"My Husband calls it my body “by John” I was a relatively fit 51 year old with a creeping weight gain. At 5'5" 144lbs I could not lose weight. I was walking 5km a day and eating a low-fat healthy diet. My daughter suggested I gain muscle to boost my metabolism. I started weight training 2x/week with John and found the half hour sessions passed quickly. He varies the program so that I am never bored and that all muscle groups are targeted.

In a relatively short period of time I watched the scale drop to 128 lbs. The best part is seeing the muscle definition in my arms and legs. No more “bat wings” for me. Body sculpting by John has had other benefits. My balance has improved. Hiking and downhill skiing is now effortless. I wish I had done this for myself long ago but at 53 I’m going to say it’s never too late."

Karen Woods

"I had been doing strength training and jogging on and off for about nine years before my wife and I connected with John through a mutual friend. During this time I had taken a break from workouts to focus on other pressing matters, and gained a significant amount of fat, peaking at 252 lbs in 2004. I had managed to get this down to 227 lbs through more consistent exercise by the time we started with John in April 2007, but reached a fitness and weight-loss plateau. John showed us how to take our workout intensity through the roof, and gave useful and realistic dieting tips. I began shedding fat, and have now reached 185 lbs - 42 lbs in one year with John! Amazingly, my strength has also increased beyond all my previous maximums in spite of the weight loss. John's creativity and upbeat attitude, along with all his personal and professional experience make him the ultimate personal trainer (and a really nice guy too!). We love our workouts with him because there is always something new for us to take away from the sessions, and we can't recommend him enough."

Derek Wright

"I am an international competitive fencer. I was looking for a personal trainer that would meet the criteria that I needed to advance me in my sport. A friend recommended John DePass. What got my attention first were his education, background and experience. After my first few workout sessions with John I knew that I found a personal trainer that would help me with my goals. John took the time to educate himself with what I needed to become a better fencer. I am also doing a nutrition program with John as well as my workout sessions. He has helped me set realistic goals for weight loss, body reshaping and training. I have seen a difference in my performance as well as my body shape.

My workout sessions with John are always evolving and challenging, he keeps up with the latest trends as well as focusing on what I am trying to accomplish. He gives me the encouragement needed to keep going to reach my goals within my training and fencing. Each week I see something different in myself that has come from John’s dedication to being the best personal trainer in this area. Thanks to John I have had one of my best years in fencing and I cannot wait to see what happens next year!"

Leah Fidanza

"I've been training with Hi Eind Personal Trainers for 10 years on and off, each and everytime I start a new package Hi End provides me with new training techniques as well as nutritional support. Thanks for all your knowledge and support."

Toni

On behalf of all of Abbey Park’s staff and students we, the grade 11 Leadership and Peer Support class, would like to thank you for coming and speaking to students at our first Career Conference.

Thanks to your contribution we were able to make the Career Conference a great success. The students thoroughly enjoyed your presentations and found them extremely helpful. There were many positive comments regarding your professionalism and expertise.

Mrs. Chisholm’s Grade 11 Leadership and Peer Support Class

"I am a 56 year old female who has worked out at HiEnd Fitness on a weekly basis for four years now and have both reached and maintained my goal weight (fluctuating only minimally) over that entire time period. I originally won a couple of sessions with John dePass in a radio contest, and enjoyed the incredible boost I got from working out -- so much so, that I’ve been going ever since. Besides achieving a better body than I had when I was younger, my sessions have provided me with noticeable stress relief, increased energy, and a measurable swing back into the normal range from low bone mineral density (osteopenia).

John’s extensive knowledge and experience in the fitness industry guarantee you the confidence necessary to push yourself toward your goals without fear of injury. Plus, he is super personable and knows how to energize you and make a workout fun."

Laura MacIntosh

"I was recommended to John a few years ago after a severe car accident. Within a few short months I went from barely being able to sit for 10 minutes to being pain free for days at a time.

This summer I joined the Boot Camp classes. The group setting is really fun and helps motivate you through the whole hour. I dropped three dress sizes in just a few months. Even my co-workers and family members have noticed a real difference in my strength and body shape (for the better)."

Brooke Gordon

I came to john after I graduated university looking to re-build body from taking much time off from being physically active. What I found from working with John was much more then just getting back in shape. Making the transition from school to the "real world" as they call it was difficult for me and John helped me from all different aspects, learning how to deal with stress, My ego, Physically getting back in shape, achieving my goals etc. I consider John to be as much as a life coach as much as my personal trainer.

Michael Love