I want to tell you that I’ve been training with Jeff for a little over a year. He is very good at training, he's honest, reliable, steadfast, and enjoys very much what he's doing.
- A great personality also.... Just wanted to tell you.
Thanks,
Jane Fortunato
I could not recommend anyone more highly. I moved here in November of 2004 and my husband was in the early stages of his illness. The illness progressed much faster than expected.
It wasn't long before he wasn't able to leave the house or be left alone. I began to feel trapped and really down. I decided to look for some place to exercise, something I could do that had no connection to my husband.
I found Jeff Harsh and his studio. I've been with him since October of 2005. I had never before exercised on a consistent basis. I decided to try this for my sanity and received the benefits of loosing some weight and getting fit, along with better mental health.
Jeff is an excellent personal trainer. He's very good at teaching you the routines that will be good for you, starting you slow enough that you aren't terribly sore and makes it enjoyable. He is very good at changing up your routines when needed, pushing you when you need it and being understanding when you need help in accomplishing your goals. With his help I've come a long way. Harsh Reality is the place to be!
Judith Murphy
I never thought I would need a trainer to get in shape because I have always been slim. Little did I know I had absolutely no strength, muscle tone and was extremely unhealthy and in the worst shape of my life.
Little did I know I had absolutely no strength, muscle tone and was extremely unhealthy and in the worst shape of my life. Jeff made working out fun for me and pushed me way beyond what I thought my capabilities were at the time. Working out with Jeff motivated me to give up my 17 year smoking habit and take a much healthier approach by working out and eating healthier, to the point where there were no cravings anymore.
I am extremely pleased with my results this far and am in the best shape of my life!! Thanks Jeff for inspiring me and pushing me - I could have never done it without you!!
~Ryanne~
I have been a client of Jeff Harsh for a little more than 3 months and have seen definite, measurable results in that time. I have never felt stronger or healthier. Jeff is passionate about fitness, and his easy-going training style results in consistent, steady improvement, without a "drill instructor" atmosphere.
His knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and nutrition, as well an honest desire to help and a friendly personality, make "going to the gym" something I truly look forward to. His customized exercise routines make me feel stronger every time. I can't say enough good things about Jeff Harsh and Harsh Reality Fitness!
-Tim Feeley
I began training with Jeff about six or seven years ago because I was unable to maintain my weight. I would go up ten pounds and down ten pounds. I kept two sets of clothes. One set for when I was heavier and another for when I was starving myself.
I had no control. I would eat, eat, eat and then starve myself to lose the weight I had just gained. I had no muscle tone what so ever. I was always tired. I was miserable physically and emotionally.
In the first six weeks of training, I was down ten pounds. The scale was becoming my best friend. I was feeling great and had more energy than I had in years. My muscle tone began to show through my more sleek body composition. It motivated me to eat better, healthier. People started commenting on how good I looked and asked me how I did it. I told Jeff I was eating better and he suggested books for me to read on nutrition, even lending me some of his. The difference in going to Jeff is that he really cares about the individual person. Each routine is specifically designed for your abilities at that specific time. As you improve your strength and stamina, he builds onto the program. He listens to you, your needs and works within those parameters.
Life is very busy, especially for me with a three year old vying for all of my attention. It is not always easy to get to Jeff twice (sometimes three times) a week, but I have made myself and my health a priority. The benefits of feeling good, having more energy, looking good and having more confidence are well worth my two or three hours a week. Working out with Jeff is not just a fad, it is a life change I am committed to.
Sheila
I started going to Harsh Reality to help firm and tone my “out of shape” body. At my age, it was important to me to develop muscles to help me burn fat and also to protect my bones, as I had neglected that in previous years.
I knew what are considered good cardio exercises, but had no clue as to the type and kind of exercises I needed to strengthen my body, and also how many pounds were considered safe for me to start with. Jeff Harsh helped educate me in that direction, and taught me the correct way to use the weights and machines. And my education, in that respect is still continuing. My body has increasingly toned and I have lost weight consistently in the process.
Having a place to go that is private was a “big deal” at the start of my journey. I could ask questions, not have to wait on others, and not feel embarrassed that I was a total beginner in this new quest. I felt totally at ease and because every move I made was checked by Jeff ....I knew when I was not doing the exercise correctly. And that was very important, as I would just be wasting my time and money if I did them wrong, and received no benefit to my body.
I would totally recommend Jeff’s “Fit for Life” studio. It is well equipped, clean and laid out nicely.
Respectfully,
Gail Sallee
You can change your entire life style at 70 years old. I was an excellent three letter varsity athlete both in High School and College. After graduation in 1960 I was in great condition and shape. I never let myself get completely out of shape and have always wanted to get myself back to where I was while participating in the school athletics programs.
Probably like most of you, I always found it difficult to be motivated and get into a program by myself. I truly wanted to exercise but to do it by myself on a regular basis just never worked for me.
Having been a professional and now a avid golfer I play and practiced every chance I can, but the thought of wanting to be in good shape again always has nagged at me. One day while I thinking about getting back into shape, which I did on a regular basis, this time I did something about it and called Harsh Reality and spoke to Jeff Harsh. He seemed like the type of person I could relate with. After a short meeting with Jeff, I knew I was making the right decision and a life changing move. I was RIGHT!
Jeff has not only changed my way of thinking about a healthy life style and has also done the same for my step son who also wanted to make a real change in his life patterns. Jeff has changed both of us into men who look forward to our three day a week complete body workout. We both can say that we are in much better condition and stronger and this has made a measurable difference in our entire well being.
We both have been attending Jeff’s facility for a little over three months and when we received our 90 day comparison of body fat, both my step son and myself were truly amazed. We both reduced our body fat ratio over 20%. We both not only feel better but friends have told both of us, “Boy you are looking good these days. What are you doing differently”?
Thank you Jeff - for being my MENTOR and friend. We both look forward to many more months and years of working out with you at your beautiful facility.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Herman
Port St, Lucie, FL
After being totally frustrated and quite disgusted with letting myself go, I decided that I had to do something about it. I truly wanted myself back! Luckily, at that turning-point junction, I found Jeff at Harsh Reality Fitness.
In the past I had bought many gym memberships and either burned myself out from fitness monotony or just wasted the money by not going. With Harsh Reality Fitness not only did I experience fun, varied, one on one empowering-type workouts, but I also enjoyed having my own space with privacy. Harsh Reality Fitness is not only a great environment to workout at but the personal one on one training you get from Jeff is truly rewarding.
I joined Jeffs program weighing in at 280 lbs. He provided a template to match my personal needs and we proceeded to work together to reach my goal. Working out with Jeff I was able to reach my goal of 150 lbs! I give a lot of the credit to Jeff who forced me to push myself and made me accountable. If I can do it...anyone can. Thanks Jeff for helping me find myself under all that fat!
