Balanced Bodyworks — Local services in Bellevue

When I decided to get a personal trainer to help me meet my fitness goals I asked a good friend for a recommendation. She said Lynn was the person to go to. She was right and here's why. As a mature woman with an active lifestyle, I wanted a trainer who had experience with my age group, had realistic expectations that would challenge me without hurting me and who had a wide ranging skill set. Lynn is extremely knowledgeable, professional and organized. She is also friendly, warm, funny and very engaging. Her instruction is clear and she pays close attention to form. I've read the books and watched the videos, but there's nothing like a skilled, supportive trainer watching and coaching. She is also, of course, designing a program tailor made to my strengths and weaknesses that supports my fitness goals. She is willing to come to my house and bring equipment with her. A huge plus! My workouts with Lynn are physically satisfying, give me lots of new information and are fun. I would highly...

I've never really been one of those people that enjoys exercise. However, I'm headed off to college in the fall and since I was hoping to start school a little fitter and a little slimmer, I started working with Lynn. She has tailored a fitness plan to fit what I need, taking care to work around physical limitations such as past injuries and back pain. Beyond just being my trainer, she is fun to talk to and she shows genuine interest in what I have to say. She emphasizes the importance of regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water and getting the right amount of sleep to promote overall health. She also has a great sense of humor, which is always a bonus. A few jokes to lighten the mood during a tough work out really seems to do the trick. I've been able to stick with the fitness plan Lynn has set for me far longer than any kind of exercise plan in the...

Lynn has helped me to get back into regular exercise after many year of sedentary style. I felt very comfortable with her from the very first appointment where we discussed my nutrition and life style. She has a great sense of humor and a vast knowledge about nutrition. Lynn has put together a program for me that was challenging and fun, but not too overwhelming since I was just getting back to exercise after long period of inactivity. I have learn a lot from Lynn about how proper nutrition and hydration affect the weight loss , how to speed up the metabolism and how functional exercise and proper stretches helps people with desk jobs stay fit and healthy. I recommend Lynn for anyone looking to put together a holistic program for weight loss and...