Client Testimonials
Michelle has worked with my teams at both the College and High School levels. Our teams have consistently made significant gains in core strength, quickness, agility, and fitness. The kids leave each work out exhausted, but with a smile on their face and looking forward to the next session. Michelle enthusiasm and energy are infectious to the entire group. I would highly recommend Michelle to any individual or team looking to increase their athletic ability and fully realize their potential.
Matthew McKay B.A., B.Ed, Head Coach, North Delta Varsity Boys Basketball
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We have been using Michelle for the last few years for both our Select and Gold soccer teams with tremendous results. We have been incorporating Michelle into our training plan prior to the start of the season in order to get the players fitness levels up for the start of the soccer season. We have noticed huge results in the players conditioning and fitness particularly in the latter stages of the games and in our training sessions.
Michelle’s knowledge of sports allows her to tailor her conditioning sessions and make them sport specific. In our case the drills she brings to the training sessions mimic situational conditions on the soccer field and we have noticed the benefits of this as the players have a step on their competition. Whether it is preparing for the soccer season or for a tournament Michelle not only assists our players in raising their fitness level but also makes it fun for the team to do this.
Kevan Cornes, Head Coach, SurDel Girls Soccer
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When I was selected as the coach of the 2008-09 SurDel Girls Soccer U13 Gold 2 Venom soccer team, one of my concerns was the transition to playing 11v11 on the big fields after playing 8v8 for 3-4 years on smaller fields. I’m was looking for someone to provide some form of conditioning with focus on speed, agility, quickness, and fitness. I was referred to Michelle by Elise Le Brun, Director, Athletics & Recreation, Athletics & Recreation Services at Kwantlen University College. What an excellent reference this turned out to be.
Michelle provided core conditioning training from June to August 2008 inclusive. She worked on different aspects of core training such as resistance and strength training always keeping the interest from the 12-year old girls. Michelle wasn’t lenient either on the players working them hard including the dreaded endurance interval running drills. The training was very effective as evident at the start of the season where the team performed very well, their endurance was high, and there were no signs of injury from the players.
I recommend Michelle to any sports coach who is looking into providing core conditioning to their sports team. I’m already in contact with Michelle to book her services again for my 2009-10 U14 Gold team!
Victor M.Santos, 2008-09 SurDel Girls Soccer U13 Gold 2 Venom, Coach, 2009-10 SurDel Girls Soccer U14 Gold Venom, Coach
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After wiping out snowboarding, breaking my foot a few times, and compressing my spine – working out turned into ‘the forbidden’ for quite some time.
I had always thought about getting a personal trainer to help me get back in shape, but having the close friendship I do with Michelle, I was a little embarrassed about having her take my measurements and see me in tight clothes.
Michelle made me super comfortable, we did an assessment and she actually took the time to sit me down to get the ‘scoop’ on my injuries. Since July, I have noticed that while we are working out, Michelle tries different exercises to help strengthen the areas of my body that are very weak, and even asks me for my opinion. Michelle is a great friend, but an even better trainer, coach more like it. She encourages me to work out on days when I try to ‘call in sick’; she pushes me to do that extra rep of skull crushers or the few extra minutes backwards on the tread (killer!) Michelle supports my lifestyle, and when I walk into the gym in something more revealing, I can tell she is as happy with the results, as am I. I have never been more excited to ‘do inches’ as I have since we started training in July – it just keeps getting better, and I owe it to you Ms. Roots!
I must say that, over the last few months I’ve dropped close to 20 pounds, and it’s all because of this gal right here. I just got back from holiday but can’t wait to get back in the gym and start toning!
Anu Malhi-Surrey, BC
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I started training with Michelle four months before my wedding to lose weight, tone up and get healthy. I didn’t want a quick fix, I wanted a life style change that worked for me that would be permanent and flexible during busy wedding planning days, and that’s exactly what Michelle gave me. She always had back up exercise in case I had difficulties or excuses. She was able to help me exceed my goal in a very professional and effective way. Michelle is a great trainer, and a great person to work with!
Lindsay Trenchard, Vancouver BC
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“I started training with Michelle because I had found that by training on my own I was unable to really train as hard as i wanted to. Michelle was able to push me past my comfort zone and help me make huge improvements in my speed and strength. The variety and cutting edge techniques that we use in our sessions help me by presenting me with new challenges to face every workout. I have seen results in every facet of my game and am still improving. I look forward to every workout and Michelle helps me to strive to become a more explosive exciting athlete”
Prince Carino, Surrey BC
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“Michelle was my trainer for the summer to get me in shape for my season for soccer with Douglas College. she was very professional and understanding. If I was hurt we would work on other parts of the body that wouldn’t affect that certain area that was injured. Michelle is also very friendly and easy to get along with. After working with Michelle she has made me more determined to stay fit and stay in shape. She will come up with the craziest things for you to do and work on and at first you will be overwhelmed but in the end it pays off and it keeps you wanting more. She’s a great trainer and I can’t wait to get to the gym again with her!”
Elizabeth Chan, Surrey BC
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After years of injuries I was told by my physiotherapists and coaches I need to improve my core strength. I have been training with Michelle for three months and the results are incredible. My balance, stability, strength and skill level has improved in every sport I do. Michelle’s ability to find and expose your weaknesses and keep you motivated with hundreds of different exercises is what made the difference for me. This is one of the best investments I’ve made in myself, in a long time.
Gary Foster, Burnaby BC
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