Testimonials
Client: David Meyer
As told by his mother...
“David is a phenomenon! When he was born, the doctor told us they thought he was a “Mongoloid Idiot” and if we didn’t want to take him home, we didn’t have to see him. How ridiculous! He was our son and we would not consider abandoning him.
David began experiencing unusual weight gain in elementary school – not uncommon for kids with Down Syndrome. He was never taller than the tenth or fifteenth percentile, but his weight was well over the ninetieth percentile. By the time he graduated from high school at age 21, he was five feet tall but weighed over 230 pounds! David would eat anything that didn’t crawl off the plate and never seemed to be ‘too full’. Working at a grocery store where everyone loved him and wanted to make him happy didn’t help: the deli ladies were more than happy to indulge him with fried chicken for every break.
Folks with Down Syndrome tend to have poor muscle tone and very slow metabolism. Small wonder David gained weight so easily. But the heart is a muscle, and his excess weight was creating a huge risk of cardiac disease and premature death. We needed a miracle. We found it in Kurt Weinreich.
When David began working with Kurt twice a week, he could not run, had poor breath control and the mind-set of a helpless victim. That was more than a year ago. With the help of a healthy diet and the encouragement of his friends and family, David has lost over 50 pounds! He prefers to walk than be driven (home is 2 miles from the gym, but he walks it rain or shine, snow or heat wave). David outpaced many of the adults on a recent hike in Estes Park and didn’t ever stop talking to the guide. Despite being physically assaulted by a stranger several months ago, David has lost his ‘victim’ attitude, in no small thanks to Kurt’s working on some kick boxing moves that make David feel powerful and in control.
David is still sweet and caring, but he knows he is a strong man these days. He will also tell you he is handsome and looks great. He is proud of his new wardrobe (he has gone from a size 44 waist to a 34 or 36 and now wears a normal shoe instead of an extra wide) and is walking tall – even for a five foot phenomenon! On New Years Day this year, after only a few hours of sleep, David was up and dressed by 7:30 for his usual Sunday morning workout with Kurt. Forget sleep – he had a mission: getting and staying in shape.
Thank you, Kurt, for the inspiration and hard work.”
Client: Lauren Emmons
"I have a very active job in the medical field that requires me to stoop, bend, and twist myself into unnatural positions. I invested in working with Kurt because I have a goal to minimize the possibility of becoming a victim of a work-related injury.
Kurt has helped me to strengthen my core and fine-tune my form with compound exercises getting more work done in less time. Together, we started from square one and built a foundation for proper body mechanics. Within 6 weeks we were able to home in on some weak points but keep me engaged with a variety of exercises. He has inspired me to make better choices when eating out and to keep fitness a priority.
I had many options when choosing a trainer, but Kurt's real-life experience set him apart. I knew from the beginning that a personal training endeavor was a heavy investment of time and money, but I knew it would be worth it. Every day he met me on time, with a well-researched workout plan.
I would recommend Kurt to anyone just starting out or someone who wants to add some pizazz to their workout regime. You may be surprised to find that he can reinvigorate your toolbox."
Client: Jill Cullis
"My personal trainer Kurt is FABULOUS! I believe he has my goals and best interests in mind at all times. He understands my abilities and pushes me beyond for greater gains. I continue to be impressed with his knowledge and his attention to detail. When he is training me he is constantly evaluating my form, counting my reps and making mental notes of where my fitness level is and how to improve it. He is outstanding and I value his skill and knowledge."
Client: Whitney Allen
"I reached out to Kurt during the pandemic to help me mix up my gym workouts. I felt inspired to learn something new -kick boxing! Kurt shared his world renowned (literally) martial arts and kickboxing experience with me as well as mixed in self-defense moves and philosophy and combined it all into a new fitness routine for me that re-energized my workouts. Kurt was patient, knowledgeable, funny, and inspiring, and encouraged me when I struggled with new practices -such as adding in some Filipino fighting sticks the mix or keeping my feet moving. I improved my fitness and cardio levels, got re-inspired to come to the gym, and learned to coordinate hand, eyes, feet (well, most days!) in new ways that even helped my dancing. I would highly recommend working with Kurt as a martial artist and kickboxing expert as well as personal trainer and fitness catalyst! "
Client: Renee Lopez
"I have trained with Kurt for 4 months now. While I am a former competitive soccer player (many moons ago) and I know the basics of how to train and structure a workout, working out with Kurt has opened my eyes to new ways to train, elevated my fitness, improved my strength, and toned my body more than I could have ever done on my own. Kurt has a laid back style and an easy smile which made workouts enjoyable. However, Kurt never held back and encouraged me to push harder and train in new ways (and even face my fear of box jumps!). I never before used tires, sledgehammers, TRX, or kettlebells and Kurt was an informative expert leading me to correct form and new heights of fitness training. As a martial arts expert, Kurt also introduced me to boxing and was a great source of knowledge on gear and form. Workouts with Kurt have been incredible! I feel and look stronger, leaner, and more confident in my abilities than ever before and at 36 years old and a mother of two young children, that is an amazing feeling! Thank you, Kurt, for your encouragement, motivation, professionalism, and knowledge!"
Client: Christine T.
"When I finally decided to join a gym, the weight machines overwhelmed me as I did not know how to use them. I have never joined a gym before nor have I ever had to exercise to keep in shape. I decided to get a trainer to teach me how to work out properly to reach my goal. I have been training with Kurt for the past two months. I am very comfortable training with him. He is very professional and at the same time he makes working out fun. He has taught me a lot of different ways to exercise to hit those target areas. He encourages me to keep going and he knows just how much I can do, he never pushes me too hard. He has also guided me on how to eat better. I have noticed a difference in myself, my self esteem and in the way my clothes fit. I feel stronger, more confident and healthier and I would recommend Kurt to anyone of my friends or family."
Client: Jeanne Hines
Slow and steady wins the race… A little over four years ago I decided it was time to get off the proverbial couch and get in shape as I was not getting any younger. My energy was flagging, and those darn pounds kept sneaking onto my frame, and I was close to needing to go up ANOTHER size in clothing. Enter Prestige Fitness and Kurt Weinreich.
Anyone who has joined Prestige knows that part of signing up is getting an orientation with a personal trainer. Since it had been so long since I’d seen the inside of any weight room I figured, “Why not? – I’ll just use a trainer for a month or two.” I was blessed to be signed up with Kurt. I say blessed because his style was so nonthreatening and unlike what I had expected.
That couple of months turned into years. I’ve lost 25 pounds, 3 sizes in clothing and feel better than I did 20 years ago. Kurt established the need and desire for staying healthy and in shape.
There were plenty of bumps along the way, tendinitis, shoulder issues and even some minor injuries outside the gym, but Kurt always worked around whatever was going on. When I had physical therapy, he was great at working with the corrective recommendations.
As I approach 63, I am stronger, feeling better, and have a better outlook on life because of the investment made in training. It didn’t happen overnight, but the slow and steady progress is here to stay. The foundation has been laid, thanks to Kurt, that will keep me motivated, healthy and in great physical condition.
I highly recommend using a personal trainer (and Kurt is my favorite!).
Client: Tasia Psyllus
"Kurt has been my inspiration and my motivation in what seems to be the endless fight to lose weight. He continually pushes me to achieve the next level so that I can reach my goals. Kurt has taught me the proper techniques for weight training and for proper nutrition. On the days I don't feel like working out, he motivates me to keep going. The workouts are never boring, are always intense, and I leave the gym feeling confident. It is obvious that Kurt loves what he does and I am very grateful for his leadership and friendship."
Client: April McCrimmon
"This year will be the second year I have attempted the Bolder Boulder; the infamous 10K held each Memorial Day in Boulder, CO. Last year was my first year and coming off of surgery 3 months prior to the race, I did not do as well as I had hoped or expected.
My husband had always told me that weight training would make me a better runner, but I always associated weight training with freakishly large muscle heads. My husband and I moved to the area and joined Prestige Fitness. We also received some personal training sessions with Kurt, and my first session was scheduled for a few days later.
Kurt is an excellent trainer; he'll push you further than your mind will tell you that you can go, but also stop you so that you can walk and get dressed the next morning! Kurt was great about showing me the machines and also about doing the exercises various ways to avoid boredom. I was happy to see results only after 4 weeks; meeting with Kurt 2-3 times a week. I'm also happy to say my running has improved and I feel much stronger because of the weight training I have learned from Kurt. Yes, you can say my husband was right!
It's great to see myself getting more toned and pushes me even further! I would highly recommend anyone to work with Kurt! Thank you Kurt for making weight training fun and improving my fitness in such a short time!!"
Client: Jim L.
"I am pleased with my experience working with Kurt and the results have exceeded my expectations. I have been doing aerobic exercise at home on a treadmill for over five years and desired to add more exercise to tone my overall body. I did not intend to lose weight, but have lost about seven pounds and added noticeable muscle mass and strength in my shoulders, chest, and back. Kurt's professional style and manner made it a pleasure to work with him. His knowledge and advice in nutrition has been invaluable."
Client: Nancy G.
"After watching the progress my mother, a two-time breast cancer survivor, was making from her training sessions with Kurt, I decided I wanted to jump-start my own workout regimen. I signed up with Kurt 18 months ago in an effort to lose some weight and tone muscle.
It was a big commitment for me, as I live 30 minutes from the south Denver gym at which Kurt trains. While there were several gyms closer to me, it proved to be a wise decision as I started seeing results very quickly.
As time passed, I learned a lot from Kurt not only with regard to correct techniques and postures, but also about how my body responded to his varied workouts, which occasionally included kick-boxing! In addition, his nutrition knowledge is unparalleled, and he helped me in that regard as well.
I found my bi-weekly sessions with Kurt to be exactly what I needed to supplement my running and other cardio workouts. My body felt stronger than it had in years, and I lost the extra weight I had been carrying. It made me realize the importance of weight training in workout programs – especially for women over 40.
Perhaps the most exciting (and unexpected) benefit from my training with Kurt has been my improved confidence. At age 41 and for the first time in many years, I felt comfortable donning my bikini in Mexico this past fall. In fact, when my husband shared some of our Mexico photos with family members, my sister told me she took one of my photos to her own trainer in California and said, “Make me look like this!”
I owe that compliment to Kurt Weinreich, and I would highly recommend him and his training to anyone at any level and any age. You won’t be disappointed!"
Client: Julie S.
"When I joined the gym, I requested a trainer whose certification level would be appropriate for my physical impairments and training needs. I interviewed Kurt and hired him. Few physical trainers anywhere have the same background and level of certifications as Kurt. He understands my back and knee problems and never pushes me too much to risk injury. I have recommended him to several of my friends who are now members of the club."
Client: Robert S.
Kurt Weinreich, former radio co-host for KPBI Fitness Fridays, teamed up to assist this year’s Fit-N-Trim for 2010 weight loss competition to provide assistance and training. Robert Simmons was one of the contestants utilizing the competition to get his health back on track. With proper nutrition and supplementation guidance and early morning training sessions with Kurt, Robert was able to lose an amazing 37 pounds in six weeks.
Client: Jerry Cantrell
Kurt has been my personal trainer for over 3 years. He is extremely knowledgeable, hard working and far above in expertise of any other personal trainers I have known. I would absolutely recommend him as a Master Personal Trainer.
Client: Bob R
"Kurt has been great! I have lost about 40 pounds and I look and feel great! Now I am able to do the things that I used to do and I am doing things I have never done before, like triathalons. Kurt is a motivator and keeps me focused on my goals, even when they change."
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