Client TestimonialsThank You to all of my training clients for your kind and thoughtful testimonials!
Coach Steve
"Just wanted to let you know, today was terrific."
Steve, just wanted to let you know, today was terrific. I didn’t realize how much more I was working my muscles (didn’t feel stressed this morning), but this afternoon as I am walking around the office or heading down a flight of stairs I can really feel it.
Lets keep pushing..I’m really into getting fit.
"Steve is a real pleasure to work with."
I began working with Steve about two months ago. During my initial consultation with Steve, I mentioned to him that my primary goal was to have more energy during the day so I could do more of the things I wanted to do. I also wanted to get stronger to help alleviate pain I had been experiencing from a surgically repaired torn ACL and meniscus in my right knee. I hoped that Steve would be able to help me with these issues and give me a stronger body.
Steve has tailored my workouts to first strengthen the weak areas, but each of our sessions is also a full-body workout designed to get my body back in balance. Steve also helps me to monitor everything I eat and then advises me on how I can improve my diet to maximize my energy during the day.
Steve is a real pleasure to work with. He makes exercise enjoyable. The exercises vary from Sweek to week so they don't get boring and the intensity increases each week as I get stronger. He also motivates me to supplement our workouts with strengh training exercise and walking on my own. (Susan photo, above left)
Susan Koroljow Howell, NJ
"Steve has added a new dimension of motivation, enthusiasm and creativity to my workout sessions.""You rank up there with the best of them!"
“I have worked with many trainers in my day and you rank up there with the best of them! You make training fun and most importantly, you really care about helping me achieve my goals. These past few months have been awesome!”
Joan Benjamin, 63- year “young” grandmother and co-creator of Formerly FIT DVD, Corona, CA (photo, bottom of page)
"Steve's Training has enabled me to keep my body in excellent shape."
I am a woman in my late 80s. I have been training weekly with Steve since 1993. I have become strong, agile and fit. My weight, height, balance and bone density have remained solid and stable.
I am very fortunate to have had Steve Loder, a knowledgeable and interested professional who works very hard with me to obtain these results. My lifestyle has benefited from this training."
Eleanor Pashelinsky, Verona, NJ
I am 90 years old. I had lung surgery eight years ago and I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Steve's training has increased my living capacity. And, it has also strengthened the muscles in my body, in particular, my legs, increasing my ability to walk better. I look forward to continuing to work with Steve Loder as my trainer.
Bernard Pashelinsky, Verona, NJ
"I can feel a difference in my upper body with considerably more strength and toning."
"Since starting sessions with Steve, I can feel a difference in my upper body with considerably more strength and toning. With my fibromyalgia, my sessions are enabling me to get proper exercise for all of my joints and it helps me to feel less tired. I have been very pleased in my results and I hope to be able to continue working with Steve."
Marcia Speck, W. Long Branch, NJ
"Our sessions left me feeling energized and anxious for more."
Hi Steve,
" I really enjoyed our Aqua Fitness Class this past summer. You were very patient with a group that can test those limits in a saint. Our sessions left me feeling energized and anxious for more. I look forward to doing it again next summer!
Karen Spengler, Eatontown, NJ
"He is now stronger, healthier, has lost over 20 pounds and has gained more confidence."
“My son Eric has been working with you through a strength training and weight management program for over 3 months now. He has made such great progress during that time as he is now stronger, healthier, has lost over 20 pounds and has gained more confidence in himself. This has been the only physical activity that he has enjoyed in a long time. In Eric’s own words, It’s not boring Mom.”
Gloria Gutierrez., for her son Eric, 12 years old
Marlboro, NJ
"I greatly appreciate the personal attention I receive from Steve."
"Steve and I have worked together for several months, twice a week. I am a healthier and more fit as a result of the time we spend together. Steve takes great care to make sure that each of my muscle groups is worked in a systematic way, with increasing resistance. I am stronger and more limber as a result.
In this part of densely populated New Jersey, there are a large number of health clubs, gyms, studios and trainers to choose among. I did an exhaustive search before signing a long-term commitment to work with Steve.
He makes my workouts varied and interesting. He takes my personal history into account (osteoarthritis in the neck) before we attempt any position or maneuver. I am challenged by the routine he has designed for me, but never to the point where I fear risking injury. This gives me comfort. I feel he is genuinely interested in my progress and committed to my goals of weight loss and increased flexibility.
I have confidence in Steve and I look forward to our sessions together."
Jay Leve, Montclair, NJ
“Working with Steve is both enjoyable and effective."
"Steve is considerate and he creates a comfortable atmosphere. Steve is encouraging and he expects progression, but he is not pushy. I look forward to our workout sessions and I am renewing my training sessions with Steve for a third time!”
Susan Bredehoft, Monmouth Beach, NJ
“My experience with Steve has been nothing but positive."
"He is always on time and consistently confirms session appointments the day before. When meeting with him you always feel as if you are doing the right thing for your health. He is always very patient along with telling you that you will succeed. I also enjoy the weekly emails that keep me motivated and the monthly fitness tips handouts.”
Linda deGanahl, Rumson, NJ
"I felt so much better after each workout"
"At the conclusion of this past summer's work out program, I wanted to thank you for your diligent efforts when working with me.
Your extensive knowledge in physical training and joint and muscular anatomy was obvious. Your gentle yet firm and encouraging manner pushed me beyond what I thought I could do, and yet, I felt so much better after each workout session.
I look forward to restarting next spring."
Annette Margulies, Long Branch, NJ/Orlando, FL
“Your program enabled me to achieve a personal goal of running a marathon."
“Now that I have successfully completed the NJ Marathon, I just wanted to thank you for the excellent training program you provided. Your program was so thorough and you always provided support during those dreaded long runs!"
“Your program enabled me to achieve a personal goal of running a marathon,and to have fun in the process. Right up to the finish line, your support and guidance was a critical element of my success. As you reminded us every week, “Relax, have Fun, and GO FOR IT! You CAN do it.” Well Steve, I did do it, and I have you to thank. I would highly recommend your program to any one thinking of running a marathon.”
Stacia Mosia, Fair Lawn, NJ
"Your care for my well-being and attention to detail has greatly enhanced my movement"
“During the past ten months, your care for my well-being and attention to detail has greatly enhanced my movement and goal towards independence. You even took the time to visit my therapists at the Kessler Institute in West Orange to better coordinate our sessions demonstrating your compassion for me and your profession.”
David H., Recovering Quadriplegic
Eatontown, NJ
"Even my doctor is amazed at my progress"
Hi Steve!
"Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the time and the help you have given me. My shoulder is feeling much better. Even my doctor is amazed at my progress and how well I am doing! The program you have set up for me has worked just great. I couldn't ask for a more knowledgeable trainer. Thank you!"
Alan Lupian, Red Bank, NJ
"I am truly amazed at all the different types of exercises he has in his bag of tricks."
"I have been working out on and off on my own for the better part of five years. Although I feel I've worked hard, I have not seen the improvements that I would have liked or expected to see. I started working out with Steve Loder about twice a week almost two months ago and I have already seen more improvement in this time than in the past five years!"
"Steve keeps the workouts interesting and exciting. Each hour session with him is never the same so you never get bored doing the same repetitious workouts. I am truly amazed at all the different types of exercises he has in his bag of tricks. He is very knowledgeable about all the different muscle groups and the cardiovascular system. He makes sure that he targets workouts around every muscle group, not just the major muscles. He explains every exercise and the muscles that it benefits. After one session with him you realize that he is a trained professional who has spent years studying and re-educating himself in the field of personal training.
Additionally, Steve is a great motivator. He doesn't yell as I've seen other trainers do. Instead, he helps you through the exercise and will encourage you to get through every repetition and every set. I look forward to my sessions with Steve and will continue training with him until I 've reached my goals."
Michael S.
Goldman Sachs, Jersey City, NJ
"The marathon training program was extemely well organized."
"While living in NJ, I was lucky enough to have participated in two of Coach Steve's Marathon Training groups, and throughout both experiences I witnessed the sincere devotion that Coach Steve gave to all of his runners and walkers. The training program was extemely well organized and Coach Steve was such a wonderful support. He is a true professional who certainly knows the ins and outs of his profession."
Joan & Gary Zaborowski, Raleigh, NC
"I highly recommend Coach Steve!
I was referred to him by the Essex Running Club. I had recently relocated to Essex County, NJ from Manhattan. I wanted to continue with strength and conditioning plus, as Coach Steve is an accomplished distance runner, I felt that I could learn much from him as a relatively new and inexperienced recreational runner.
At our initial consultation, we discussed my goals and objectives of gaining a better overal level of fitness and weight loss. Shortly after our consultation Coach Steve got me started on a fitness and nutrition program tailored to meet my goals. I even joined Coach Steve's road racing team and his coaching and spirited encouragement have given me the strength to keep going! Since begiining my program with Coach Steve, I am now stronger and have lost a significant amount of weight. I feel and look the best I ever have!
Coach Steve continues to demonstrate excellence and commitment to fitness and sports training and his professionalism is widely recognized in the community. He is a leader and asset to the personal training industry."
Sarah Katapodis., Upper Montclair, NJ
(A Highly Satisfied Client)
"I've had much success with Coach Steve's group training sessions."
"It's no secret that strength and conditioning is important for the overall fitness of a runner. This past year, I've had much success with Coach Steve's group training sessions. Steve changes each exercise routine every two weeks so that your muscles do not get too settled doing the same thing.
The sessions are very motivating and relaxing and Steve is very good at carrying a conversation with you while still keeping track of reps and sets, well, most of the time. I am also impressed with and appreciate the fact that Steve gives you a thorough fitness evaluation on a regular basis."
Paul Maloney, Caldwell, NJ
"He's just the best!"
"I have had Steve Loder come to my house wekly as a personal trainer for over a year now and wholeheartedly recommend him without any reservations.
He arrives on time and is well organized. He has an excellent knowledge of body anatomy so that if I have a temporary physical problem, I know that he he can change the exercises wothout advance notice. I hired Steve because I am 71 years old and felt the need to preserve as much of my muscles and agility from the normal process of age. The exercises have been varied and are progressively made harder as I am able to do them more easily.
He offers encouragement during the exercises, is sympathetic and gives full attention to the exercise and the manner in which it is performed. His overall way of handling the trainee is very non-itimidating which is an important aspect in dealing with some people. He's just the best!"
Evelyn B., Morristown, NJ
"Thanks so much Steve for getting me ready for my wedding.
I felt wonderful that day and training with you also helped to keep my stress levels down! Thanks again."
Kerry P., Clifton, NJ
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Joan Benjamin & Coach Steve take a break from the filming of their Formerly Fit Exercise DVD
