Testimonials

Testimonial: Jeff V

Posted by on Oct 5, 2011 in Testimonials | 0 comments

After over thirty years as an overweight couch potato workaholic with a high stress job — big surprise, at 53 years old I weighed nearly 300 pounds, had a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery. Fresh out of cardiac rehab, I got permission from my physician to start working with a personal trainer and fitness coach. I picked Coach Jackie Mall because of her reputation for deep knowledge and her personal experience with training a wide range of ages and abilities. And because she lives what she teaches; she’s a Ironman and tough as nails. A year later I am more enthusiastic than...

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Testimonial: Mark F

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Having been “self-coached” for my 3 years as a triathlete, I decided that 2011 would be the year that I followed expert advice and hired a coach. Jackie has a style of coaching that suits me perfectly. She is very positive but is able to give that subtle kick in the a** when I’m not necessarily feeling that “up”. I definitely had my best season so far and am looking forward to next season already. My “A” race this year was a HIM; I had done one 2 years previous and did finish but did not feel like I had done as well as I could have. In addition, my...

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Testimonial: Michael T

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I first met Jackie at Viking Fitness Center. I was out of shape and had no fitness goals. I am a United States Army (Retired), Master Fitness Trainer and have been around trainers and fitness for over 25 years. Jackie approached me and showed sincere interest in helping me to achieve a fit, healthy, happy lifestyle. She inspired me to join her spin class and encouraged me to set some fitness goals. In the next 24 months that followed, she taught me how to swim, ride a bike competitively and how to combine this with running and strength training. During those same 24 months, Jackie coached...

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