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April 2024 by kelly burke
My husband and 8 year old son have been seeing Mike to help with injury recovery, flexibility and stength training. They have been attending sessions for over a year and my 8 year old says it’s his favorite activity! He’s on the smaller side and his strength has really improved for sports. Mike is fabulous with all ages and all needs. It’s worth the 60 minute commute!
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March 2024 by Katy Hinz
I started working with Michael after recovering from a broken bone and surgery. I was looking for someone that was more targeted than standard physical therapy, and more personalized than standard personal training. BMB hits that sweet spot in the middle! Working with Michael, I've built so much strength, have discovered imbalances that were causing pain, and have learned proper form to avoid injury (I can do squats again pain free!). BMB is worth the investment. Can't recommend enough!
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March 2024 by Cameron Pier
I love how clean and tidy this place is. You can tell they prioritize the health of their members and are consistent about making sure equipment is clean between uses. The cleanliness is very welcoming and makes my visits very comfortable.
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March 2024 by Chido Johnson
Amazing combination of physical training and therapy. I have a lot of trust in what I learn from them.
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December 2023 by Hassan Abdallah
I reached out to Mike as a soon-to-be father with chronic back pain. I wanted to prepare myself to handle the lifting and general wear and tear of fatherhood. My training sessions with Mike significantly improved my strength, flexibility, and mobility. I now have a suite of indispensable mental and physical tools that help assuage my back pain and allow me to be the active father I hoped to be.Before beginning our sessions, I remember dividing the cost of a given plan by the number of sessions included to get an idea of what I was getting for the money...this was completely naive! The value that Brain Meets Brawn provides goes FAR beyond the session itself. The video content and nutritional guidance were a major help in achieving my goals. Finally, what struck me most about my time at BMB was Mike's voracious appetite for learning how the human body works and determining how best to leverage his knowledge to serve the unique needs of a particular client. His inherent curiosity and disposition as a life-long learner shape his practice and enable him to provide truly tailored programs for his clients.
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December 2023 by Wendy
Working with Michael was a great experience. He knows what to do to help you reach your fitness goals and provides lots of motivation and encouragement.
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November 2023 by Vincent Gatti
Michael and Kris are excellent trainers. Their process and ability to articulate the "why" about how and why to perform certain exercises gave me learning for a lifetime that I have shared with others. I am in the best shape and preforming greater, safer, and more confident than ever. Thank you!
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November 2023 by Steven Hall (vaindil)
I've been coming to BMB for several months now and I'm so glad I made the choice to. Kris and Mike are fantastic, teaching me how to move my body the correct way while doing workouts. They've shown me problems with my body that I didn't even know I had, and working to correct them has made me feel so much better. Cannot recommend them highly enough!
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October 2023 by Baleigh Panther
I moved across the country and what I miss most about Michigan is training with Mike and Kris at Brain Meets Brawn. Exercises are individualized to meet each client's different physical needs and fitness goals. Each movement they teach is effective! Simply adjusting my knee placement and bracing my core improved my squat and form on other exercises tremendously! It's like strengthening the mind/body connection by reprogramming my muscle memory. While I throughly enjoyed the physical aspect, it was so much more than a workout for me! They motivate in a way that makes me feel mentally stronger as well. The word can't will never cross your mind because they believe you CAN! Training here was the best investment I've ever made for myself and my body. You changed my life! Once an overweight, struggling college grad, now training to be an officer in the military! I truly would not have built the body I have today nor achieved various goals without Brain Meet Brawn. Training here was my safe place, my happy place. You all created an everlasting, positive change in my life. More than you'll ever know. Thank you for your knowledge, time, and support. I miss you guys so much!
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August 2023 by Ann Houston
Mike has helped me immensely. His approach treats my entire body (including my brain) while working toward my specific goals. He continues to challenge me while adapting what we do to meet my needs and overcome any limitations. I have also worked with Kris with excellent results. I highly recommend BMB to anyone at any age (I am 80) who wants to improve balance and posture and improve their overall fitness.
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August 2023 by John Porter
Never in my life have I been serious and committed to any fitness program, gym or classes. Brain Meets Brawn has completely changed how I feel about fitness and about exercise in general. I’ve been going to BMB for about 3 months now, and in that time, Kris has helped me to rehab a nagging rotator cuff and scapula issue I have been experiencing for almost 10 years now. He took my concerns seriously about my lack of confidence in the stability in my shoulder and took the rehab process step by step. Today, I feel stronger than I have in 10 years, am almost totally pain free (long trips left me in excruciating pain before) and have the confidence to continue pushing further into my fitness and strength training journey.I also cannot say enough about how personable and approachable this place is. Mike knows the name of every client who walks through the door and is always there to say hello. Kris has been prepared and ready for every session I have scheduled and always has the session planned out to make the most of each session.This is an outstanding business that I wish I had known existed and that I needed it sooner. Do yourself the biggest favor and give them a chance to do for you what they’ve done for me!
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July 2023 by Rachael Carter
I tell everyone I know about my incredible experience working with the staff at BMB. As a female, personal training sounds intimidating, but BMB is such a safe space that my outcome has turned into so much more than I thought I was getting myself into. I no longer have chronic knee and hip pain, I am actively getting stronger and move throughout my day more easily, and overall look forward to each and every hour I spent with my trainer Kris
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July 2023 by Angelica Walimaki
I’ve been working out with the trainers at BMB for nearly a year now. The improvement I’ve seen in my mobility and reduction of back and sciatic pain is significant! They took the time to find the weaknesses that were at the base of my pain and have built me up from there. I’m stronger and more balanced as a result, which allows me to live the active lifestyle that I want. If you are wondering if they are worth it, the answer is YES.
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July 2023 by Michael McGrath
My youngest son suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) when he was hit by a car while crossing a street several years ago. He has made significant progress over the years learning to speak, read a write once again. He still struggles to walk and is limited in the use of his left hand. He has worked with several therapists at private practices, hospitals and a variety of therapeutic practices. We were luck enough to have found Brain Meets Brawn in January 2023 and after attending his first assessment session we knew that we finally found a place where he could make significant progress. He has been working with Mike and Kris twice a week for six months and the regimen has improved his strength, stamina and helped improve his outlook on his future. This week he started three sessions per week which he’d been asking to do for several weeks, but Kris was adamant about waiting for the right time to add in another session.My son is now able to use a walker, dress himself, shower, shave and perform normal daily routines. He has reenrolled in college and will attend a Calculus 2 class this fall. I can’t emphasize how much BMB has helped my son’s physical, emotional and overall positive outlook on life after meeting and working with Kris and Mike.
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July 2023 by Nick Fedorchak
Mike is the absolute best. He has changed the way I manage my health, from food, to exercise to overall outlook. And on top of that, he does a great job helping me with my lower back pain.Highly recommend!
