Client Testimonials

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Matt Burns

Master Trainer and Fitness Industry Expert

I was honoured when asked to give a testimonial to Westgate Health and Fitness.

I have been in the health industry for many years.
I have many clients all with different needs.
Westgate health and Fitness has great cardiovascular and weight training equipment, but more importantly a great atmosphere that allows people to focus on their individual needs.

Health and Fitness has become a multi-billion dollar industry. If I am an individual that is walking into a health club for the first time chances are I don’t know what to expect, let alone what my necessities are to further evolve my health.
When first walking into a facility all we see are cardio equipment, resistance equipment, aerobics studios and changing rooms.
In my opinion it is what we can’t see at first glance that really counts.
I believe too many health clubs spend far too much attention and resources on image and marketing strategies to entice new members.
It is the day to day environmental factors that are an absolute necessity for people trying to better their health.
I come from a sporting background in gymnastics with many years of education and mentorship on motion and mechanics of the human body.
I believe our ability to move and keep moving plays one of the most important roles in our over all health.
Years ago I decided to take my teachings and philosophies and put them to the test not just for athletes, but for all people.
What better way then to take on a diversity of seemingly unrelated extreme cases.
The challenges were people trying to conquer obesity, deal with life threatening ailments, rehabilitation, general fitness goals or world class athletes in many different sports.
It has been many years and many hard earned success stories, with all credit going to the people that conquered there challenges.
The common link between all these people was they all had to better their health and ability no matter their starting point.
They also needed a supportive environment that would allow them to focus on their needs.

No matter what our goals are we all need a consistent environment that looks after us whether we are having a good day or a bad day.
I have known Jeff, the owner of Westgate health and fitness for years.
He has always cared about the people first. You can always count on getting respect, before and after you buy your membership.
From the top down through all the staff and even member to member it is amazing to see what mutual respect can do for a health environment.
I know my self or my clients could not have achieved what we did in the last year if it wasn’t for Jeff and all the staff over at Westgate health and Fitness.
Any interested person should not just go and look, but experience what it feels like on a day to day basis, even if it is just a trial run.
If you have any questions feel free to call me at the number below.
References from my clients also available.

Full support always,

Matt Burns
Fitness Solutions
613 – 860 - 4348

Chris Copeland

Lose2Win Fitness Challenge WINNER

My name is Chris, go ahead everyone say... "Hi Chris". I have been a member at Westgate Health and Fitness for about 8 months now.
I joined the gym with complete intentions of going every week and working at losing weight bit by bit.
As with most people, I failed miserably at pulling myself out of bed earlier in the morning or stopping on my way home. I failed at making time for me.
Shortly after Christmas I noticed a poster for the "Lose 2 Win" promotion. After seeing shows on TV of similar fashion I told myself I should do it.
I enrolled and got paired with Richard G. I guess he wanted a challenge and that is what he got. Pretending to be manly I started the program and soon found out how truly out of shape I was.
After two weeks I started to notice the results. I felt better, I had more energy and overall my self confidence was climbing. I started to miss the gym on my offdays, and all the Staff there.
It's funny, people always want to feel noticed or cared about and that is exactly what Westgate is all about.
Everyone on the Westgate team realizes that and doesn't hesitate to flash you a smile of encouragement, say "Hello" on your way to the change room or even hold your favourite towel for you at the Front Desk.
It's not about going to a gym that has the newest equipment or the biggest TV, it's about going to a gym that understands that the physical you is so closely tied with the emotional you, that you have to train both.
I am a better me because Westgate took the time to get the best people for me. I wouldn't be able to say enough great things about Westgate in a lifetime, but I am walking, talking and living proof that if you take the time to treat people like a million bucks, they come out looking like it to.

Thanks guys, for all you've done for me.

Chris Copeland
Account Manager
Ottawa 67's Hockey Club

Westgate Health and Fitness - 1309 Carling Avenue - Ottawa, ON, Canada
Located in the lower level of the Westgate Shopping Centre near the Royal Bank entrance