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July 2018 by Xav Lee
John helped me to gain 10lbs of lean muscle. I was feeling at my weakest because I had not been working out for years, but thanks to John I felt like I had some energy and confidence back in my life. He holds you accountable and truly cares about your goals. He wants to see you succeed. Additionally, I like that he talks to you on an individual level, and you're not just some other client. He really tries to get to know you, and I appreciated that. Sometimes making the decision to workout can be a tough one. You might be afraid of others laughing at you or thinking it's futile that you're even trying. However John is supportive and understanding all the way.Most people try to lose weight, but I was trying to gain weight since I am technically underweight for a 6' 1" guy. Started off at around 170lbs 15-16% body fat, and ended up at around 183lbs 14-15% body fat. Had to return back to school, but plan on hopefully training more soon.
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July 2018 by Catherine Jordan
John is a great trainer. He listened to my needs and goals and designed a training program that really addressed my goals. He's very knowledgeable and skilled and is fun to work out with!
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July 2015 by Kayce Edell
I am a 47 year old woman who was overweight with low self esteem, always feeling tired, and very inactive.My son started with John almost three years ago and his transition of getting into shape and feeling better about himself was inspirational. So, in March of 2012 I made a life changing decision. I decided to follow in my son’s footsteps and see John. I wanted to see if John could do the same thing for me as he did for my son. I was not disappointed.I have learned so much from John. He has helped me be more positive about everything. My self-esteem is much better; I have more energy and just the knowledge of how to eat better without feeling like I am missing something in my diet. I now enjoy eating healthy, and I want to go to the gym. When I first started with John, I didn’t think that I would ever lose the weight. The clothes were fitting better but the scale wasn’t changing. John kept telling me to “trust the process, it works.” He kept me motivated.I’ve lost over 35 pounds and have never felt better. John’s positive attitude and just making the workouts fun but hard, keeps me motivated to continue going to see him. I am so glad my son met him. He has changed my life!Carrie Edell – West. St. Paul
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July 2015 by Keith Krueger
After months of urging from my wife, who had been training for nearly a year with John, I decided to make the personal investment to get more fit. My original motivation was to improve my golf game. I had lost distance and flexibility with my swing.Since December 2013, I've trained two days a week (60 minutes each session) with John to build strength and flexibility. During that time, I've lost 20 lbs of fat, added 21.5 lbs of muscle, and reduced my percentage of body fat over 10 points. My weight is actually unchanged but my physique is clearing improved.I've noticed subtle changes like better posture, endurance for activities and my clothes fit differently (smaller waist, broader chest and shoulders). My wife has noticed a smaller stomach, thinner face and smooth skin.Weight loss was not a primary goal for me (I enjoy food and alcohol too much too surrender those pleasures), but I recently had to provide blood work for an annual physical exam and was surprised with the change from a year ago. All of my health metrics (cholesterol, triglycerides, etc...) had significanty improved such that I will likely be able to discontinue at least one, if not more, medications. I also had my lowest blood pressure readings in at least five years.Obviously, I very pleased with those results. And yes, the strength and conditioning work John has designed has allowed me to recoup and exceed my prior golf abilities. I recovered all of my distance, plus added an additional 15-20 yards per club. I recently had two 300 yard plus drives in the same round. A first for me. I was excited and amazed at my improved fitness.A personal trainer isn't cheap (he runs a business), but the cost in comparison to excessive medications and other unnecessary medical care is cost effective in the long run. It's money well spent.John's personable, has a great sense of humor, enjoys movie quotes and holds you accountable for your fitness improvement. I'm doing exercises (strength and conditioning) that I would've found laughable eight months ago (i.e. piroutte push-ups). John is the direct link to that improvement and performance.Thanks John!
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September 2014 by Andrea O.
Love this place! Truly a group of fun, innovative, amd inspiring trainers for any age or fitness level.
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July 2014 by kelly fain
I had always been active but my solo workouts weren’t giving me the desired results. Choosing John Peters as my personal trainer changed all that.During my two years working out with John, he taught me how to get the most out of my strength training and cardio. John is knowledgeable, accessible and responsive.What I most appreciate about John is that he made an effort to know me and what type of workouts I needed to be successful. He made me work hard and once I saw the results I was able to make myself work hard.I moved to Texas five years ago. I keep asking him to move here because I can’t find a quality trainer that kicks my butt like he did. However, because of John’s coaching, I’m able to continue the exercise program I learned from him and maintain the results he helped me create.Kelly Fain - Austin, TX
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July 2014 by Jennifer Scrimshaw
In 2003, I had joined a local gym and signed on with a personal trainer to help me get back in shape and lose some weight that I put on during grad school. Fortunately, I had a lot of success with introducing weight training, cardio, and a healthy diet into my life. Unfortunately, a few years later I was really struggling with the motivation to maintain all of the successes I had already achieved with my health and fitness. Working out by myself got to be rather boring and lonely.I noticed there was a boot camp type of class at my gym, and it got me curious. I finally decided to join the class and this was where I met up with John, since he was the boot camp instructor. It was be fun to work out with a group of people, and I also really liked John’s energy and sense of fun he brought to class every day.By working out with John, I was able to find my motivation again. Training with John had the following 3 advantages over working out by myself:· Accountability – Barring an illness, John did not put up with any excuses for not making it to class. I remember several mornings laying in bed contemplating skipping 6AM class, and I would think back on what a hard time John gave me and everyone else that missed class without a good reason. Even though I was tired, I would get up and make it class, and I always had a better day at work that way. Without a question, I made it to class more days than I would have made it if I were still working out by myself.· Encouragement – During phases of the class where we would lift heavy weights and low reps, John would encourage me to lift heavier weight. I never imagined I would be able to lift as much as I was able to do with John’s encouragement…I think we were both pretty amazed at times how much I was able to lift! Without John encouraging (and sometimes insisting) that I lift more weight, I am sure I would have just continued to lift a lighter weight working out by myself.· Fun – John always managed to be positive and upbeat at class…even considering it was a 6AM class. He was able to make class fun and also promote a sense of teamwork among everyone in the class. It was hard to imagine going back to working out by myself after enjoying structured workouts with a trainer.
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July 2014 by Justin Kroeger
I really loved the variety and intensity of the workouts that John put together for me. I also appreciated the nutritional advice that he gave me. I would definitely recommend Thrive to anyone looking for guidance to get and stay in shape.
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July 2014 by ay wu
I came to John's class as my first ever weight training, does boost metabolism and he answers all questions and his weekly posting to members is very informative regarding to training and eating, habit etc.
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July 2014 by Sally Daly
I came to John when I'd hit a fitness plateau. I never thought I'd gain so much confidence in the weight room and have such fun doing it!
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July 2014 by John Schommer
Peters is a good trainer, and a goofball. He knows what he's doing and he'll get the most out of you.
