★ 5

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to my personal trainer,
Josh Boyd, at Boyd Athletics, for the incredible impact he has had on my
health and well-being. Working with him has been nothing short of
transformative, and I can confidently say that at 58 years old I am in the best
shape of my life, both physically and mentally, thanks to his guidance and
expertise.
When I first started my fitness journey, I was overwhelmed and unsure of
where to begin. I had struggled with maintaining a consistent exercise routine
and often found myself feeling discouraged by my lack of progress. However,
when I was introduced to Josh four years ago, I knew I was in good hands. Not
only is he highly educated with a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, his passion
for fitness was infectious, and his dedication to helping me achieve my goals
was evident from the start.
One of the things that sets Josh apart is his personalized approach to training.
He took the time to understand my unique fitness level and goals for my age,
and any limitations I had (such as my lower back), and he designed a tailored
workout plan that challenged me while still being achievable. Whether it was
strength training, cardio, or flexibility exercises using a Lacrosse ball, he always
knew exactly what I needed to push myself to the next level.
Not only did Josh help me improve my physical strength and endurance, but
he also played a crucial role in improving my overall health and well-being. He
educated me about the importance of proper nutrition and helped me make
healthier choices both inside and outside the gym. The results of my annual
physicals were proof of that. His approach to fitness ensured that I not only
looked better but also felt better from the inside out.
Thanks to Josh, I have achieved goals that I once thought were out of reach.
Whether it's cardio, lifting heavier weights, or simply feeling more confident
and energized in my daily life, I owe it all to him. He has been more than just a
personal trainer to me; he has been a mentor, a motivator, and a true friend.
I am forever grateful for Josh’s guidance and support, and I would highly
recommend him to anyone looking to embark on their own fitness journey.

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★ 5

I used to have trouble keeping a consistent workout routine because I didn’t have a plan or goal to progressively increase the level of difficulty. I would aimlessly repeat the same workouts until I got tired of them or reached a weight loss goal and stop working out. My husband had been going to Josh for a couple years before I started but ultimately it was having friends that wanted to workout together that finally pushed me to meet with Josh. Being able to offset the cost of the sessions with 1 or 2 friends made it more affordable and fun!
It’s been almost 3 years of consistent weekly sessions and I’d say the most rewarding part has been proving to myself repeatedly that I can do hard things if I practice and stick with it. It feels really great to remind myself that when I started I had never touched a barbell and now I’m regularly bench pressing 95lbs. You don’t have to have natural talent - you just have to show up consistently, be willing to put in the work, and Josh will show you the rest.
Over time, I caught the gym bug and now supplement my sessions with Josh with my own workouts and find myself choosing food that has more protein in it.
Another unexpected shift has been that I have a much healthier relationship with the number on the scale. It’s really helpful to instead measure progress through lean muscle mass changes and body fat percentage.
Needless to say, I really recommend trying out personal training with Josh if you want to feel great physically and mentally.

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★ 5

I’ve been working out with Josh for 6 years now, and at my heaviest, I was 265 pounds. Before meeting Josh, I followed online workouts like P90x and influencers for working out, but never found any luck losing any weight or understanding what exactly I was working on. I just thought if I followed the fit people online, it would work for me too.

Little did I know that I needed someone with actual experience, education, motivation and dedication. I needed Josh. One of my best friends, who is also still a client of Josh’s, introduced me to Josh back in 2019. When I first met him, he was very excited to get to know me and understand my goals for fitness. He then explained each workout we were doing and the main parts of the muscle that were being worked on. I’ve never seen someone with that much knowledge without having to google anything. In that first session, he never made me want to quit and somehow knew my limits before I even knew them. Ever since that day, I knew what a good personal trainer looked like.

Josh has taught me the importance of training and why working out is important. It’s always interesting when he shares why we are doing the exercises we are for the day and what muscles work with each other to get the perfect burn. My life has changed for the better since training with Josh. I’ve lost 50 pounds and over 10 percent body fat and am the healthiest I’ve ever been.

Josh has also always been helpful when it comes to nutrition as well. He provided a formula for me to use to calculate the perfect macros when dieting to help me lose weight, but also gain muscle. Josh’s wife Sarah is also a nutritionist and has been helping me with recipes that are all natural and delicious.

Long story short, it’s been 6 years and Josh has become my personal trainer and someone I can call a friend. If you decide to train with Josh, you can bet that you’ll find someone that cares about you, loves what he does, and will make you the best version of you that you’ve ever seen.

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★ 5

I started training with Josh because I had recurring back pain challenges—and they were at times debilitating and cramp level intensity—that needed to be addressed by means other than medications or various massage/manipulation therapies.

Also, my increased awareness of the strength component of fitness, especially in the context of aging, presented the challenge of how to achieve that essential kind of fitness in a time constrained schedule.

Well, this is prior to Josh’s role as an independent athletic trainer, but I joined a Gold’s Gym to address the strength component of fitness, and upon joining, I was upsold to have a personal trainer, and Josh was assigned to me.  This, quite frankly, was among the best things to happen in my life.  I worked with Josh at Gold’s for a time, then when he decided to become an independent athletic trainer via his own business, I decided to continue with him since things were already working out 🏋️‍♀️ so well.

There are numerous little things and some big things.  As far as little things, my assumptions about the nature and kind of exercises needed to address things like my back issues needed to be revised; Josh was there to introduce exercises and stretching activities that I could have never imagined being of the sort to address my issues.

As far as the bigger takeaway, Josh helped me reach and extend my limits in what I could accomplish.

I don’t closely track the weightlifting progress in terms of quantitative measures (Josh handles those details), but for my current back squats and deadlifts, the plate assortment now looks like a Christmas tree, as opposed to fewer smaller plates of a single color.

On the practical side, energy to engage in and ability to conduct daily life activities has markedly improved.  I’m sure my general health and lifespan and healthspan has improved.  Oh, and my wife now admires my physique, and that can have a lifestyle impact, if you know what I mean.

If you have the desire to work hard, then I would highly recommend Josh. Make no mistake, Josh is the kind of trainer who seeks to find the exercise limits of his clients, but not in such a way as to risk injury.  Josh’s evidence based expertise is backed up by his extensive and cutting edge formal training that allows him to tailor a mix of exercises of varying volume and resistance to best address clients fitness requirements.  Additionally, Josh is not just a fitness adviser/motivator for the session exercises at hand; he readily offers great advice for at-home exercises for the client and client’s loved ones. In fact, he’s a great conversationalists about life.

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★ 5

Struggling with losing weight, maintaining it, and adhering to a diet suitable for fatty liver, I pondered the idea of enlisting a personal trainer for accountability and guidance. This contemplation as well as a friend’s recommendation led me to personal trainer extraordinaire Josh Boyd whose expertise significantly impacted my journey. I’ve been now training with Josh for almost 2 years. Josh constantly offers me support, encouragement and pushes me to maximize my ability. As I worked with Josh, I discovered his lovely wife, Sarah, was a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Her knowledge and attention to detail were invaluable, encouraging me to adopt strategies such as pre-planning and logging my meals, which proved essential for a successful health journey. Additionally, understanding ingredients, reading labels, and discerning between processed and whole foods became crucial. As a result, I now lead a healthier lifestyle, feeling more energetic, strong, and youthful 😊 The services provided by Josh and Sarah have been so transformative that I enthusiastically recommend them to my loved ones and anyone seeking to improve their health, embodying the spirit of being a supportive community member.

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★ 5

Before I met Josh, I had recently had stomach surgery to fix an ongoing issue related to diverticulitis. I wanted to get back into the gym, but due to the severity, my doctor suggested I find a good personal trainer with rehab experience. I tried creating my gym routine and joining group classes, but despite my best efforts, I was stuck in a cycle of inconsistency and frustration. I decided to meet with Josh (Boyd Athletics) after hearing glowing recommendations from friends and seeing the incredible transformations they had facilitated. His personalized approach and dedication to their clients were precisely what I needed to break through my fitness plateau.
Having rehab experience helped put me at ease that I wouldn't re-injury myself.
The most significant breakthrough I've experienced while working with Josh has been realizing my strength and potential. Through his guidance and encouragement, I've achieved fitness milestones I never thought possible, proving that I am capable of more than I ever imagined. I got back the fitness-minded lifestyle that was missing while working through my health issues.
I wholeheartedly recommend Josh's personal training services to anyone looking to transform their health and fitness journey. His expertise, personalized approach, and unwavering support make him not just a trainer but a true partner in achieving your goals. With Josh, success is not just an option; it's inevitable!

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★ 5

Prior to meeting Josh exercise was not in the picture. I was about to turn 50yo and after a physical examination and a very frank conversation with my doctor, I knew something had to change. The problem was, where and how do I start? Many years prior, I had worked out with a trainer in a very well-known gym. It was incredibly expensive, intimidating, and while he did his best, he was only beginning his study / knowledge of kinesiology; this time I’d need something more. After initially meeting Josh, and experiencing a session at the studio, upon completing the first meeting I knew I’d finally found a trainer who was knowledgeable, in an environment that’s relatively private and non-intimidating. What a difference it makes when your workout trainer is highly educated and knowledgeable in his practice. Of course like everyone else, I too want immediate results. Unfortunately that’s not reality. Josh was very patient, supportive and encouraging while teaching me new workout routines and answering all of my questions. In my case, there was a lot of work to do; fast forward my strength has increased tremendously, my posture has improved significantly, the morning aches and pains are gone, and I’m a lot more physically agile than perhaps most people my age which I attribute to working out with Josh. Because of his knowledge of kinesiology, his positive attitude, his ability and willingness to tailor workout sessions that to your individual needs (he takes you where you are and builds you up), while addressing all of your concerns or questions, I strongly recommend Josh if you’re looking for an outstanding personal trainer.

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