Client Success Stories
Real stories from people who decided to stop living with pain and start building strength.
"John has a wealth of fitness and nutritional knowledge."
Working with John was just the amount of guidance and motivation that I needed to achieve my fitness goals. First and foremost, John has a wealth of fitness and nutritional knowledge, and his emphasis on proper form and technique is unmatched. From the beginning I was able to setup my own personal goals and he made sure to cater each and every session to my goals/needs.

"This is why you want John!"
If you want the best, John's education and knowledge will get you the best results FAST. In exercise, fitness and nutrition there are so many ways to train, work out and eat that will get you good to great results. John knows the most efficient and effective ways to get you the best results as quickly and safely as possible.

"Toned me up really quickly... without feeling sore!"
John is an exceptional fitness trainer and his approach and style were a refreshing surprise. Rather than ending up with really sore muscles, John put me on a workout plan that toned me up really quickly while also improving my fitness level. All without feeling sore! His style is really laid-back and realistic with how we live.

"I hit my goal of losing 50 pounds!"
After several visits to resolve nagging back pain, my orthopedic surgeon told me that, at the age of 53, the only real cure for my chronic, severe lower back problems was to lose 50 pounds and get my core strength back. John designed a diet regimen and a training program specifically for me... I hit my goal of losing 50 pounds!

"I made the right choice."
After being a weekend exercise warrior due to work constraints and not seeing any results with my goal of losing weight or feeling more energized, I decided to hire a personal trainer. I decided to work with John since he talked about many different ways he would help me obtain my goals. I made the right choice.

"A tremendous positive difference in my life."
I have been working out with John for about 5 years and it has made a tremendous positive difference in my life. After cycling through a few trainers, I found in John someone who genuinely cares about me and who focuses real time and energy to customize a program to help me feel healthier, stronger, and generally better.

"Best shape I've been in since I was 20 years old."
I have worked with John for the last eight months - and enjoyed every minute of it. He is an expert trainer who fully understands that achieving fitness is not just about being able to lift weights, run on the treadmill, or do 50 million push-ups. Thanks to John, I'm in the best shape I've been in since I was 20 years old.

"Always different, fun and challenging."
I'm a swimmer, cyclist and massage therapist so I'm using my body all the time. I have been working with John the past couple of years he's helped me stay strong and injury free. His workouts are always different, fun and challenging. If you're looking to improve your fitness on whatever level that might be John is your guy!

"Inspired me to keep fitness as a priority."
I definitely have noticed results and what’s better is other people have noticed I have been working out too. It’s so nice to fit into the clothes that I had stopped wearing because I didn’t like the way I looked in them. My work with John has inspired me to keep fitness as a priority in my life.

"My health and fitness is at an all time high."
I used to be athletic! Well, after almost 20 years of starting and building two businesses and also raising twins, the combination of stress, lack of exercise, and “eating without thinking” had caught up to me. Thanks to John and PTIM my health and fitness is at an all time high.

"Instrumental in helping me regain my health."
John was instrumental in helping me regain my health, strength and energy. I've worked with John for almost ten years. At first, he helped me adopt a more active lifestyle after spending a working lifetime at a desk. John designed a program to get me fit and moving, lose weight and build my stamina, strength and balance.

"I recommend John without reservation."
I have been working with John for a little over 2 years now. Before this all someone had to do was mention the word “gym” to send me running in the opposite direction as fast as possible. John has been an invaluable help and support in working with me to develop this. I recommend John without reservation.

"He retrained my attitude towards fitness."
John Spongberg is an excellent trainer. I worked out with him twice a week for 11 weeks while staying in the USA. He retrained my attitude towards fitness in such a way that I now work out more efficiently. He has a perfect combination of diverse training methods, challenging yet achievable goals.

"Value and power of a perfectly executed push-up."
I am in my mid-fifties, and I have been in and out of gyms all my life. John has helped me evolve from an “old school” gym rat focused on bench press and curls, to a guy who understands the value and power of a perfectly executed, simple push-up...

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Jesse shares his experience of transforming his health and fitness journey with John's personalized guidance.

"Improving your fitness can help you immensely."
So many of us suffer from back pain and back ailments. Using your body on a regular basis and improving your fitness can help you immensely. Denny is proof.

"I can't imagine doing it without him."
Great training and really personalized... John is a terrific personal trainer, making it truly personal to your needs. After several years of working together I can't imagine doing it without him.
"Fantastic results."
Working with John was a pleasure and rewarding. He is an excellent communicator who had me doing hard workouts with great care to my physical health and fantastic results. I always looked forward to working with him.
"He deeply cares about his clients."
I found John to be the best fitness trainer I have ever used. He deeply cares about his clients and their physical health. He also seems to truly understand how the body works and how it is interconnected.
"Educating and motivating me."
In the two years I have worked with John he has done a great job both educating and motivating me to achieve greater personal health. The training is challenging and the focus on an integrated approach has got me thinking about how I’m fueling my body as well.
"Best results without injury."
John is very good at understanding his client's physical limitations and adjusting the work out program to produce the best results without injury. Thank You!
"Really dedicated to his profession."
John was my trainer for about a year; he is really dedicated to his professional and the results of his clients, and he also made working out fun. He was really tuned-in to the physical, physiological, lifestyle and emotional challenges impacting my overall fitness.
"Informative and very interested."
I had never worked out with a personal trainer when I began working out with John about a year ago. I found him informative and very interested in what he does. I would highly recommend John if you are new to personal training.
"Very patient and kind."
John is excellent at working with people who have had surgery or injuries. He finds what a client's limits are and tailors a rebuilding program. He's very patient and kind.

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