Since opening our doors in 2010, Transform Personal Training and its team have helped people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and levels reach their fitness goals. Whether you are new to working out or a seasoned athlete, the Transform Personal Training team can and will get you to your goals by creating a customized program that works for you and your schedule. We want to help you live your happiest, healthiest, and most fulfilled life. Below are some of our awesome clients who took the plunge and saw great results. You can too!
ARNE W.
KRISTEN L.
Dave has a confident and seasoned grasp of all of the technical aspects of high-level training. But, in addition and, perhaps more important for his clients, he possesses that critical instinct for those moments in a workout where effort meets resistance in the most productive way possible. Dave is keenly attuned to the “Zen” of the training session. To work with him is to experience intense focus –one’s own and also his. Plus, I grew some better-than-average guns.
I worked with both Miriam and ET in preparation for my wedding. Both did an excellent job! They made sure my nutrition was on point and they pushed me hard at every training session. They clearly have been in the fitness industry for quite some time and know their stuff!
In addition, ET and Miriam made the entire process fun, something I’d never experienced before when working out.
JEN
Dropped 50 lbs.
Lost 4 pants sizes in 5 months
- Learned to enjoy exercise and no longer loses motivation
The day I made a conscious decision to join the gym in April 2010, I told myself that this was it, “I’m sick and tired of being overweight!” My clothes were tight, my eating habits were undesirable, and I didn’t like who I was when I looked in the mirror. I had tried many different diets, all of which eventually failed, and didn’t include exercise. After working out on my own for a week or two, I felt I needed to take it to the next level, and get a personal trainer. That’s when I met Dave.
In the past I’ve always given up the gym after a few weeks in, and working out alone was boring and mundane. Training with Dave helped me address all the reasons for those previous failures – I started to see quick results because he knew how to push me. I learned new ways to train which kept it interesting, and I was always confident I was doing the exercises in the right way. Working out for me had never been a joyful experience. With repetitive and boring workouts of my own, it has always been hard for me to stay focused. Dave keeps it fun and interesting, and knows exactly how to keep me motivated every step of the way. Not only was I pushing myself while training, but I saw a huge change in keeping up with exercises outside of training. With his help I started to look forward to working out, enjoyed the exciting and new exercises, and was now able to make healthy food choices naturally. With all of this positive reinforcement I no longer had any reason to lose motivation. Most importantly, Dave’s easy going personality made each session unique and fun; and his complete dedication to each individual client and their goals makes him a reliable trainer. With Dave’s encouragement boosting my own ambition, I was able to drop 30 lbs. and 4 pants sizes in just five months!
ERIN GILFERT
Megan & Ajay
“I definitely recommend Dave! He has the ability to cater training to your strength and endurance level. When I first started working with him I was out of shape. He knew when to push me and when I needed a break. Soon enough, I stopped needing breaks! He increases the level of difficulty as you get stronger and each work out is completely different than the last. After almost 2 years of working with him, I am still surprised by some of the new techniques he brings to the table! He has an innate ability to call me out when I am faking exhaustion and knows when it literally is time to quit. Which, at the end of the day, makes me love to hate him!”
Erin lost 12 pounds, has more energy, is stronger, and now enjoys working out.
“My husband and I hired Dave as our personal trainer to get in shape before our wedding. He always knew how to push us without being “pushy” and how to challenge us physically while still making it fun. I’m not a huge fan of exercise so to say that I looked forward to working out with Dave really means something. In the end, Dave really got me interested in working out again. He is a very knowledgeable personal trainer with a fun personality and a hard-working spirit. It’s not easy to make exercise seem like “fun” but he definitely does it. Oh, and also I lost 20 lbs before my wedding, which I KNOW I couldn’t have done without him.”
KRISTIN D.
- Lost 40 lbs so far
- Just ran her first marathon
- Signed up for NYC Marathon
“I was always intimidated by male personal trainers until I met Dave. He is challenging, yet patient, and fun, yet stern. Best of all – he is somebody you can relate to! He is a great listener and I’m seeing myself transform because of his workouts. My favorite saying about working out with Dave is “ohhh it hurts so good!”
Brittany
- Lost 50 lbs
- Has more energy and strength
- Has kept the weight off
“I have been very fortunate to have had Eric-Todd as a personal trainer. I worked with Eric-Todd for well over a year, and I can truly say that without him I never would have achieved my weight loss goals, and have kept the weight off. Eric-Todd is so inspiring, and he truly cares about your goals, and doing everything he can to help you achieve them! I have become a stronger person, physically and mentally, all because I was pushed to places I never knew I could go. Eric-Todd comes up with the craziest, toughest, but fun workouts I have ever done! In addition to the workouts he gives a lot of nutrition advice, and ways to change your mind when it comes to food. He has become my mentor, and my friend, and I am so thankful I had the opportunity to change my life with him!”
BRIAN H.
CAITLIN G.
Signing up with Transform Personal Training is one of the best decisions I ever made. After a long weight loss journey, I felt like I was plateauing and needed a boost, and happened to walk by Transform’s new facility on Broadway one day. I immediately gave them a call and talked to the owner, Dave, who was incredibly kind and attentive to my needs. As a musician, I wanted to strengthen my body and increase my fat loss while still keeping my arms in a state that they could play music each day, and so Dave set me up with one of their trainers, Gerri.
I have been seeing Gerri about three times a week for several months now, and have seen massive changes in my body, energy levels, and mood. While I still have a ways to go, I have never been more fit than I am now, and the days that I work out with Gerri are the days that my energy and mood are boosted. Part of this is due, of course, to Gerri’s attentive, thoughtful approach to training, but I also think part of it is also due to how much I like Gerri as a person. She is so fun to work with, provides the perfect amount of encouragement and support, and she makes me feel like I can do all the exercises that she asks me to do, even ones that I never thought I would be capable of.
I have seen big changes to my body composition in the last few months – my muscles have increased in size and whole areas of my body are far more toned than they ever have been. And somehow this all happens without me being fatigued or in pain from day to day. This, to me, is the ultimate testament to Gerri’s professionalism and knowledge…
I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone to contact Transform and see if it might be the right fit for them. I have a feeling that it will. 5 stars!
I am loving this program to help me integrate a healthier lifestyle into my daily routine! I was one of the lucky athletes in my youth that pleasure so many sports I burned calories with ease and ate whatever I wanted. It caught up with me when I graduated college and has been a struggle ever since. Enter one of my favorite friends to save the day!
Kristen and I played volleyball together in our younger years and she recognized my struggle. Introducing me to this program and offering to help hold me accountable is just what I needed to jump start getting my life back. For once I actually enjoy making healthier meals because she suggests recipes that compliment foods that I already enjoy. I have already seen a difference in my weight, attitude, energy, and clothes! My favorite part is that she takes the time to listen to my concerns and limitations so she can offer suggestions and tailor the program to my personal needs. She holds me accountable and challenges me to stay on track. Anyone that is looking to find a way to create healthy habits and needs someone to encourage them needs to join this program! I’m loving my results so far and can’t wait to continue this journey!
ANDREW W.
AVRAM E.
I once hired a trainer a couple years ago from another group and I quit after the first session. I figured I would fizzle out quickly here as well. I am happy to announce I was wrong. I was lucky to meet and work with Miriam. The workouts are challenging but Miriam makes the session fun and the time move quickly. I now actually look forward to coming in and doing my workout. Miriam does a great job of mixing all kinds or workouts to keep it interesting. She is also very careful to make sure you workout in a way that is safe and does not cause injury. I was hoping to tone my 47 year old body and I am happy to say its working. No magazine covers quite yet but I look the best I have in years. Thanks Miriam.
Miriam is an awesome personal trainer. She has made exercising bearable for the laziest, most sedentary person I know – myself. In the past, I have purchased equipment, joined gyms, made resolutions, promises and pacts, none of which I followed through for more than a few months. I have stayed with Transform for a year and a half because of Miriam’s understanding of my individual hatred of exercise and limited flexibility, both mental and physical. Her tailor-made routine has allowed me to ease into movement and strength- building techniques I never would have been able to manage, as well as re-arranging my body weight to a more suitable shape, triangular rather than pyramidal. Even my somewhat shallow goal of having legs that could be defined as something more than toothpicks has been met! An added bonus is I can fit into my favorite jeans again and buy clothes from a regular department store.
Miriam has a sharp eye when it comes to maintaining form and keeps a close watch as to when more challenging exercises are appropriate. She has made training almost a joy with her personalized approach, careful planning, and, most importantly to me, her sense of humor.
Thanks, Miriam, I totally owe you!
Steve B.
I have been training with Gerri Clark at Transform Personal Training for three and a half years. The photo shows me, at age 73, deadlifting 225 pounds — a direct result of Gerri’s unfailing patience, enthusiasm, and encouragement. Now my own goal was specifically strength training; others may want to lose weight, build some muscle, or improve cardiovascular fitness. Whatever it may be, I can unhesitatingly recommend training with Gerri. She will work with you to figure out your goals, and then she will be with you every step of the way, with good humor, constant support, and an encyclopedic knowledge of exercises suited to your needs. Thanks, Gerri!
BART H.
ABHA B.
Eric Todd is a TOP notch trainer!! He takes the time with his clients and definitely makes sure you are getting the best workout possible!! He made me aware of my full potential with a workout and how to use my time wisely!! Definitely recommend him if you want to get fit!!
I was at my highest weight last year during the pandemic and needed help. I reached out to Transform and they worked with me every step of the way. Coach Kristen did a phenomenal job. I felt satisfied with the meal plan and the overall results – lost 35 pounds over a 6 month period.
SALLY J.
JEFFREY Z.
I’ve been working with Gerri Clark at Transform for over a year, and her program designed for seniors has worked wonders for me. I’m much stronger and can now do many of the little things whose loss made me despair at the prospect of getting old. In fact between that and the slow weight loss I’ve been working on, a lot of people don’t believe my chronological age. Thanks, Gerri!
I have been training with Dave for a few of months now, and it has been a great experience so far! I am one of those people that just hates working out, but Dave makes it more than bearable and is always sure to keep me coming in when I am struggling to stay motivated. The atmosphere of the gym is great–it’s very private and comfortable. The location is also very convenient and Dave always works with my changing schedule. If you’re looking for a personal trainer in Chicago, there really is no reason to look any further.
Katie K.
I worked with Eric for 2-3 months on learning how to lift weights. He changed my whole outlook on weight training, I used to be afraid and embarrassed lifting weights but now I look forward to the challenge! I feel so much more confident and stronger! Thank you Eric and Transform!