Testimonials

You have this unceasing ability to move my athletic soul Rhonda. You are truly inspiring, so glad to work with you.

This is a client testimonial for Rhonda Ashkettle. I am a 62 year old male who trained with Rhonda for the three and half months that I lived in Florida over this past winter. Over the past thirty years I have worked out with trainers in a variety of locations. Rhonda is the best trainer that I have ever worked with. She tailors each session to your goals and physical limitations. She has a tremendous working knowledge of the human body and puts that knowledge to good use as she develops individual sessions for each client.

She does an excellent job of creating a workout that engages the entire body. She also does a very nice job of aggressively pushing you to reach your objectives while still keeping the session enjoyable and something that you look forward to. Over my 3.5 months, I dropped 11 pounds, more than 1% of body fat and improved my strength in my core, upper body and legs. She simultaneously focused on increasing my flexibility across my entire body. I would never have been able to achieve these results on my own and look forward to working out with her when I return to West Palm Beach in the coming winters.

Rhonda is the first trainer who has motivated me. Her training actually shows results using diverse programs. She has the personality and chemistry with me; to get the laziest most unmotivated individual to rise out of bed with enthusiasm to workout with her! So much, in fact, after I returned to my home up north after season, I didn’t feel the same. I wasn’t motivated. I started to lose the results I achieved with Rhonda while training in Florida. We have started training online using video chat and it has been exactly what I need to keep my fitness program. I love how I look and feel. Rhonda’s expertise goes way beyond exercise. She is so talented and has even monitored my food choices and shows me how to eat healthier. Thank you Rhonda. You are the BEST. How I look and feel in 7 months is proof.

Whether you’re getting into shape for the first time, or getting back into shape or striving to reach the next level, Rhonda Ashkettle is without question, the BEST source to accomplish this.

I have worked with many experienced trainers while playing competitive sports, coaching at the college and high school level and now just trying to stay in shape and have found the most knowledgeable and effective trainer in Rhonda. Her consultative approach allows her to not only understand your expectations, but then exceed them. I realized immediate results from her unique training methods and can honestly say that as an active adult in my 50s, I feel like a teenager again.

I worked out with Rhonda during a two day intensive weight lifting/cardio program and learned more about exercise in my two day training session than in years of working out on my own. Not only does Rhonda train you, but she teaches you. From proper posture and form to eating habits.

I won! (Member/Member golf tournament) Told my opponent I owe it all to my trainer (Rhonda Ashkettle). Pretty much pain free throughout the entire round.

One day I walked into FIT Studio and Rhonda Ashkettle assured my that I could become the fit woman I wanted to be. I’ve never attended an exercise class. I didn’t really know what Pilates was and certainly have never walked into a gym before. I’m pretty sure Rhonda thought I was kidding. It was clear that I needed guidance, instruction and some moral support. Rhonda started my training by teaching me about the equipment and proper way to exercise to attain the best results for your body. She is knowledgeable not only abut fitness, but also nutrition and training and explains what each exercise was doing for my body. I can feel and see the results. Rhonda has not only guided and encouraged me, she has challenged me to keep working out and make this a part of my life.

As a professional athlete with a near three year layoff, I arrived at Rhonda’s overweight and unconditioned. With her philosophy of core strength development she immediately implemented a training regimen that included a sport specific nutrition platform. With her knowledge of professional athletics, she was able to structure a goal oriented plan that targeted all areas of concern with visible progressional month to month. Rhonda was integral at keeping me on a strict track and getting me back to my peak performance in an accelerated amount of time without injury. I am very impressed with her dedication and knowledge of sports physiology which allowed me to excel.

Throughout my professional heavyweight career, I have often found it a challenge to match the need of having a trainer’s expertise and services along with a personality that lends to the environment to produce the desired outcome. The connection was very simple with Rhonda as she possessed all the certifications in the industry as well as having the reputation to get the most out of me. Her ambitious system lets you put your best foot forward in the most comprehensive manner. It was clear to me that a lot of time and effort was dedicated to ensure that her program provided an intense workout system. In the end the overall satisfaction was tremendous. I would recommend Rhonda in high regard to anyone looking to get that competitive edge and maintaining it as a lifestyle.

I have had the pleasure of working with Rhonda in a multitude of trainings over the past 7 years. As an Olympic gold medalist and former professional beach volleyball player, I prefer to work out and be in an environment with someone who is serious about results and can provide me with the intensity I am accustomed to. Rhonda is all of that and more. She is the type of trainer that is able to do whatever she asks of her client. She walks the walk. Her knowledge, attitude, approach and physical presence are all in line with her philosophy of getting the client the best results possible. She is the real deal and practices what she preaches. Most important is the fact that she is a serious motivator and I know when I am motivated…anything is possible!

Can’t wait to come home to work out with the best, YOU! You motivate me everyday even when I’m not near you!!! Love and miss you!

I trained with Rhonda during my time as a professional baseball player. She trained me in weight lifting and Pilates, while also improving my overall cardio and fitness level. I left West Palm Beach and had one of the best spring trainings of my career.

Season 2012/2013 – Rhonda has expert knowledge in Pilates, functional training, free weights and machines. She understands how to accommodate for joint pain and teaches you how to protect your joint while continuing to build muscle. I thoroughly enjoyed the creative workouts and was never bored.

As a woman in my 50s with knee and shoulder issues from prior athletic experiences who wants to stay in shape.

Rhonda helped me do that. I am so proud of my core strength!

My daughter is an equestrian with a tight lower back and hips. Rhonda has helped her with Pilates and functional fitness exercises and she learned how to isolate the upper body from the lower, tightening the core while relaxing into the jump landing.

I am very pleased with Rhonda’s training… she truly knows the body and how to overcome obstacles to get an amazing workout.

Season 2013/2014 – I’m an active 50+ year old woman who had a total knee replacement in September of 2013. The knee pain had limited the activities I loved, walking dogs, hiking, cycling, tennis. After five months of prescribed PT rehab, I still felt stiff and my leg muscles had atrophied. I had little energy and was mildly depressed due to continued limited activity.

When I came to Florida for season in January 2014 I began to workout with Rhonda again. The workouts were perfectly designed to strengthen my quads and hamstrings, thereby strengthening my knee. And the workouts were fun and interesting!

She also did metabolic testing and body fat measurements and created a customized nutrition plan. Within six weeks, I lost 8 lbs and I was stronger overall, committed to eating ‘clean’ and my knee was carrying my weight with renewed energy.

Rhonda is an exceptional personal trainer, using years of experience to design custom exercise and nutrition programs that WORK.