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The key to my fitness success was having
a well organized, motivating, and creative personal trainer. During my three months of having Gidget as a personal trainer,
she provided a fine balance between training regimes that were challenging yet fun, which made my fitness and overall health
goals realistic and attainable. I left every workout session feeling satisfied that I challenged myself and was growing stronger
in mind, body and health. As a person who has never had a personal trainer
or a thought of needing one, as weight was not an issue, I was thoroughly impressed and pleased with Gidget’s ability
to deliver a program that was tailored to my personality and specifically met my lifestyle and fitness needs. Furthermore,
I also became more educated about my body’s health. The more you learn about your body, the easier it is to buy into
one’s overall health and fitness. Gidget’s professionalism,
strong knowledge base, sense of humour, and intuitiveness make her a very capable and personable personal trainer. --T.
Hoang
When I
began working out again I was introduced to Gidget, shortly after being put into a routine I noticed amazing results,
her ability to coach and push when needed along with her knowledge are exactly what everyone and anyone would need
to get the most out of their bodies........her bright smile and encouraging words were also a huge benefit, not
only does she know how to get your body and mind into shape she can also direct you towards eating your way to a healthy new
lifestyle as her knowledge of nutrition is yet another great feature! I recommend Gidget to all as she was wonderful
to have a as an instructor.........you won't be sorry. --S.Cain
Since I started training with Gidget I have lost 31 lbs & 39 inches. Her ongoing Support &
Enthusiasm towards helping me achieve my goals is priceless. She has made working out fun and at the same time motivating
me to push myself harder — M. Kelly
Gidget was my Trainer over a 10 wk period
along with 5 others. Training a diverse group with varying levels of fitness ability and endurance is a tremendous challenge,
Gidget was up for it! Gidget quickly assessed our individual needs and was able to tailor a group program that worked for
us all. She knows when to push and when to ease off. I was very pleased with my results. I would not hesitate to recommend
Gidget as a Trainer—either in a group setting or one on one. I am looking forward to staring a new set of sessions in
the New Year. — N. Harper
When I first started
my workouts with Gidget I was uncomfortable in the gym setting since I had no idea what to do with the equipment
or what to do to get the results I wanted. Gidget helped me feel very welcome and so comfortable which helped
me to drop 34 pounds of fat that I had been struggling to loose from having 2 children. I also developed a self-confidence
and self-esteem that has totally transformed my life. I am now able to workout with self assurance and confidence. Gidget
also assisted in proper Nutritional planning. I highly recommend Gidget for your personal trainer. Thank you Gidget
for helping to push me to the next level and focusing on my goals.
— K. Cadman
I have
had a frozen shoulder for over one year and have tried everything from acupuncture to physiotherapy to help me gain mobility
in my shoulder but to no avail. Gidget was recommended to me by one of the team leader's at my gym as a personal trainer that
could possibly help me to loosen my shoulder. I have been seeing Gidget since August 2006 and through her program selection, I have regained most of my range of movement, which my Specialist is very pleased with
and has recommended that I continue with Gidget. I cannot stress enough how much she has helped me to regain my
strength and flexibility, as well as toning and confidence. Gidget is fun, consistent, understanding, yet knows the value
of persistence which has benefited me greatly. I would recommend her to any one without hesitation. —
J. Johnston
After suffering
a back injury years ago, I had reached the point where I was tired of gaining weight and being out of shape, something that
was new to me and fed up with being careful, and not knowing the appropriate exercises to do so I did not re-injure myself.
So I decided to invest in a Personal Trainer to help me get back in shape. Gidget was great– she helped me learn the
proper techniques and what exercises would help to strengthen the areas needing help and gave me the confidence and encouragement
to keep working towards my goals. — C. Denny-Campbell
My name is Samantha. I am 34 years old married
with 2 boys 7 and 10 years old. I joined the Biggest Loser exercise group in October 2006. When I came to the group
I was very apprehensive. I was once a size 8 (about 15 years ago) and very athletic. Inside I still felt
like a size 8 but pictures don't lie. I came to the group at a size 20. I had no expectations to succeed.
I really didn't think it would work. I have tried all of the diets and exercise programs there is.
Weight Watchers, Herbal Magic, diet after diet has failed me. I personally told Gidget that I didn't think I would see
a change. Gidget's response was give yourself one month. Week after week whether or not I believed in me Gidget
believed in me. Not only with her words of true encouragement but in my physical ability. I accomplished goals
in the 10 weeks Gidget trained me that I had been trying to accomplish in the last 10 years. 10 weeks later I am now
a size 14, I have energy that sometimes blows me away. I have even joined a dance group where I must dance for 2 hours
straight. I could have never done this 3 months ago. I run 5km a day with ease. Sometimes when I'm running
and really don't want to finish the run I hear Gidget saying " Just picture what you want and go and get it". Thank
you Gidget for giving me a life back that I thought was long gone. I even wore a bathing suit on my vacation last month
(without a t-shirt over-top). — S. Watkins
Last year as I was searching for a trainer to help me tone up and lose perhaps 10 or so pounds, I found it a struggle
to find a trainer that would be willing to write a program up for me without making me sign up for so
many one-on-one sessions. I found that most trainers out there wanted me to work out with them and I did not have the time,
money or inclination to do this. I wanted someone who had the expertise in fitness and nutrition to go over my fitness objectives with me and to set me on the right path to acheiving my goals so that I
could work out at home on my own or at my gym. So I was extremely pleased to have found Gidget through her Image Fitness
& Wellness Studio website! Gidget was extremely flexible with meeting my schedule and doing things that I was comfortable
doing, including not forcing me to sign up for more sessions than I needed or could afford. She was extremely knowledgeable
and when I would arrive to her Studio there was ample equipment, including a Smith machine where I could mimic the machines
that I would find at my gym. She was also great at showing me alternative exercises, should certain machines be busy
at the gym, so it wouldn't throw off my routine. She would listen to my "struggles" and would have great advice and
tips on how to overcome them. ie: I get bored very easily on the treadmill. Gidget suggested that I break them
down into 1 or 2 minute intervals of high speed and low speed so that it wasn't just constant walking. Great idea!
I was able to achieve 30 minutes on the treadmill where before I would be so bored after 20 minutes!
But most impressive
with Gidget has been the after care that I have received from her. She will check in on me
by email, just to ask me how I am doing. Even though I might not be as diligent in my workouts anymore,
she is supportive and still offers some ideas on how to get back into it-but only when I ask. She is not a drill
seargent as a trainer, and I really appreciate that. I have also gone to her for health-related referrals
and she has gone out of her way to help me out. I would highly recommend Gidget and Image Fitness
& Wellness Studio to anyone that is searching for a caring, flexible yet firm trainer who knows her stuff!!! - J. MacDonald
Although
I am usually able to keep myself in fairly good shape through participating in various sports, I had become very unmotivated.
Gidget helped me to gain my motivation back again through providing me with fun and challenging strength exercises. After
my short session with Gidget, she also provided me with a circuit for me to keep up my training on my own, and also went out
of her way to make it challenging and interesting for me so that I would not become easily bored. Gidget takes the time to
take into account the unique, individual needs of each of her clients. Thanks for the boost! - L. MacArthur
My name is Crystal, I
am 22 years old. I have one son aged 20 months. I started my training with Gidget after giving birth to my son. I was put
on bed rest my whole pregnancy which caused me to gain 60 lbs. I met Gidget at a Wedding Show at the Holiday
Inn in Oshawa. I decided I had enough with the weight and just was not motivated enough to do it on my
own. I called Gidget up and started my sessions. Gidget was amazing she taught me not only how to use the machines properly
but how I can eat healthier and use everyday duties to help me with the weight loss. Which was great since
I didn't have much time on my hands with a baby. Gidget also took time out of her schedule to come to my home and train me
since it was difficult for me to come to her studio with a baby and no vehicle to get there. I did some
training at her studio as well which was really nice since it was one on one which made me feel more
comfortable. She also invited me to join her team at the Breast Cancer Run, which made me feel so good about
myself because not only was I helping myself with fitness but supporting others out there with cancer. I
would like to say that Gidget is a wonderful person and made me feel like a friend. I highly recommend her as a personal trainner to anyone. - C. Murray
Gidget provided me with nutritional training. I was working hard at the gym and thought
I was eating properly, however I was not loosing any inches or weight. Once I started working with Gigdet everything
changed. I lost 16.5 inches and 6lbs in 4 weeks. Gidget taught me how to eat properly and
to fine tune my diet. - P. Groenwold
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