Comments from parents, clients, and athletes
Terri C., Deerfield
"Andrew was my personal trainer and helped me achieve my pre-pregnancy goal weight. His boot-camps are an unbelievable value and very effective. He really knows the physiology, which is important to me because of an injury of which I have to be very protective. I highly recommend his services."
Helen H., Deerfield
"Andrew is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced personal trainer. He knows a great deal about human anatomy and exercise physiology, much more than the typical personal trainer. (I also work in this field, and he's far above the norm in his understanding of exercise.) He's a great trainer for people who have competitive goals as well as those who have issues which require special care."
Billy D., Lake Forest
“I played professional basketball in Europe (Pro A France and Germany Div. 1) and Andrew Eaton is the reason why. He stays current with the latest techniques and has an uncanny ability to communicate in layman's terms. If you are trying to reach your peak as an athlete, then look no further than Andrew Eaton. He will motivate you each and everyday to get better. He will challenge you both physically and mentally, in a positive manner, giving you the confidence to defy what even you think is possible. I trained with Andrew for 4 months but more importantly I have known him personally for 18 years. He is a man of great character and integrity. You will not hire a better trainer and you will certainly not find a better man.”
Joe & Dora J., Riverwoods
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
“We enjoyed working with Andrew for several years... He not only helped us with our fitness training, but also gave us great advice on nutrition to compliment our workouts!”
Bob G., Winnetka
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
“Andrew is an excellent personal trainer. His technical knowledge is strong and his preparation for each session is thorough. He is tuned in to each of his client's goals and is committed to helping his clients achieve them.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
“I highly recommend Andrew Eaton as a professional personal trainer. His passion and integrity to service his clients is unmatched in this day and age of settling for mediocre. Andrew is a results-driven person that will have you reach your fitness goals in a safe and effective manner.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
“Andrew is a terrific trainer. I saw results and enjoyed the process very much. He is tough, but he will have you laughing all the way to better fitness, Thanks Andrew!”
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Jane F., Buffalo Grove
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
“Andrew provides excellent personal training services to clients, regardless of current fitness level, and is successful in helping achieve measurable results in a short period of time. He is tough, but caring, with a sense of humor that gets you through the most grueling workout.”
Marla H., Buffalo Grove
"We enjoyed having you as our son's coach very much. I was especially impressed with your focus on healthy lifestyle, which you really exemplified with your insistence on healthy snacks for the soccer games. In this day and age when they are surrounded by sugar and empty calories at every turn, it was such a pleasure to see the boys happily munching on grapes, and then going out on the field energized for the second half."
Martha H., Deerfield
"... the great thing about Andrew is that he doesn’t rest on his laurels like many trainers I have known and observed. He constantly seeks out learning opportunities, ways to improve himself and his teaching/coaching methods, ways to work the body differently for the different kind of people that we all are ... I am convinced, after having worked with Andrew for the past 4 years (with a 10 month hiatus after having a baby), that he can design an effective exercise program for ANYONE, from the novice who made a New Year’s resolution to “get more fit” to the pregnant woman, to the elite athlete."
Jennie O., Deerfield
… my clothes (as I have told you) fit and look better. Perhaps more importantly, however, is how I feel and the strength, muscle definition and even increased energy that I now have. As a true testament to my progress I have shared with many colleagues today how I went from doing 0 push-ups to more than 25 during our session yesterday (I even did some more when I got home to show my husband!). That really puts all of my progress in perspective. Thanks for helping me get to this place, and for the work that is yet to come!
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Success Story In Progress – Sandy O.What initially inspired you to hire a personal trainer?
I am one of those people who couldn't get down to the office fitness center if I didn't have an appointment or a paid class to attend. My college daughter was the one who told me I should put exercising on my calendar, so I did. (Then she convinced me to pay for her to use a personal trainer on campus!) Several of my colleagues recommended Andrew to me.
What were your goals when you started?
I wanted to be fitter so I wasn't out of breath every time I walked up a flight of stairs. I wanted to lose weight and I wanted to have more energy to get through each day. I also had back problems, so I wanted to strengthen my core muscles.
What has been the biggest change you had to make?
Two things changed: First, I had to decide I wanted to be healthier. I recognized that, if I didn't change something, I would continue to put on weight, my back would hurt and I wouldn't feel good. I had to change the way I thought about my health and well being and make it a bigger priority. Once I did, it was easier to get into the habit of exercising several times a week. Second, I started eating about every 3 hours, so I eat more often than I used to.
What have your results been so far?
With only the personal training, I was seeing some limited results in that I was fitter, but not losing weight. When I added in regular conditioning classes and a nutritional weight management program, I saw dramatically better results. I lost weight, my energy level was better, and my back felt good. There are other tangible results too. I can look at the difference in the amount of weight I can lift now or the number of push-ups I can do versus what I did when I first started working out.
Now that you've achieved these results, what are your next goals?
I haven't hit my optimal weight, so I want to continue losing a few more pounds (or at least stay level during the holidays!) and I want to be able to hold a plank for 40 seconds. I think the benefit of having a trainer was that as I got better at a particular exercise, Andrew could modify it to keep it challenging. There's always something new to try and achieve and it is very rewarding to see the progress.
I am happy to share this success story with you! Sandy O. started training with me in April of this year, with a 12-month goal of losing 25 pounds. I am happy to report that, having combined individual training, group training classes, and a supportive nutrition program, she has already achieved her goal, and she’s not done yet! Please congratulate her on her great accomplishments! -- Andrew