Core Fitness and Nutrition, LLC

Where do I start with Dennis? Well, in a nutshell, he changed my life.In March 2016, I took a vacation to my hometown in Florida and found myself crying next to my partner as I looked at photos of us on the beach. I had hit my final breaking point. I was at my highest weight, my lowest self-esteem, and even found myself struggling to catch my breath as I walked up a flight of stairs.Finding and hiring Dennis as my personal trainer was one of the best things I’ve ever done.I knew he was committed to helping me reach my goals the first time I met him. Instead of me interviewing him, I noticed that he was interviewing me! He was seeing if I had what it took to commit and invest in myself and the changes I wanted to see. One of the main things that drew me to contact him in the first place was that I had read reviews and testimonials that highlighted his ability to push you to your limits and beyond while still making you laugh through the burn. His humor and personality make it so easy to look forward to working out.Another big selling point for me is that the workouts are only 30 minutes! And believe me, I got a LOT done in 30 minutes! When I started, I actually had a toe injury that prevented me from doing many movements. This didn’t stop Dennis from tailoring each workout just for me, and despite the injury, I still lost 20 lbs, lost inches and got in the best shape of my life!I recently made the decision to move back to Florida and had to stop working with Dennis. However, I have truly noticed all of the many ways in which I have benefited from my time with him. This is what I have taken away from my time with Dennis:I am more committed to my health and continuing my fitness journey than ever before.Creating my own workouts are rather easy for me now where as before I had no idea what to do half the time.My strength is 10x more than it used to be. My partner and I unfortunately did not have help moving all of our furniture into our new home, and I found myself being able to easily team lift large reclining couches without injuring or straining myself.My self-confidence and faith in myself has increased greatly and I have a better understanding and appreciation of what my own body is capable of, which inspires me even more to continue pushing myself.I have healed a lot of my previously persistent complaints such as GI issues, constant fatigue and headaches, and now know what the difference is between feeling sickly and feeling healthy. The list goes on and on.In the end, if you are invested and committed to changing your life for the better, Dennis will without a doubt help you in reaching your goals.To me, he wasn’t just a personal trainer, he was a teammate I could rely on, and I can’t thank him enough for all of his support.Thank you, Dennis!Jacquelyn WatsonOrlando, Florida (formerly Fort Collins, Colorado)

At the ripe old age of 64, I knew I needed to do something to ward off the effects of being undisciplined with my diet and physical activity most of my life. With a strong recommendation from a friend who had had incredible results working with Dennis for a couple years, I knew it was an opportunity I could not turn down:) Now after two years with Dennis as my personal trainer coaching me through 2 workouts per week, I can testify I have not only lost weight, but, more importantly, I am stronger in all areas of my body! The strengthening has allowed me to do things I could not do before (i.e. walking all over New York City). Dennis was sensitive to where I was when I started with him, and, he designed a program personalized to what I needed and wanted. He is encouraging, professional and gets results because he expects results!

After about 3 years of continually struggling with the way my body was changing and feeling like it was out of my control, I reached out to Dennis. And I am so glad I did. I had done plenty of programs in the past and really started my weight loss journey in January 2015. I hit the "plateau" as many people know in June and July, which is when I decided to find a personal trainer that fit my needs and schedule. Dennis was wonderful to work with! After nearly 8 months of working with him I lost almost 12 pounds. That may not seem like a lot, but for someone like me who worked incessantly on my own for 6 months and stayed at a pretty consistent weight, seeing the change of 12 pounds was HUGE. I know weight isn't the only thing to determine your success, in fact it's the last thing. I have seen definition come back into my legs similar to what it was while I was a full time athlete playing competitive rugby. My arms and back are more defined now than I think they ever have been. Dennis' approach of short, intense workouts was just what I needed to fix what I was doing! I highly recommend him to anyone that asks me. It is important to not only take the trainer you work with seriously, but have the trainer take you seriously. If you are at the point that I was at, make the change and get Dennis' help. You won't be disappointed.

Dennis is the best personal trainer ever...truly! After a few workouts, I was doing things I didn't even know I was capable of! I will never train with anyone else. If you're looking for someone to take your money and go easy on you, Dennis is NOT your guy. However, if you want a serious trainer that will work you to your fullest potential and help you meet your goals, give Dennis a call. Not only have I lost weight as a result of his workouts, but, my flat tummy is back! Woohoo! Thank you Core Fitness!!!

Like the reviewer below, I have had a few personal training experiences in the past as well. I have had a membership to a local gym for years, have done the exercise classes, hired a few trainers, run a marathon...I've pretty much tried the gamut of exercise regimens. I was reluctant, at first, to hire "yet another" personal trainer. However, after working with Dennis now for a few months, I can say without reservation that it was a smart decision. Unlike other personal trainers who like to chit-chat instead of exercise during your training session, Dennis makes you work. He challenges me every session, but doesn't push me so hard that there is a risk of injury. However, he also isn't just a robot spitting out exercises. He makes it fun - well, as fun as exercising can be anyway! He cracks jokes and never fails to make me laugh. You can tell that he wants you to succeed and he is invested in your goals. It is so convenient to have my workouts come to me, that I have since cancelled my gym membership. Dennis makes me work harder than I could ever do on my own. Although I am not quite where I want to be yet, I am well on my way and I know Dennis will not let me fail. Thanks, Dennis!