In August of 2011 I jumped out of an airplane. Somewhere between contemplating my own demise and landing safely on my feet my life changed. I realized I spent most of my time talking about what I wanted to do with my life instead of actually living it. I decided I would start living my dreams. I went home, made a list, and picked my first goal, Train for an IFBB competition. At the time I didn’t have the confidence to actually believe I would compete.
Even after I gave DJ and Kimberlin my first payment I was skeptical, these skinny legs would never see a competition stage. A month into my training I was looking in the mirror and realized I was starting to have Abs! I never thought I would have Abs! (I think I spent the next 5 minutes poking my stomach). From that point on I began to notice my body transforming from a “skinny fat” girl to a toned athlete and I started gaining confidence.
The closer we got to competition the more I realized how lost I would be without BodyVisions. There were so many things other than training and nutrition that I needed from them. From custom suit instructions to teaching me how to walk “sexy” they were there every step of the way.
The day of the competition I was backstage and truly believed every girl in the room was going to beat me. When I stepped on stage I heard them coaching and encouraging me from the audience and my nerves were calmed. They promised they wouldn’t let me on stage to make a fool of myself. When I received not one but TWO TROPHIES I was in shock! Not only did I compete, but I won top placing and a chance to compete in Nationals!
Without DJ and Kimberlin I believe I would still be dreaming of competing. They gave me the body to be competitive, but more importantly the confidence to step on stage. I’m so excited to have them coach me in Nationals in 2012.
Alana G, Bikini Competitor
Last year was the first year I started competing. I met with another trainer and she automatically categorized me as a Bikini athlete, even after I had told her I wanted to do Figure. I competed in two shows as Bikini and did fairly well but never was quiet happy with my look. After my last show I had started to notice DJ and Kimberlin in the gym working out. My boyfriend had gotten to know them a little and had mentioned to them how I had wanted to compete in Figure. After he introduced me to them I knew they definitely knew what they were doing!!
After my consultation with them I was even more impressed! They listened to what I wanted & gave me constructive feedback on what I'd need to do to reach my goal. They took all my measurements, body fat, and before pics, this was never done with my previous trainer. I felt confident after my consultation that they were going to get me where I wanted to be!
In March I started my 'muscle building’ phase. I had to gain a lot of muscle and was not quite sure if I could gain enough. DJ and Kimberlin kicked my butt in workouts and gave me a diet with lots and LOTS of food. Once I started cutting in August I was so amazed to see all the muscle I had gained!!! I never thought my shoulders could look like they do! Or have abs! And the best part was they were able to bring my generous booty down! Something I never thought could be done!!!
By the time I walked on stage for my first Figure competition I felt confident! I went on stage feeling the best I have ever felt and the happiest I had been in a long time!! I won both my height classes and won the overall in Novice! DJ and Kimberlin had done everything they said they would! They totally transformed my body!
Throughout the last 9 months with them I have learned so much! I’ve learned some awesome new workouts and gotten some awesome recipes! I love how every time I trained with DJ or Kimberlin I was being pushed! There were a few times after legs with DJ I was almost crawling up the stairs just to get out the front door, or had to take breaks while blow drying my clients because Kimberlin had killed my shoulders the day before! The best part about DJ and Kimberlin is that they were always checking in on me. They would check in the next day after a workout to see how I felt. Always making sure I was sore enough! They would ask how my energy was, how cardio was going, or how the diet was going. And they always have the answers to my questions, no matter how stupid they were they would always have and response!
I couldn’t have done any of this without them! They are both incredible trainers that TRULY CARE about all of their BodyVisions athletes. I feel truly blessed to have them as my trainers and friends! I am so thankful to be a part of their amazing team! I am a proud BodyVisions Diva!! I can’t wait to see what 2012 brings!!
As a former competitive gymnast, actually being fit has never been an issue for me but I have always struggled to get that "fit" look. The diet and workout plan created for me by Bodyvisions helped me to achieve the stellar fit physique I've always desired. Not only that, as one of their competitors, I feel their dedication to personal attention to each and every client is something that sets them above and beyond other trainers/competitor training packages. I also appreciate their desire to foster a team atmosphere. All competitors are actually encouraged to support each other through the competition prep process. I would highly recommend any training package, whether it be for personal goals or for competition prep to any of my friends or family.
Jennifer D, 2011 Rocky Mountain, Fitness Overall Winner
I have been training with Team BodyVisions for almost a year now and what separates DJ & Kimberlin from any other trainers, other than their mad skills, is how much they genuinely care about their clients. Before I started training with Team BodyVisions my diet and workout experience had not been very effective and I found myself doing the same routine without a ton of motivation. Team BodyVisions has not only brought a tremendous amount of enthusiasm, energy and experience to their diet and exercise programs but they make sure I am consistently challenging myself. I am amazed at the amount time and dedication DJ & Kimberlin put into each client and how much they truly care to ensure each person gets the most value out of their customized program. I wholeheartedly recommend Team BodyVisions for all they have done for me and for their energy, professionalism, enthusiasm and most of all their knowledge!
After seeing my good buddy Allen Richards, compete a couple of times I spoke to him about me competing for 2010 and he referred me to you to get a start on my diet/training plan. You taught me that this sport just doesn’t come overnight and there's a lot more to it than I have ever imagined. I had no clue what was going to lie ahead of me….
I was always "one of those guys” who would say “ya, I’m going to do a show one day” and figured that the sport only required me to eat a lot, do some cardio here and there, and lift a few more reps than usual. Boy! WAS I WRONG! I have never competed in something that was so demanding both physically, and mentally in my entire life!
Luckily, you’re a man with great skill and knowledge in the nutrition and training field and pay great attention to detail in your clients making it as easy as possible for them all while still finding time to train yourself and balance the other obstacles we all have in life. You took me to levels I never thought I would have ever experienced to get me ready for my first competition. I had always wanted abs since I started cutting all of the bad weight back in 2007 that I put on while wrongly thinking I will get bigger/stronger by eating everything in sight and knew that I would just be another one of those guys who knew no matter what diet or training plan I follow they will never show...unless I were to have them surgically implanted lol. You showed me throughout the months that you know what you are doing and with a well thought out diet/exercise plan wa-pow!I had abs a few months later and can proudly take off my shirt.
I’m not sure about other trainers but I would highly recommend you and Kimber to anybody who wants to transform their body either just for health, personal reasons, or somebody like myself who wanted to do a competition. You were there (with much patience I should add=) to answer my 1,000’s of questions no matter what time it was and if I had a question on a exercise you would take the time to show me.
Thanks to you, I have taken my body to a whole new level and I am living a goal that many say and, can only dream of.
Thanks again for making my goal a reality DJ, it's appreciated to great amounts.
Sean A, Bodybuilder
In January of 2009 Tim and I had decided to try one more time to find a trainer in Denver that could help us in our fitness journey. We had moved from Virginia to Colorado in July of 2005, and it took us until almost 4 years to find DJ and Kimberlin. Unfortunately we went through quite a few trainers in Denver with little to no success.
What was different about DJ and Kimberlin was they lived the lifestyle they preached, and they were passionate about it. That was something we quickly picked up, and knew that if we just trusted them and put our faith in them, they would lead us down the right trail. It has been a long road, but a very rewarding one. The changes that I have made over the past year have been dramatic and life changing. I followed their directions and advice, and Kimberlin was always there with an inspirational email when you needed one. They are not only awesome trainers, but they are great people and a fabulous and loving couple. Thank you for all you have done for me, I couldn’t have been so successful in my first show without you both. The show was a blast, and the diet and work outs were a challenge that I thrived on. I’m looking forward to the next competition with you two by my side.
Thank you!
Jamie S
2010 Mile High Natural, Women's Bodybuilding, Overall Winner
I can’t believe how far I have come from when I first started my training with you. You really went above and beyond when you took the extra time to make sure I was ready for the show. I always had a lot of questions, and regardless of how many times I would ask them, you would always be patient and answer them thoroughly. I just really appreciate you taking the time in training me and helping me build my confidence for the competition. I’m so happy with the way I look and the way I feel. Finishing first was more than I could ever dream of, and there’s no way I could have done it without you. Thanks again!
Preston B
2010 Mile High Natural, Teen Bodybuilding Overall Winner
When I met Kimberlin and DJ at BodyVisions for my first consultation, it was a last ditch effort to reach my fitness goal. My wife Jamie and I had been to several Personal Trainers without success. I told DJ and Kimberlin that I would give it 8 weeks and if I saw no measurable improvement, I would not continue. To my surprise, 8 weeks later there was clearly some improvement in which case I committed to another 8 weeks.
It’s been 16 months and two Natural Body Building Competitions later and I am still seeing improvement! DJ and Kimberlin are able to set you expectations as to what you will experience with the diet, and set the stage for what is “normal” while training and leaning out. Their motivation and intensity in the gym reminds us how hard we need to train when we are training alone. If you follow their directions and eat and train exactly as they say, you will meet your fitness goal, I couldn’t have done it without them!
Tim S
DJ,
I can’t thank you enough for all your help in preparing me for my first show. Your attention to detail was outstanding. I had a chance to see some other trainers working with their clients and not one of them came close to comparing to the level of professionalism you displayed. The help and advice you gave me from the very beginning with my diet, to the experience you have with conditioning and posing, to the patience you showed me, even when I started nagging the week leading up to the show with “pre-contest jitters," all the way through the end of the competition, was the key to my success. Having you in my corner gave me so much confidence I was able to step on stage knowing that I had every tool I needed to win. You and Kimberlin helped to make my first competition go by so smoothly. I had so much fun; I can’t wait to work with you again!
Thank you,
You get positive attitudes & honest feedback with both Kimberlin & DJ. If something isn't working they change it so you get the results you need. They are serious when training but they also make it fun..not like it's work. You make it how you want it to succeed & with both trainers you can get there because they want you to reach your goals.
Lachel E.
I really enjoyed training with Kimberlin!Her fun personality and motivation made the training go by fast and the accountability was awesome, too.Through her support, I was able to gain muscle, loose weight and lower my body fat.The result was winning the 2006 Fit Challenge for the women.It has allowed me to be more conscience with what I put in my body along with what is needed to maintain good physical health.Not only did I gain a trainer, but also a friend!!!THANKS
April H.
I loved training with Kimberlin! She trains at your pace. The best part are the results! You get them and see them in a short amount of time.
Dessie M.
I had this desire to change the exercise funk and party girl lifestyle I was living and DJ with BodyVisions had the knowledge to help me change…….he would always say to me “visualize your work outs and it will happen…keep the vision”….well he was right, I kept that vision, stuck to the exercise and diet plans he provided and not only did I reach my goal of loosing weight – I entered my first Figure competition and took home a 5th place trophy!I can honestly say …I am the best I have ever been physically, emotionally and spiritually…life changing! If you have that desire…and you really want it… Body Visions will get your where you want to be!Thanks DJ!
Holly A.
I lost 60 pounds!
I am a fat girl – or at least I was for the past 6 years. I let myself go while I was in school starting in 2001 - no time for exercise or myself – just time for papers and books and a few margaritas after a big test. After many late nights full of study with a side of pizza and cookies (or whatever was easy) it got to the point of “no return”. Or at least I thought so.
That was before I met DJ. I have to say that I have always been intimidated by personal trainers and going to the gym. I was nervous at first but I cannot say enough positive things about my experience with BodyVisions. DJ’s knowledge of personal training coupled with his great people skills was the perfect solution for me. I have lost close to 60 pounds!! My cholesterol dropped 70 points. My blood pressure is great. My vision even improved! I feel better – I can ski for a full day now (instead of just 3 hours). I can run 2 miles without getting too winded. And I look a hell of a lot better than I did just a year ago according to all my friends and family.
I stuck with this to a huge degree because of the fantastic support and encouragement I received from DJ and Kimberlin. They are both ‘real people’. Very funny and just plain fun to be around (even while working out). They are always cheerful, encouraging, and motivating. And DJ has really pushed me to my physical limits at times – always at the right times though – he seems to know somehow. The perfect personal trainer. So, I was lucky – I was able to become fit and loose weight and the whole while I laughed my way through it - who is lucky enough to be able to do that?! Me. So now I can say “I am not a fat girl anymore”…
Thanks, DJ, for being a great trainer/leader for me. And thanks to Kimberlin for being my cheerleader.
When my cholesterol soared over 300 and my blood pressure was close to 290 I knew I needed to get healthy, but I didn't know it was going to lead me to finding a whole new approach to life and finding two guardian angles that saved my life.
Small Wins There was a diet, personal training schedule and of course the monitoring of my weight that was available to me, so I signed up and started following the Body Vision Program. When I first started the program I thought and of course I shared this information to one of my angels, “Have you done this for women over 50?”
So I signed up that night and I looked at the next few months of this unbelievable journey in terms of small wins that I could achieve. There were weeks that I couldn't walk or talk but I could feel something happening to my body, spirit and soul. In fact, for me, the hardest part was looking back at my old self and realizing that I truly was out of shape and very unhealthy. That is hard to acknowledge when you think you are in better shape...REALITY.
Support Group
My family and friends supported this effort and help me out through the hard times which I needed but I have to say it was the Two Guardian Angles that keep me on track and focused. So for the next few months I wanted everyone to know about my ANGLES and what they could do for them but it is like everything else we all need to recognize when our bodies are talking to us.
My honey and kids have embraced this new lifestyle and they all have started some type of fitness program. I constantly try new recipes and they are all willing to eat all of my experiments! We encourage each other to exercise, praise our accomplishments, cushions our falls and bless the two guardian angles that have been on my shoulder throughout this journey.
A Size 2? Me? I continue to work out every morning, and I've actually started to look forward to weight lifting, spinning, kickboxing and running. I have never been a small size---I have muscle definition where I never knew there were muscles. I'm in better shape at 53 than I was at 23 and I owe it to my Two Personal Trainers AKA: GuardianAngels. REALITY.
Gerri J.
BodyVisions LLC, Thornton, CO 80233. In the Denver Metro area (720) 314-4655
