NOTE: I wrote this review in 2013 and for some reason stuck in draft all these years. Fitness Aspects is a one-on-one fitness studio. The studio is clean, with the right amount of fitness equipment, good vibes and background music. I really like the fact that I am not entertainment for the people on the cardio equipment, like in a gym atmostphere. Also there are not guys staring you while you are working out. I have not repeated the same exercise twice. It is a full body workout with an emphasis in core training that is fun and challenging. John stretches you before and after the workout and provides Myofascial release with a foam roller. Now I can say, I now feel energized after my workouts. I have had 5 other personal trainers in my past and, I have to say, never have I received results so quickly. I am not talking about the beefy, bulky muscles, but lean, long, sexy fit bod, which are my desired results. I have been training with Fitness Aspects for 7 weeks, twice a week and the rates are very reasonable. I decided to seek John's help due to an accumulation of various pains and wanted my 20 something year old butt back. I rarely feel my pain anymore and I am able to enjoy running with an increase vigor. John is so likeable and motivating, I really feel he cares about his clients. I so look forward to my workouts. I have recommended Fitness Aspects to closest of friends because I know they will be taken care of and get results. If you are looking to make a change in your life, please give John a call. Notes regarding previous reviewer concerns: John has a Purell dispenser by the front door now. His bathroom has a chair in it and it is large enough to comfortably change your clothes in. read more

I have been working with John for a year and a half--I tried the class at the recommendation of two of John's longtime clients. At that point, I had persistent sciatica pain which, while not disabling, really impacted my day. As a psychotherapist, I sit all day for my job. I had started running at 48 and loved the way it made me feel--strong and "lighter"--but got a compression injury and had back surgery--which didn't help. Working with John has literally transformed my life. He is an expert trainer who is an expert in exercise physiology and nutrition. I realize now that I probably did not need surgery --the key to relieving my back pain was strengthening my core. I am now largely pain free and feel so much better. It's hard to sum up John's level of expertise in a brief post--he understands physiology, nutrition, and the body in a way no PT or orthopedic doctor seemed to. His classes are group classes but each exercise is tailored to each person's level of conditioning, strength, and injury profile. It is like having an individual trainer with the fun of a small group workout. I have learned how working out with incorrect form can cause injury. My body is strong, I have no back pain, and my overall health is improved. My goal has been overall health rather than "weight loss" --I am in my 50's and my focus is on reducing my stress, enjoying my life, and feeling healthy. I URGE YOU TO GIVE JOHN A TRY!!! read more

This is my 3rd month since I joined Fitnesd Aspects. I am taking "2x week" small class and I love it! I started feel healthier n stronger. I had never felt that exercise is fun until I joined here. I used to go to the regular gym before but I was not satisfied with the results, and never enjoyed exercise. I am totally new to this kind of fitness ( crossfit type?) and I am really enjoying it. The program is amazing with wide variety of high intensity workout. John ( the coach ) mixes cardio with muscle training in high pace which makes the workout very intense. I sweat a lot every time. John is a fun and wonderful coach. He has a lot of knowledge and experience. He is very patient too. I grew up in foreign county and I don't know many of the "exercise terminologies" (burpee, jumping jack, high knee were among the few) so he puts up with me patiently and explain it to me. He also correct me right away when I am doing incorrectly and I really appreciate it so that my workout is effective without injured myself. The regular gym I went to before had so many machines with instruction sticker on them. Nobody care if I was using them incorrectly. He is willing to help you to reach your goal and give you advice about healthy diet and lifestyle overall. I am so grateful to know him as a coach. There is no initiation fee to sign up and no commitment for choosing one program. You can change to different program next month, if your schedule doesn't work or simply you want to try different one. They are very flexible and honest. My goal is to lower my cholesterol and lose some pounds. Even if I reached my goal I would still continue coming to this place as long as I can. I highly recommend Fitness Aspects!! read more

Fitness Aspects is a great place to lose weight, get fit and have fun doing it. I am a 56 yo professional male who got fat and out of shape working in front of a computer all day. None of my clothes fit me, my doctor put me on high blood pressure medication, I was ashamed of my body and felt hopeless that I could ever change my bad habits and become fit again. Then I met John F. I've been going to John just over a year now and the results have been amazing. I never thought I could do it since I am not eally athletic and dont like to exercise. But over the past year I've lost 26 pounds. More importantly, the shape of my body has changed. My gut, man boobs and love handles have disapeared. My legs, rear end and torso are actually firm and toned now. Ive gone from a from a 44 to 40 suit size, 42 to 36 inch waist, xxl shirt to size L and have been taken off high blood pressure medication. More importantly, I feel better physically, more confident about my body and actually took my shirt off at the beach this summer for the first time in years. I am not a muscle monkey but well toned and fit. My clothes hang nicely on me now rather than constrict my body and limit my movement. What I like about John is that he is highly professional, knowledgeable, encouraging, very creative with his workout sessions, entirely focussed on your goals and a lot of fun. My sessions involve a work with the Trex machine, tension bands and those big exercise balls - which I never really used before but like because the balance needed to control the ball is constantly working my core - giving me toned pecs and abs without doing any sit-ups or crunches. Free weights are also incorporated into the sessions but in creative ways that are managable and on-intimidating. John really has a unique approach and knows how to burn fat and tone muscles in short, reasonable sessions that have been fun for me.Most days I dont feel like it is a chore to go exercise - I never thought I would say that! John's studio is new, clean, pleasant, sunfilled with large windows at each end and conveniently located at the RT 29 and RT 66 interchange. John has been patient and flexible with my unpredictable schedule. His prices are competitive, but on the lower range of the scale. I like the idea of a personal training studio because it is more intimate and creates a judgment free atmosphere - not a bunch of intimidating muscle monkeys hanging around acting macho and looking beautiful. Only two minor complaints. The personal changing room needs hooks for hanging clothes and a purell dispenser would be great - though the place is spotless. I am content with my own personal bottle of purell for now and hooks are promissed. I highly recommend John if you want to see realistic results over a realistic time frame at a realistic price. No gmmicks. What you see is what you get and it is all good. Feel free to contact me if you want a reccomendation. read more

I have been a regular client of John's for over a year and a half now. He has done wonders for me. The strength increase has reduced my pain levels significantly. My movement and balance are so improved I feel ten years younger. Oh, and I have lost 40 pounds! John's workouts are always varied and always challenging. His teaching and encouragement make me look forward to each new session. John has given me back an activity level that I thought was lost for good. read more

I have been coming to John since May 2014 and it's been such an awesome experience. I had back problems for a few years and finally had surgery in 2013. I came to John in 2014 pretty weak, muscles atrophied, and not in good physical shape at all. Since then, I have definitely gotten much stronger, more toned, and more importantly, mentally tougher! He is very conscious and considerate of your limitations, but at the same time pushes you because he knows you are capable of doing things- this helps me with my confidence in that I know I am getting stronger and in better shape. I am starting to see muscular grooves in my arms and legs! Woot!! John is very flexible with his schedule and he has so much knowledge and SOOO many different types of exercises he shares! I see him three times a week and each time, I'm always doing something completely different - he changes up the workouts and the types. He does both one-on-one training as well as group training, if you want to do it with some of your friends and family. You definitely break a sweat and feel great when you're leaving his facility. John stretches you before and after each session, plus he uses a foam roller at the end of each workout and it feels great. Normally when people think of foam rollers they immediately cringe, but with John, it doesn't hurt! I highly recommend him!! I plan on staying with John for a long time! :) read more

I've been going to Fitness Aspects since May and really enjoy it. John keeps you motivated and ensure to change things around. It's definitely a different routine every single time I go. I know going to Fitness Aspects is better than going to the gym. John is incredible and making you work your hardest to burn calories and build strength. I can really tell a difference since I started in May. Its definitely the best 30 minutes of my day, and I give it two thumbs up! read more

I have been going to John at Fitness Aspects for about a year. In the beginning, I was in treatment for a serious illness and could not attend regularly. John never gave up on me, encouraged me to do what I could, and helped me past the early problems. Once I could attend regularly, the progress was steady, apparent, and provided its own encouragement. John is amazing. When I started with him, I used a cane, could not walk up a flight of stairs, and was in constant pain. My knees hurt and my legs were very weak. John worked with me slowly and never asked more of me than I could give. I now walk without a cane, can, with care, walk up a fight of steps, and have much less pain. I used to have numbness in my feet when I first went to bed. That is almost gone. The improvement has come in areas I would not have even expected. I have come to understand, through John, the importance of exercise to mobility, energy and comfort. I am grateful to John that people who are older with multiple physical concerns and limited range of motion are welcome. He brings enthusiasm to the workouts that he knows will help with a wide range of physical concerns. His energy is infectious and his knowledge is the basis of the wonderful impact working with him brings. read more