Testimonials

I cannot thank my friend Marjorie enough for introducing me to Victoria!!  Within my first session, I knew Victoria was an incredibly gifted trainer! She manages with each class to keep things fresh and new, while providing me with the ultimate motivation. I could not be more thrilled with the fitness goals I have been able to achieve in the three months since I began training with Victoria!! The improvements in my cardio and strength fitness since have just been beyond my wildest dreams! She is simply the best!!!

Pam age 61, New York - July 2023

Victoria's virtual workouts have solved the many challenges I've faced through COVID and the aging process.  Since fitness centers have been closed and I don't drive anymore, the virtual program is a perfect fit.  My medical conditions cause problems with my balance, but Victoria has developed a program that keeps my core strong, my upper body in shape and my feet on firm ground. 

Bill, age 89, North Carolina - April 2021

Since I started training with Victoria virtually, I have rediscovered muscles and abilities that I’d forgotten I had.  Her personalized program and low-key encouraging manner make these sessions enjoyable.  Although I had exercised on my own from time to time to avoid deconditioning during the pandemic, having a regular commitment to training with Victoria has really made a difference in my strength and endurance.  Now that I am fully vaccinated and resuming normal activities outside my home, I can do them with confidence and good posture and without fatigue.  

Maryellen, age 81 Brooklyn, New York - April 2021

Over the years I have worked with a few personal trainers, but none can match Victoria for her breadth of knowledge of the human body, her ability to craft a training program tailored to my specific needs, and the flexibility to adapt quickly when needed. I have weak back muscles and Victoria has crafted a program to protect my back while she works on helping me strengthen my core and leg muscles. I did not even know I had glutes, no less that they were key to helping me protect my back!  Victoria maintains an upbeat and encouraging approach throughout my workouts and is sensitive to how I am reacting, altering the exercise on the spot if needed.  She has instilled in me a confidence that I can become more fit, even at my age.  I work with Victoria in person and look forward to the days I will be seeing her.

Joan, age 72, Long Beach, New York - April 2021

Knowing better and doing better are two different things.  As a yoga practitioner and a therapist, I knew that target mobility and working with weights was essential to my overall well-being.  Doing better did not begin until I started to train with Victoria!  Victoria designed a program for me that used my existing strengths to meet my physical challenges and needs.  Her knowledge of anatomy and attention to detail continues to keep me attentive and engaged.  Victoria motivates me, and guess what?  I HAVE ABS!

Elisabeth, age 53, RYT, IAYT, MRT , North Carolina - April 2021

I got a trainer because I hated to workout. I will truly not do the hard stuff unless I’m made to. I recently started training with Victoria. It’s only been a few weeks, but I can already feel that I am stronger and can see definition in my arms. The workouts are challenging, but she encourages me the whole time. She is a good motivator and instructor. My goal coming into this is to get stronger and feel better.  The work I am doing with Victoria is helping me reach my goals. I highly recommend Victoria to anyone who is willing to put in the work to achieve a better quality of life.

Kristin, age 50, North Carolina via ZOOM - May 2021

I’ve been working with Victoria Holmes for the past few months. In that short time, I have noticed an improvement in my strength and mobility. As a senior woman I didn't think I could accomplish as much as I have, and she put me on track to maintain it. I would highly recommend her.

Bev, age 75, Long Beach, New York - June 2021

All my life I have hated exercising.  After my hip replacement, I did physical therapy, but they only work with you for a limited time. Without that scheduled appointment, I stopped doing my exercises and lost progress.  I thought about going back to physical therapy, but instead started working with Victoria virtually.  After surgery, I was nervous about falling and not being able to get up.  Based on my history and goals, Victoria works with me to strengthen the muscles I need to get up from the chair, and we just reached my first big goal which is being able to sit and stand up from my front stoop. Now I look forward to my appointments, and that’s not just because she’s my daughter!

Sheila, age 81, Little Neck, New York - Aug 2021

During the pandemic, I quarantined with my sister Victoria.  I read somewhere that people would emerge from the pandemic as a hunk, a chunk, or a drunk.  I decided to go for the hunk and focused my efforts on eating better and exercising, all made manageable by working with Victoria.  I committed to a regular exercise routine every morning, and I followed her healthy eating habits.  It’s been a bit more than a year and I’ve lost 15 pounds and I’m stronger than ever.  Even better, I improved my cholesterol levels and significantly dropped my high triglyceride number. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables, but still enjoy some of my favorite foods like chicken parmigiana and a daily dose of dark chocolate.  I highly recommend making the investment in yourself and let Victoria help you achieve your health and wellness goals.

Anastasia, age 52, Brooklyn, New York - Sept 2021

I found Victoria on our local community FB page and had an instant connection with her.  She's been helping me get in shape for some upcoming orthopedic surgery.  I've had a bad leg for many years and have been restricted in my ability to stay in shape.  Victoria has been working with me for a few months and has been able to target my strength, working around my limitations.  She's very motivational, professional and kind.  I haven't felt this self confident and strong in a long time and hope to be able to work out with her after my surgery as well. 

Nancy, age 70, Long Beach, New York  - Dec 2021

I was referred to Victoria by a friend who swore by her skills, and I cannot thank him enough. I’ve worked with Victoria for about 8 months, and I am stronger and more limber than my original goals. She is prepared, organized and enthusiastic. She knows anatomy and has an encyclopedia of exercise routines.  She has gotten to know me well enough to push me to my limits. You won’t find a better trainer. 

Barry, age 78, Long Beach,New York  - Jan 2022

I’ve been working with Vicki for about 8 months and I am thrilled with the results. I am a 75 year old male who has been plagued by ankle issues (PTTD) for many years. I recently decided that surgery was my best chance to improve my quality of life going forward. When I mentioned this to Vicki she began to tailor our workouts to help speed my recovery. I am writing this a few days after surgery and I must say that not a day goes by without me thinking that “I wouldn’t be able to do this without Vicki.” Her ability to assess and recognize an individual’s needs and develop a targeted exercise regimen is a major strength. She is also a joy to work with - always positive, upbeat, and encouraging. I look forward to my full recovery and the opportunity to restart my work with Vicki on my “rebuilt left foot"  

Michael, age 75, Long Beach, NY - Nov 2022

Just recently I engaged Victoria Holmes as my trainer to get my body moving again. Although I hadn’t a clue as to what would be involved, I plunged in headfirst.  And I have to say, WOW!!!  I’m stretching parts I didn’t know could be stretched. And slowly but surely my one side that was asleep is waking up!! And as they say timing is everything . . . she comes to my apartment and we work it together!!  Her knowledge, skills and patience give me confidence that I made the right choice in her.  So far so good!!!  👍

Barbara, age 68, New York - April 2021

I have been working out with Victoria in small group sessions consistently for the last six months. I am in my mid-40s and honestly haven’t felt this healthy and strong in probably 20 years! Victoria takes great care to personalize the work-out to ensure we are meeting our goals while also focusing on keeping us injury free . Victoria brings great energy and variety to every session. It has been amazing to see the progress we have all made over the last few months. Thank you Victoria for changing my mindset and my lifestyle for the better!

Stephanie, age 45, New York - September 2023

My name is Lea and I am 68 years old and live in Chattanooga, TN. I was introduced to Victoria by my niece when my sister and I were visiting Long Island in the summer of 2023. I started working with Victoria in February of 2024 and she has changed my life physically, emotionally and in every positive way possible and now I cannot imagine my time without her in my life. 

In 1984, I was hit by a drunk driver on the day after Christmas while I was bending over getting gifts out of the trunk of my car, hitting me and squashing me into my car. I had crushed femurs, severed an artery in my left leg which I was told I would lose, also possibly the right, and banged up arms from falling onto the asphalt. I was in a wheelchair for weeks before learning to walk again with massive braces on my legs.  Since that day, thankfully, I did not lose my legs but I’ve had 2 knee replacements, 2 hip replacements, foot surgery and multiple surgeries along the way not to mention arthritis in my neck, back and arms. Victoria is having me wake up muscles and joints in my body that I have not used since before my accident. I am moving my hips and legs in ways that I thought was impossible to do. I trust her completely on what she teaches and how she gets me to move. My balance has improved dramatically and I’m feeling better and eating so much better than I was. My blood pressure and cholesterol are both lower than they have been in several years. I would recommend Victoria for anyone who wants to better their quality of life through exercise and pushing yourself to see how far you can go. She is so patient and very encouraging but also very challenging in such a good way that you want to do more. She is extremely knowledgeable on the body and how everything works and how to use certain parts of your body to help with other parts and movements. I look forward to my sessions with Victoria each time. She is life changing and I’m so grateful I can do this for myself. Victoria is truly amazing!

Lea, Age 68, Chattanooga TN - July 2024