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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

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