Success Stories
Success Stories
Fitness is more than just losing some weight in order to fit into a smaller size of clothing. It’s a method that can be used to make incredible changes in your life. There is far more to keeping fit than merely shrinking down the waist line. It can change everything from how you behave to making rational decisions at work. In essence, fitness a way to improve your life and almost everything in it. However, a personal journey to a healthy and physically fit lifestyle can be extremely challenging and demanding. The excerpts below are stories of everyday people like you reaching toward maintaining mobility and stamina, reducing the incidence of disease, and leading to an overall better quality of life through physical activity exercise. They will help inspire you and give you the courage needed to set goals and achieve them.
"I have spent the past 4 years working with elite military and professional athletes to understand how people can perform at their best. I've learned that the best trainers make sure the training is tailored to the person, no matter what -- if they are recovering from injury, working to shed some pounds, or trying to increase strength, flexibility, and explosiveness, each has special needs and careful attention. I chose Darryl because he does exactly what I see in the top training domains in the world. He works with all types of people and perfectly tailors the program to anyone's best goals and abilities. Darryl is very precise, kind, and encouraging in how he trains people, always making sure one's form is good, and that the workouts feel good. As a result, after 10 weeks of training, I feel better than I've felt since I was a D1-level athlete in college. Each week, Darryl had a ton of new exercises -- we almost never repeated a single exercise in 10 weeks! I always felt challenged and after my workouts felt great, and never sore in my joints or re-inflaming prior injuries. I felt like I got the pro-level treatment that has helped me feel great and get much healthier. Darryl takes his clients from wherever they are to wherever they want to go. Darryl is an elite trainer; 10/10 would recommend him to anyone!"
~ Glenn
“Darryl has been my personal trainer for the past four years. Although I have always been active and enjoyed outdoor activities, my overall eating and fitness habits were lacking consistency. I felt I needed to receive personal fitness guidance and learn better eating habits. In the past, I had been disheartened by the various personal trainers that lacked experience and motivation that rarely pushed me toward any fitness goals. Darryl is dedicated and genuinely cares about his client’s health, safety, and overall fitness goals. His expertise and knowledge allow him to tailor each training session to meet my individual fitness needs. He always knows how to modify each of my workouts so that any pre-existing injuries do not hold me back. His workouts are always rigorous and challenging and he pushes me toward my personal fitness goals each week. I have been so excited to see the amazing transformation that my body has gone through. Thank you, Darryl, for not only being my personal trainer, but also my life coach!”
~ Rita M.
“My husband gave me a series of training sessions with Darryl for Christmas last year. I needed to try working with a professional trainer for medicinal purposes because I’m prone to osteoporosis. Darryl is an excellent trainer ... one of the best! He zeroes in on what part of my body needs extra attention to help me attain a balance for my entire body strength. He’s intelligent and highly educated in the area of physical fitness and as importantly, passionate about what he does for each client. I hope to train with Darryl for many years to come. He also has a great personality. It’s been about a year and my strength and bone mass have dramatically improved mainly as a result of training with Darryl!”
~ Linda R.
“I quit smoking and then gained 30 pounds in a year. With no experience in exercise, zero conditioning, and no accountability except to myself, I was repeatedly frustrated by trying too much too soon and repeatedly failed to make fitness my routine. A coworker of mine started telling me about the success she was having with her personal trainer, Darryl. I had never considered going to a trainer. However, after realizing that I was continually procrastinating and doing nothing on my own, I knew I needed to try something else. So, I called Darryl and it was the best decision I could’ve made. I was nervous about going to a personal trainer in Los Angeles, thinking I was going to be the only/most out-of-shape person around. I was so relieved to meet Darryl because he handles clients at all levels and has the expertise and adaptability to train people just starting out (like me), all the way up to elite athletes. When I first started working out with Darryl, I was too weak to even do the most basic exercises. But instead of allowing me to just give up (as I would normally do), Darryl found ways to modify every exercise to my ability, gradually increasing the intensity week after week. I eventually built up the strength to move past the basics and start working at a more advanced level. I absolutely credit Darryl with making fitness a priority in my life. I am stronger and healthier than I have ever been before and am motivated to stay this way. I recommend Darryl to anyone considering going to a trainer whether it be to start a weight-loss program, get back into shape, or just take their conditioning to the next level.”
~ Jessica M.
“Since 2003, Darryl has helped me lose over 25 pounds, reshape my body, maintain my achievements, and gain confidence in myself that has carried into all aspects of my life. I used to loathe exercising, but Darryl helped me realize that just as healthy food is necessary for survival, so is exercise. He makes workouts fun and new while always paying attention to my personal strengths and weaknesses. In Darryl, I have also gained a friend for life because of his sincere nature and I look forward to many more years of fitness and friendship with him!”
~ Laura P.
I have been training with Darryl “Cope” Copeland for almost three years. At 51, I am in the best shape of my life and can compete in basketball with guys in their early twenties. Until I met ”Cope”, I had zero interest in working out or weight training, I’ve always hated it. Not only do I tolerate training with him, I honestly and amazingly look forward to it. “Cope” is knowledgeable, insightful professional and a genuinely good person, listener, and motivator.
~ Stuart L.
The results I’ve gotten from training with Darryl are unbelievable and the best part is, getting in the gym for our sessions is my favorite part of the week. The effectiveness of the workout plan he put together for my specific body type is off the charts, his professional attitude during our sessions is exactly what you want in a trainer, and he pushes me the perfect amount each session so that I can continue to improve week after week. I would absolutely recommend him to all of my friends and family! 5 stars!!!
~ Julian D.
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