STUDIO TESTIMONIALS
Why our clients love training in person with us at our private studio.
Michelle Lowe
Michelle has been training with us for so long, that she found us in the phone book! Yep, she is our client who has been training with us the longest! The video says 13 years, but it's closer to 20 now!
"I've been training here for about 13 years now. Back then I wasn't in a very good place with myself. I was feeling very flat, and just not happy with my eating and where I was going. I felt I needed to do something."
"When I reached those menopause years. I really struggled with what was going on with my body. Just coming here 2 or 3 times a week and talking about nutrition and exercise really helped."
"When I was going through it, the changes were so noticeable in feeling better and being able to manage on a day-to-day basis. And since then, continuing coming here has been really beneficial, as you need to keep it up in the later years. And it's never too late to start."
Tim Masson
Tim has been a member of TBFT for many years now. His daughter convinced him to give it a go, and for a while they trained together, and really enjoyed the common interest. Tim has had an amazing weight-loss result, and really worked hard to change some of his habits over the years.
"I was a little bit overweight, a bit lethargic, and since coming here for the last 4 or 5 years, it's really changed my life. I've lost around about 15 kilos since coming here. It's been a great experience."
"It's been terrific since I've achieved what I have over the years. It's really changed my life, and I can physically do things. I can run around the block with ease, get on the running machine here, the rowing machine, it's really built my fitness up to what it's been previously."
"It's always a challenge to get out of your bad habits. But give it a go. You'll be surprised how quickly you can achieve good results."
Zoe Beck
Zoe has been training with us for years, and feels much fitter, toned and likes the nutritional inspiration, and awareness that training with TBFT brings. She loves the improvement she's seen in her sore hips due to her program focusing on strengthening these weaker areas.
"I was feeling unmotivated, and tried going along to another gym, but it was all young people and I felt so unfit. I've been training here for 2 and a half years now."
"I've learned a lot about stretching. I've had a lot of problems with my hips, and certainly the stretches I've learned here - I've got a little toolbox of stretches I can go to now when I feel that I need to. And I can feel that it helps, and it motivates me to keep up with the stretching because I can feel that it's making a difference."
"My hip was quite bad at the start of this year, and we've been able to work on it through my program of exercises that I do. So I don't feel like I'm not doing anything, or that I'm missing out. There's always alternatives that I can do. And my hip is feeling quite good now."
"I would say, give it a go, you've got nothing to lose!"
Paul Craig
Paul is a pleasure to have around the studio, always so cheerful, and friendly, making an effort to chat to other clients. His attitude is positive, and we are so glad to see that his back pain has completely gone, and he's feeling so alive! You'll catch Craig consistently hanging from a bar at the end of every session to decompress his spine.
"I was very lethargic. I've been doing this for nearly 2 years. I was suffering a bit from exhaustion and lower back pain from working in an office. After a number of months here. It was 12 weeks of continuous work - I felt a lot better!"
"I've certainly got a lot more energy, physically stronger, no lower back pain anymore, certainly not lethargic. I feel a lot better, my core strength has improved 100%."
"I just want to keep going, I don't ever want to go back to where I was, I enjoy every workout. Some days you get a bit tired, but you always walk away feeling so glad you did it."
"I reckon I concentrate a lot better. Going to bed and getting up is a lot better. I sleep better. I relax a lot easier. I do 3 sessions per week and the training and certainly has made me achieve things I didn't think I could achieve."
"Give it a try...I feel so much better, I feel so alive."
Ingrid Salman
Ingrid loves all the nutrition tips on Facebook that we give her. When she has a bad day, she can get right back into it straight away. She has learned so much about mindset and nutrition as well as loving her sessions in the studio.
"Before I started here, I was probably the heaviest I had ever been. I was feeling pretty bad about that."
"Originally location got me to come here. I've been training here for 4.5 years now. Rob is very motivational, the workouts are always interesting, you never got bored with what you're doing."
"It's the atmosphere when you come here - it's not too strict. It's easy to fit in and you can just get into the workout. And there's a little comradery."
"To anyone who is thinking about it and is a little unsure, just get started and see how you go, I think you'll benefit and want to keep going. It's very motivational. Just do it!"
Dale Brittain
Many of our members like Dale find that training at TBFT helps them not only in their physical aspects of their life, but also in their personal and work lives too.
"I had lost a little bit of weight and was using another gym and I really wasn't getting the results I wanted. And coming here doing the personal training and the programs here, got me the results I wanted to get."
"I've lost the weight I wanted to, I've had multiple injuries and was able to rehabilitate during those injuries here, which has been great. I've kept the weight off, strengthened up and been able to keep focused on the fitness."
Lisa Davis
Lisa has been training with us for many, many years now. Her friend Laura roped her in, and they both still train at the studio. It's become a habit for Lisa and she loves her improved motivation, stamina and her new found zest for life!
"Before I started at TBFT, I felt lazy and sluggish and was concerned about my future health. I wanted to get fitter, which I am now. I'm feeling really good, fit and healthy!"
"It's given me a lot more confidence and I feel more positive about the things I can do. I'm more open to trying new things."
"I had very weak bones, lots of breakages. It's actually helped with my bone strength".
"Don't think you're too old to ever start exercising. You'll be surprised. Give it a go. Because the longer you wait, you'll regret it. I wish I'd started earlier. The people are welcoming, encouraging and make you feel pretty special."
Michael Pinkpank
Michael came to TBFT 10 years ago, had amazing results, then after letting it go for a little bit came back and picked it up again. He knows this is the right training style for him as having the accountability and support is priceless.
"I came to TBFT 10 years ago. They did really good stuff for me, and I let it go, then I got over 100kgs and I was not able to do what I wanted to do. So I decided I had to come back and let Rob and the team work their magic on me again! I'm feeling better now."
"I was reluctant to start. But once I started I saw results. Now that I have the habit, I'm enjoying it. I did the 12 week fat loss program last September and have seen fantastic results! I lost 8kgs"
"The trainers here help me a lot. I'm not self-motivated. Having the trainers, and them expecting you to show up, and them working with you and encouraging you and giving you a bit of a boost, has been a great benefit to me personally."
"The value of having a Personal Trainer working with you and keeping you on track is priceless!"
"I'm in a semi-private group. I'm with people who you see regularly. It's a little bit of comradery, and you've got the trainers here with you too."
Helen Bouris
Helen has gone from strength to strength since joining us. She has gained strength, mobility, and we love watching her grow in confidence.
"Before I started here, I felt my training was a bit haphazard. Coming here gave me direction. I then left here and went to a couple of other places, but I felt I didn't have the same direction or commitment from the trainer to make sure I was doing the exercises correctly."
"The biggest benefit is understanding that as you get older you need a sense of balance, and muscular strength, just to walk up and down the stairs, and ladders. You need flexibility and strength."
"Training here helps me understand why I'm doing an exercise, and how it helps me. It helps me feel well, and be able to participate in the things I want to participate in."
"Come and give it a go, join in and they ease you into exercises and as you develop, they are made more suitable for your level. It's a place where you will have the opportunity to be the best you can."
David Matthews
Dave is thinking of the future and what the next 10 or 15 years looks like. That's his motivation to train and be at his best.
"I had trouble getting out of bed and touching my toes. My wife convinced me to give it a go. I'm a keen golfer and my golf game was starting to suffer. I hadn't done anything for 20 years."
"I feel a lot better. A bit more vibrant. A bit more energy. A little bit fitter. Can take the dogs for a lot longer walk - so they're happy too. My golf game has improved."
Cherry Demir
Well done Cherry on influencing your whole family towards better health. Your change is benefiting the people you love! Well done!
"Before I started training here I was quite lazy, I wasn't attentive to my health. I actually didn't know what I needed to do, and what steps to take on how to create a healthy journey."
"I've been training here for 2 years. I'm more alert and aware of what I've been eating. I'm more agile, more fit, and more conscious of the things I do during the day. I'm more in control of the decisions that I make in terms of my health. I do feel much better mentally as well as physically."
"I've noticed a difference in my family's attitude towards health, due to my training too."
"Just take that first step, pick up the phone and call. Rob, Emily and Sarah are so accepting of what you need to do, they listen very carefully, they structure everything around your needs. Don't be afraid. Go for it!"
Angela Siekris
Angela is making amazing progress towards her health and fitness goals, she has grown in confidence and capability and has even started running! She can now run 5kms and is looking towards a 10km run. Those 6am starts are really paying off for Angela!
"I didn't have the best eating habits and was sporadic with my exercising. I just wanted to change my mindset and my physical ability."
"I've been training here for about 4 years. A really good mindset has helped me make better choices on my eating habits. I don't only get support within the gym, but outside the gym too."
Marianne Miles
If you find big gyms intimidating, then TBFT is for you. Many of our clients, just like Marianne prefer training with TBFT because it's a relaxed and unintimidating place to train.
"I started training here about 6 weeks ago. I'd joined gyms before but really didn't feel comfortable around other fitter younger people. So I hadn't done any exercise for 5 or 6 years before I started."
"It got to the point where it impacted me socially. I didn't want to go out, I didn't want to go skiing with my family anymore. 6 weeks later, Ive lost nearly 7kgs, I went skiing last weekend and I skied. Really a big improvement in my fitness levels. So, thanks!"
Rory Borghesi
WOW! What an amazing transformation. 30kgs down in 2 years and running half-marathons. All the best for your full marathon Rory!
"I've been training at TBFT for about 2 years. When I started with Rob and the team, I was fairly overweight, just under 120kg. In 2 years, I've dropped that into 89kgs."
"I'm a lot fitter than what I was. I can comfortably run half-marathons now, and in October this year, I'll be running my first full marathon being 42kms."
"I've had amazing success here. A lot of thanks goes out to Rob and the team for helping me out over the last 2 years."
Nichole Jatczak
24kgs is an amazing achievement, Nichole!
It can be tempting to try and lose it all really quickly, but Nichole has averaged 0.75kg per week over this time, which goes to show the incredible results you can achieve through hard work, consistency, and a sensible approach.
"Hi, my name's Nichole, and I've been coming here for 7 months. And at this stage I've lost about 22kg coming here twice per week and enjoying the training."
Kevin O
Many of our clients want to get in shape for their families. Well done Kevin! You are a great role model for your kids!
"I've been training here for a little under 12 months. My children got me motivated when I hit the magical mark of about 128kgs. My daughter came up to me and rubbed my tummy and told me it was time for me to lose my pillow. I started training here and my weight has steadily come off and I've now lost 34kgs."
"I feel much fitter, stronger, healthier. I'm more energetic with the kids and much happier with my life in general! So, it's been great, and I'd recommend it to anyone!"
Jo Patterson
Mindset is a really big focus of what we do at TBFT. In order to make permanent changes, we help clients identify the things that are holding them back. We work with you and support you through this process.
"I've been training here at Total Balance now for close to 2 years. I came to Total Balance after I separated from my ex. I lost the plot a bit - drinking too much, and smoking and eating. I was getting overweight to the point where I was starting to scare myself a bit. I came here and started training and lost the weight really quickly. I highly recommend Total Balance, a great place to come and train."
"After I started training here at Total Balance I had a real reality check. I had to figure out for myself that I if I needed to change my life, I needed to change the way I think about myself, the way I think about eating and exercise and the things I did. And as a consequence, I made exercise a priority, and health a priority."
"I feel the best I've felt in more than 20 years. I'm more with it in my life and more with it for my kids and I'm a lot happier."
"I lost 24 kgs initially. I've lost more since then. It fluctuates a little bit, but I'm quite happy with that, because I'm fit, I'm healthy and I'm stronger."
Mavra Kotsabouikis
After her first 3 months Mavra lost 10kg and feels terrific!
"I've been coming here for 3 months now. My goal was to lose some weight, which had just crept up on me in the past 6 months. I'd put on 10kg that I didn't need to have."
"Coming here has been a dramatic change in my life, I feel so much better, so much healthier. Rob has been amazing and helped me achieve my first milestone of losing almost 10kg in that first 3 months."
"I feel terrific! Don't say you're going to start tomorrow, start today!"
Dario Precoma
A visit to the doctor can be a prompt for many people to do something about their health. Many of our clients like Dario not only lose weight but also quickly improve their blood pressure and other health markers too!
"I needed to get fit after seeing my doctor. In 3 months, I lost about 8 kgs, my doctors say everything is going well, my blood pressure has gone down by about 20%, I'm feeling terrific, I can do a lot more in a day."
Carmela Rigoni
We want to empower and motivate our members to take control of their health, and that's exactly what Carmela has done!
"I've been coming here for the last 4 and a half months and have lost 10.5kgs. My reason for coming here is I was feeling very tired and lethargic and have very sore knees. It was about time I looked after myself after caring for the family."
"I feel fantastic, I feel motivated, and getting the results empowers you to want to come back and do better and more."
"The trainers are very supportive, helpful, they're great!"
Adam Roach
Adam has made some pretty big changes. He gives 100% in his sessions, does extra training at home, and has changed his diet. He is proof that those who commit can achieve amazing results in a very short period of time.
"I started here about 8 weeks ago. At that time I was training a little bit, doing a bit of kick boxing, but I never felt my fitness was where it should be."
"Im over 40 now, so I needed to get my fitness up."
"I've reached all my goals (probably a little bit more). As far as my weight, it's come down to where I want it to be. I'm feeling better about everything in life, I'm feeling a lot fitter. Everything: running, walking I can do more of everything now."
"I've lost about 8 - 9kgs all up now. You've just got to do it. I've been putting it off for a long time. You put it off, but once you get here you just feel better."
