A Truly Life Changing Experience

came to see Bret because I

Ineeded to change my life. After college, I was really struggling to find a job, and in frustration, my eating got out of control. I am a big guy, but I got up to 445 pounds, the most I ever weighed. That affected job interviews because recruiters were judging me by my weight. But more important is that my own self-image was bringing me down. Finally, I realized that I was really jeopardizing my health and my whole life. I had worked out with trainers during high school and college, with mixed results. Each seemed to have their own training specialties, whether it was cardio, calisthenics or body building. Their routines just didn’t seem to be really focused on me or my own goals. I lost weight, but the workouts became routine, and were just not something I really enjoyed doing. Later, I tried to work out on my own, but I was always coming up with an excuse for not doing it. I met Bret through a family friend who was working out with him. From the first meeting, I could tell that he was genuinely excited about helping me. I got the clear impression that if I put in a full effort to achieve my goals, he would, too. I started working out with him about a year ago. My goal was to first lose weight, then gradually put on muscle. I don’t want to be a body builder, just to be in good shape, to carry myself well. In addition to my workouts, Bret also guides my daily diet – what I eat, how much and when. But what is really great is that he is there also as support and motivation. I stay in touch with him on workouts I do on the days when I am not with him, and on what I am eating every day. It is the accountability I always wanted. I could see results shortly after I began training with Bret, and started to feel the effects within a month. Other people notice, but I don’t want to feel complacent based on what others say. In less than a year I have lost 120 pounds, and I really have more energy and am having a lot more fun working out than I have ever had before. Bret knows how to change things up, adding variety and interest to the workouts, to make them stay enjoyable. Now I feel a lot better and my whole outlook is much more positive. To anyone who is looking to change their lives, lose weight, get in better shape, I would say, invest yourself in making the change. Let that desire push you to get started now. Keep going until you see and feel the change for yourself. And I would certainly recommend Bret to help you accomplish your goals. He is by far the best trainer I have worked with and he has helped me feel the best I have ever felt.

BRET KLIETHERMES is owner of STRONG HUMAN

FITNESS LLC, a personal training company that offers Complete Fitness Programs to help his clients reach their personal health and fitness goals. Bret has a Bachelor of Science in Health & Wellness Promotion from Missouri State University, is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Professional Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Bret works with clients at The Fitness Partner, Inc., a boutique gym located at 14528 South Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield 63017. For 25 years, owner/ operator Randy Stone has offered a more private alternative to the large box gyms that are often noisy and overcrowded. Bret offers both private and semi-private training to fit all budgets and schedules. For a no-obligation, no-pressure consultation to discuss your goals and programs, you can call Bret at 314-691-9040, email bret@stronghumanfitness.com or visit online at www.stronghumanfitness.com.