Whole fit is a holistic approach to health. There are a plethora of services and products on the market that will try to sell you a solution to lose weight or improve quality of life but often fall short of that promise. Thats not the case with Whole Fit. The owner of Whole Fit brings it back to basics. Oftentimes the solution many of us are seeking is more simple than we think. It starts with what we consume. He delivers a simple nutrition plan and effective cleanses that will change you from the inside out. This plan (if followed correctly with his guidance) will eliminate bloating, decrease inflammation, correct any brain fog / joint aches and guarantee weight loss. This is not a quick fix this is a long term sustainable solution to enjoying life with confidence. I'm not one to write reviews often but my experience has changed my life, and I believe that is worth praising. If you're intrigued by this at all, I highly suggest you reach out and at least have a conversation with Cole. I don't know where or who I'd be without his guidance around nutrition. read more

I started my Whole Fit journey in December 2022 , in preparation for my wedding in February 2023. With the help of Stephen Cole and Whole Fit I was able to drop 34 pounds before the wedding. Stephen Cole is dedicated and extremely knowledgeable. He worked with me from my fitness sessions to nutricional guidance, WholeFit Mineral Based drinks and WholeFit cleanses. The WholeFit drinks/ cleanses are created by Stephen. They are delicious. I have even cut my daily coffee (caffeine) intake by more than half. If you're thinking about giving WholeFit a try, just do it! It wasn't easy but with Stephen's guidance I was able to change so much in these past couple months, and I'm super excited to continue this journey. read more

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I was training for Strongman when I ran into Cole outside the gym one day. I was very strong, but also very much had a "powerlifter build" (strong, but way overweight). I wanted to improve my diet to drop some excess, gain stamina, in oder to do better in competitions. I ended up working with Cole on and off for the past 18+ months. In that time I've made some major positive changes. One thing that I've noticed is I was able to cut significant weight (nearly 100lbs) without loosing any strength (my static lift numbers have actually increased significantly in this time). I also got the power and stamina gains that I was hoping for, along with balance and agility - all of these gains give me a serious edge in Strongman. I also look better, and have a lot more muscle mass and muscle definition which is a highly positive side benefit. One thing I didn't count on was the overall health benefits. For years I've had a problem with gout. My uric acid levels hovering in the 7-8mg/Dl range. I took a lot of Cole's nutritional advice and on my last check up I was down to 4.6mg/Dl (better than my doctor's goal for me) and my triglycerides, LDL, etc. are WAY down. I'm also constantly having to buy smaller sized pants, but I love having that problem. The thing I like the best about the training is that its so highly adaptive, whenever something gets too easy, Cole throws in something harder, so you are constantly testing your limits. This is a practice I've stuck with both training with him, as well as training on my own. It has me doing things that were inconceivable to me just 2 years ago. read more

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For starters, THIS WORKS! People first need to hear it, take a leap of faith, and understand the brilliance behind Whole Fit. My name's Paul White. I played at Whitney Young in 2014. Went to play basketball at Georgetown University and transferred to the University of Oregon. You can google me. I've been going to the main trainer and founder, Sean Cole, for about 10 years. I'm a professional basketball player that grew up playing in Chicago. He's helped with me getting in shape, but most importantly, HE HAS HEALED ME FROM ANY INJURY FASTER THAN ANY REGULAR DOCTOR! No, I am not making this up. With his holistic diet plan, he has healed any sprain, fracture, or surgical procedure I've had faster than any doctor and their therapy team could. I broke my arm in 2013 where it was a compound fracture, meaning the bone was sticking out the skin. Had to get emergency surgery and two plates with screws in the arm. The doctors told me my recovery time would be 6-9 months, making me miss my senior year of basketball in high school. I went to Whole Fit and in 3 months I was back out on the floor competing like nothing happened! It works! Sean is a black, independent business owner that's very dedicated to his craft, and one of the easiest people to talk to and get along with. I'd highly recommend this spot for anyone wanting to change their health around! read more

I met SS Cole in the most serendipitous way, and he turned my health around. I was diagnosed with needing bilateral knee replacement. Mr Cole asked if I would consider his method for the short time I was going to be in Chicago. I literally had 6 weeks left to be in the city. He showed me how changing my diet could prevent the knee surgery. In the 6 weeks I gained mobility, reduced my pain and lost 25lbs. He encouraged me, supported me and celebrated my successes. He is an amazing physical and nutritional coach I'm truly grateful. Can't wait to see what 1 year with him will bring. In gratitude L. Perez read more

I've known Sean Cole from WholeFit for over 20 years. I've trained with him and found myself to be in the best shape of my life......successfully completing 10 marathons. Sean's combined passion and dedication for fitness, nutrition, and overall health is a "win win" for his clients. I highly recommend calling WholeFit for a training session if you are serious about your health and want to realize your fitness goals. read more

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I can't say enough positive things about Stephan Cole and Whole Fit. Cole is not just a trainer. He's an expert nutritionist and herbalist who builds a personalized plan to fit your health and fitness needs. I walked into Cole's office in early January this year with a goal of losing 10 lbs per quarter. He laughed at me and said that he could help me to lose 10 lbs per month. Spoiler alert: We did it! Between mid-January and April I lost 35 lbs and got into the best shape that I've ever been in my life. My weight loss story is great, but it would not be complete without talking about the nutrition that powered everything. Cole's food list shook my world! On one of our grocery store education trips I cried! Yes, I was crying in the grocery store with my trainer because everything that I thought I knew about food and nutrition was being challenged. I had to do a lot of work to unlearn what I had been taught about what the body needs for nutrition, and Cole was instrumental in this process. He was so open and available to share his vast knowledge and research about nutrition. He also introduced me to the healing power of herbs. None of the progress that I've made physically would have been possible without me getting onboard with Cole's nutritional education. Now, I'm not only in the best shape of my life (and still progressing) I also feel the best that I've ever been. Whole Fit is not just a workout or training program, it's a lifestyle! read more

I was 58 years old when I signed up with Stephan Cole in December of 2017. I have been with him for about 9 months. When I signed up with Stephan my goals were to strengthen my core (having had back surgery in the past) and to attain and maintain overall good physical fitness and strength. While I wanted to attain overall physical fitness, I was not really looking to bulk up. Stephan has delivered. We rotate the focus from session to session (I go for an hour 2-3 times each week) on different muscle groups, while also making sure that stretching and flexibilty are a part of each session to avoid muscle strains both during the sessions and in between sessions. Aches and pains that I have felt in the past have been minimal or gone since starting my training. In addition, Stephan typically has nutritional advice during sessions that you can choose to use or not use. I do start each day with a suggested mix of juices which help my digestion and reduce inflamation. Another plus for training with Stephan is that he is very flexible with training session scheduling. We have a fixed schedule, but when I have conflicts or travel Stephan almost always can work out an alternate time for our session. read more

I am a 49 yo long course triathlete and surgeon. My training and racing performance had been flat for the last several years and my main issue was muscle tightness. I couldn't get out of bed in the morning - was walking bent over, the team at work got me a special chair because they felt sorry for me...enter Cole at the gym. His wholistic approach WORKS! After 6 months, I understand better the relationship between diet, flexibility and strength. I am feeling better and performing better than I have in many years. The chair is in the corner! I work at a standing desk now! Like another client of Cole's - I also had gout episodes over the last 3 years likely related to diet, genetic predisposition and dehydration - I have had no episodes with Cole's help. His nutritional plan is thoughtful and effective. Cole listens to your issues and has the knowledge to significantly improve your fitness, physiology, and mind set. read more

I came to Cole and WholeFit in September of 2020. I am a former college athlete that had experienced significant knee and shoulder injuries almost 8 years ago. The lingering pain from these injuries completely discouraged any attempt I previously had at working out for a prolonged period of time. I had developed significant muscular imbalances in my hips, back, and knees. Through significant adjustments to my diet, joint stabilization training, and stretching, Cole gave me my athleticism back. I am now on my way to building significant lean muscle with no joint pain. With Cole you truly have a mentor and partner in your health journey. read more

Cole has proven to be very knowledgeable about the body inside and out. My family(including 3 professional athletes) have really benefitted from his nutritional guidance. I truly appreciate how he got them to buy into changing their diets. We have worked with him for over a decade and do not regret the process it took to get to a much healthier lifestyle..especially after receiving a call that a loved one tested positive for sickle anemia trait..boy was that scary..i had blocked out the word trait I only heard SICKLE CELL..my mind was racing with negativity..in tears..what do we do now..an 18yr old just entering college.. although a tough kid..has already been through a lot and now this.. call Sean Cole to tell him the news..he could sense the sadness in my delivery and with the calmest demeanor tells me we can reverse this..in my mind for a second..he is crazy how can you reverse SC..he says Sir he has the trait, not SC..explained how this could be done with the change of diet,etc. after maybe 5mn of conversation I went from receiving the scariest phone call to the most nerve relaxing conversation in my years and on top of all that Sean Cole did exactly what he said he could accomplish after just 4 to 5 months the 18yr old called to say tests results showed NO TRACES OF THE TRAIT..I paused gave glory to GOD and then all I could think about was Cole kept his word..wow,wow,wow!! I have been hooked on his wholistic views ever since. A deep hearted thank you is well deserved,Thank you!! read more

In 2009, I was rushed to the ER to find the culprit of the severe side pain I'd endured for 3 weeks. After blood tests, an ultrasound and MRI, I learned that I had an 8.5 cm fibroid pressing against my ureter that was at severe risk of torsion. While I understood the urgency of my situation, I knew I didn't want the emergency surgery I was being, let's just say, "persuasively encouraged" to do on the spot. Armed with the experience of 2 prior surgeries to remove fibroids, I knew that cutting them out wasn't the answer because each time they came back with a vengeance. When the ER doctors reluctantly let me leave with a promise that I'd follow up with my PCP, I phoned my friend Deb who had similar issues, and she referred me to Sean Cole. An Herbalist, Nutritionist and Fitness Educator? Yes, please! Sean laid out a 60 day plan that included strong herbal teas, intermittent fasting and a modified diet. I complied with every step. Half way through the process, I had another ultrasound. To my amazement and my doctor's chagrin (since I refused his surgery and pharmaceuticals), we learned that my fibroid shrank to 4.1 cm, and as a bonus, I'd lost 18 pounds. We scheduled a follow up ultrasound for 45 days later and he told me to keep doing whatever I was doing. He knew that I was following Sean's herbal protocol but couldn't bring himself to fully acknowledge an obviously superior method of eliminating fibroids when there isn't supposed to be an explanation nor cure for them other than risky, invasive medical procedures. Fast forward to the follow up ultrasound, and no fibroids were detected! My doctor was stunned, and I was thrilled for finally taking a stand, and making a choice to improve my health naturally. Nine years, a divorce, and 70 pounds of weight gain later, I ran into Sean downtown. Earlier that day, I had decided that I was finally ready to get my health back on track so it was no surprise that he was placed in my path. I went to his office the next day on June 19, 2018 and tipped the scale at 223 pounds; at 5'9" tall, it was the heaviest I'd ever been in my life. He put together a brilliant plan that, again, included herbs, intermittent fasting and eliminating all inflammatory foods from my diet. I'd also be working out 3-4 hours per week. Since my long term health is worth far more than the taste of foods that were doing me more harm than good, it was easy to stay on track. Almost 4 months later, on October 15th, the scale read 172.8 pounds! No more lower back and knee pain. No more afternoon naps because I ran out of energy. No more inflammation or brain fog. On average, I run a 5K a few times a week, and my fitness level continues to improve from week to week. As of November I'm down 57 pounds and within striking distance of my overall goal. I'm so grateful to have Sean as my wellness coach on my journey back to restored health. This guy is a godsend. Sean Cole's nutritional planning is the truth. It works, plain and simple. Your health is worth more than any food or drink. His customized workouts are the way. Before July, I hadn't run since high school, and even then, I didn't like it all that much. Today, a 28:20 5K is my personal best, and I look forward to my runs and workouts. Whatever your ailment or goal, he can customize a plan to show you the light. You deserve to be healthy, fit and age vibrantly. Health, fitness and nutrition are optimized when addressed together to achieve your goals. If he's on your team, and you follow his guidance, winning is inevitable. Call him to get your health on track. You'll thank me later. read more

I wanted to come back and give a follow up! Once again I can't thank Stephan Cole enough! He has taught me how to raise my child the Whole Fit way! She is now 2 1/2 and living her life fully! She is vaccine free and has taken on the alkaline ways. I knew if I can put my health in his hands there was no other person I would ever turn to for guidance on nutrition for my child. Penelope thanks you uncle Cole! read more

Sean Cole is a dynamite nutritionist and personal trainer! He started working with our son beginning in his Junior year at high school as an elite basketball player. He was steadfast in providing valuable nutrition plans and regimented training techniques that saw our son all the way through his Division 1 college years to his current professional basketball career! Thanks to his efforts, our son, Paul White, won a state title at a national high school powerhouse, Whitney Young and made it to the Sweet Sixteen 16 at Oregon in the NCAA Tournament. Whenever we needed his professional advice, Sean Cole was there for us. He takes personal interest in his clientele to ensure their best in health, strength, skill and wellness. We would highly recommend his services to anyone! His talents supersede any that we have experienced. He will continue to be our source for our son's personal training as he continues in his basketball profession. read more

Three years ago, today, I walked into Stephan Cole's office to discuss how he could help me with sculpting and toning my body in order to give me a "magazine cover look!" I am naturally tall and lean but needed extra ideas on how to carve out a beach body look that would not require photo-shopping and would be purely natural. He discussed foods that I should eliminate immediately and the rationale for doing so and used visual charts hanging on the walls in his office to walk me through how food is processed in the digestive system and why specific combinations of foods should be either completely eliminated or significantly limited altogether. He communicated a ton of information in our first meeting that I resisted and simply did not believe. I have a clinical research background and much of what he was saying did not make sense. I often looked at him sideways and would roll my eyes. LOL! However, after several friendly, verbal battles and after speaking with and/or meeting several of his clients, two (2) of which were NBA players (will not include their names to protect their privacy), I conceded and decided to open my mind to receiving new information that did not resonate with my training. Since I am a very healthy person and mostly needed to do something different than what I had already been doing to give me the beach body I was looking for, I relaxed, opened my mind to receiving new ideas, completed one his 7 day holistic herbal cleansings down in Florida and was shocked with the results! Not only did the extra pounds melt away, my cardio fitness level improved markedly. I actually enjoy running now! Stephan's strengths are in nutrition education and holistic healing. He does not do well discussing western or allopathic medical jargon because he doesn't know this stuff. He uses ancient-like herbal and natural foods/properties to help your body heal and strengthen from the inside out. Whatever it is you think you know and understand about food will be turned upside down on its head and may leave you frustrated and confused when you first speak with him; but, if you keep an open mind, keep him apprised of all medical conditions, ailments, physical and psychological concerns, he will help you reach your fitness goals as 90% of your effort towards your goal will be through what foods you put into your own mouth. The remaining 10% will come from you being honest with yourself and turning up your physical activity several notches higher than what you are already doing. read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Stephan for over a year. His knowledge in natural remedies, nutrition and training techniques is nothing like any trainers I have worked with in Chicago. I started going to Stephan to correct my balance, current hip injury and hormonal balance. Within 6 months I started running again and thyroid levels were balanced thanks to his knowledge with nutrition. Highly recommend Stephan for his services! read more

I was seeking out a nutritionist last July to try and get information on proper nutrition to help add more muscle mass. I had a consultation with Sean and he educated me on the benefits of an alkaline nutritional plan to help me meet my goals and improve my overall health and wellness. I then started to train with Sean 1-2x/wk for about 6 months. He pays very close attention to proper form rather than loading on heavier weights too quickly. As a result I reduced my overall body inflammation and added on about 8 lbs of lean muscle. He continued to give me nutritional education both during sessions and via email/phone messages. He is also very funny and pleasant to work with!! I highly recommend him both as a trainer and nutritionist/herbalist. read more

In December 2017, I was walking home when Stephen Cole saw me. He thought I was drunk or high because of the way I was walking. (My knees were in terrible shape.) He greeted me and moved along. Then he came back and asked what was wrong with my legs. I told him it was my knees. He asked a couple of questions and then asked if I was open to a change in nutrition. I figured I had nothing to lose. I met him the next day and he began working with me as a trainer and advising me as a nutritionist. I cut out meat and alcohol to eliminate inflammation. I followed some cleanses that he prescribed for me. I met him almost daily for intense stretching and stamina building. Now, four months later, I am down 40 pounds, and I'm more mobile and fit than I have been in years. He is genuinely concerned about my progress; Cole pushes me but also praises my successes. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who is serious about turning his life around. read more

I worked with Stephan to increase my flexibility, strength, cardio and to learn better nutritional habits. My results were awesome. I am a competitive tennis player. Since working with Stephan; I have been doing awesome in my leagues and tournaments. I was also able to shed my menopausal weight gain and get back down to my high school graduation weight. Stephan is more than just a trainer or nutritionist. He creates a customized "lifestyle" plan balancing fitness, nutrition and overall health for his clients. read more