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Testimonials
Please take a moment to read what actual clients are saying about their experience with our trainers. All of the testimonials you are about to read were written by actual clients and were not altered in any way.
Rob Emhoff, Age 27, Sales Professional and newly appointed life long "gym rat"
West Hartford
"I have been working with Ryan now for a while and let me tell you, it has changed my life. I used to think that I was in pretty decent shape. I would always have this spare tire around my stomach and back, no muscle definition and horrible posture but the mind sees what it wants to see in the mirror! When Ryan and I started to train together I was nervous. Here was a guy with tons of experience and strength, how was I going to keep up with that? I have to say though he never made me feel like I was holding him back. He always worked with me and showed me the right way to do things. Some guys at the gym can really push a lot of weight around but their form was horrible and they got winded going up the stairs. Ryan showed me that there was a balanced approach and it was not all about bench pressing 405 pounds, squatting 500 pounds and being the biggest and baddest guy in the gym. After many sessions I really started to see a change in my overall appearance and attitude. I was standing straighter, people would complement me and they would even ask me how to do certain exercises. Working out with Ryan has truly changed my life. He has helped me make better nutritional choices, understand that everything is OK in moderation and the numerous benefits of working out. I would highly recommend Ryan and his services to anyone. If I can make these kinds of changes and stick to them so can you."
Mary, age 45
Berlin
"Personal training with Ryan has been the BEST experience! I’ve lost weight and gained overall body strength. I feel better, I sleep better and I actually stand taller!! Ryan is truly dedicated to what he does. He’s a great motivator and takes into consideration your strengths and weaknesses to customize your personal workouts. Because he is so knowledgeable about this profession, he’s inspired me to make positive changes in my health, body, and nutrition choices. He makes me accountable for my actions, which in the long run, will truly allow me to succeed at reaching my fitness goals."
Jodi, Age 39
Kensington
"Ryan is an amazing trainer and motivator. His enthusiasm to fitness is inspiring. Ryan has pushed me beyond what I ever thought I was capable of. And he continues to raise the bar, challenging me to my maximum potential. He has a way of putting together workouts that keep them interesting, different and challenging.
I never thought I would like weight training and building "muscles". But now that I'm actually getting muscle definition, I love it! I am stronger, healthier and look better. My workouts are now something I look forward to.
Ryan has taught me that fitness isn't impossible, and the more results I see the more encouraged I am to keep going."
Kimberly Curry MS, PharmD - Pharmacy Director, 39yo with three kids (age 7, 4, and 4)
Cromwell
"As a pharmacist and health care professional, I’d like to give you the name of a personal trainer who has assisted me in accomplishing what I believed was insurmountable.
Ryan Kolej, delivers a comprehensive training program which targets all aspects of increasing overall fitness. What I found unique about Ryan’s approach was the combination of classic exercises with an innovative twist. I’m always amazed at what he can achieve with the simplest of equipment.
For me personally, I struggled with obesity for the better part of two decades. I had tried everything; prepared meals, herbal preparations, pharmaceuticals, counting calories; you name it. There was nothing that seemed to work. I was frustrated, depressed, and had basically given up.
I started working with Ryan in October 2008. I was skeptical as to what a personal trainer could contribute in my quest to loose weight and keep it off. Ryan already knew the skepticism I was bringing to the table. He knew the mental and physical challenges before me, and knew how to help me address each one of them. What I like most about Ryan was how he seemed to know me better than I knew myself. He knew what motivated me and how to push me to where I needed to go.
Ryan taught me that some of the simplest building blocks to nutrition were actually right in front of me. I didn’t understand how the composition and timing of meals played a large role in the science of how our bodies respond to that food. Remember, I have a scientific mind and even though his nutrition plan made sense, it was difficult for me to realize that I was making my diet and meal choices harder than it needed to be.
Ryan’s philosophy and training is not all about nutrition. He breaks down the myths of exercise and builds a program that lays a foundation which has sweeping changes to your physique. It has only been six short months, and after more than a decade, I finally feel like I have come back to life. I have lost 40 pounds (and still going) I am enjoying activities which I thought I would never do again such as hiking and skiing. I’m excited to take on new challenges and adventures.
I can tell you without hesitation or reservation that Ryan and his program was and is the catalyst that saved my life."
Laura, Age 25
Newington
"Personal training is something that really pushed me to go beyond what I thought I could do. Ryan is awesome! During personal training I lost inches around my waist and I toned very well around my arms and legs. I built muscles that I never even knew I had and I am positive about working out because it not only makes me feel great, but I have lots of energy and I can't wait to see how I look in the next few months as I keep it up! My diet has always been pretty decent but with what I've learned in personal training, I am super charged! I believe that personal training is one of the best investments that I have made in my life because I learned how to maintain my ideal weight and lower my body fat percentage as well. Even though it requires a lot of discipline and hard work at the beginning, I knew that I was creating a good habit and getting used to a fit lifestyle. It's more than worth it as you see the results in the mirror and most importantly feel better and healthier each day! Thank you so much Ryan... I would recommend Ryan to ANYONE looking to make a positive change in their life!"
Mary, Age 52
North Branford
"Ella, I just wanted to write you and tell you that your program is the best nutritional program for losing weight I have found! I was 40lbs heavier than I am here and in a size 10 Shorts. Now I am down to a size 0-2 and I feel wonderful. I have never been hungry throughout the program that you put me on and with Eating Real Food it just makes me want to tell everyone how GREAT this Program was for me."
Kathy, Age 42
Avon
"I have found Fitness On Demand in home training incredibly helpful. I met Ryan soon after having my second son. I was still nursing and having two children in two years after 40 had taken quite a toll on my body. Ryan introduced me to Ella who was able to create a plan for me that combined diet and exercise appropriate for a nursing (and sleep deprived) mother. The strength training was very critical to building my stamina. We were able to work through some long standing injuries in a program that was challenging, never boring, fun and different. I have worked out for many years but had neglected training for balance and had been just skipping injured areas. Ella put together a well rounded program that helped me to work through the injuries, strengthen the weaker parts of my body and overall increase my balance and flexibility. In approximately six months, with the appropriate diet, I lost three sizes and 30 lbs. I don't have much time (I am a working Mom) but working with a trainer helped me to leverage every aspect of my workout to overall improved health. Now, with a three and a four year old, I know that I would not be able to lift 70 lbs of child and keep up with my active boys without regular, strenuous workouts. Ella has provided support and friendship that has made this a particularly fun and satisfying part of a very busy life."
Cheryl P, Age 44
Simsbury
"Brian has tailored my program specifically to my goals and has helped me change the shape of my body. Brian enabled me to combine strength workouts with cardio for the best results I have ever realized. Brian designed a program for me that focused core training and flexibility with strength as well as helped me build endurance,change my muscle to fat ratio as well as my metabolism. It is awesome to have a personal trainer, and training in my home is such a private,
professional environment. I would recommend Fitness On Demand and especially Brian to anyone who is looking to get in shape and really enjoy the experience."
Barry Balaban, Owner, Black Bear Auto
Bristol
"I started working out with Ryan in January 2009, I went there with expectations to lose weight and get in better shape but not to body build and bulk up. Well, after working out with Ryan for six weeks, he changed my routine to keep it interesting. We started lifting weights, doing alot of cardio work and I started feeling better and better with each workout. I have now been working out with Ryan through many months and many changing routines. He never fails to push me to my maximum ability and then push more b/c he knows I can do it. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone interested in working with a very professional and committed trainer who always has my best interests at heart."
Nicole Foster, Age 26, High School English Teacher
Berlin
I have been going to the gym on and off since I started high school, but I never really had a grasp on what types of exercises and eating would benefit my own body. I was one of those girls who thought eating as little as possible would lead to weight loss. I did lose weight; however, I felt exhausted all the time, was irritable, and had little muscle definition. I decided this past year that I was going to look into personal training as a Christmas gift to myself so that I could get into shape, the right way, in order to assure my commitment to a nutrition and workout regimen that yields to a future in which I will be healthy and fit. Ryan has been incredible in helping me achieve this in an unintimidating environment. He is fully vested in my success and has pushed me to levels I thought unattainable. My training from Ryan allows me to maintain my physique by working out smarter and more effectively. Our workouts together are both challenging and rewarding, and, with his constant motivation and the plethora of insight he provides, I have been able to develop the knowledge and confidence necessary to continue to progress in attaining my personal goals. Ryan has given me the opportunity to experience and utilize diverse training methods, an individualized exercise program, and he guides and encourages me in practicing challenging, yet, achievable goal setting. I strongly recommend Ryan’s services to anyone looking to improve their quality of life, not only through the physical aspects of being healthy and fit, but mentally, through self confidence, responsibility, motivation, and determination.
Brian Metcalf, age 34, Firefighter
Berlin
What began as an arbitrary decision to pick Ryan as my team trainer in a Biggest Loser competition has developed into a very gratifying chapter in my life.
I remember my first session with Ryan, what a wreck I was: out of breath, cramping, sweating profusely, and out of gas, long before I
could reach the next station. My diet was horrific, and other health issues were somewhere not far down the road. As a firefighter, it was clear that my lack of fitness could even endanger my life. In a combination of group and personal training sessions with Ryan, I stopped the downward spiral and changed my ways.
Ten weeks later, I dropped 54 pounds and achieved a 14% reduction in body fat, while eating 171 pounds of solid food! Better still, I had a fitness/diet plan I could live with, and the practical knowledge to deal with the occasional curveballs that life throws. I received countless compliments on my "renovated" figure, and many people asking what I did: I worked hard, and learned how to take care of myself, under Ryan's professional guidance.
Since then, I have continued working with Ryan for a number of reasons. First, I learn something from him at every class. Second, he is the kind of trainer that motivates in a positive way, to show them that they are more capable than they thought. Better still, he constantly adjusts to his clients' backgrounds, physicalities, and personalities, to "dial in" their diet and exercise plans. There is no disputing that I would not have made such fantastic upgrades in my health without his involvement.
These days, I am maintaining my weight, but the transformation continues. My energy level is great, and my capacity for work is still increasing. I am in command of my health, ready to rock and roll.
Thanks, Ryan.
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10 WEEKS LATER!!!
