Success Stories
Rob Cummings, Age 52, Height 5′ 9″, Weight
160lbs, Bodyfat 6.8%
“Keith Colby is an outstanding trainer, coach and advisor who will help You achieve your goals and exceed your own expectations. He has a Unique approach that integrates strength training, flexibility, balance, Post workout recovery and diet. His style is friendly, supportive and Encouraging, which complements the structured and very challenging Training program he established for me. This combination has helped to Push me to perform at levels I didn’t think were possible.”
“I’m 50 years old and thought my long distance running days
were over. Then in January 2006 I started training with Keith twice a week. I ran This year’s Boston Marathon in 3:09, far exceeding my expectations and Performance last year. I felt fantastic at the end of the race, had a Rapid recovery, and had absolutely no injuries during my training. I Just finished a sprint triathlon and came in 5th in my age group. And I’m competing in a 1.5 mile swim next month. Keith’s training has enabled me to compete in these challenging events and get in the best shape ever. If you truly want to achieve breakthrough performance, stay healthy and feel great, you need to train with Keith. He is outstanding.”
Rob Cummings
Fidelity Investments
Steve Elman Lost 30 lbs and Went Down to 15%
Body Fat in 6 Months!
My name is Steve Elman, and I’ve been working with Keith Colby and Chris Larson of Colby Conditioning since early in 2008.
A year ago, if you’d told me I’d be doing a testimonial for a personal training company, I’d have laughed. I don’t exactly think of myself as a “gym person,” whatever that is. I’ve had gym memberships in the past, but frankly, they just didn’t do it for me. The experience I’ve had with Keith and Chris has been pretty special, and I ‘m happy to tell you about it in the hope that you can benefit from it as well.
I spent thirty years in radio, and I now work as a writer. In March
2008, my first book was published. Because my work has been so
sedentary, I put on quite a few pounds over the years. By the end of 2007, I was up to 230, and I knew that wasn’t good. I also had a fall – I just keeled over for no good reason on the sidewalk, and that shook me up.
I went in for a checkup with my doctor, and he let me know that I’d better do something about my weight. I knew that my blood pressure was borderline, but he also told me I was in danger of developing diabetes if I didn’t get my weight down.
He recommended working with a nutritionist and having an evaluation from Colby Conditioning. After a few tests, Keith determined that the muscles controlling my balance were weaker than they should be. He said he’d like to set up a program for me to help strengthen those muscles. In addition, I asked him to help me lose weight and build my overall muscle tone.
Over six months, working with Colby Conditioning and my nutritionist, I dropped thirty pounds. I really feel great about that – but for me, the weight loss has been a secondary benefit of my training program.
The most important thing is that the exercises developed for me made me feel more stable – stronger and more at ease in walking and moving. I know that my weight loss has depended on my own discipline and commitment. But the strengthening of specific muscle groups requires expertise – and that’s why I really value the work I’ve done with Keith and Chris.
Let me give you a few specific reasons why I think Colby Conditioning has worked for me. First, I never feel that I’m being asked to do more than I can accomplish. Keith and Chris want me to leave the gym stronger, but they want to make sure that I get there without any muscle strain, joint problems, or compromise of my physical wellbeing.
Second, Keith is constantly changing up my routine, using new techniques and exercises that he learns from his research and from his peers in the business. I can honestly say that I’ve never had a boring workout – I’ve been challenged, for sure, but never bored. Third, I feel that Keith and Chris watch my workouts more closely than I watch them myself. They see what I’m having trouble with and they change and adjust exercises to make sure I make progress without doing damage to my joints and my back.
Fourth, I’m not intimidated by the other clients at Colby Conditioning. They seem to be normal people with the same goals I have – to improve our health and feel better about our bodies. I like knowing that the other folks working out aren’t there to show off their physiques, but to do something good for themselves.
Lastly, I feel that Keith and Chris care. That might not be the first thing you think of when you’re considering a training program, but let me tell you, personal consideration is a great motivator. Chris always makes sure to program music on the sound system that puts me in the right frame of mind. Keith asks me at least once a week how I feel about my progress. I feel valued, and that makes me want to achieve the goals they set – and even to go
beyond them.
I recommend this experience, and I’m grateful for the help I’ve received from Keith Colby and Chris Larson.
Of course, you shouldn’t have any illusions – this isn’t easy work, and your success in any exercise program depends on your own willingness to give it a good effort. But these guys know what they’re doing – and
that’s been a tremendous help to me.
I’ll turn 60 in 2009. I know how important it is to maintain my health as I age – and I’m glad I’ve found Colby Conditioning to give me the means and the inspiration to do it.
Steve Elman
Radio Host and Author
Age 60
Jane Sloan
Wendy Krayer
Rich Schmid – Owner RS EXPRESS – “It’s very
clear that staying with your approach will soon put me in the best
shape of my life, even at age 48.”
“I want to thank you for all you’ve done over the past year. My strength and flexibility have returned to the level they once were, while we are still in the early phase of successful training sessions. It’s very clear that staying with your approach will soon put me in the best shape of my life, even at age 46.”
“As an athlete throughout college, I’ve sought to maintain the level of fitness that I’d attained through training camps during baseball and hockey seasons. This became a greater challenge after starting my own company. It is quite difficult to find a consistent and productive method to training while meeting the needs of clients, employees, the daily demands of a business, as well as squeezing in time to have a personal life.”
“Workouts with you have been efficient, challenging and
unique, while the times you offer throughout the week, with options for private and semi-private sessions, have allowed me to comfortably address the needs of my professional life and fulfill the necessary number of sessions to meet our conditioning goals.”
“Your approach to fitness and strength is completely different
than the programs I’d been raised on during my athletic career. At first I was not sure exactly how I would benefit. As I started to understand your approach, my mind and body began to adapt to this unique method. Everything fell into place. On a recent trip to Italy, I hiked much of the Mediterranean coast. It was quite a long distance, while more than half of the terrain was quite challenging. I breezed through this journey with very little effort. My legs, back and mind had not been this strong and confident in quite some time.”
“I don’t trust just anyone with my body when it comes to my health. I had back surgery a few years ago and worked with one or two physical therapists and trainers prior to meeting you. Your present knowledge coupled your hunger for learning and staying up on the latest techniques, has benefited me tremendously. Your experience with injured athletes is something that I had sought out in a trainer. The results that I’ve seen of your work with professional athletes, triathletes, marathoners and people like myself who want to remain athletically active and competitive, has convinced me of the true effectiveness of your programs.”
“You have a unique and confident approach, which you present to clients with a high level of enthusiasm and consistency. Your programs are complete, with suggestions for off day workouts and post workout recovery. You tailor sessions to each individual. Your newsletters on diet and training philosophy are effective and vital.
Every moment is used efficiently. As long as a client is committed to the program, the results can be tremendous.”
“For those of us coming off of major injuries, your approach has given us back the active lives we were at risk of losing without
taking action. Thank you for all that you’ve done. I’m completely committed to your philosophy and highly recommend that others in my situation consider working with you.”
Yours truly,
Richard W Schmid
Joe Easley – 58 Years Old Vice President
Archstone Financial
Body Fat Dropped From 22% to 13%, Lost 2 Inches Off His Waist and Hips!
November 17, 2008
Hello,
My name is Joe Easley, I am 58 years of age. I was referred to Colby Conditioning by a physical therapist who was working with me to heal a damaged shoulder muscle. The shoulder muscle was damaged while exercising on my own.
Like many of us, I have been aware for years of my need to lose weight and become more physically fit. Also like many of us, I am a fantastic procrastinator and when I would finally motivate myself to exercise I managed to do too much too fast resulting in muscle damage, causing unbearable soreness, and occasionally intense therapy. I also never seemed to combine exercise with a proper nutritional program.
When I first interviewed with Keith Colby I was asked what I expected to accomplish by employing a personal trainer. My response was threefold. I wanted to lose weight, gain core strength, and increase flexibility. This question and response was a short opening to a very thorough verbal and physical assessment of my life and body. I got the distinct impression that if I did not indicate my personal commitment and convince Keith of the same I would have been advised Colby Fitness could not help me and shown the door. The fact I am sitting here conducting this testimonial answers that.
Keith designed a 12 week physical and motivational program that started me off slowly and introduced me to more challenging workouts gradually and, most amazing to me, without injury or even without pain. I was never rushed through my workouts and my trainer Chris Larson watched over me like a mother hen. Professionally walking me through the warm-ups and exercises while patiently answering my questions and explaining the muscle groups being worked on.
Colby Fitness showed there flexibility and willingness to accommodate when my personal travel and vacation schedule extended my 12 week program out to 16 weeks. During that 16 weeks I shed 24 lbs. overall while reducing my waist size by 2 inches and increasing my arms by 1/2 inch, my chest by 1 inch, and my body fat ratio dropped from 22% to 13%. Additionally my golf handicap, which was the reason for my desire to increase core strength and overall flexibility, has dropped from a weak 12 to a solid 8.
I plan to continue my relationship with Keith, Chris, and Colby Fitness going forward. I recommend you consider it as well!
Roy Brown, 71 Years Young
1 Leg Bench Squat
“About a year ago, my 45 year old son said to me, “Dad, stand up straight; pull your shoulders back. You look like an old man!” A day or two later, as I walked past a large store window, I glanced over and saw my reflection and yes, there I was, stooped over, definitely like an old man. Since my twenties, I’ve been telling myself, “You need to get in
shape.” As each new decade came and went, it was always, “Oh, I must get in shape before I’m 30.” “Oh, I must get in shape before I’m 40.” And so it continued. Well, the decades continued to pass and when my son made his startling comment, I was 70 years old, stooped over, all kinds of aches and pains, struggling to tie my shoe laces. It was then I decided “It’s time!”
I found Colby Conditioning, signed on and have been working regularly with Keith and Chris for almost a year now. The program they have set up for me has the right combination of stretching, exercises to improve balance and strength building. The program continues to change as my abilities improve, so it does not become monotonous. Their approach is that of firm, but gentle pushing with enthusiastic encouragement. They give me advice on nutrition (I give them advice on life.) They also make it fun. I’m not going to exaggerate and say I feel like a 30 year old… I still have an ache or a pain now and again, but you know what? I also get that wonderful little ache when I realize I’ve woken up a muscle that hasn’t been used for many years. Now, when I walk past a store window, or look in a mirror, I don’t see that stooped over old man any more, I see a standing tall senior citizen who is continuing the journey I wish I had started decades ago, getting myself in shape.
Keith’s web site has a section addressing ‘Baby Boomers’. Well, I was born a few years too early to be in that category, but to the senior citizens out there, I want to say “It’s never too late. Do it!””
Roy
“I have been a competitive marathoner and triathlete for 10 years. Since working with Keith, I have been able to compete injury free, my speed and power on the bike has increased, I have been able to break the 7min per mile barrier, and my recovery from races and hard effort workouts is vastly improved. The workout sessions are educational, challenging and fun. Keith has shown me and taught me to understand my weaknesses, and how to avoid compensations. In the past 4 years since working out with Keith I have succeeded in winning my age group for all of the triathlons I have raced and I have qualified for nationals 2x. As a personal trainer, triathlon coach, and pilates instructor, keith has helped make me a better instructor.”
Ali Winslow
Colby Conditioning is “targeted, focused, specific to your fitness needs. It may not be sexy, it’s effective, coherent and geared to the objectives of the client.”
Noel Schroeder, M.Ed., RYT
“This note is long overdue! I just wanted to thank you (Again!!!) for working with me. I’ve expressed this before—I am very well pleased and happy with our progress. Only after 4 sessions (and the green nutrition phase diet you suggested), did I notice that I was down two pounds (am now at 108) and was able to fit into a pair of “skinny” jeans! My tummy is not
only flat, but it’s strong—I love feeling lean.”
“I am still amazed at how much guidance and information you
pass along– in AND out of the training room. Thanks for sharing—I can’t rave enough about you to family and friends. Thanks again for your patience in taking the time to show me how to do each and every movement correctly. I never imagined there were so many options! This is one of the smartest decisions I have made in investing towards an optimal level of fitness and health. Can’t wait to run my Nova Scotia
race in May and kick some caboose. Looking forward to my next session!”
“Cheers,”
Tran Luu
