Although I began working under Karla in January, 2003, my enthusiasm for a personal trainer and complete support in her emerged a few months later. When I committed to training, I signed on for three months. It was not a difficult decision to continue with my commitment since I experienced positive results – weight loss, improved strength and balance. More importantly, I felt a change in attitude as it related to confidence and lifestyle.

Frankly, when I started, I really couldn’t do much. A short stint on the stationary bike, a few lunges while holding on to something for balance and lifting some light weights was plenty for me to manage. “Little by little, one walks far”. Now, 16 months later and 82 pounds lighter, I am very active and I’m beginning to consider myself athletic. Although I worked hard, I really do have Karla to thank!

Specifically, how did she help me? First, Karla provided motivation and a structured program that helped anchor me in a sustained effort. I was paying an expert for three days a week of training and I had to do it. Later, I started to do cardio on additional days because I saw results and I wanted additional value from my investment. From day one, weightlifting, stability and balance have been a part of Karla’s routine. I never would have placed such an emphasis on these areas without Karla’s expertise. She has a strong understanding of the functions of the body and designs her fitness plans accordingly. Along the way, Karla has always given me encouragement to go beyond what I thought was possible. An example that comes to mind is push ups (yuk!). I started with just a few and gradually increased, with Karla’s ever present insistence on using good form. We graduated to doing push-ups with my hands on a ball rather than on the stable floor. In a couple of months, I was proud that I could do over 30 successful ball pus-ups! Shortly thereafter, I celebrated turning 49 years old and asked Karla if she thought I could do 50 of them by my next birthday. “No problem” was her reply. At last count, I completed 100 ball push ups and I still have five months to go! Finally, Karla’s passion and enthusiasm for fitness and nutrition is evident in everything we do and truly becomes contagious.

I have become a believer in personal trainers but more importantly, I am confident and appreciative of the skills of Karla Adams. She has my strongest recommendation.