Testimonials

"As a physician, I know the importance of exercise and diet in preventing and treating many health issues. As a woman with a strong family history of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and osteoporosis, I know I need to take care of myself. Two years ago, I began working out at Personally Fit. The health benefits have been enormous from both a mental and physical perspective! I am in the best cardiovascular shape of my life and my body fat has dropped 10%. I have more energy and feel better about myself. It hasn’t been easy, but the results have been worth it. Everyone at Personally Fit has been so supportive. Now, finally, I can “practice what I preach."

"When I first came to Personally Fit, I was scared I would feel self-conscious and out of place but nothing could be further from the truth. I have made a complete lifestyle change from what I eat to my workout and cardio. Not only have I lost weight and body fat but I have much more energy and just a better overall sense of well being."

"I began working with a trainer at Personally Fit twice a week in October of 2007.  When I heard about Adventure Boot Camp I was excited because I wasn’t finding the time to do the cardio my trainer wanted me to do in addition to my training sessions.  Even though there are alternate times available, the 5:30 AM class is perfect for me because if I don’t get it done early, it will never get done.  I’ve been hooked ever since I attended the first boot camp in June of 2008.  I’m afraid to miss a camp because I know I’ll miss something new since Chris has a different workout for us everyday. I love the atmosphere at Personally Fit and all the trainers, especially my trainer, Chris Hill.  I also enjoy meeting and making new friends with the ladies at boot camp. Another great benefit is receiving the nutrition information that Chris has for the clients of Personally Fit and Adventure Boot Camp. I feel that he has done the research and only recommends products he knows are the best. I feel my physical and mental health has greatly improved over the last 2 ½ years because of the guidance I have received from Chris.  I wish I would have done this for myself many years ago, but I am glad I am able to reap the benefits now."

 

Carmela Davis

Dropped from 22.8% Body Fat to 18.2%

Increased lean mass from 108.9 lbs to 113.7

Increased muscle definition

Dropped from 32.1 lbs of fat to 25.3 lbs

Dropped time in Dallas White Rock marathon from 5 hrs 5 min to 4 hrs 12 min

(53 minutes)

“When I came to Personally Fit I was not happy with myself. I had been running for over 20 years but never improving and always going backwards. I was looking for a change and found more than I expected. The workouts have not only improved my running time but how I feel about myself. I truly have seen so many results and I thank Martin for all his dedication and encouragement.”

Cindy Mashe has worked extremely hard with nutrition, boot camp, and 1 on 1 training to lose 10 lbs of body weight. Cindy has dropped 7% body fat resulting in a 13lbs loss of fat weight, while increasing her lean mass by 3 lbs.

Between training in the gym, boot camp, and nutrition Courtney has truly made a life style change. She has lost 15lbs, over 3% body fat, and dropped 4 pant sizes. Courtney continues to set new fitness goals including running a half marathon in March. Keep up the good work Courtney!

 

In two months Samir has lost 20 lbs, 3% body fat, and 4 inches off his waist!  He has done this by working out with Lance  two days a week, implementing good nutrition, and doing at least four days of cardio on his own.  Samir is a good example of what can be done when one is determined to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle.

Angela participated in the Late Spring Isagenix 30 day Challenge. In just 30 days, with the help of our IMPACT  program & Isagenix, Angela lost 13.5 lbs.  She also lost 13.75 inches overall!  Angela has been very dedicated in her workouts and with her nutrition. Since January, she has lost a total of 38 lbs! Keep up the good work!

Josh started his exercise program at Personally Fit in January of 2013. Since then he has lost 194 lbs, 25 inches off his waist, and dropped 6 pant sizes.  Josh is one of our most dedicated clients by coming in and seeing his trainer 1 time a week and working out on his own 4 days a week in the gym.  He even has a pool workout that he does weekly. Josh has improved his mobility, strength, and lowered his  resting heart rate. His attitude about food and  exercise has positively changed, which has helped him stay motivated to continue to lose weight and improve his health. Way to go Josh! Keep up the great work!

“I’ve had to purchase new clothes because my old ones are too big!”

“Working out at Personally Fit has really changed the way I think about diet and exercise. It’s a lifestyle and a choice. The more I stick to that, the more results I see. Chris Hillhouse has been a great trainer. He pushes me to move forward and puts up with my whining at the same time. He doesn’t let me quit, and that’s exactly what I need. Personally fit is not the first place I’ve been to try to lose weight and get in shape. The last time I tried, I went in and took a physical while speaking to the trainers there about their program. The looks I got from the trainer and general “feel” of the entire place was discouraging. They didn’t believe I could do this! I was going somewhere for positive reinforcement and they looked at me like I was crazy. The staff at Personally Fit has been very welcoming and encouraging. Since I started, I’ve had to purchase new clothes because my old ones are too big. That is a great problem to have! I’m half way to my goal and very excited with my progress. Thank you Personally Fit!”

It doesn't seem possible, but I just completed my 3rd Isagenix sixteen week challenge.  A year ago, I weighed 182 lbs. and decided it was time to make my health and wellness a priority.  I must be honest and say there have been many ups and downs throughout the past year, but I am excited to say I have released 30 lbs. and many inches.  I have gone from a size 14/16 to an 8/10.  I can see where persistence, dedication, and consistency pay off.  During the past year, I have been trusting Isagenix's nutrition science along with eating more green veggies(still not my favorite, but I am acquiring more healthy tastes), watching portion size and maintaining  a consistent workout routine.  It has been a process, but I can honestly say I have gotten to the point where I enjoy eating healthy and actually look forward to my workout sessions.

I changed 3 key focus areas during this challenge:

1. I started drinking a gallon of water a day.


2. I started doing 2 Isagenix cleanse days back to back once a month.


3. I adjusted my workout focus.

I went from training for and completing a half-marathon while attending multiple Tribe classes weekly to still attending my Tribe workouts, but switching my running focus to shorter, sprint interval training with bleacher exercises.

I have seen a huge difference in my energy level and am starting to see definition in my body.  NONE, I REPEAT, N-O-N-E of this would have been possible without the wisdom, inspiration, knowledge, and encouragement that I received from Personally Fit, Chris Hill, and Chris Hillhouse!  Their down to earth advice and workouts are killers at times, but PRICELESS!  Thank you for all the encouragement consistently shown  not only to me, but to everyone!

I plan to start my 4th sixteen week challenge tomorrow and WILL reach my long term weight loss goal of 140 lbs. during this challenge.  I am enjoying my new healthy lifestyle.

~Jodi Childress

 

Since February, Roy has lost 28 pounds, 2.5% body fat and 5 inches in his waist!!!!

GREAT JOB ROY!!!

"Since starting at Personally Fit, my overall well-being has greatly improved.  I feel better physically and mentally, and I feel much more confident.  I am glad I took that first step and came into Personally Fit.  Working with Jamie has been fantastic!"

"Since joining  Personally Fit in July, Jamie Smith and I have worked together to reach my goals of weight loss, physical fitness, and better nutrition.  My improvement in all these areas has given me the motivation and encouragement to keep going.  Jamie is an excellent trainer in guiding me to success."

Over the last four weeks these three ladies have logged their water, food and daily exercise to be tops in our Spring Into Fitness Challenge!

Great job ladies! They also always work their hardest and give 100% during each class! Way to represent!!!! — with Jeanne McMinn and Julie Taylor at Personally Fit.

Hey Chris,

Can’t thank you enough. This is truly a new lease on life for me. So many things have changed. As you know, my goal was to get my blood sugar under control. Not only is it very controlled, but I think I told you that in just a few more months I will get to stop the insulin injections completely. I’m sure the other diabetic meds will be reduced to a small amount for maintenance, if even that. My blood pressure medicine is the smallest dosage that can be prescribed, and I no longer sleep with my c-pap equipment.

I have given your information to a couple of ladies. (My doctor’s nurse and our church secretary) I hope they follow through.

Oh, another thing. I will be traveling by air a couple of times this summer and am excited I will be more comfortable in my seat.

"Personally Fit and Jake have been amazing.  For me, coming back from my injury and gaining my strength back seemed very intimidating, but starting here made it 100 times easier.  Jake pushes me every time I have a session; therefore, I know going into it that I am getting a lot out of it.  Just in the few weeks I have been coming, I have seen tremendous progress not only in strength, but in flexibility and endurance.  I would definitely recommend!"

"Working with Jake has changed my life.  He has taught me how to eat cleaner, how to build lean muscle, and how to change my lifestyle.  He pushes me every session and I know I get a lot out of going to him.  I have seen enhancements in every aspect of working out: my strength, my flexibility, and my confidence in lifting has all improved tremendously.  Personally Fit has benefited me, and I would recommend it to anyone!"

"Working with Danielle at Personally Fit has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my fitness. Her training style is motivating and customized to my goals and abilities. I’ve gained noticeable strength, improved my overall fitness, and just feel better in everyday life. What I appreciate most is that she challenges me while still being mindful of proper form and injury prevention. Danielle pays close attention to my form, listens to how my body feels, and tailors workouts so they’re effective and safe. I’ve accomplished exercises I never thought I would be able to do. Danielle creates an environment that’s positive, supportive, and effective—and it makes all the difference. I genuinely love working out with Danielle at Personally Fit!!"

"I started at Personally Fit in September 2024, and even though I was intimidated by gyms at first, the one-on-one attention from my personal trainer, Danielle, made all of the difference for me. The environment is welcoming and never overwhelming, which helped me feel comfortable right away. Danielle has been incredibly supportive not only with workouts, but with my nutrition as well. Getting enough protein in my diet was a real struggle for me, and her guidance made it achievable and sustainable. I’m working on getting stronger, increasing lean muscle and losing fat. I noticed positive changes in my body with a few weeks. I feel more confident and genuinely enjoy coming in to the gym for my workouts. I’m so glad I took the step to start here!"

"I’ve gotten rid of over 50 pounds and 18.6% body fat with the help of Personally Fit. I couldn’t be happier with my decision a few years ago to become a client.

As my body and my health and fitness needs have changed over the years, I needed someone who could help me get fit, get strong, and to help me stay active. I love playing pickleball and I enjoy workouts that are focused on keeping me on the court and improving my game. William has helped me strengthen up my body for pickleball, my daily life as a gran gran, and helped reduce or take away my aches and pains that limited me.

William does a great job of understanding my needs. As a woman, I don’t have the same health and fitness goals or needs as that of a man. His workouts have a lot of variety, which I really enjoy, and we target areas I want to work on. He also challenges me in each workout with different movements that aren’t just the same old stuff. We also make stretching a priority in my workouts, which has been tremendous for my recovery from workouts and playing pickleball each week.

I can’t recommend William enough!"

 

"I have been working with a trainer at Personally Fit twice a week for 9 months. William Barnes, my trainer, puts thought into the routines he has me do to build strength and improve my posture. He is always encouraging and provides positive feedback. As a result, I can now wear jeans that 9 months ago lacked a couple of inches to be able to button and zip! I can honestly say I feel better, sleep better, and have a more positive outlook than I did. And others say they can see a difference."

 

"I started training at Personally Fit in 2017 and it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made for my health and quality of life. In 2020, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and was told medication would like be necessary and that reversal would be difficult without medication. Through consistent strength training, diet change and lifestyle modifications, my bone density has improved osteopenia. For me, this speaks volumes of the importance of strength training and the value of Personally Fit's program.

During this training time, my weight has stayed about the same, however, my lean muscle has increased over the year-something that becomes harder with age. Chris Hillhouse, my current trainer, emphasized strength, balance, movement and consistency and it truly works. He also incorporated outdoor walks and functional training that support real life movement, not just gym workouts.

What I value most is the improvement in my quality of life. I feel stronger, healthier, mentally alert and more capable - able to stay active, travel and keep up with my grandchildren. Not all progress shows on the outside and Chris Hillhouse understands that true health includes physical strength, mental clarity and long-term wellness."

 

"I’ve been working with Chris Hillhouse for over 10 years now. What started as wanting to get stronger and building stronger bones has turned into a complete lifestyle change—I’m lifting heavier and feeling more confident in my body at every age.

But what has truly blown me away is watching my parents thrive under the same guidance. My 84-year-old dad and my 76-year-old mom started training with Chris Hillhouse just over a year ago. At first, they were both dealing with the usual aches, stiffness, and that cautious, limited way of moving that often comes with advanced age. Now, just one year later, the difference is remarkable.

They’re both noticeably stronger—they can get up & down more easily & overall just feel better and in more control of their aging.

Chris Hillhouse has an incredible ability to create safe, effective, and progressive programs that work for every age and starting point. The attention to proper form, gradual progression, and genuine care for each person’s well-being is unmatched.

I can’t recommend Chris Hillhouse highly enough—whether you’re in your 30s wanting to build serious strength or in your 70s/80s wanting to stay active, independent, and pain-free. This is real, life-changing work."

 

"After more than 5 years of working with Kevin Buchanek at Personally Fit, I can only say he has changed my life for the better. When I started, I needed someone who could push me while keeping things realistic, keep me from injuring myself, and encourage me along the way. Kevin did all of that for me with his approach, which combines smart programming, accountability, and genuine motivation that helped me build consistency, drop body fat, gain strength, and completely transform my overall health and confidence. He's patient, funny, knowledgeable, and exudes care for his clients' long-term success.

Personally Fit itself is top-notch. The facility is clean and well-equipped. The atmosphere is positive and welcoming, and the entire team (led by Chris Hill) is committed to helping people reach their goals. It is no wonder Personally Fit has won so many local awards for personal training in Longview. If you're in the area and ready for real, lasting results, start at Personally Fit. You will change your health and quality of life."