Trainer: Tony Nguyen
Goal(s): Feel Strong and Lose Belly Fat
Age: 59
Date: November 12th, 2020

When I started my personal training with F.R.E.E. Fitness, my main goals were to decrease my waist circumference (lose belly fat), improve strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. I had a serious injury where I slipped on ice and broke my foot which required orthopaedic surgery. Because of this injury, I became incredibly inactive. During this time, I gained so much weight around my waistline that I became short of breath with some of the simplest of tasks like unloading groceries from the car or bending over to pull weeds in the garden. I also developed high blood pressure due to my poor eating habits and lack of exercise. When I measured my waist circumference, the number far exceeded what the Heart & Stroke Foundation recommended, red flags and alarm lights went off in my mind. After seeing so many of my friends and loved ones pass away, it became imperative to me that I needed to start taking care of my health to delay the onset of chronic diseases. I needed help. Wearing scrubs throughout my career made me totally oblivious about the increase in my waist circumference.

Going to the "big box gyms" was very daunting, overwhelming and intimidating. I did not know what to do or where to begin while I was there. Embarking on a fitness journey is not a one size fits all deal, especially the exercise component because every person is different. Being inundated with so much information from the internet, books and magazines, I needed help to put all the components (exercise, diet, sleep and stress management) together. Which is why I am so thankful for the opportunity to train with Tony from F.R.E.E. Fitness.

 In a span of 5 months of modified eating and training twice a week, sometimes just once because I work shift work, I lost 4 inches around my waistline and over 20 pounds. My strength and mobility have improved. I can run 1km, I can deadlift 95 lbs, I can push the sled prowler, I can even shoot hoops with Tony. Another significant result is that my blood pressure has returned to normal range, 120/80.

Tony is well trained with excellent credentials; he understands how the body moves so training sessions are safe and injury free. He is caring and communicates so well to all his clients. He is a great motivator, so I always look forward to our next training session. You can tell he loves his job and does it with professionalism and enthusiasm.

My experience with F.R.E.E. Fitness has made me realize that no matter how old you are or your level of fitness, there is always room for improvement. It made me realize how important taking care of your health is for your well being. I understand how food and exercise can directly impact your health. Health, fitness and mobility are the key ingredients to a happy life. Without our health, we cannot meet life's other major challenges head on such as our financials, career path or our relationships.

There were many times I wanted to give up because I was sore, tired and depleted after training. But when I noticed the changes to my body and the improvement to my strength and mobility, I felt motivated to come back. I highly recommend hiring a trainer from F.R.E.E. Fitness, because they will help you see and feel changes to keep you motivated to come back!

Thank you, Tony!