T. Ray Phillips

A lot of people had wondered why a guy would want to do Pilates. Isn’t it for women? Well, all I had ever heard was that it was a intense, core building, strength training program. I knew better than to think Pilates was only for women. I had grown very disappointed in my personal appearance (over 238 pounds, over 44 inch waist, High Body Fat content of 30%) as well as low endurance. I could tell I was not as strong as I used to be as I could barely water ski anymore without severe muscle pain for the next few days and that was only after skiing at the most for 5 minutes. I was only 39. Enough was enough.

I made Pilates a part of my disciplined exercise program to regain physical strength (and shape). What I’ve found out is that it takes a personal trainer to really push me to where I needed to go. My core strength, just 5 months into a regimen, is amazingly improved. I went skiing recently with Patrea and her husband Troy and I hadn’t skied like that since I was 20 or younger. I also was NOT sore afterwards. My physical measurements are also something to note: 37 inch waist (lost 7 inches), 212 pounds (lost 26 lbs) and 23% body fat (down from 30%). Patrea was also helpful in helping me shape my eating habits to facilitate this result as well. I also sleep like a champ now and have more energy during the day.

Bottom line, make exercise a reward for yourself and find a trainer like Patrea. For me, it would have been too easy to quit on myself had I not had a trainer helping me stay accountable to my goals.

Best of luck to you! 

Erin Day

Moms know how hard it is to target those stubborn abdominal muscles after having children. Working out with Patrea personally, as well as all her videos (even though my youngest is 3, I still like doing the prenatal video) all help get that part of your body, and all the other parts too, back in shape!

I am stronger all over--my arms and legs look great, and those troublesome core muscles are tightening back up. I highly recommend Patrea's videos as well as having her as a trainer.

Dawn Dinwiddie

I really enjoy working with Patrea. She is very hands on and does a great job explaining each exercise and making modifications according to skill level and/or injuries and ailments. She is fun to work with and very knowledgeable. I appreciate her expertise very much.