Ok Surprise AZ, IT'S TIME! Time for what? Well I am glad you asked :)
It's time to stop listening to the negative voices in our heads that stop us from achieving our goals! Recently I turned 40, and was suffering from a nagging shoulder injury and severe sciatic / low back pain. I felt myself giving in to the "I'm getting older, this pain is never going to go away, I'll just rest and stop training, I'll never look like I did ten years ago" voice in my head. Then I realized, how can I train people and motivate them to get fit and healthy if I can't motivate myself? So I decided to practice what I preach and put down the Ben & Jerry's mint chocolate cookie ice cream and the remote and get back on track! I took my "before" picture on April 30th 2011 and started my new workout and meal plan on May 1, 2011. There have been some challenges along the way and I am not going to tell you it was easy to give up certain foods; but I stuck to the plan, enjoyed my "cheat meals" (yes that was plural, I had more than one cheat meal) and started to feel better. This feeling of not having a bloated feeling in my stomach and having more energy and just being in a better mood motivated me to stick to it. Then before I knew it 5 weeks had gone by and after a day of enjoying the nice weather in Sedona I came home to upload the pictures from that day. What did I see????
I got my abs back! I was so excited! and I want to share it with you. Change is hard, saying no to your favorite snack is hard, getting up off the couch to make it to a training appointment is hard. But nobody said life was always going to be easy, but hard work and dedication can be VERY rewarding.
Bodies By Mike Personal Training will help you reach your goals. You don't have to have abs, that was my personal goal; maybe you just want to feel better walking up stairs, or to feel stronger after an injury, or you just want to fit into your pre-baby jeans. Whatever your goals are, we will give you customized - personalized attention that you deserve. We are not a 'big box' gym who will make you sign up for a year of personal training or sign a contract. We are a family run, no pressure, no contract, no minimum commitment private personal training business. Whether you come 3 times a week or 3 times a year, we care about your results.
YOU CAN DO IT! JUST PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL OR TEXT (508) 505-7510 for Jolene or (508)333-2219 for Mike.

Aaaaahhhhh……It’s SPRING! well it feels like spring here in AZ anyway. There was a time when I lived in Massachusetts and this time of year was still covered in ice and snow. If the weather had decided to give us a break from it’s winter clutches then it was dirty snow and mud, plus all the salt and sand still on the roadways and sidewalks that were now all damaged from the frost heaves….but Arizona is a whole other story! This weekend was 80 degrees of blue skys and sunshine! I can feel a new found spring in my step and the warm & sunny reminder that bikini season is not too far away! Back in Massachusetts by the time it was warm enough for you to have this realization it was already JUNE! Not much time to prepare for a bikini ready body. But thankfully it is only the first week in March, PLENTY of time to get ready for when the sun has warmed my pool to a lovely 80 degrees. I have already cleaned up my diet - this should be step #1 of shedding your winter layers of fat. I have pretty much adopted the Paleo Diet, and am loving how good I feel when I stick to it like it’s my job. Now I am starting to add some cardio - step #2 - and also increase my weights during my workouts. I have spent the last several months nursing some injuries; one to my shoulder and the other to my low back / sciatic nerve. Having these two injuries has made it difficult to get the results I want from my workouts but I am still working hard and training around my injuries. Cardio has always been my weak point because I HATE just being in one place on a piece of cardio equipment, and as much as I want to be a runner, I am just not that good at it. But with all the warm weather we have been having lately, I dusted off my bicycle and took it out for a spin. My first ride I clocked 5 miles, my second trip out my husband(Mike)came along for the ride and “encouraged” us to go a little further and we ended up going 12.5 miles! So now I am ready and motivated to make cardio a consistant part of my workout routine and with 4-6 weeks until the warmth of (almost) summer is upon us I will be bikini ready in no time! So remember…It’s MARCH! only about 3 months left until JUNE! Don’t wait another day to clean out your cabinets of all that winter comfort food, dust off your workout gear, and schedule your FREE two weeks with Bodies By Mike Personal Training! Summer is coming my friends - get moving!

It's quickly creeping up on that time of year when our thoughts turn to love....It's just a few weeks away from Valentines Day! Typically this is celebrated with a heart shaped box of chocolate, but before indulging in that sweet treat; why not try a couples workout? What better way to spend time doing something with the one you love, working together to reach your goals! Call us at 508-333-2219 to schedule an appointment. Have a Healthy Happy Valentines Day!

With the New Year comes the desire to make changes to your life. Maybe you want to be more frugal with your finances, or spend more time with your family. Many people choose this time of year to make a fresh start with their fitness routines. January is always a good time to start because we are all coming off what seems to be a three month long binge that all begins with Halloween. We’ve all done it, we want to be prepared for all those cute trick-or-treaters so we go out and buy our favorite candy so on Halloween night we have the good stuff and our house won’t get egged! My personal favorite is the little Reese’s peanut butter cups. However, having that industrial sized bag of 75 Reese’s hanging around the house is very dangerous! If I see it I will eat it, so one here and there….or a little snack while I make dinner, or I feel a little sleepy in the afternoon; why not just have a tiny little pick me up! Next thing you know the Reese’s are gone and I need to get more so I have some come Halloween night.

Once Halloween is over, I then swear off candy for life and move on to dreaming about turkey, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie…..I start craving bigger meals and start getting in the mood to bake things. Next thing you know I have made a pumpkin ginger cheesecake, peanut butter blossoms and have become addicted to mashed potatoes and stuffing!

Ok, ok…Thanksgiving is over. NOW I will get back on track and starting on Monday I will kick my workouts up a notch and eat perfectly all week. But there is so much to do to get ready for Christmas! And with this time of year comes my cravings for Starbucks Peppermint Mocha lattes. When out Christmas shopping, having one of these to get me in the spirit is a MUST! Then there are holiday parties, people bringing in cookies and treats to work, rushing around taking care of errands and decorating and last minute projects with the kids school, the list goes on and on!

Ok, Christmas is over, NOW I will get back on track….but the kids are still on vacation, and it’s almost New Years eve which will involve eating lots of Chinese food or Buffalo wings and of course dessert so I will just wait until the first of the year to get back on track……

I think almost everyone goes through this. Life can come at you fast and if you are not prepared you will become so overwhelmed with it all, you will convince yourself that the McDonalds drive through is your best friend! But don’t be fooled, it is in no way your friend. Yes it can seem daunting to have to cook a meal every night for your family, or to pack a lunch to bring with you to work so you can avoid the vending machine and eating out. But with a little preparation, plucky stick-to-itiveness and help from your friends at Bodies By Mike Personal Training; you can make quality changes to your fitness and nutrition routine that are easier than you think!

We look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve your goals!

Mike & Jolene Westerling
"Train Harder AND Smarter"

After the birth of my second child I had gained almost 50 lbs. I really wanted to loose the baby weight, but left to my own devices I was going nowhere fast. So after several months of trying it on my own, I turned to my husband Mike. At the time he was training someone for her first bodybuilding competition and she was what I wanted to look like. Thanks to his training and nutrition program (and the ability to talk me out of eating the cookies I was craving), he transformed my body from 47 lbs overweight post pregnancy to being confident and proud to step out on stage at my first bodybuilding competition just 15 months after delivering our daughter. I could never have gotten this far without him. Because he not only provided me with a great plan, he taught me so many things along the way, so now I have become a personal trainer and love helping people achieve their success story.

Jolene Westerling 39, Personal Trainer
(508) 505-7510


My name is Andy and I'm 30 years old. I've been training with Mike Westerling for the past 10 years or so! His workouts are intense! He pushes you to places you don't think you can go! He is a great teacher as well as a motivator! Even if you aren't feeling it on a certain day he'll get you to have a great workout! All my lifts are at there highest because of Mike's training! When you finish with one of his sessions you feel like you've accomplished something! I would highly recommend using Mike for whatever your goals are! He WILL get you to where you want to be!!
Andy Raneri 30, Personal Trainer
774-721-6689

Mike was my personal trainer for over 2 years and I saw unbelievable results when I worked with him. His individualized training programs and diverse training methods helped me to achieve MY perfect body. Not only is he fun to work with, but he is extremely professional and has extensive knowledge in the fitness field. It was because of Mike that I was able to begin competing in fitness and I can never thank him enough for that. Simply put, if you train with Mike, I can promise that you WILL see the best results of your life.

Annette Perry 2010 ARNOLD CLASSIC bikini short class winner
774-229-6369

I first came to Mike Westerling when I was a skinny 16 year old trying to make the Varsity football and wrestling teams. Mike taught me that desire is only half the battle. I needed to channel my energy into exercises that would leave me healthy and stronger. While I watched others quickly burn out and over train on other routines, I was stronger every week. Mike taught me that the secret to success is persistence and attention to detail. Before I knew it, I was defensive player of the year in football. In Wrestling, I was seeded first at every tournament my senior year and was selected as a Metrowest and Dual County League All Star. After playing two Varsity Division 2 sports in College, Mike coached me in Strongman. Before Mike left for Arizona, he was able to train me for one last contest. The result of that contest: First place and selected best athlete, sweeping every event.

Steve Ryan 24, Project Manager
339-222-0691

As a member of Gold’s Gym in Natick, MA, I have known Mike for approximately 10 years. Mike has trained me once a week for the last 2 ½ years. In my opinion, he is the best trainer I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. I have been training intensely for over ten years and Mike is by far the best at what he does. I’ve made significant gains in my training since working with Mike. He has a vast amount of knowledge that he is always willing to share.
I believe I speak for many others who have come to know Mike as a friend and trainer. He definitely approaches his job with a passion and professionalism rarely seen. I highly recommend Mike Westerling and hope that you will consider him as he will be a key contributor to your organization.
Sincerely,
Don Elysee 36, Computer Service Specialist
Cell (508) 740-2560
Email: don.elysee@philips.com

I would highly recommend Mike Westerling to anyone regardless of age, gender, level of fitness, etc. Mike has helped so many people achieve their fitness goals. Personally, Mike trained me for over 6 years, and with his guidance I competed in the New England Body Building Championship twice. Mike laid out a plan for my diet, cardiovascular training, and my weight training. In a 16 week period I lost 40lbs and got in the best shape of my life.
Mike has a rare ability to truly adapt a training regime to each individual and their unique needs. I have endured countless workouts with Mike that pushed me to near exhaustion, however in the process I attained new levels of both limit and endurance strength. His routines can be as simple or complex as his client’s desire, each workout he incorporates new excercises to keep you on your toes. With Mike the workouts build on one another to help reach an ultimate goal. Mike has also helped me with sport specific workouts geared towards functional strength and agility.
I know I speak for many, many people at Gold’s Gym in Natick, MA when I say that we wish Mike was still training here. Our loss is your gain. Take advantage of his knowledge and experience. Train with Mike.

Tyler Easson 31, Account Manager
978-930-4949



I began training with Mike in 1999 at Gold’s Gym in Natick Massachusetts.
Encouraging, creative and professional are the words that immediately come to mind when I think of Mike as my trainer. His encouragement took on various forms such as his always enthusiastic greetings, the genuine interest he showed in me as a person, and most importantly, the way in which he would guide me through his well designed workouts. Mike seemed to intuitively know how to push me beyond what I thought I could do without going overboard. My workouts never seemed boring or routine. Mike was always professional and was diligent about recording my performance. Furthermore, in my experience and seeing him work with others he was always focused on his clients and always aimed to maximize the time he spent with each one.
Mike has been instrumental in the improvement I have had in my overall fitness, losing 180lbs over the past ten years, he has given me invaluable guidance on nutrition and fitness activities that promote my personal goals. Mike is a dedicated trainer whose goal is to help people make positive changes in their lives. I believe that anyone who is serious about improving their physical health can benefit by utilizing Mike’s knowledge and expertise.
I always looked forward to my training sessions with Mike and miss him dearly. Should you need any more information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to help Mike out in any way that I can. He has my highest recommendation as a trainer and my full support
Shari Redan 37, Sales Associate
508-454-3938

10 years ago I fell off a roof and was paralyzed from the waist down. I started training with Mike after my initial rehab to try and strengthen my upper body to make it easier to get around in my wheel chair. Although being in a wheel chair will never be easy I have no problem pulling my chair up into my pickup truck or dragging myself up a ladder to check on my guys on the roof.
Mark D’Antonio 49, Owner of D’Antonio Construction
508-648-9359

I was a client of Mike Westerling’s for several years. He is an excellent personal trainer. Mike is not only knowledgeable, but he has the ability to successfully transfer that knowledge to the client. He developed an excellent routine for me and helped me reach my goal. In addition, Mike was always easy to work with and was willing to be flexible whenever possible. I would highly recommend Mike to both the beginner, as well as the advanced weightlifter.
Bobby De Felice-Benson 25, Web Design, IT Services
508-395-8292



Mike had been my trainer and friend for 7 years. To give you a little info on me, I played competitive soccer though out high school and college. I have had 4 knee surgery’s and one back surgery from the sport. My most recent surgery being my back. Due to my injuries, I had to find an extremely experienced trainer.
I have worked with several other trainers and they were rarely accommodating, offering fixed training programs that did not take my injuries into account. Mike by far has been the most experienced and knowledgeable trainer. Mike took the time to make a custom training program so that I would not further damage my back or knee. This may not sound like a lot but when you have different aches or pains from day to day Mike would make adjustments in my workouts to address these issues. He would monitor how my workout was progressing and make adjustments right then and there to give me a superior workout. Motivationally he kept me going as well, he was honest about any weakness and genuinely pleased when I pushed myself or reached a new level. There were many times I went to the gym with very little motivation to workout. He encouraged me to push harder and strive to do better. He has a quality about him that made me want to try harder and do one more rep or stay on the treadmill one minute longer. I could never quit with him. Mike was also extremely accommodating. I live a very busy lifestyle so I don’t always know when I could workout or for how long. Mike would never have a problem switching my sessions to a different day or time if needed. In conclusion, I am saddened to see Mike move away because I am loosing a good friend and a great trainer. I strongly suggest training with Mike, he will devote the time and effort into making you an all around healthier happier individual.
Thank you,
Melissa Vengrow 33, Manager/Sales
508-380-3991

I have known Mike Westerling professionally for over a year and have been lucky enough to develop a friendship outside of the gym. Mike’s extensive knowledge of Athletic Training has absolutely improved my strength, technique and power. Mikes background in core training and experience as an Athletic Trainer and College Athlete has drastically improved my core strength. Mike has been a great motivator as well as teacher. Mikes motivation and teaching skills have dramatically developed my workouts and knowledge of Olympic and Powerlifting exercises. He has been instrumental in preparing me for my Federal Law Enforcement Academy with the Department of Homeland Security. His skills as an Athletic Trainer have soundly improved my strength and technique regarding all of my strength and endurance goals. Without hesitation, I would recommend Mike to anyone who is serious about their fitness in any capacity.
Casey Reasonover 28
Assistant Coach, Ice Hockey
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Office- (617) 989-4149
Cell- (508) 397-6142
reasonoverc@wit.edu

Mike Westerling was my personal trainer for almost four years – he was also my first professional trainer. Under his expertise I was able to learn about the gym environment, the equipment and proper technique, but, most importantly he helped me learn about myself. Mike transformed my body to be lean and fit, pushing my limits physically and mentally during every workout. He constantly challenged the way I thought about my daily routines and taught me about proper nutrition. Today I maintain all the success I achieved while working with Mike and I'm a happier and healthier person for it! Mike Westerling is an amazing and caring personal trainer who would most certainly be an asset to any fitness establishment.
Sincerely,
Kristin Chaves 24, Student
email kristin145@aol.com
cell 508-272-6461


I trained with Mike for a year before he moved to Arizona. Mike provided me with exercises designed to work multiple muscle groups together to improve my strength and endurance in activities I pursue, such as mountain biking, road biking, running, hiking, and cross country skiing. Over the year, I noticed a big improvement in my strength, agility, and endurance when engaged in my outdoor activities. I also noticed a big improvement in muscle tone and definition. Other people also noticed my increased athletic capacity and my body definition. Some of my friends began training with Mike as a result of my improved performance. I have noticed big fitness gains in my friends that trained with Mike, and I have also noticed improvements in their body definition and muscle tone. Another benefit of training with Mike is that the exercise routines lend themselves to being performed on my own and I continue to use many of the exercises learned from Mike as part of my current workout routines. –
Another aspect of Mike’s training is rehab from injuries or surgery. While training with Mike I had two surgeries. The first was shoulder surgery to repair an impingement in the shoulder joint and the second surgery was to relieve a pinched nerve in my elbow. Once the doctor gave me the go ahead to begin rehab, Mike tailored exercises to strengthen the recovering muscles. In both cases, Mike came up with programs that both worked me through the necessary range of motion and that incorporated strength training. The strength training started with light weights and increased in weight and repetitions as pain and mobility allowed. After both surgeries my doctor couldn’t believe the speed with which I rehabbed. In fact he commented that he has never seen a patient recover so quickly back to full strength and activity after surgeries as he did with me. Mike was a big part of both recoveries. I did my part in doing the exercises and Mike did his part in monitoring my progress and giving me a wide range of exercises that worked my joints and muscles in a variety of ways.
Jim Weixel, 50, Lawyer
508-881-4054



I trained with Mike for over 5 years at the Gold's Gym in Natick MA. He was far and away the best trainer at the Gym. It is going to be very difficult to replace him. Natick's loss is Surprise's gain.
Leonard Schneidman 69, Lawyer
508-259-1106

Mike’s training both before and after my knee replacement made a big difference in my life. I now ski, hike and swim with little concern about my knee.
Jim Young 66, Director of Construction
419-392-4308

Mike Westerling was my private trainer for the past 3 years. He is an amazing trainer. While I was training with Mike, I was in the best shape of my life. He is very knowledgeable in his field. His training approach and dedication to his clients is remarkable.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call.
Elizabeth Tesler 36, Billing Manager
508 561 3949

I had the priveledge of being trained by Mike for a professional mixed martial arts match. Mike is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate people I have met in all of my years as a competitive athlete. Mike can adapt to anyone whether they are a person just looking to get into shape or a professional athlete looking to compete for a living. He evaluates you first to see what your strengths and weaknesses are then he goes to work both improving your strengths and correcting your weaknesses. I was completely confident training with Mike. I knew I was getting what I needed to be successful and as an athlete that is the most important thing. I still currently compete in open wrestling tournaments against athletes more than ten years my junior. I just won my first tournament recently and it is largely due to my time with Mike and what I learned from him. He taught me the importance of pushing my lungs and muscles to the brink. His training is what you feel when you compete. That is incredible because usually the only time you feel that incredible burn is during a match. If I was a young combat athlete, I would hook up with Mike because he can take you to the next level. Mike is an exceptional person as well. He is very soft spoken and low key. He is not arrogant, but has a quiet confidence which is reassuring for any client. I would highly recommend Mike Westerling as a Master Trainer capable of training anyone and getting the most out of all he works with.
Fondly,
Adam Quitt 32, Martial Arts Instructor/Firefighter
508-241-6489

I worked with Mike Westerling for well over a year. I'm a mountain biker and need to build/maintain my strength and endurance. Mike was fantastic in coming up with creative routines/exercises each week. He taught me good form and has great advice on dietary/nutritional needs.
~ Jenn Sturgis 42, Senior Project Manager
617-780-6802

I have been trained by Mike for over 2 years. I find his approach motivating as well as effective. Given his vast knowledge of muscle development and work out strategies he keeps my training on target and interesting. I would refer his services to anyone who wants great training with results
David Burg 47, Financial Services Executive
508-404-8881

I have had the opportunity to train with Mike Westerling for roughly 4 months. During those 4 months Mike has shown me a variety of strength training moves which worked my entire body. Mike is patient and is thorough explaining form and posture so not only did I avoid injury but also I could do his workouts by myself. Training with Mike was fun because he was constantly changing the workout and you never knew what to expect next. Mike is professional as well as friendly to all the members at the gym. He was a true asset to Gold’s Gym Natick and I would recommend him to a person at any level.
Lynn M. Shepardson 28, accountant
: (508) 651-6772 : (508) 651-6098


Mike Westerling was a responsive and knowledgeable trainer. He was adept at changing our routine all the time to keep things fresh, and he could adapt the training to an individual’s specific needs when necessary. He was flexible in regards to scheduling and always available for individual attention. It was a pleasure to train with him, and he is missed by everyone!
Ilene Jones 50, Manager of Product Development and Global Sourcing
508-344-1718

Mike was instrumental in my recovery from ACL/MCL replacement surgery. He helped me in my recovery by pushing me to do things that I thought I could not do and getting me back to full strength and a very active lifestyle. He is also excellent with motivating you with trying to stick to healthy eating habits.
Lisa B. Jones 44, Accountant
(c) 617-610-1042

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