SUCCESS STORIES

 

Cyndi Gonzalez

“She takes into account all of my goals and tailors my programs to ensure I can be successful.”

“I have worked with Ashley for the last five years and only once in that time have I missed a scheduled session. That's because Ashley makes strength training fun AND rewarding (even at 6:30 am!) ! I have worked with other trainers in the past but never felt like they were programming to help me meet MY personal goals. I am a runner who relies on strength training throughout the year to stay healthy and strong for my main sport. I can honestly say I am the strongest and fittest I have ever been and have been able to stay injury free through marathon training thanks to Ashley's thoughtful programming. She takes into account all of my goals and tailors my programs to ensure I can be successful. She is an expert trainer who explains the "why" behind what we're doing and is always willing to answer my questions or address any concerns. In addition to being a great trainer, she is a joy to work with - she's positive, responsive, and just a genuinely good person. 10/10 recommend working with Ashley!”

 

Laura Owens & Theresa Smith

“Ashley really trains all of you: your body, mind and spirit.””

"I have had the pleasure of being trained by Ashley Means for well over a year in her small group classes.  Ashley is exactly what I want in a trainer. She is very knowledgeable in a variety of physical training disciplines as well as nutrition, and she applies her breadth of knowledge in a way that is both life and body changing for her clients. Ashley tailors her workouts to challenge us even as we gain strength and endurance, so that training sessions are always fresh, exciting, and hard!  I’ve watched everyone in Ashley’s class make huge improvements in their fitness, really demonstrating how well Ashley can tailor her workouts to meet individual abilities and goals. I am always impressed how well Ashley teaches proper form, and she is extremely knowledgeable about modifying exercises to avoid creating or exacerbating injuries. I always feel like I am in safe hands training with Ashley, even when I’m using very heavy weights or performing some unbelievable feat she has helped me achieve.  She does all of this with a smile and casual professionalism that makes me want to train even harder.  I have to say that I have seen tremendous improvements in my strength, endurance, overall fitness, and enthusiasm for physical activity since I started working with Ashley. In addition to group classes, I have taken up running, rock climbing, and completed a Spartan Race with Ashley’s support and guidance.  Ashley really trains all of you: your body, mind and spirit."  

 

Elizabeth Waksman

“Ashley is very attentive to the areas where I have had sports injuries or age related aches and pains.”

“I’m so grateful to Ashley for her skill-full training and encouragement. I’ve been working out with her for 10 years, both in 1:1 sessions and small group workouts. Ashley is very attentive to the areas where I’ve had sports injuries or age related aches and pains, and she always provides modifications where needed so that I can continue to build strength and flexibility. She wisely limits the size of her semi private training sessions so that she can pay attention to each persons form, customize our weights, and modify as needed for injuries. Thanks to Ashley I feel strong and confident!”

What others are saying.

  • “Working with Ashley 6- weeks postpartum was absolutely amazing. She was so knowledgeable about strengthening my pelvic floor and the gap in my abs. She made sure the exercises we did were safe since I was so newly postpartum… Ashley is also just a kind and supportive person. She welcomed me new baby to all of our sessions which made scheduling so much easier!”

    Jillian Evans

  • "Ashley and I have worked together for over five years. She provides me with a dependable routine that I look forward to weekly. She not only helped me to become strong and more confident in my body postpartum, but also continues to amaze me with her wealth of knowledge in physiology, health and fitness. Her strength training sessions are varied and fun which keeps me progressing consistently. She meets you where you are with a smile on her face, and is not only encouraging, but supportive in your goals and gets you there. I highly recommend her!"

    Megan Dwyer

  • "I started working with Ashley during COVID because she was offering virtual workout sessions and my gym was closed. I stayed because of the incredible group she leads with women in their 50's. She offers exactly the program I was looking for-heavy weight lifting with an interval conditioning block at the end. Ashley puts emphasis on doing a warm up at the beginning to avoid injuries. She also pays close attention to having correct form while doing the exercises in order to target the correct muscle groups. I have been working with her for several years and am looking forward to many more."

    Kiersten Lowe

  • "I started working out with Ashley in 2020. I really wanted to make sure that my body stayed healthy and active, and I needed a little extra help given my busy work schedule. Ashley customizes my strength and conditioning programs, logs all my weights and tracks my progress. My biggest accomplishment since working with Ashley has been reversing some bone density loss that I had on an annual scan. This is a huge goal of mine as I age and Ashley listened to this and implemented a plan to get me there. For someone who doesn't love working out, Ashley's training has been such a positive influence in my life. I look forward to many more years with her!"

    Judith Mendel