Many of our clients have been training with us here at REAL EXERCISE for 5, 10, 15, even 20 years. Here’s what some of them have had to say about the results they’ve experienced.
… Feeling stronger. Weight training is helping me win my battle with osteoporosis. Test results show I am back to normal bone density. Better than drugs to improve the bones. 67 and going strong. ~ Bea L.
… Thanks, Glen, for the new workout. And many thanks for providing workouts this past year that helped me slip comfortably into a new slim pair of size Small workout pants! Amazing what two workouts a week, walking several times a week, and watching my diet has done! You are the best!. ~ Jan S.
… I like the weight loss results, but I really like my bone density results! ~ Janice H.
… Glen, I just wanted to thank you for getting me, and keeping me, in great shape. My wife and I just got back from a 3 week trip to Ireland and France. We each brought 1 carry on piece of luggage for our entire trip. I was able to carry that luggage on planes, trains, automobiles, buses and all around Ireland and France with no problems. At age 60, I’m sure I would not have been able to do what I did without regular weight training. Your workouts have helped me retain my muscle mass so that I can continue to enjoy life to its fullest. Thanks again. ~ David C.
… Real Exercise is the real deal! I had worked out now and then at various gyms, but never stuck with it until working with Glen and Julie. They really customize each work out to meet my needs and I have been able to maintain my body weight, something that had previously gone up and down and up and up : ) The work outs are private and safe. I like that the exercises are changed every 8 weeks and Glen makes sure good form is maintained, which helps tremendously in gaining strength without risking injury. Julie and Glen both keep me coming back with the professionalism, friendliness and, most importantly, the results I see in the mirror. ~ Patricia B.
… Glen, I have only worked out with you for 8 sessions now and I feel great. I have more mobility than I have had in a long time. I have more energy so I can bend and turn and play easily with my granddaughter on the floor. Previous to our workouts I was spending a lot of time in front of the TV because I had no energy. Thanks for making me feel alive again! ~ Donna H
… You know it’s time to do something different when nothing changes with the approach that you’ve been taking. That is exactly where I was 18 months ago when I approached Julie Peavey in her gym and said, “I’m ready to start”. Finally, I decided to make a change. Julie encouraged me to start and I have now discovered the approach that does work for me. Real Exercise’s approach to weight training is very much client orientated.
Julie has helped me achieve goals that have far exceeded my expectations. Never have I been in better shape. It’s amazing what weight training has done for my mental well-being and physical appearance.
Her approach to exercise has been both supportive and firm. If you wish to see results this is a great combination. Over a year later my wife also decided to start an exercise program and she now works out regularly with Glen.
My time in the gym not only has been extremely rewarding, it has given me a great foundation for years ahead and at the age of 55 I think that is very important.”
One fortunate customer, ~ Steve S.
… Want a great workout (frequently changed and tailored to your personal needs and personality)? I love working out at Real Exercise (off of Delany on the border of Waukegan/Gurnee). I love it because this husband wife team are passionate about helping people meet their goals and have extensive knowledge of food and fitness. They welcome people of all ages and fitness levels. It is very low key (no fancy workout clothes required) and I can just be myself. ~ Sheila S.
… Glen:
Really good news: I’ve lost 28lbs since last July…even MORE than I thought I had. And I can FEEL the difference!! THANK YOU for your part in this important journey!! Have a great day!!
~ Linda H.
… Two years ago I began looking for a personal trainer. I had given birth to my second child nine months prior and was still suffering from the damage of a two hour labor. Every night I suffered leg and back spasms. The doctors were not of much help and insurance wasn’t either. I called Glen and Julie’s private training studio. Their experience and knowledge allowed them to create a routine to improve my injuries. After six months, my spasms had disappeared, and after nine months most of the pain was gone also.
I was hooked on Personal Training. The thirty minute workouts also relieved stress, and I began to feel better both mentally and physically. My energy level began to rise. Now fully recovered, I set some new goals to lose the weight gained during my pregnancy. Glen and Julie’s expertise was invaluable in setting me up with a healthy eating lifestyle. I lost fifteen pounds in four months. This loss of fat revealed the muscle that I had built during my training over the last year. It is my belief that Glen and Julie Peavey are the most knowledgeable personal trainers around, simply the best. ~ Anne L.
… I started working with Julie and Glen at Real Exercise back in early May 2009 and have been very satisfied with the results. My original goals were to tone up and lose weight. I’ve been on a twice a week program, with Julie since and have made great progress toward those goals while improving my health and quality of life. I’ve lost 35 lbs, improved my muscle mass and strength, my blood pressure is now under control and I no longer need my CPAP. I sleep better and my wife says I no longer snore. I feel better and am wearing clothing that I haven’t worn for years. I’ve accomplished all that with two visits a week plus a lot of encouragement and coaching from Julie and Glen. It takes some work and dedication but can be done and is well worth the effort. Julie and Glen, thanks for the help. ~ Dave B.