Dave

Age: 36

Starting Polar BodyAge: 38

Trainer: James

What are you ultimately trying to accomplish? What is your goal(s)?
My ultimate goal is a higher level of overall fitness. Having the energy and ability to play with my kids and enjoy what little leisure time I have with my family is very important.

What is your fitness background and how active were you leading to this competition?
I have been involved in a wide variety of sports in the past, including hockey and strength training. Recently I joined a soccer team for exercise and have attempted to improve my diet.

How are things going so far?
Maintaining a proper diet is always a challenge, but the competition has been very motivating so far. The fitness routine is great, lots of variety and new exercises.

Is it what you expected?
The training has been a little more intense than I expected, which has been a pleasant surprise. James is an excellent trainer, and I'm amazed at the difference it makes having a program customized to my own goals and fitness level.

What's the toughest thing you've done so far?
The high intensity circuit training has been the most challenging so far.

Who is going to win the contest?
I am. No question, hands-down, its already over. I suggest that Klint and Tyler have a pizza and a beer, and just try to enjoy the next few weeks!

MacEwan Centre Personal Trainer James comments on Dave's progress.

How is Dave doing?
The contest is going really good. Dave has been working really hard and is extremely dedicated to improving his overall fitness. Dave is even getting his family to participate in some of his home training regimes. Which is very encouraging as this make it easier for him to complete with the support of other.

Are you starting to see improvements?
Definitely! Dave's hard work is paying off. We push him hard in the gym but he sees the payoff outside in his everyday activities. After the first week he came in feeling pretty sore and beat up. We are seeing improvements in all his fitness levels but in particular his cardiovascular and strength has significantly improved. 

Can he win it?
Definitely! Dave is in this to win. On our first day of meeting each other I  asked him what he wanted out of the program? He told me improved overall fitness to have the energy and ability to play with my kids and to win this competition. He is willing to put himself through any challenge to achieve this goal... and it has been showing in our workouts.