Testimonials

Emily’s Story:

“First off, Sam is amazing! She is knowledgeable, reliable, incredibly understanding, and a great teacher. I thought I ate relatively healthy, but have always struggled to consistently work out. Sam’s accountability and support helped me to cultivate an actual healthy, balanced lifestyle. She helped me identify realistic goals that fit my lifestyle, as well as find healthy boundaries with food (learning about counting macros has encouraged me to enjoy foods of all kinds without feeling guilty or overindulging!). I have tried a variety of fitness programs but never stuck with them. Her workouts are intense and certainly got me results! I feel stronger and more balanced. Sam’s the best! Would definitely recommend working with her!”

Jackie’s Story:

“The thought of working with a personal trainer frightened me, but I knew I needed to work with someone who would understand my disabilities, limitations, fears and even embarrassment. You see, I was an athletic person and it brought me so much joy, but 10 years ago my life changed. I started a life of chronic pain. I had 4 discs in my lower back go out on me which lead me down the road of 8 surgeries in 8 years and being told there is nothing they can do for me to give me my life back. My body became weak, my coordination went away, my range of motion was limited and my chronic pain was always a reminder of the person I was no longer.

Sam was the type of trainer I needed. She took the time to talk with me and truly understood what my desires were in this new journey, what my physical limitations were, and she made sure she communicated with my pain specialist on the type of rehabilitation planned for me. I appreciated the energy Sam put into designing a personal plan for me. She knew I didn’t have a gym membership and had limited equipment at home. Sam didn’t give me a generic plan. Sam really took the time to customize one that was just for me and if I was having a problem with a certain area, she would be right there figuring it out with me.  I love the weekly check ins and the personal communication that Victorious Athletics offers their clients. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a company who really cares and puts their clients first.”

Micah’s Story:

“I started working with Sam when I was a new father. Through my wife’s pregnancy, I put exercise on the back burner and by the time we had our son, it was really starting to show. The most fitting expression I can think of is “dad bod.”

I had an issue with over indulging in all food and alcohol and justified it by formulating workouts for myself with little to no knowledge of what my body needed. I also struggled with consistency, where I would make an exercise regimen and never stick to it for more than a week. In college, I worked out a lot with no guidance I put form and balance on the back burner. I was feeling it.

When I started working with Sam, she was professional, courteous, confidential and non judgmental. When we met to talk about training, she had me perform a few exercises to see my form and within a few days got a regimen together for me and gave me guidelines on lifting, cardio, sleep, caloric intake and water consumption. After a few days, I realized how out of balance my body had become. She had me work on my form before lifting a bunch of weight into the air and I realized that I had been doing a lot of exercises with improper form for a while. We stressed form and balance over weight until I felt confident enough to progress. Even within a few weeks, I started to feel and see a difference. Holding my son for long periods of time and getting up off of the floor after playing with him was no longer a challenge. Clothes fit me easier. I wasn’t getting winded when walking up a hill. I was hungrier but she walked me through the right ways to nourish my body and recover from the exercises.

If you’re looking for a trainer, I highly recommend Sam and anyone she refers you to. Even if you’re not looking for a trainer, I recommend changing your mind and talking to Sam. You will not regret it. I can see myself working with her for a long time.”

Nikki’s Story:

“I've been training with Sam from Victorious Athletics for 6 weeks now. Before working with her I was not feeling myself. I stopped weight training for almost 6 months when my work schedule changed. I had gained a few extra pounds but more so, my energy level had just dropped. I knew I needed guidance getting back to the gym, but it felt like starting over.

After a personalized body assessment and consultation with Sam, she created a training plan for me. She met me where I was at and helped me figure out exactly what MY body needed. No cookie cutter training plans. I left our consultation feeling refreshed and encouraged. I couldn't wait to get started.

Six weeks later, I haven't needed to outsource any training materials other than what Victorious Athletics provides me. I have more energy and my body doesn't ache at the end of a work day like it used to. I can't even express what a relief that is to me. I feel better daily and have learned how to take better care of my body. I'm so grateful for this service and I'll definitely be renewing for more training.”