My Clients

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"Not only is John highly knowledgeable, encouraging and creative, he is excellent at listening to the needs of individuals: enough to ensure safety and overall health, but always striving to make the client better. A shout out to Riverdale Fitness where John and his colleagues
are always eager to help clients grow."

"I'm 90 and I feel like I'll live to 190!

When I was 46 my doctor told me I was fat and needed to exercise. I wasted 16 years on a treadmill before I ever lifted anything. Now I realize weight training is the priority. I use John's training program three times a week and I feel and look better than men half my age."

 "I always end every session with John by saying, "I hate you." And he smiles and says, "see you on Wednesday." He pays attention to your progress, knows exactly how far to push and I always leave feeling like I did something substantial. It helps that he's a great guy and knows when to be chatty and when you need to focus. Changed my life. Highly recommended."

  "I came to John looking for a trainer who would work with me in addressing my recently diagnosed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. John accepted the challenge - a woman in her late 50s, with a chronic illness who had never really worked out before. John has made me love weight training! His instruction is clear and strategic with a focus on proper form.  Over the 4+ years training with John, he has clearly understood my abilities and disabilities. His training program and meal plans have kept me healthy and helped me lose weight while becoming very strong. Thanks to John, I have been able to reach my recent personal goal of deadlifting 200 lbs.!  More importantly, I feel strong, toned, centered and healthy as I live my life,aged 60+.

Thank you, John!"

  "I really didn't think I was going to like lifting weights and working out. But then John became my trainer. He's so good at what he does and made it feel like I was at a playground, but for adults. He's really creative and has a variety of tricks up his sleeve to make each workout the best it can possibly be. I saw results and fast too! He's taught me how to make changes that last and I am so grateful. If you have the chance to have John as your trainer, you won't be disappointed. I bet you'll learn to love training too. If you already do love training, but you're not getting the results that you want, John's definitely the guy to help you meet your goals!"      

 "One of best things I have ever done for myself was to engage John Galbraith as a personal trainer. He knows his stuff – he has given me better tips on diet and exercise than Weight Watcher's or Aitkins - but what really sets him apart and makes him one of the best trainers in the city are his people skills. Through patience, encouragement and a positive, professional attitude John helps me to reach my fitness goals. I used to dread going to the gym, but John's helpful support and easy manner makes the time fly and I am the better for it. John knows how to motivate you so that you get the results you want.Thank you John."