 pounds for many years.  Later on I gained another 20 pounds and really did not look or feel well.  With the encouragement of my wife I started aggressive cardio exercise and lost 10 pounds, but I could not loose any more and decided I need professional help.  I took advantage of Howie's free consultation and signed up for 10 sessions on the spot.   I knew Howie was a professional because he did not try to sell me any special meals or vitamins or tell me I had to sign up that day to get any "special" discounts.  I wish I had kept an exact record of how fast I lost weight, but my recollection is it was 2 pounds per week.

With Howie's help and my wife making sure I followed Howie's meal guidance I lost another 25 pounds.  My guess is I gained a _minimum_ of 8 pounds of muscle; if you add that up I lost 33 pounds of fat.  I lost that weight and kept it off for two years.

That was my story, here is why I think Howie makes a great personal trainer:

1. He really cares about the success of his clients.
2. I always felt that I was safe while I was doing the exercise and would not injure myself.
3. I felt as though he was anticipating what I was going to do wrong in an exercise and correct me before it was an issue.
4. He is always prepared with a written exercise plan.
5. He does not engage in idle chit chat; every minute I paid for I was exercising.
6. His tailored his program to the equipment that I had in my house so I could do my exercises on my own at home on the days that I did not meet with him.