"After being diagnosed with type-2 diabetes as I fought for my life, I struggled with weight loss, dieting routines, confidence, and life as a whole. It was almost by divine intervention that at the lowest point in my life a close friend introduced me to Fred.

Fred has been more than a personal trainer to me, he's been the brother I've always wanted, a shoulder that was always there to lean on, and the helping hand that led me and continues to lead me though my journey with skillful guidance and encouragement.

My definition of hell is to be face-to-face with the person I could have been but was too afraid to take life into my own hands. Fred showed me what I can be if I believed in myself even half as much as he believed in me. And through his remote training, almost a year later I've lost 95 lbs.

I can't wait to make the rest of my journey in person, hope to see you all there too.”

“As a 54-year-old retired United States Marine Corps veteran I have been very athletic and in shape all of my life. After being severely injured and 3 years in and out of hospitals having corrective surgery on my arm, face and legs I embarked on a journey of physical and mental recovery. This was probably the most challenging era of my life. However, eight months ago, my life took a positive turn when I started training with Fred Meyers at Greenwood Fitness Center.

Fred is not just a personal trainer; he is a close friend , and he's a beacon of support and expertise. His competence in dealing with disabilities and injuries is outstanding. Having incurred several injuries during my service and civilian life, I needed someone who understood these challenges. Fred was that person. He tailored workouts that not only accommodated my limitations but also pushed me to safely build my strength.

Under Fred's guidance, I've achieved what I once thought impossible at my age – gaining lean muscle and significantly improving my overall physical health. But it's not just about the physical gains. Fred's dedication and empathetic approach have been instrumental in pulling me out of a deep depression. His commitment goes beyond the gym sessions; he has been there for me every step of the way, offering encouragement and understanding.

Training with Fred is more than a regimen; it's a transformative experience. I look forward to continuing this journey with him, knowing that with his support, I can keep bettering myself. If you're looking for a trainer who brings professional expertise, personalized care, and genuine support to the table, Fred Meyers is your go-to person at Greenwood Fitness Center.”

“Before meeting Fred, I was intimidated by the overwhelming opinions and surplus of weight loss information. After years of struggling, his knowledge and one-on-one support made fitness and dieting approachable. Never thought I would ever start this journey, but now thanks to Fred I intend to see it to the end.”

“Good afternoon to all the fitness warriors out in the world. I just want to let you know as a fitness guru since the early 2000’s, I have trained with many fitness trainers and the biggest goal for ourselves and our trainers would be bulking up fast. No matter what the body says to you, fight through the pain and you can achieve strength, look amazing, lift heavy.

I injured myself with this concept and that was it. I had major shoulder issues; I could not lift my shoulder over my head and sleeping was a nightmare. I have known Fred Meyers for many years, he is a Licensed Paramedic and a Licensed Personal Trainer and part owner for Greenwood Fitness. I told him about my injury and what problems I was having. My biggest gripe was that I could not lift heavy weights anymore and I had given up because this pain meant surgery.

Fred was training a very good friend of ours and he kept asking me to come workout. When I finally did take him up on his offer, he let me know immediately it will take time to overcome this injury and surgery is not always necessary. I started the journey with Fred by getting a good journal to him, what I wanted to accomplish and where my aches and pains were located. Shortly after we started very low impact training with hardly any weight; mostly cardiovascular, endurance building with many stretching exercises to get my old beat-up body to loosen up. The weights we used were very light and I was really wanting to lift heavy, but I gave him a chance to work his magic. Fred advised the weights, and the strength would come in time. A phrase that Fred uses, and I am now a firm believer, is, “Listen to your body, it will tell you what’s wrong”. In all aspects of this phrase, if your body says “no” by producing pain, then stop what you are doing. Our workouts began with stretching, we stretched between sets, and we stretched after the workout. He researched workouts that would benefit me and schooled us on proper proteins to assist in muscle recovery.

It has been 4 to 5 months since I started training again. I have made milestones to where people I work with have seen a difference in attitude and body composition. I have full range of motion to my shoulder, and I attribute this to him constantly keeping aware of the point of injury and having me perform the proper exercise to strengthen and pack on “muscle padding” to cushion these shoulder problems I had.

Fred takes into consideration what your weak points and strengths are and holds them together to build quality muscle, help assist in healing injuries and decrease the chance of reinjury. I appreciate him taking the time to pace until he thinks I am ready to go to the next level. My strength has increased, I am lifting with proper form, the aches and pains are slowly leaving, but they are subsiding. The proper weight techniques I have learned make me listen to the body and workout safely.”

“I have struggled with my weight and exercise for several years, Fred helped me start on my fitness and weight loss journey. Fred made both weight loss and fitness approachable to me. Fred has been supportive and is knowledgeable in terms of what exercises are right for me, as well as helping with my diet.“