Testimonials

Full Strength Athletic Clientele:

Teams

Grand Rapids Central High School Boys Soccer
Rogers High School Boys Basketball
Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School Boys Hockey
Ottawa Hills High School Football
Ottawa Hills High School Volleyball
Ottawa Hills High School Boys Basketball
Ottawa Hills High School Girls Basketball
Aquinas College Womens Volleyball
Cassel Gymnastics (Norton Shores)
Mona Shores Gymnastics

Individuals

Marcus Benard NFL 2009
Carlos Robinson NFL 2008
Division One Football (MAC)
Division One Mens Basketball (MAC)
Division One Womens Hockey
Division One Womens Tennis
Division Two Football (GLIAC)
Division Two Mens Basketball (GLIAC)
Division Two Womens Volleyball
Muskegeon Valley Community College Baseball
Junior A Hockey
Midwest Professional Volleyball Association (MPVA)
Semi-Pro Mountain Bike Racer
Three-Time Boston Marathon Finisher
Class A All-State High School Football Player
Three-Time Division One High School State Champion Girls Tennis
Two-Time All-City Boys Basketball Player
All-City Girls Cross-Country Runner

Full Strength clients:

After three years of working with Full Strength as my personal trainers, I continue to be extremely satisfied with what they do and how they do it.

The best example is their response to my recovery from breast cancer surgery--they designed a special program for me, one that both enhanced my strength and protected me from possible injury. I wanted to move faster than they did, but they rightly insisted that I take it step by step.

My husband and I both recommend Full Strength without qualification.

Penny and John P.

It has been about a year since I began training at Full Strength. My results have exceeded all my expectations. I currently bench 100 pounds more than I did a year ago.

Full Strength tailored a workout routine that fits my busy schedule and my particular body type. Over the years I have worked with various trainers but Full Strength's trainers are by far the best.

Leo and Neil have the proper training and experience that gives credibility to what they recommend.

To anyone who wants to realize their full potential I would recommend talking to the guys at Full Strength.

Sincerely,

Michael P.

I have been working at Full Strength for over a year now. My experience has been both enjoyable and physically challenging. Full Strength develops a personal program of exercises for me by making the exercises fun yet I can see progress and results. Although the program works with specific muscle groups and aerobic activities, Full Strength provides a variety of exercises so that I am not bored with the same routine each time. Full Strength incorporates warm-up and cool down movements that should be a part of a good exercise program. I appreciate the modifications with my program such as giving me conditioning exercises for downhill skiing.

Full Strength is a quality facility with knowledgeable staff and a friendly atmosphere. I would recommend it to anyone who needs the extra motivation to stick with an exercise program.

Rita L.

I am writing to express my thanks to Full Strength for their expertise in helping me go from a 205lb weakling to a 140lb person who can now do push ups, lift weights, walk forever and feel confident about myself and my health.

Full Strength's trainers have always been there to challenge me, encourage me and make the hour pass quickly.

I would recommend this type of personalized training for everyone as you only have one life and you are responsible for taking as good care of it as you do your car or house. You are the most important investment you can make in life.

Thanks sincerely,

Dr. Carla R.

Thank you for your assistance in developing our Fall and in-season workouts. The strength, agility, and flexibility training helped us throughout the season. Not one varsity player missed a practice or game due to injury. It was a pleasure working with you.

Your support of our program over the season was truly appreciated.

Yours in hoops,

Head Boys Basketball Coach
Rogers High School
Golden Hawks Basketball

Full Strength helped me by picking up my recovery when physical therapy ended and I wasn't strong enough to get back on the court. We set specific goals like quickness and explosive power and came up with a program that has improved my overall game. Full Strength helped me focus on what was most important to excelling in beach volleyball.

Jennifer K.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the time and effort you have spent with Aquinas College Volleyball Team. Not only have you succeeded in raising their performance level but helped keep them injury free at the same time. This is something we have not been able to do in recent years and I contribute it to the proper physical training. Full Strength's constant drive to find different ways to improve our student athletes has not only helped their performance but also kept them dedicated to their physical training program.

I look forward to a long professional relationship between Aquinas College Volleyball and Full Strength. Our commitment to your program only reassures me that my present and future teams will continue to play at the next level. Thank you again for your efforts.

Sincerely,

Head Volleyball Coach
Aquinas College
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

Our football program is in the process of rebuilding and Full Strength has helped jump-start us in the right direction. Today's game has evolved to a point where lifting and running is not enough. Full Strength brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to a field of sport performance enhancement. Our players who participated in Full Strength training this past off-season went on to have a very successful season. Further, they all went on to have an injury-free season. Full Strength is definitely a planned ingredient to our future success.

Head Football Coach
Ottawa Hills Football
Ottawa Hills High School

I would like to express my gratitude for Full Strength's exceptional services. I have been training at Full Strength for a year and I have nothing but praise. Each member of the staff is knowledgeable, personable, and professional. They designed a program specifically around my goals, strengths, and weaknesses. Through this program we were able to improve my core-strength, balance, and quickness. The training as Full Strength has been the pivotal factor in my vastly improved recovery, maintaining my ability to compete consistently. Because of the wealth of knowledge and experience contained within the Full Strength team, I have constantly received the highest level of on-season and off-season conditioning. I highly recommend Full Strength's staff and services to anyone with goals of athletic improvement.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey S.

I started training with Full Strength about six months ago to enhance my athletic performance. I play tennis year round and compete at a national level. Finding myself slow on the court and lethargic after matches, I wanted to improve my footwork, conditioning and strength. I started training with Full Strength twice a week, combining agility drills, sprints and plyometric exercises with free weights and machines. We also worked on incorporating stretches and core exercises to increase flexibility and strength needed fore serving and rotating to hit shots.

Since I began my training program, I have noticed dramatic increases in my performance on the tennis court. I can now run down drop shots I would not have otherwise even tried for, I can recover quicker and anticipate faster, switch directions rapidly, hit harder, and most importantly, last longer. In addition, my muscles are hardly ever sore after a tournament and the number of tennis related injuries has been greatly reduced.

I have enjoyed working with Full Strength and look forward to seeing the continued results of my hard work and expert training.

Katie K.

Over the two past summers I have trained at Full Strength to prepare for the upcoming football seasons. I feel the time I spent at Full Strength helped me develop athletically. Full Strength's training methods also helped me achieve my goal of becoming a Division One athlete. I would recommend Full Strength to any level of athlete.

Sincerely,

Brian K.

Working out with Full Strength has absolutely changed my life. I have significantly reduced both my body weight and body fat percentage. In addition, my blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and resting heart rate have all improved markedly. To say that I am pleased with these improvements in my overall health and fitness is an understatement. But even more important are the changes in my lifestyle and mental outlook.

I am now participating in many athletic activities that I never would have thought possible before. Full Strength tailors each program to the client - starting slow for clients who have not been working out regularly, which was true for me. The way Full Strength built my program was absolutely key to building my confidence. The trainers always challenge me, but I never feel like they are setting me up to fail by asking me to do something I am not capable of doing. Yet, they still push me to do more than I thought I could do.

I was not active at all when I started with Full Strength. I ended up biking regularly in the summer. I started running in the fall and am now running 5-mile runs a couple of days a week. I went skiing for the first time last February before I started working with Full Strength. Every part of my body was sore and tired by the end of the trip. I started working with Full Strength in March. I went on another ski trip over the New Year weekend. I did not have one sore muscle and never came close to reaching the limit of my stamina.

Every part of my life is easier with this new body. I no longer get back aches. In addition, having strong muscles is so empowering. Every now and then, I will move a certain way and feel a defined muscle I had not felt before. It is incredibly satisfying.

The trainers at Full Strength are also very skilled in preventing injuries and rehabbing them when they do occur. For example, I had knee problems when I started my program. Full Strength designed several exercises to strengthen the muscles around my knees in order to stabilize them. The results have been great.

When starting from zero, fitness comes slowly and not without difficulty and set-backs. Perhaps the trainer's greatest strength is always finding something positive to focus on -- perhaps an increase in the number of push-ups I can do or in the weight I can lift or in how many minutes I can now run during my cardio workouts. They help me focus on the positive and continue making gains. They seem to know exactly how hard to push. Working out with Full Strength is the best thing I have ever done for myself and I simply cannot recommend him highly enough.

Sincerely,

Michelle W.

I am a 44 yr old male and in reasonably good health. I joined Full Strength a year ago to help rehab some sports injuries and correct my poor workout habits.

A customized plan was designed to correct the injuries and improve my flexibility and strength. My workouts have since advanced me towards more strength and a fitness routine.

I am in the best shape of my life, for which I can thank the trainers at Full Strength.

Ben B.

I originally began using a personal trainer to learn how to weight train and to create an appropriate cardiovascular workout program for my skill and age level. My goal was to get back into some clothes that no longer fit me, but I desired a more private environment for my workout.

It has now been a year since I began working at Full Strength and not only are my clothes fitting me bettter, but my stress level is down and I have more energy. It was not originally my intent to continue with a personal trainer after I learned how to use some of the machines. However, because Full Strength has had such a positive influence on my life, I continue to attend appointments two to three times a week following a schedule prepared and specifically tailored for me.

Being accountable to someone assures that I will be consistent with my workout plan. I strongly recommend Full Strength to everyone, regardless of one's level of physical ability. The trainers will design a program specific to your needs.

It is amazing how drastically improved my strength is and how my entire outlook is more positive since I began attending appointments at Full Strength.

Pam F.

My 52 year old daughter introduced me to her personal trainer. He developed a program to meet my needs...obviously differant than that of my daughter. All ages, all needs, tailored programs, Full Strength is great.

Glenn Walters