Welcome to our Transformations Page for 2014!
As trainers, we are rewarded on a daily basis through changing people’s lives for the better. The results gained by our clients keep the fire in our bellies burning and makes us realise how important quality of life is for so many people. All our clients have transformed their lives in one way or another. The following clients have been chosen for our transformation package because of the outstanding lifestyle changes they have made to improve the quality of their lives!
These transformations are not just about the “before and after”, the amount of weight lost or dramatic unsustainable changes. As you will see in the following testimonials, the benefits are about a variety of positive life changes, such as an improvement in physical health, mental health, confidence and self esteem. These guys have become more ambitious and continue to set goals for themselves.
We have not used photo-shop or altered the “after” images in any way. The clients all provided their own “before” photos and the testimonials are all in their own words, unedited by us. We thank them deeply as it takes great courage to put yourself out there in the public eye, particularly the use of the before photos! Congratulations to Claire, Matty, Elli, Elise and Chrissie!
CLAIRE
I have been working with Crabtree Fitness Professionals since late 2012 and have loved every minute of it!
Whilst many have said they never even noticed I was overweight, I absolutely was. With my upcoming nuptials in November, that was all the motivation I needed to do something about it. I’d been listening to “Jay Quellen” and Paul (half asleep mind you) blabbing on about nutrition for over a year, and thought I might actually take some action to improve my diet. So, since February this year I have been able to lose 15 kilos and have never felt better!
I am constantly amazed by Jackie and Paul’s creativity – we NEVER do the same workout twice. I’ve always been an active person through my involvement in sport, although I’ve never really enjoyed working out. I absolutely LOVE coming to bootcamp and sweating it out with my fellow morning comrades. The social element of morning bootcamps has really helped me with this too. Without Kirsten, Sal, Barbie, Hobes, Kaz and Heady I wouldn’t have felt the pressure to not hit snooze on the alarm, and to just get up and do it! I’m moving back to Melbourne next year, and I know I’ll never find another Crabtree Fitness – I’ll miss you guys terribly! Thanks for everything you’ve done. I could not recommend Jackie and Paul higher, they are truly absolute legends!!
MATTY
I decided to join the Crabtree Fitness Professionals earlier this year after suffering quite a few years of back pain. My wife had been going for a couple of months and suggested to give it a go. Great decision!
Getting up early a couple of times a week to improve my fitness and core strength has enabled me to do a lot more things with my two girls without discomfort. Increasing my fitness and strength has got me interested in entering some running events with the goal of a few half marathons next year.
I have always kept reasonably fit by playing footy and cricket, but by joining Crabtree Fitness it has taken me to a new level of fitness and training, with an improved quality of life.
ELISE
Over the last few years I had put on weight, I always had a plan to do more exercise, but I couldn’t find the motivation on my own. I joined Crabtree Fitness about a year ago, those first few weeks were tough going, everything hurt!
I have now lost 10kg and I am so much fitter and healthier. I really enjoy our sessions and have met some great people.
I also joined the learn to run group and completed the 6km at Run Ballarat, a huge achievement for me! Thanks Jac and Paul for your ongoing support.
ELLI
I can’t thank Jackie and Paul enough for all their help over my time at Crabtree Fitness Professionals, so far. I have learnt so much about taking care of myself.
I have changed a lot, not only physically, but have mentally developed more confidence which is something I really struggled with. They are absolute superstars!
CHRISSIE
I have been working out with Crabtree Fitness Professionals for almost 18 months. As a mother of two, it is important to me that I am able to continue to keep up with the kids and show them that being fit and healthy is the way to go.
I maintain an active lifestyle and try to do 10,000 steps a day. I have a very active lifestyle with running and the gym but I have found Crabtree’s style of fitness to be that bit extra that I needed in my exercise regime. I do a boxing and a bootcamp session each week and the ever changing workout style is one I enjoy, with no two sessions never being the same. Sometimes it can be tough going, but a good tough with Jackie and Paul on hand to motivate me through that last little bit.
No matter how hard I tried since having children I was never able to regain my body to a point that I was completely satisfied. The combination of a doing variety of workouts as well as keeping a “Jackie inspired” food diary (which made me cut back on the no so healthy snacking…) has allowed me to drop those last few kilos. I feel fit, healthy, happy and inspired.