Success Stories
TESTIMONIALS FROM HAPPY CLIENTS
What sets My Workout Buddy apart is the ability to truly customize a plan specifically for each individual's needs and requirements. I work with those experiencing a wide range of challenges; here's what some of them had to say about their experience. Click on the button below closest to your own story.
When I first met Kristy, I'd just turned 15 years old. Little me really had no clue what I was in for! I'm so incredibly grateful for having met her, I was in a rough patch back then, but she helped me out when I was at my lowest! Being so young, getting into the world of exercise was very intimidating for me. Kristy helped me create an evolving plan over the course of 3 years, and as I grew up and became more fit, she was always my biggest cheerleader! I was fortunate enough to be able to work out with her in person, and she offered many options for me whether it was in her studio or in my own home. I assure you, she is just as energetic and fun as she seems on Zoom! Kristy is such a fantastic and knowledgeable trainer, I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking to get into training! ~BRAYDON
Kristy is a true gem. I hired her in 2021 to work with my then 15-year-old son. He had gained over 80 pounds during the pandemic and was depressed. She took him on as a client even though he was the youngest she had ever worked with. Her special brand of humor and professionalism kept him interested and he was eager to work out 3 days a week. Fast forward 2 1/2 years later…. He has lost 80+ pounds, gained muscle mass, and is now a happy healthy 17 year old! She taught him how to work out properly and he now continues his workout without assistance and is happy to do so given the results. We are forever grateful to Kristy Wegert at My Workout Buddy for changing his life for the better and will continue to be a workout/hiking friend. ~JESSICA
At 59, thanks to Kristy, I now love exercising. Kristy stands out from other trainers due to her attentive listening and personalized workouts which have led to amazing results. In fact, I might be in the best shape of my life! She shares her extensive knowledge during each workout session and explains why we do each exercise. What's surprising is how Kristy's approach has sparked motivation within me; it makes me feel accountable for my own progress. If you're looking for a trainer who truly sees, hears, and understands your physical and mental needs - choose Kristy! ~JEANNINE
My mom and sister both went to Kristy for over a year before I decided to give her a try. I'm large, lazy, and hate exercise...but needed to feel better about things mentally. Now, I feel downright disappointed if I ever have to miss a session. Kristy is incredibly motivational as a personal trainer who has transformed my body. She pushes me past my own self-inflicted boundaries without even being pushy about it, if that makes sense. Multiple times a workout, I think to myself "there's no way I can do that"...and then I do. Every time. I'm pretty sensitive about a past back injury and Kristy listens to my concerns and creates alternatives to certain exercises. I'm able to do things now my own doctors told me weren't possible in the past. My posture and flexibility are greatly improved and I'm STRONG. I'm so grateful to Kristy for an improved mindset and "I can do it" attitude. ~BARB
I began working with Kristy almost 5 years ago with zero strength training experience. As I began to train with Kristy, almost everything she asked me to do was outside of my comfort zone. Kristy always has a can-do attitude and never once exhibited concern that I would not be able to accomplish something she asked of me. Instead, she approached each new exercise with confidence that I could do it. The one thing that simply terrified me was doing work on the TRX, suspension training using my own body weight as resistance. I just knew I would end up on the floor with an injury. Kristy’s described the exercise to me, demonstrated it herself, and then observe as I did it. Her attitude of confidence instilled my own self-confidence. I have never been so proud (and shocked) as when I did my first TRX rows. Over time my confidence and skill on the TRX have increased. I am forever grateful to Kristy for not only helping me to improve my physical strength, but also for helping me to find the confidence in myself to approach life in a new, more fulfilling way. ~ANDREA
Over the past 40 years, as I have joined many diet programs, had memberships, and even a personal trainer, my weight continued through the constant loss-gain rollercoaster. After seeing a small ad in our local newsletter, I called Kristy to set up a free consultation over Zoom. I was instantly impressed with her ability to ask educated questions and actively listen to my responses. Her knowledge of my required exercise accommodations (due to my current physical health) was impressive. Since then, I have been exercising with Kristy through Zoom from home and while traveling. Her encouragement is outstanding. Don't get me wrong, she's not a softy. I work hard and sweat during my sessions because that's what I need her to push me to do. During my exercises, she is asking questions and listening to me. If I am in pain, she finds an alternative to work the same muscle group. Kristy exudes her knowledge, experience and professionalism into each session. I encourage anyone who needs help with their exercise program work with Kristy. ~JANE
I have had Kristy as my trainer for ten weeks now, and it’s been the best fitness experience I have ever had! She creates a workout program to suit your individual needs and you see the difference in just a few weeks. She’s so well equipped and you don’t need to purchase any of the equipment. She brings it right to your house. Added bonus: you get very practical dietary advice to make your fitness program even more effective. ~NUSRAT
To know Kristy is to love her...Her extremely homey, welcoming, and clean workout environment always served as a safe space to go after a long and boring online school day :) I never felt judged or incapable and was always pushed to perform my absolute best. I grew stronger after each session and learned more about fitness and nutrition than I thought possible. Kristy is a stickler for proper form, and was always making adjustments to my workouts that would benefit me now, and 10 years from now...I will take everything I have learned from Kristy this past year and carry it with me for my lifetime! ~ARIELLA
I needed help with exercise but I didn’t want to go to an impersonal gym. Kristy came highly recommended by one of her clients. After one meeting with Kristy, I knew I could never go back to gyms. Her enthusiasm for fitness and knowledge of nutrition helps so much with fitness goals as she customizes ALL to fit YOUR specific needs. She is always open to questions, and she is most encouraging, engaging, and has a terrific personality. You have a wonderful feeling of accomplishment after each workout that encourages you to continue the momentum between sessions, at the studio or virtually. Together, Kristy and I are a TEAM resulting in success. Workouts with Kristy, a true buddy, is time well spent. "Just do it!" ~DONNA
Not being one to have much interest in working out at a gym, but finally deciding that I needed to lose weight and improve my fitness, I decided to give Kristy a chance. Kristy has met all of my expectations and set me on a path to continuing success. She gave me the confidence, knowledge of technique and motivation that has seen me lose 45 pounds and dramatically transform my body in 9 months and keep it that way for almost two years now. This wasn't easy, but Kristy was there at every step, motivating and inspiring me to work hard. She cares about your success, makes the workout engaging and interesting, and always evaluates changes to keep the achievements coming. She is a great trainer, doesn't watch the clock, always has something new and fresh and shows genuine concern for me. Give her a chance, you'll be glad you did... I know I am! ~MIKE
There will never be another trainer for me. I never thought that I would look forward to personal training, but no one made working out as fun, interesting or REWARDING. The results are right there in the mirror. Kristy asked me what areas I felt needed the most work and I can't believe how effectively and efficiently I got the results I was hoping to achieve. Every day Kristy brought new routines, equipment or venues to keep my 65-year old self in top condition. It was hard, don't get me wrong, but her friendliness and positive energy combined with fresh workouts each week made the hard work begin to feel like fun. These days I feel like I defy my age working out with her and credit her for my high energy level, lower body fat, renewed (and impressive!) muscle tone and strength. ~DAVE
I met Kristy a couple of years ago through a friend of mine who is also a trainer but referred me because Kristy is closer. Kristy met with me and we discussed my goals, for the most part was weight loss. I've worked with Kristy for the past 2+ years, and not only has she motivated me to work out more, but to go on more hikes which I do enjoy a lot. She is very knowledgeable in her field, and is an excellent motivator. As as result, I was able to lose about 40 lbs so far. She also has resources and networking to help out if you need help in other areas such as dieting and eating disorders. I not only consider Kristy my trainer, but I also consider her my friend. I highly recommend Kristy for your personal training needs. ~DAN
I had a knee injury and wanted to be more active and live a healthy lifestyle. I have never loved exercise, but the workouts Kristy created met my fitness level and pushed me just enough. She listened to my overall fitness goals and made sure that they were realistic and achievable. I have grown to enjoy my workouts with Kristy and am the most active I have ever been in my life. I have acquired the nickname "Machine," which demonstrates Kristy's ability to illicit determination, strength, and a willingness to push yourself to your limit. She is a testament to hard work and has inspired me to take pride in my body beyond just the physical. I appreciate and respect my body's ability to heal itself, become stronger, and to continually change and evolve. Strength has always been important to me as a woman and for the first time, I truly feel powerful and confident...My Workout Buddy has changed my life in so many ways and has instilled an interest and excitement for exercise, which I believe will continue for the rest of my life. ~LAURA
I have used several trainers over the years, and Kristy stands out as one of the best. Her assessment is thorough, she is careful about injuries and limitations, but taking that into account, she pushed me to do my best at every session. I got stronger, more confident, more flexible, and had a great time doing it! I especially liked that with Kristy I never felt judged or looked down on when I struggled, only encouraged to keep going, to push through, to overcome. As a result, I met goals I did not think were possible. I have not hesitated to recommend Kristy to several other people who have since become clients, and I will continue to do so. ~KELLY
Several years ago I had a terrible experience with a personal trainer which resulted in my spending a week in the hospital with the fear of acute kidney failure. After this experience I was afraid to push myself and test my physical boundaries. I found Kristy through close friends who have been working out with her for years and have seen impressive results. I trust her with my health. Her knowledge of the human anatomy is truly impressive and she has a respect of the body that I have not experienced before. She pushes me so that I feel truly challenged and my time with Kristy has lead to many positive changes in my life. I am now not only working out with Kristy, but I am doing 3-4 hours of cardio a week and I am proud of what I am doing to promote positive changes in my life and physical health. Kristy is a diamond among many rough semi-precious stones and her approach, knowledge and personal journey make her the compassionate buddy for me to workout with. ~TIM
At 75, I've been seeing Kristy for over six years When we first began, my goals were to gain enough upper body strength and balance to go sailing with my family without looking like a little old lady. I have never had muscles, but now my husband and adult children notice the occasional bicep bulge or calf muscle (I was very skinny...my husband once said with regard to my legs, "she looked like a woman riding a chicken"). He's very funny. We are all proud of my new-found abilities. I always look forward to mine and Kristy's Zoom sessions from my sunny home office. There is grunting, sweating, heavy breathing and the occasional expletive, but great satisfaction in performing ever harder tasks. She would never dream of asking one of her clients to try something she, herself, has not perfected. Kristy is very attentive to form and is aware of past injuries, arthritic knees, and day-to-day aches and pains. Her exercise plans are never repetitive and she has tremendous knowledge of the workings of the human body. My great hope is to still be working out with Kristy when I am 85! ~DOROTHY
"Oh, Mom you're so strong!"
This was spoken by my youngest daughter as we walked up three flights of stairs at my grandson's graduation. Welcome words, considering at 76, I had recurring vertigo and questionable balance.
In almost two years, Kristy Wegert of My Workout Buddy has helped me improve my balance and shown me that even at 78, I can lift weights and strengthen my core! ~ILENE
When I started with Kristy, I wanted to improve my balance and strength. I felt these to be my primary goals being in my late 60’s. I never would have imagined I am capable of doing the strength training that I am doing. Kristy is an amazing motivator!! She determines the individual needs of her clients and then sets up routines that are dynamic and challenging. Sometimes curse words are in order on my part as the workout stretches my limits-but I really have enjoyed the goals she has set for me. I can feel the efforts in terms of my endurance and strength. I have much more confidence in my balance and have avoided some falls because of techniques learned. I can say in all honesty: I LOOK FORWARD to my WORKOUTS!!! ~ANNE
Kristy has been instrumental in helping me rebuild my body and my relationship with movement after years of battling an eating disorder. Her kind, pragmatic, and inclusive approach allowed me to develop a compassionate yet powerful stance when it comes to exercise and doing what works best for my body to attain optimum health. Kristy truly listens to her clients, creates uniquely tailored workouts, and is readily open to feedback and adjustment. Authentic, enthusiastic, and intuitive by nature, Kristy encourages you to dig deep to locate and empower your path towards health, she can see it in you even before you can. You won’t find a trainer better prepared to work with a diverse array of individuals or more anatomically knowledgeable. ~AMY
Kristy is amazing. I was originally attracted to her because of her involvement in the eating disorder community. In recovery, it can be tough to exercise in a healthy way so I was excited to find someone who could help me develop a healthy relationship with exercise. My husband and I saw her together, and we liked how she was always changing things up. We never did the same workout twice. My husband has several injuries from high school and Kristy is very careful about making sure he didn’t hurt himself. She paid attention to detail and always made sure our form was correct. She was really supportive and encouraged us to listen to our bodies. We love Kristy and highly recommend her! ~LEIGH & CHRIS W
I was referred to Kristy by a therapist after receiving an eating disorder diagnosis. Although my past trainers “didn’t get it,” Kristy quickly proved to be a different caliber of professional. Unlike every other trainer I had met, Kristy was well educated in the lonely world of eating disorders. She knew the unique language only we understand, including sabotaging behaviors related to perfectionism, negative internal dialogue, and control. Her empathy and validation turned my thoughts toward building personal accountability. For the first time I felt like I had a partner on this journey of improved health, strength, mindfulness and positivity. I now feel armed with knowledge, strength and a level of determination to continue along this path and overcome my challenges. ~ELIZABETH
My daughter and I have been training with Kristy for years now. She is an excellent trainer. She tailors each workout session to meet your fitness goals, and changes things up so you never get bored. In addition, Kristy has been instrumental in helping my daughter recover from an eating disorder, facilitating the shift to her new focus on strength and health. Her approach is very personalized and she understands fitness goals change over time. She has also helped me during recovery from tennis injuries, as well as strengthening where needed to prevent further injuries. Kristy checks in regularly to see how I'm doing after a new workout and has helped me with healthy eating suggestions and tools that aid in recovery after workouts. My daughter and I highly recommend Kristy, she truly is the best! ~JOAN & EMILY
It feels strange to be writing this review, because I don’t think of Kristy as a trainer, but as one of my best friends. I had been working with her for a while before coming out as transfeminine, and I can confidently say she's one of the most kind and understanding people I've ever met! I'd been scared of working out before meeting her. Thankfully, her joy with training is so genuinely infectious it makes the daunting world of exercising feel manageable. She was able to tailor to my specific needs and through our hard work I've seen results! I'm so extremely glad to have met her. Whatever flavor of the rainbow you are, I promise you that Kristy is more than accepting. ~SOPHIE
I came to her with a history of traumatic experience with exercise, having been overweight or obese from as far back as I can remember and shamed for it. By the time I came to see Kristy I was pretty much convinced that any physical activity had to be torturous. From the very first meeting things started to change. She made me feel comfortable in a way I never thought would come from a personal trainer. She has a way of pushing you while never becoming a drill sergeant and never going too far. I really want to emphasize Kristy’s genuinely caring and non-judgmental personality. I’m also a transgender woman. When I initially came to Kristy I wasn’t even out to all the people I knew. She took my coming out with nothing but respect, and dare I say, even enthusiasm…and has even structured our sessions to help shape my body in a direction I’d prefer given the restraints of biology…Her workouts and attitude towards exercise have become one of the brightest and most anticipated parts of my daily life. ~KIRA
I had no idea where to start with my workouts. I came to Kristy after searching for a transgender-inclusive trainer with the goal of building a more masculine frame (I experience body dysphoria on a daily basis). Working out with Kristy makes me feel SEEN AND HEARD. I’m allowed to be myself AND still be seen as the guy I am. Kristy checks in with me regularly during and after workouts to ensure I'm okay, both mentally and physically. I'm so thrilled I took the time to seek out someone meant just for me. She's just the best, and I look forward to these workouts because she makes me feel seen, heard, and SAFE. ~CHARLIE
