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"I have been doing forms of personal training for 20 years, but to call Nicole a trainer really isn’t the right title. Nicole has extensively improved my flexibility, mobility, and core areas. I had an office job for over 40 years and she’s got things turned on (the blades!) that had no movement prior to my working with her. I have always been a very positive person, but Nicole’s program and personality have also improved my mental state & outlook on life. Nicole is so fun to be around and her energy just rubs off on you. We spend an hour every week together, but she also spends a fair amount of time preparing for our sessions. Using the IDEA FIT app, I also get the exercises I need to do during the week in between our workouts together. Overall Nicole has had a very impactful influence on my health and life. Very lucky to have found Nicole and encourage anyone to join her in their own journey, it will be worth it!"
-Jim K Client since 2019
"My chiropractor recommended Nicole in 2016 for my osteoporosis and back pain, since then my bone density has improved as well as my strength and posture. I am able to play with my young grandchildren, including twins, garden, walk, bike ride all pain free. Occasionally, I have twisted a knee "playing" and Nicole modifies my workout including stretches/exercises that help my body heal quickly."
-Marilyn L Client since 2016
"I sustained a spinal injury many years ago. Due to this injury, exercise is very important in keeping my mobility and maintaining balance physically. It is a challenge finding exercises that I could do that would help me achieve my goals. Nicole has been a tremendous help in defining exercise programs that have helped build core strength for balance, leg strength for gait and upper body strength for posture for everyday mobility at home and at work. Nicole has been instrumental in helping me meet my fitness goals."
-Kevin L Client since 2011
"Before meeting Nicole, my 73 year old body was frozen due to inactivity (blame it on Covid) and I was in constant pain. I had very little strength, very little flexibility, very little mobility. Nicole patiently began working with me, focusing on what needed help immediately, and then gradually adding activities that have given me great confidence in my daily life. I'm stronger, I'm more agile and flexible, and I am relatively pain free. And lest you think this is all because I do these exercises on my own, I'm still lazy and often talk about doing them. ;) Thank you, Nicole, for giving me back quality of life. Every day is better."
-Trudy R Virtual Client since 2021
"From the start Nicole evaluated the reasons for my limitations and developed a progressive plan to help fix my bent frame, improve my balance and strength. Working with Nicole has been wonderful, both in person and remotely. I’m so glad I started, and continued, to work with her."
-Jim S Client (part-time Virtual) since 2021
"I have been working with Nicole for over a decade 2x per week. She is an absolute gem and I feel very lucky that we found each other! I have worked with several trainers in the places I have lived over the years, which include Milwaukee, Chicago, London, Vienna, and Washington state, and Nicole is by far the best trainer I have ever worked with. Her expertise and skill in understanding what kind of routine works best for my needs, combined with her professionalism and kindness are what sets her apart from anyone else. "
-Lisa S Client since 2007 (virtual since 2011)
"When I first came to Nicole, I was thinking along the terms of 'a body in motion tends to stay in motion.' All I had in mind was to keep moving. As I became more active, more things became possible.
When a high school classmate called me up in 2009 and said, 'Let’s run a half marathon!' I said 'sure!', not even thinking about the fact that the last time I had run was a mile in 1962 for the JFK physical fitness program. I told Nicole and she said 'sure!' Six months later, I crossed the Chicago Half Marathon line the day after my 61st birthday.
I’ve gone on to run many more 13.1 races and even three whole marathons, but the biggest impact Nicole has had on me is on daily life movements. I’m far less likely to hurt my self because the exercises Nicole has me do has strengthened muscles and taught me which muscles to call on. When I was looking at four weeks of limited arm movement, Nicole built up my core so that recovery from cancer surgery was far less frustrating.
Nicole has helped me achieve a level of activity that few people my age can brag about. And she did it keeping life fun and achievable. Nicole is my body’s friend and my friend."
-Suzanne E Client since 2003 (virtual since 2011)
"Nicole has been a lifesaver. I stand and sit much straighter and taller than I have been able to for years, and no longer have pain in my lower back and discomfort in my hips that woke me up at night and made walking even short distances hard. This has made many activities of daily living, even basic ones like bathing, sleeping, and meal prep, safer, more comfortable, and less burdensome. I not only take better care of myself, I have more time, ability, and confidence to do fun things with family and friends. While I always found a way to help care for and play with my grandchildren, it is now pure joy without constant aches and pains. I am more optimistic than ever about my ability to continue to get stronger and more mobile, and enjoy new adventures in retirement."
-Irene B Virtual Client since 2020
"As a relatively new runner that had a few failed attempts at training for and finishing a marathon, I was looking for guidance in proper strength training and stretching techniques that would help me get to the finish line injury free. Nicole developed strength, core and stretching plans that targeted and improved my weaknesses, and has helped identify and correct minor aches and pains before they became problematic. Nicole has guided me through several marathons injury free!"
-Tom G Client since 2016
"Last year I suffered two falls. The strength I have acquired over the time I've been working with Nicole, I believe, lessened the negative impact I may have sustained from those falls."
-Linda T Virtual Client since 2013
"Nicole has been working with me for over 10 years. I am over 80 years old, but with Nicole’s training and guidance, I have the strength, stamina and durability to live the lifestyle of activity that I choose!"
-Bob T Client since 2012
"I have been working with Nicole Heck for almost two years, following a schedule of two 30-minute Skype sessions a week. I engaged her help and expertise because I was having increasing difficulty with walking (especially stairs) and activities of daily life due to increasing arthritis in one knee and a longstanding balance issue. Nicole has guided me in a series of carefully developed exercises of gradually increasing difficulty to strengthen my core, my balance, and the muscles that can relieve pressure from my knee. Through her expert help, I have definitely improved in my walking and in ordinary but important activities like getting up and down from the floor to play with my grandchildren. Most recently, I have been unexpectedly dealing with a challenging family illness that has required considerable patient care and household maintenance. I have been reflecting how fortunate I am to be working with Nicole so I can take on these unexpected responsibilities with the mobility and strength they require.
Nicole is always professional and prepared, a pleasure to work with, and very accommodating when scheduling issues arise. I would highly recommend her to anyway who wants to improve their fitness, especially anyone with orthopedic or medical issues that could benefit from specialized expertise."
-Cheryl L Virtual Client since 2021
"As an avid pickleball player, I was dealing with a hip issue that was affecting my ability to maintain more than an hour of play without experiencing pain. After working with Nicole, I am now able to play pickleball for as long as I want free of pain. I am so very thankful for her expertise and for giving me hope to continue maintaining an active lifestyle."
-Maureen S Client since 2022
"I have been working with Nicole for over 15 years. I started with her to add some strength to my running routines. She has created work outs for both my pregnancies and helped me gain strength afterwards while I was juggling babies at home. She helped me adapt my workouts and find resources to allow me to pursue other sports in addition to my workouts including Barre, running, yoga, paddle boarding and rock climbing. There are times when I did not want to work out or do anything and she found ways to support me during low motivation periods. Her workouts are always fun. And her ability to adapt to my many phases with ease just speaks to how talented she is. She has a great personality that helps you excel in a friendly way."
-Juliet S Client since 2007 (virtual since 2011)
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