Written Testimonials

Trainer: Timothy Paikopolos

Client name: Deb Kavanaugh

Why did she seek out a personal trainer? Overall fitness and proper instruction for weight training

Client’s goals: Total body fitness and to run the New Bedford Half Marathon in March 2008

When she began training with Tim: Began weight training 2 xs per week in November 2007. Ran Half Marathon in New Bedford on March 16, 2008. Finished in 2:22.

Client’s comments regarding working with Tim: “Tim has been a great motivator and encouraged me to meet my personal goal”

Client’s comments about the gym: “HPFC is a neat, clean facility with great equipment and a friendly staff.”

Trainer: Dawn Marie Cetrone

Client name: Cecelia Kosta

Why did she seek out a personal trainer? Wanted to fit back into clothes she had “outgrown”. Also wanted to become stronger and healthier (at her age, strengthening can help prevent osteoporosis).

Client’s goals and how they were achieved: Weight loss and toning arms and abs. Achieved by cardio 2-3 times per week and strength training.

When she began training with Dawn: August 2007

Client’s comments regarding working with Dawn: “Dawn has been excellent to work with. She absolutely caters to my goals and knows where I am coming from. When needed she would modify any exercises due to problems with my back.”

Client’s comments about the gym: “Pleasant and comfortable. There are a number of various pieces of equipment and there is always something available to work with.”

Continued goals: Continue to work on abs and arms, toning, and continuous weight loss of 20 lbs.

Trainer: Dawn Marie Cetrone

Client name: Kathy Kruger

Why did she seek out a personal trainer? Hit a plateau in weight loss, needed a boost from trainer.

Client’s Goals: To loose weight while husband was away for 5 months. Lost 60lbs on her own. Since training with Dawn, has lost 17.

When she began training with Dawn: April 2008

Client’s comments regarding working with Dawn: “I love working with Dawn, she’s tough, but she works around my strengths and weaknesses.”

Client’s comments about the gym: “I feel very comfortable at HPFC. It is the first time in my life I have felt good about working out.”

Continued goals of client: “I would like to continue training and lose about 50 more pounds. Thank you Dawn. Thank you HPFC!”

Trainer: Lawrence Bigos Client’s

Clients name: Jill Oliveria

Why did she seek out a personal trainer? She was not only looking to improve herself, but she is a competitive archer and was looking to build up strength and stamina.

Client’s goals and how they were achieved: Weight loss, has done well with this for the past year. Accomplished by strict dieting and exercise.

When client began training with Larry: about 2 ½ years ago. Her biggest achievement was met these past 10 months with her weight loss. She is still continuing her program.

Client’s comments regarding working with Larry: “Larry works well with me as far as knowing when to push me to my limits and knowing when I may be having a hard time with my dieting. He is always there for me.”

Client’s comments about the gym: “I find the gym to be a friendly place to do my workouts. It’s always clean and brightly lit.”

Trainer: Lawrence Bigos

Client’s name: Maxine

Why did she seek out a personal trainer? After year of training on an individual level, sought out personal trainer after she quit smoking with the hope of losing 10lbs. Also, to build up her endurance.

Client’s goals and how they were achieved: To reduce body fat and inches, also to increase muscle mass. Achieved with a proper balance of diet, weight training, and cardio. Lost 8lbs in 2 weeks.

When did she begin training with Larry: Long term partnership but recently reconnected within the past month in order to achieve latest goal of increasing muscle mass and decreasing inches.

Client’s comments regarding working with Larry: “No nonsense. He goes by the mantra “go deep or go home”. Larry has helped me to understand the value of a good diet and exercise plan.”

Client’s comment about the gym: “One stop shopping fitness club combining the newest equipment with cutting-edge exercise classes.”