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36 reviews
5/5 average rating
Jeremy Ettlinger
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"Mike is awesome. He is knowledgeable, results oriented, kind, creates fun customized programs for each individual’s age, needs, abilities and goals. He is a great guy that has your back, a guy you can trust, like a friend. I look forward to more sessions with Mike."
7 months ago
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Preet B
"Mike is professional, considerate and kind. I have had a great experience training with him. He is very knowledgeable and precise and designs each training session to be personalized to his clients. He has integrated strength training, boxing and self defense into our workouts which has been both effective and enjoyable."
7 months ago
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Inna G
"I have been working out with Mike for about 9 months. He is responsive to my needs, flexible and easy to coordinate the logistics with. He keeps good track of my progress and takes diligent notes. He is also always in the good mood. He has slowly but steadily helped me build my stamina and I can see the transformation for myself. Looking forward to improving..." Read more
7 months ago
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Liubomyr Ozhovych
"Mike is a highly qualified trainer who will help you quickly achieve the results of your fitness goals. I recommended him to you. He is a good person and coach. Thank you, Mike."
a year ago
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Addam Coulter
"mike is great, listens to your personal goals, and fits a workout around your goals. he observes your workouts to keep your form and breathing in check. highly recommend mike, been training for a month and already seeing and feeling improvement!"
a year ago
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Andrew Ostrover
"My daughter has been taking self defense classes at Strength Effect. The trainers who have been teaching her and the rest of the class have been doing such a great job. There patient with all the kids and really make it fun to learn and my daughter truly loves to go to the class. I really like that during the class they really take time to explain to the kid..." Read more
a year ago
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Max Muller
"Had a great experience training with Mike. Prior to starting we spoke in depth about my needs and preferences and he tailored my workouts to those goals. Early in my training he noticed several weak muscle groups that were holding me back in some exercises and quickly added exercises to address those problems. In time I was able to build up my strength and c..." Read more
a year ago
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David Kownacki
"Helped me regain strength after a hospitalization for a heart condition. Sensitive and knowledgeable."
a year ago
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Jennifer Knauf
"I highly recommend Mike and Strength Effect Personal Training. Mike worked with our 12 year old daughter on self defense techniques. He taught her ways to be aware of her surroundings and solid techniques to defend herself if she ever needs too."
a year ago
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Leland Ben
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mike for a few years and cannot express enough praise! Mike is the best personal trainer I have worked with — thorough, direct and transparent. I highly recommend him to anyone taking their fitness goals to the next level."
a year ago
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Michael Scharf
"Mike is the best! Most professional, knowledgeable, and empathic trainer I’ve worked with. He clearly loves what he does, knows what he is talking about, and is an expert at tailoring the training to your individual needs and goals."
a year ago
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Samuel Powell
"Very helpful, provided comprehensive insight regarding methods of building up different parts of the body and how they can improve one’s overall health. I felt like I had a much clearer roadmap for fitness."
a year ago
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Mat Iacone
"Excellent trainer! Highly recommend."
a year ago
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Tomy Rivero
"Michael has changed my life! I have never been as consistent with my workouts in my life despite working with other trainers in the past. He is always positive and a great motivator. I can see a huge difference in my energy now that I work with Michael and I am totally amazed at the weight that I am now squatting —— really a gem. Don’t think about it … he’s..." Read more
2 years ago
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lara heimert
"Mike is a fabulous trainer - smart, informed, charming, and just mean enough. I originally went to him because I had some herniated disks and needed to develop back strength (he completely solved that problem) but stay with him because I've seen significant strength gains everywhere else too. He definitely pushes me to do a lot more than I think I can do and..." Read more
2 years ago
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Johny Fernandez
"Mike is a great trainer! He listens and was able to help me reach my goal of getting stronger. I would recommend him to those who are looking to take their fitness goals to the next level!"
2 years ago
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Ron Couri
"Mike is a great trainer. He prioritizes function, form, and progress. I've had trainers in the past who pushed me too fast to the point I would be worried about injuring myself. After ditching those, Mike set me straight on how to pay attention to my body making small but significant adjustments that allowed my lifts to increase with confidence. I've referre..." Read more
2 years ago
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Ivana Silverio
"I feel much more comfortable in the gym, this is all thanks to Mike! His patience and knowledge is unmatched. I look forward to continuing my journey."
2 years ago
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Gary Rosen
"Mike is a delight to work with and has gotten me back into weight training after years of inactivity. He's a smart, inspiring fitness coach--highly recommended."
2 years ago
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Jesse Davidson
"Mike is the best trainer I have had. He continually assesses your needs and adopts the program accordingly. He has helped me with significant weight loss while building my overall strength. As my fitness has improved, he works with me to expand my training goals as well."
2 years ago
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Mary E
"My husband and I have been working out with Mike since August 2021 and we are extremely happy with the results. Mike has designed a training program so each one of us has a session once a week with him at his studio and work out at our own schedules at home. This has made it possible to set up a doable routine that works for our extremely busy life. The tr..." Read more
3 years ago
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tori twito
"If you’re looking for personal training that is the perfect hybrid of challenging and enjoyable this is it! Mike is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his field."
3 years ago
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E L
"Mike ran a six hour self-defense workshop for my 6th grade son and his friends and it was fantastic - they learned a lot of practical skills for navigating the city. They also did some strength training and had plenty of time to practice their skills. The gym space is nice and Mike was great to work with."
3 years ago
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Marie Lickwar
"I was so fortunate to get to virtually train with Mike. It was extra special for me because he is my little brother (who can lift more than anyone I know). While we have a relationship outside the training, Mike listened to my goals and tailored a plan to fit that. He is honest and kind and helps you achieve your fitness goals and helps you to see yourself i..." Read more
4 years ago
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"Mike is a great personal trainer. Over the past few months he has helped me build a solid foundation in compound lifts while teaching me many new exercises with great form. He is well-versed and always comes prepared for a fun and intense session. I look forward to many more sessions and getting much stronger with his help. Thanks Mike!"
7 months ago