The biggest proof of our ability to help you reach your goals lies in the success of our clients – because their success is our success.

Over the past 18 years, we've helped hundreds of Colorado Springs residents achieve their fitness and weight loss goals. Some of the clients that have benefited most from our program have been:   

• Busy, Working Moms - who needed a fast, energizing workout to burn calories, manage stress and keep their energy levels up.
• New Moms - who were tired of struggling to get their body back and get back into their pre-pregnancy shape.
• Stay-at-Home-Moms - who needed an alternative to the crowded health club environment and preferred to spend time with their children rather than drop off them off at the childcare at the gym.
• Overweight Women of All Ages - who were tired of "yo-yo" diets and programs that didn't work and were ready for a change - to look and feel better than ever.
• Couples - who wanted to make a commitment to getting in shape, live the life they deserve make a permanent lifestyle change...together.
• Seniors- who wanted to improve muscle tone, balance, coordination and manage their weight to live full, rewarding and active lives.

 

"Only after 4 weeks, I lost a pant size!" 

After having my second baby, my body was not bouncing back like it had previously done. I was tired, self conscience and unmotivated.

About 6 weeks after my son was born, I came Joe's Women Only Boot Camp program. It was exactly what I needed to jump start my fitness goals. I fell in love with the program. The workouts were never the same and I was feeling better than ever. After only 1 month, I was down a pants size and I was energized and motivated to keep going. 

I transitioned into another personal training class offered by Joe called Ultimate Fitness Kickboxing (UFK). The workouts continued to be challenging and always changing, not to mention fun! After only 4 weeks of UFK, I was in my favorite pair of jeans again, which I wore before my first pregnancy. My body was more toned than before I was pregnant and the inches just kept coming off. I am no longer tired, self conscience or unmotivated. I feel empowered - like I could do anything! I ran my first 5k obstacle course because of these classes. 5 months later I’m still doing UFK and still improving all the time. I haven’t even plateaued! 

As a stay-at-home mommy, this is exactly what I needed. I look forward to each and every workout with Joe and his team. It keeps me energized and in great shape to keep up with my kids. Most importantly, I feel like me again!

Shebli Huston
Colorado Springs, CO.

"I feel and look better than before I had my kids!"

 "I was a 43-year old mother of 3. I was soft, tired, and felt...dumpy. I was running and lifting on my own, but was not seeing any changes in my body or my energy level.  I was getting nowhere in my workouts and needed a boost. It was time to make myself a higher priority in my life. Joe taught me how to workout for maximum efficiency. He made sure I was lifting with correct form and how to do the exercises correctly (I had been doing almost every one wrong).

He instructed me on proper nutrition. I soon started to see and feel REAL RESULTS...those sculpted arms started to show!  My body fat has dropped from 25% to 14.5% and I have lost 4 sizes.I am now 45 years old and look and feel better than before I had my kids!

Pam M. 45, Colorado Springs, Colorado

"I finally got my body back!"

"I had gained 98 pounds of 'baby weight'. I felt tired, unmotivated and hungry all the time. I had tried dieting and even exercising didn't work...I'd lose a little, then gain it back. I'd go to the gym, but get bored doing the same thing over and over and not get results. My weight was taking its toll on me and I knew I had to do something about it. I did some research on Google and discovered Joe Ramirez...I have lost over 10% body fat, 31 1/2 inches and have gone from a size 14 to a size 6. I have more energy to play with my kids. I feel like I can accomplish more and I'm proud of my body again!

Patti Rogers, 29 - Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

  

"The best money I've ever spent!"

"I am a working mom in my early 40's with 2 daughters in elementary school. My time is very important, but I also know that it is important to stay fit. I had been exercising faithfully 5 to 6 days a week for over a year, with the intention of losing a few pounds, getting in shape and looking fit.

But after 1 ½ years of exercising on my own, I couldn’t tell any difference in how my clothes fit.  In late May of 2009 I finally decided that I needed help in achieving the results I wanted.  My husband and I did a bit of searching on the internet and found Joe’s website.  His personal training program sounded like just what I needed, so I decided to call.  He came to my house 2 to 3 times a week and was great with working around my schedule.  He coached me through a different workout during every session, so it was never boring.  He also gave me specific nutrition guidelines to follow...which helped to maximize my fat loss. After only 4 weeks of working with Joe, my “skinny clothes” were getting loose!  After 12 weeks of working with Joe I have gone down 2 sizes, from a size 8 to a size 4.  
I haven’t been this small since High School!  I have also lost 12 lbs; 3 inches off my waist, 3 inches off each thigh; and my body fat is down from 29.88% to 16.8%.  I feel great, both mentally and physically and have tons of energy.  I also love seeing the definition in my arms, abs and legs when I look in the mirror.  I have had several compliments and several people have asked what I’ve been doing to get such results.  I always let them know that working with Joe has been the key to my success.  He is such a fantastic motivator and truly knows his “stuff.”

Andrea Weiner 43, Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

"We've lost 165 lbs. in 11 months!"

I have struggled with my weight since elementary school and several times over the years have lost a significant amount pounds only to gain them back… and more.  Now at 47, my life is so awesome but my weight was ruining everything.  Joe’s name was the first to come up in my search. Joe was a true God-send. He insisted that the nutrition would be the biggest factor toward permanent weight loss.  To that we added 30-minutes of in-home personal training three times a week.  While I thought I was an expert on weight loss, I now realize how ignorant I was about true health and fitness.  What has happened the last 11 months can only be called a miracle.  I have lost 116 pounds (over 62 inches) and Mark has lost 50 pounds.  But more important than the weight loss and the perks that come with being thinner, has been the freedom to choose supportive food and movement, as well as having renewed health. 

Gone are the addictions to sugar, diet soda, fatty and processed foods.  Gone is high cholesterol and being unable to walk or go up stairs without pain.  I felt crappy for so long I didn’t even know what feeling good was like…and I still marvel at how good I feel. The food changes made an incredible difference in my menopause symptoms, depression and moodiness, and clear thinking. 

We have stayed on our meal plan over holidays, vacations and company.   It is possible!  And it is amazing how empowering it is! We are expecting our first grandbaby this October.  What a great reward that is!  I am so grateful that God -through my doctor, my husband and Joe- has rescued and transformed me just in time.  We plan to continue to use his custom meal plan and web food log, to meet with Joe monthly to weigh, measure and discuss issues but he has equipped us to finish this journey.  I would have settled for being thin…and I would have missed the great benefit of good health for both of us and the great joy of having Mark as my partner in it."

Mark and LaJean Hertel
Monument, Colorado

"I Wanted This Milestone Year to be Different"

"I had just turned 40 and was starting to think abou the extra weight I had put on over the years. I wanted this milestone year to be different. I've made so many lifestyle changes that have made such an impact on my life. I have lost 21 lbs. and went from a size 12/14 to a size 6/8 in twelve weeks.

 

 I'm thankful to Joe for all the hard work and determination he has toward his clients. He really does care about our individual needs. He has been a big part of my success.

Patricia Mondragon, 40
Colorado Springs Colorado 

 

 

"I Love The Way I Look Now!"

"Two years ago, I lost sixty pounds on my own but I had slowly been gaining some of it back,  until one day I realized I had gained twenty-five pounds back. It was at this point I looked around the internet and found Joe's Boot Camp. I knew I was ready for it. Each week I would work on fine tuning my diet...I was able to eat what I was supposed to and I started to see the changes come faster and more dramatically. I loved having the support of Denise in Falcon, both with the exercise and diet. She was really helpful at helping me know what changes I should make and helping me through the workouts.

I have lost 19 pounds and went from a size 14 to a size 8 in 12-Weeks. I love the way I look now and the strength I have. When I look in the mirror, I see mucle tone and look so much fitter.

 Maggie Harris, 39 - Falcon, Colorado 

 

 

"This Was the Perfect Answer to My Busy Mom Life."

Joe's timing in my fitness "life" was perfect! After my gym closed it's doors to childcare. I founds myself lost without my weekly weights and aerobics classes. I tried recreating my strength workouts in my own home, but lacked all the equipment and weights. I never got around to the aerobics part either. Joe came out with all the equipment, to my house, while my daughter was napping. I got the best 30-minute workout ever - both aerobic and strength!

I set up 2 - 3 sessions per week, at convenient times for me, and did not have to set up a "home gym" to get results. I have lost stubborn baby fat and toned my whole body in a short period of time. This was the perfect answer to my busy mom life.

 

Karen Hajeck, 38 - Colorado Springs, Colorado  

 

"I started bootcamp because I was concerned about my bone density test (I had bone loss in my hips) and I wanted to increase my upper body strength. I'm still going because I have so much more energy, the time flies by, and I revel in having more endurance and strength than women in the class who are 15-20 years younger than me.

 I look better, feel better and have a sense of accomplishment that I've never known before. I no longer wrestle to pull the garbage bag out of the can, push the lawnmower up the hill, or take the back seats out of my car. I walk my St. Bernard rather than him walking me. It's all good." 

 

Nancy Oldson, 54
Claims Adjuster - California Casualty
Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

 

"I started with Joe's Bootcamp and have really benefited from his program! I have noticed much better definition & tone. Also, I like the early morning classes and thoroughly enjoy the other women in the program.

I have found this program to lots of fun and a great help in reducing my body fat! I've lost 13.5 inches and reduced my body fat percentage from 28.3% to 21.75

I look forward to each and every workout session! Joe is a great coach."

Larke Grove, 54. Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

 

 

  
"This has been a great experience for the Gallegos Family!"

"They always say losing weight after your second baby is harder than your first and I definitely agree. I was still struggling on losing the last 10 pounds from my first pregancy. I was always too tired to get up early to exercise and was ready to crash when the girls went to bed at 8 pm.

We had tried the gym with the kid care in the past with moderate success. I would get on a roll, then one of the kids would get sick or have that eternal runny nose all winter. Both girls went through that "seperation anxiety" stage and I would just get started on the treadmill and an employee would come and get me after the "10-minute "crying rule". 

My husband started looking online for some exercise options for me and that is when he found Norhgate Fitness that brings a personal trainer to your home. Not only does Joe come to your house, but he provides results with a 30-minute workout 2 - 3 times a week. It is a great concept that has worked so well for our family and daily routine.

Joe also worked with me on my daily nutrition. I thought I was doing okay, but discovered I developed some bad snacking habits. I felt pudgy, tired, and rundown. With Joe's help, my energy levels were steady throughout the day versus having the highs and lows and being so tired at night...what a difference!

After just a couple of months, I have eight different people come up to me asking, "Have you lost weight?" "You are looking great! Are you working out?" and "You look really healthy, what have you been doing?" It is so nice to hear those compliments from neighbors, friends, and from the other moms at my daughter's pre-school. My energy is up, my clothes fit so much better, my stomach isn't hanging over my jeans anymore and I feel a lot healthier. Plus, there is one unexpected benefit - when mom starts better eating habits, the whole family has to as well. It has been a great experience for the Gallegos family. 

Amber Gallegos
Monument, Colorado

 

"Working with Joe is fantastic!"

We meet 3 days a week for 30 minutes. I am amazed at how he has turned my ordinary home into an extraordinary gym! The 30-minutes we spend working out are intense; I feel absolutely invigorated. I’m definitely getting amazing workouts, and the time flies by. One of the best parts of working with Joe is that he inspires me to continue to work hard even when he’s not here." I have lost 60 lbs and have kept it off!