Custom Fitness Concepts

I have joined gyms and done workouts on my own, but Custom Fitness Concepts is a nice break from having to motivate yourself to do the work. I was looking for something different to do when I found them online, and I have been training with them for a year now. What I like about Custom Fitness Concepts is that you have the group mentality with one instructor helping out and giving you ideas. Some people might look at the price and shy away because gym memberships can be cheaper, but prices for one-on-one training are higher. With Custom Fitness Concepts, you get the benefit of having a personal trainer because the instructor is able to work with individuals in the group setting. At times, I have not been able to go to the classes as often as I had hoped because of my work schedule, but the trainers are very personable and communicative outside of the workouts. So, even if you do not make it to the workout, they email and check in with you. It is a very open, communicative atmosphere that they have created. more

I decided to try Custom Fitness Concepts because I found that I was not pushing myself hard enough in the gym. I also wanted a complete, full-body workout, something more intense than just running or weight lifting. As former military, I am very intrigued by the idea of boot camp itself, and knew that the trainers with Custom Fitness Concepts would push me farther than I would on my own. It has been 4 months now since I started training with Custom Fitness Concepts. Because it is an hour-long workout every day and we work as hard as we can, I noticed results right away, including weight loss and increase in strength and tone. One day, we work arms and chest, and the next day, we do cardio, so it is more complete than what I was doing by myself. There is no question that I am being challenged. Initially, I was fearful of having to push myself, especially because I joined in the dead of winter and it has been freezing every day. However, I got over that fear quickly and have enjoyed every second of my training. It is all-around the best workout I have ever experienced. Bobby DeLong more

I started CFC bootcamp in Feb, 2009 hoping to shed the extra pounds after my first pregnancy. After my first class, I was so sore that I could barely walk but something pushed me to come back again and again. After six months of training (July 2009) I looked and felt great. I am very active by nature and always keep myself busy. However for the first time I really enjoyed working out and I always looked forward to the next class. What makes this work for me is - Excellent trainers (Matt, Robin, Tom, John - thankyou!) Great workouts with multiple variations My fellow trainees at the Fairfax location If you want to be fit, healthy and feel good about yourself - join the CFC Bootcamps today. I bet you will never regret this decision. All the best! more

The price, quality, and convenience were what attracted me to Custom Fitness Concepts. The program has been very convenient in terms of the locations and times. I have gone to 2 different loations, both near my offices, and the classes were held in the evening, which worked well for me. I have really enjoyed the instructors. Custom Fitness Concepts hires great people. They are very well-trained and they really motivate you. You form great relationships with the instructors as well as your classmates, who also are part of the motivation. My experience with Custom Fitness Concepts has been unique in that it is the only program that I have stuck with for this long...3 years. Compared to gym memberships, which I usually get and then stop using, this has not just been a phase. It is also a great value, definitely worth the money. more

Custom Fitness Concepts works well for me because I take their class at 5 a.m. and it does not interfere with anything else. It also is convenient because they come to my neighborhood. I started training with them in July 2008 but took 6 months off to have a baby. Now, I am back in the class Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I like that the routine changes, that there are different exercises you do in every class, so that you are working different muscles all of the time. Also, you have fun while you are exercising. You may not want to get up to go to the class but afterwards, you are glad that you did. more

I read a book called "Younger Next Year" and one of the things it tells you to do is weight-bearing exercises. So, I decided to get a trainer through Custom Fitness Concepts and have been training with her for the last 3 months. I like the fact that the trainer comes to me and I do not have to go anywhere. She tells me what to do and how to do it so that I do not get injured. She also gives me incentives to keep going. The Custom Fitness Concepts program is terrific. I would definitely recommend it...I think that the value is certainly there. Eileen Smith more

I had been looking to lose a little weight and get back in shape when I ran into Tom Kalka, president of Custom Fitness Concepts, at a sporting goods store. Tom explained what the company was all about and offered me the free 1-day trial. He called me a few weeks later, when I had not yet taken him up on it, and his persistence paid off: I have been training with Custom Fitness Concepts for 5 years now. For me, the value is as much about the camaraderie with others in the group, challenging and encouraging one another, as it is about the exercise. You realize that you are never going to push yourself that hard when you exercise by yourself. We are not as consistent on our own. I also like that the group feels like a small family, which makes you want to come back. Not only do the trainers challenge you but they make it fun. They teach a variety of different exercises so that it never gets boring from one week to the next, let alone from one day to the next. Personally, I have seen a transformation in my core body strength and body tone. Custom Fitness Concepts is a fun way to get in shape and do something that is not always fun to do -- exercise! It is a good way to jump in and accomplish your goals. Kevin Wood more

I am a huge advocate of early morning workouts and have had a great experience with Custom Fitness Concepts. My instructor is enthusiastic and motivating. I like having someone tell me what I have to do to get in shape, so that I do not have to think about it. I followed Tom Kalka from the previous fitness business that he was with to Custom Fitness Concepts. I like their flexibility in terms of the number of days that you can work out per week: 5 days a week or as few as 1 or 2. You can create your own schedule. Custom Fitness Concepts helps me maintain a healthy lifestyle and keeps me fit so that I feel like I can afford to indulge once in a while. I also feel that they have helped me be a good role model for my kids, in terms of keeping fit through the adult years. Noelle Logan more

I had tried other personal training programs and, although they were good, they did not meet my expectations. I decided to try Custom Fitness Concepts because I felt that they offered something different, and I had an outstanding experience with them. I trained for 2 months with Dusty, who was willing to come out to where I work, which is a densely populated area where traffic is often an issue. She had an outstanding attitude -- happy and energetic -- and she came prepared with custom workouts. Both my husband and I trained with Dusty 2 times a week and everything turned out very well. She was extremely knowledgeable about exercise in general and had a lot of variety in the exercises that she recommended. We definitely saw results, and my husband, who is in the military, was able to run a lot and meet his physical fitness requirements. I liked Custom Fitness Concepts' outdoor program and felt that it was an effective way of getting strengthening as well as working on proper form. They make sure that your technique is good, which I think is really important. Marni Reynolds more

I am a repeat customer of Custom Fitness Concepts. I had used them in the past and recently went back to them because I trusted and respected Tom. I knew that he was good at what he did and that I would see results from working with them. Their program is very good: I originally did the boot camp and saw results. Currently, I am working with a personal trainer and am very happy with her so far. I just started last month but fully expect to hit the results phase with that as well. C.J. more

CFC has a great program that is challenging and fun. Instructors address individual goals and abilities in a non intimidating small group. I highly recommend giving Custom Fitness a try.....you'll make friends and get in shape! more

I have been training with Custom Fitness Concepts for 1 year and would definitely recommend them. For me, it is a great way to meet and exercise with a bunch of people trying to achieve the same goals. The program also works well for me because if I do not have someone telling me to exercise, I do not do it. Our instructor is awesome. He makes you work hard and, at the same time, you have fun. He makes me want to get up in the morning and go to class. more

Having a yoga program at our company site has been an enormous benefit to us. It is a great way to relax and de-stress. It also is very convenient because the yoga instructor comes to our site at lunch time, which makes it accessible. We have been working with Custom Fitness Concepts for a total of 2-1/2 years now with a brief, 2-month break. We started off with 1 yoga class per week and they were willing to work with us to allow 2 classes a week, which is more convenient. The instructors are very dedicated individuals and flexible in terms of scheduling. I work directly with the instructor to set the schedule and she tailors it to our needs. I am thankful that Custom Fitness Concepts has been able deal with the financial end of it and make it work for us. Heidi Austin VeriSign more

I have been training with Custom Fitness Concepts for 10 years and everything has been great. Tom used to be at the prior company I was training with, so when he started Customer Fitness Concepts, my favorite trainer went with him and I followed. I like that the workouts are early in the morning and that they are well-rounded -- they work all parts of your body. You have to be willing to endure the elements because it can be cold in the winter when you are training outside. The program is not for everybody but it works for me and I have been very happy with Custom Fitness Concepts over the years. more

I decided to use Custom Fitness Concepts because I was looking for something different from going to the gym to workout. I have been training with them for 2-1/2 years and my experience has been great. The location is convenient and I like my instructor Randy's training style and personality. I would encourage others to try Custom Fitness Concepts. You will see results and be challenged. more

I chose to train with CFC to prepare for my first triathlon. I had participated in a running clinic with CFC previously and found it very helpful. With no swimming background and minimal biking background, I needed a lot of help. CFC helped me over the psychologic hurdles with the swim, getting me (and my teammates) access to world class swim instruction. Tom Kalka worked with me directly on the bike, focusing on technique to ensure efficiency and make sure that I still had some juice left for the run. The CFC program put me squarely on a multi-sport path; I completed my first Triathlon two months ago, have a race in two weeks (longer) and feel confident I will be ready to compete in an IronMan race in the coming years. CFC is a great place to get your start in triathlon! more

I am very satisfied with Custom Fitness Concepts. They come to our office, which makes the program very convenient for us. We have a dedicated, scheduled time in the middle of the day or right after work when we exercise. Also, we love our instructor. He is very committed to our group and is really starting to challenge us in terms of the workouts. I have been training with him for about 1 year and 3 months now. The convenience cannot be beat. Paula Taylor more

We decided to use Custom Fitness Concepts because of the combination of their superb exercise program, reliability and price. They were the company that was able to provide the service on the site of our business most effectively. They have been very flexible in terms of providing a good product at a competitive price. The instructors have always been good. We have had an excellent experience with Custom Fitness Concepts. I highly recommend them. more

Custom Fitness Concepts has been a better fit for me than the previous boot camp I attended. The trainers are more attentive to everyone's needs and they are good at correcting form. They also make the workouts fun and exciting while pushing you so that you get the most out of it. I started going to classes about 7 or 8 months ago and have been happy with the results. I am challenging myself more and getting stronger. I would definitely recommend Custom Fitness Concepts. They motivate me every day - nothing else could get me up that early in the morning! If you are bored with the gym, it is a great alternative -- to be outside working out with trainers that know how to get the best performance out of you. more

The Custom Fitness Concepts program is offered through my work. I have been training with them for 3 or 4 years now. Having trained with other companies that the firm hired in the past, I can say that Custom Fitness Concepts is the most consistent in terms of the trainer. We always get the same trainer, which is nice because we are in the habit of working with the same person. Also, the instructor is peppy and knowledgeable. His energy is important, considering that he comes to us at 6:30 in the morning.I have had a good experience with Custom Fitness Concepts and seen results over a period of time. They are a reliable company. Jane MaierBooz Allen Hamilton more