Testimonials: Real People Getting Real Results
Not your average personal trainer…
By Maribeth in Massachusetts.
When Eric Dempsey told me of his plans for his after retirement
life, I wasn’t at all surprised. I also immediately asked if I could
write a testimonial for his website so that I could tell anyone and
everyone what he has done for me.
39 years old
5’ 8”
Highest weight: 287
Current weight: 150, maintained for 4+ years.
I consider Eric to be one of the most treasured people in my life. I
will always credit him with a huge part of who I am today.
The first time I met Eric in the late 90’s I wasn’t extremely
optimistic that he was going to have a whole lot of respect for me.
He hadn’t mentioned his physical condition, which was extremely
fit. I had not mentioned mine either, which was quite simply, fat.
Upon seeing him I assumed, as happened to me often, that if I was
lucky, I would get a polite hour and then he’d tell me he needed to
go. Eight hours later we were still talking.
One of the things that I need to stress most about MY perceptions
of Eric as a personal trainer is his dedication and true
understanding of exercise physiology and psychology. I have no
doubt that if you want a stereotypical trainer, who will push you to
perform and be your conscience, Eric will do that for you.
However, if you want an education in what exercise can do for you
physically and mentally and the dedication of a trainer who wants
you to view fitness with the enthusiasm and respect it deserves,
Eric is your answer.
From the first time I worked out with Eric I never felt judged. All he
ever asked of me was that I not give up on myself and I give him
the opportunity to show me that exercise can and NEEDS to be a
choice, not a chore. There were no smirks when I could barely lift
the lowest weights and I was never once made to feel like I was
weak, lazy or any other of the many things overweight people are
called. Eric never demanded I do a specific routine; instead he
worked with me to design a routine that fit my schedule and my
choices. He taught me the benefits of the different types of
exercise and helped me understand what each type of workout did
for my body. He also pointed out, with no condescension, where I
was making mistakes and how it was only hurting me to try and
take the easy way out.
I never understood the rush you could get from a strenuous
workout, or the pride you gain in yourself when you realize the
positive changes you are making until I worked with Eric. I had
been heavy my whole life and always wanted to know what it was
like to be admired for my figure. As it turned out, with the help of
Eric’s knowledge and enthusiasm, what others thought of me was
the last benefit of my exercise routine. A newfound respect for me
and my body was a benefit I never saw coming.
Eric knows the mechanics of fitness. Eric lives the benefits of
putting your health first and he can empower you to understand
that exercise is not a chore, it should be enjoyed, understood and
second nature in your life.
By Maribeth in Massachusetts.
When Eric Dempsey told me of his plans for his after retirement
life, I wasn’t at all surprised. I also immediately asked if I could
write a testimonial for his website so that I could tell anyone and
everyone what he has done for me.
39 years old
5’ 8”
Highest weight: 287
Current weight: 150, maintained for 4+ years.
I consider Eric to be one of the most treasured people in my life. I
will always credit him with a huge part of who I am today.
The first time I met Eric in the late 90’s I wasn’t extremely
optimistic that he was going to have a whole lot of respect for me.
He hadn’t mentioned his physical condition, which was extremely
fit. I had not mentioned mine either, which was quite simply, fat.
Upon seeing him I assumed, as happened to me often, that if I was
lucky, I would get a polite hour and then he’d tell me he needed to
go. Eight hours later we were still talking.
One of the things that I need to stress most about MY perceptions
of Eric as a personal trainer is his dedication and true
understanding of exercise physiology and psychology. I have no
doubt that if you want a stereotypical trainer, who will push you to
perform and be your conscience, Eric will do that for you.
However, if you want an education in what exercise can do for you
physically and mentally and the dedication of a trainer who wants
you to view fitness with the enthusiasm and respect it deserves,
Eric is your answer.
From the first time I worked out with Eric I never felt judged. All he
ever asked of me was that I not give up on myself and I give him
the opportunity to show me that exercise can and NEEDS to be a
choice, not a chore. There were no smirks when I could barely lift
the lowest weights and I was never once made to feel like I was
weak, lazy or any other of the many things overweight people are
called. Eric never demanded I do a specific routine; instead he
worked with me to design a routine that fit my schedule and my
choices. He taught me the benefits of the different types of
exercise and helped me understand what each type of workout did
for my body. He also pointed out, with no condescension, where I
was making mistakes and how it was only hurting me to try and
take the easy way out.
I never understood the rush you could get from a strenuous
workout, or the pride you gain in yourself when you realize the
positive changes you are making until I worked with Eric. I had
been heavy my whole life and always wanted to know what it was
like to be admired for my figure. As it turned out, with the help of
Eric’s knowledge and enthusiasm, what others thought of me was
the last benefit of my exercise routine. A newfound respect for me
and my body was a benefit I never saw coming.
Eric knows the mechanics of fitness. Eric lives the benefits of
putting your health first and he can empower you to understand
that exercise is not a chore, it should be enjoyed, understood and
second nature in your life.
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Testimonial by Greg from Phenix City
I trained with Eric for a 90 day period. My goals were to lose
body fat, improve my body composition and overall health. I
suffered from hypertension and was on medication for
years. I also had pain in my shins when I tried to use the
treadmill. During the 90 day period, I worked out on my own
3-5 days a week and I trained with Eric 2-3 sessions a week.
I ended up lowering my blood pressure to the point where I
stopped taking the medication. The pain in my shins
disappeared. My peak weight loss during the 90 days was
18lbs. My peak body fat reduction was from 21.7% to
17.5%. I was able to wear old outfits that I wasn’t able to fit
into for quite some time. My belly disappeared and I became
lean and toned. My lean muscle mass and overall strength
improved dramatically. People made positive comments
about how I looked and asked me what I was doing. I had
energy and felt great all of the time. I never starved or went
without eating. In fact, I couldn’t eat enough.
I learned a lot of valuable information about fitness and
nutrition from Eric. If you need help with your fitness level
and are trying to lose body fat, I strongly recommend that
you train with Eric. The 90 day period was worth every
penny and I have made lasting lifestyle changes and
received an education that will keep me fit and healthy for
years to come. The last thing I would like to say is that, it is
not about the money, it is about your health.
Greg V.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
I trained with Eric for a 90 day period. My goals were to lose
body fat, improve my body composition and overall health. I
suffered from hypertension and was on medication for
years. I also had pain in my shins when I tried to use the
treadmill. During the 90 day period, I worked out on my own
3-5 days a week and I trained with Eric 2-3 sessions a week.
I ended up lowering my blood pressure to the point where I
stopped taking the medication. The pain in my shins
disappeared. My peak weight loss during the 90 days was
18lbs. My peak body fat reduction was from 21.7% to
17.5%. I was able to wear old outfits that I wasn’t able to fit
into for quite some time. My belly disappeared and I became
lean and toned. My lean muscle mass and overall strength
improved dramatically. People made positive comments
about how I looked and asked me what I was doing. I had
energy and felt great all of the time. I never starved or went
without eating. In fact, I couldn’t eat enough.
I learned a lot of valuable information about fitness and
nutrition from Eric. If you need help with your fitness level
and are trying to lose body fat, I strongly recommend that
you train with Eric. The 90 day period was worth every
penny and I have made lasting lifestyle changes and
received an education that will keep me fit and healthy for
years to come. The last thing I would like to say is that, it is
not about the money, it is about your health.
Greg V.
First Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired
Testimonial from Carey at Fort Benning
I truly feel that I ripped Eric Dempsey off. I got WAY more out of him
than I can justify payment for. He is passionately knowledgeable
about physical fitness and nutrition, but more importantly, he’s an
incredible motivator. He inspired a lifestyle change that has
benefited me in a number of ways. Being a soldier, he was the
obvious and best choice to aide me in my fitness goals.
Eric does his homework. He is always presenting cutting edge
techniques pertaining to exercise and has an open mind to try new
ways to get results. He constantly sends nutrition information. He is
dedicated to physical fitness and routinely promotes exercise
everyday. He constantly monitored my progress and made accurate
recommendations and adjustments to ensure my constant
improvement. Research is very important to Eric and he backs up
everything he trains with printed facts.
Motivation is the biggest obstacle in the challenge to become
physically fit and Eric is a talented motivator. The harder you train,
the harder Eric motivates you to train. He knows how to get people
to want to give their best. He shatters training plateaus, finding the
right buttons to push that will squeeze that extra 5% of effort. I have
thoroughly enjoyed every session and they always seemed to go by
too fast. What started out as a common trainer- client relationship
quickly became a well respected friendship.
I now have a newfound respect for my body, what I put into it, and
what I expect out of it. I have more energy, the self motivation to work
as hard as Eric has shown me I can. I frequently move where the
Army takes me, but I have learned lifestyle habits to keep me in the
condition that I want. My wife is very happy with the changes Eric has
taught me. Everyone I work with noticed the changes in my physique
and it’s flattering. As a personal example: I tripped over my shoe
laces during the first mile of a two mile run portion of an Army PT
test. I lost about 30 seconds retying my shoes and getting back into
the course. Due to my improved condition since working with Eric, I
was able to regain time and still finished considerably quicker than
any of my previous run times. To me that was just astonishing.
Being a Soldier in the U.S. Army for 10 years, I have never thought
myself as being “unfit” yet Eric has broken the monotony of Army
workouts and shown me how to excel beyond Army standards of
physical fitness. I have always trained with my unit, working on push-
ups, sit-up, running. Now I am at such a high state of fitness and
health, I can workout and not concentrate on the Army standards as
the workouts I get now ensure I never have to “prepare for an Army
Physical test".
Eric gives you 110% and teaches you how to pull 150% out of
yourself. His total effort is in your well being. If you want to lift pink
paper-weighted dumbbells while sipping latte, Eric’s not the guy for
you. If you want to lose fat, gain muscle in a healthy way that makes
you feel great, then Eric is the catalyst to help you materialize your
goals.
SSG Carey W. Wiley, U.S. Army
Note: Carey trained with me for roughly 90 days in order to prepare
himself for the Warrant Officer Candidate School, Helicopter Flight
School, and the Survival, escape, resistance and evasion school.
He trained very hard and demonstrated the intestinal fortitude to
more than achieve his goals. Carey successfully completed all of
his training and is now a UH-60 BlackHawk Helicopter Pilot. Carey
is an inspiration for all clients wanting to make positive change in
their lives. He has a job, a wife, kids, and as much, if not more
responsibility than everyone one else around. He was able to do it.
So can you!
Eric
I truly feel that I ripped Eric Dempsey off. I got WAY more out of him
than I can justify payment for. He is passionately knowledgeable
about physical fitness and nutrition, but more importantly, he’s an
incredible motivator. He inspired a lifestyle change that has
benefited me in a number of ways. Being a soldier, he was the
obvious and best choice to aide me in my fitness goals.
Eric does his homework. He is always presenting cutting edge
techniques pertaining to exercise and has an open mind to try new
ways to get results. He constantly sends nutrition information. He is
dedicated to physical fitness and routinely promotes exercise
everyday. He constantly monitored my progress and made accurate
recommendations and adjustments to ensure my constant
improvement. Research is very important to Eric and he backs up
everything he trains with printed facts.
Motivation is the biggest obstacle in the challenge to become
physically fit and Eric is a talented motivator. The harder you train,
the harder Eric motivates you to train. He knows how to get people
to want to give their best. He shatters training plateaus, finding the
right buttons to push that will squeeze that extra 5% of effort. I have
thoroughly enjoyed every session and they always seemed to go by
too fast. What started out as a common trainer- client relationship
quickly became a well respected friendship.
I now have a newfound respect for my body, what I put into it, and
what I expect out of it. I have more energy, the self motivation to work
as hard as Eric has shown me I can. I frequently move where the
Army takes me, but I have learned lifestyle habits to keep me in the
condition that I want. My wife is very happy with the changes Eric has
taught me. Everyone I work with noticed the changes in my physique
and it’s flattering. As a personal example: I tripped over my shoe
laces during the first mile of a two mile run portion of an Army PT
test. I lost about 30 seconds retying my shoes and getting back into
the course. Due to my improved condition since working with Eric, I
was able to regain time and still finished considerably quicker than
any of my previous run times. To me that was just astonishing.
Being a Soldier in the U.S. Army for 10 years, I have never thought
myself as being “unfit” yet Eric has broken the monotony of Army
workouts and shown me how to excel beyond Army standards of
physical fitness. I have always trained with my unit, working on push-
ups, sit-up, running. Now I am at such a high state of fitness and
health, I can workout and not concentrate on the Army standards as
the workouts I get now ensure I never have to “prepare for an Army
Physical test".
Eric gives you 110% and teaches you how to pull 150% out of
yourself. His total effort is in your well being. If you want to lift pink
paper-weighted dumbbells while sipping latte, Eric’s not the guy for
you. If you want to lose fat, gain muscle in a healthy way that makes
you feel great, then Eric is the catalyst to help you materialize your
goals.
SSG Carey W. Wiley, U.S. Army
Note: Carey trained with me for roughly 90 days in order to prepare
himself for the Warrant Officer Candidate School, Helicopter Flight
School, and the Survival, escape, resistance and evasion school.
He trained very hard and demonstrated the intestinal fortitude to
more than achieve his goals. Carey successfully completed all of
his training and is now a UH-60 BlackHawk Helicopter Pilot. Carey
is an inspiration for all clients wanting to make positive change in
their lives. He has a job, a wife, kids, and as much, if not more
responsibility than everyone one else around. He was able to do it.
So can you!
Eric
| Ryan trained with me for over a year for strength & conditioning, while going through Infantry Officer Training at Fort Benning. During his time with me, he completed the Basic officer leaders Course 2, Combatives level 1 Course, Airborne Course, Infantry Basic Officer Leader Course, Ranger School, Pathfinder School, and the Mechanized Leaders Course. He increased his bench press from 175lbs to 225lbs, did 3:30 min on the modified Plank, increased his Kettlebell squat to overhead press from 45lbs to 62lbs, Peak weight gain was 21lbs, Peak Fat loss was 6.7% |
After having my first baby in October, I decided I needed
some help in the fitness department. I was overweight
and weak. Not knowing what to expect when I started
personal training, I quickly became comfortable working
with Eric Dempsey. He started me with a lesson on
nutrition which I approve of 100%. After following the
plan for a few weeks, I started dropping the fat. Each
day of training at the gym was different; I never knew
what to expect for the next workout. I felt like Eric truly
cared about my personal goals and challenged me each
week with harder and harder workouts. I am so pleased
with my progress and how strong I have become. The
best part is that my husband loves my new look so much
that he signed up to train with Eric!
some help in the fitness department. I was overweight
and weak. Not knowing what to expect when I started
personal training, I quickly became comfortable working
with Eric Dempsey. He started me with a lesson on
nutrition which I approve of 100%. After following the
plan for a few weeks, I started dropping the fat. Each
day of training at the gym was different; I never knew
what to expect for the next workout. I felt like Eric truly
cared about my personal goals and challenged me each
week with harder and harder workouts. I am so pleased
with my progress and how strong I have become. The
best part is that my husband loves my new look so much
that he signed up to train with Eric!