Chiseled Private Fitness - Alana Bader

I was contemplating having both my knees replaced at once when my wife convinced me that I needed to get my knees and legs in shape before surgery. We asked friends for trainers they knew. Alana came highly recommended. She worked with me for three months before my surgery. She was knowledgeable, listened to what I needed and was pleasant to work with. My surgery went well and I was walking without a cane in two weeks. I attribute my quick recovery to the great workouts with Alana.

Ray Moreau, Santa Fe

Alana is a terrific motivator, not only by example, but also by helping you to believe that you too can improve your health. Although losing weight is an important goal for me, it is in the end, about improving my overall health. I know that, at every level, it's working.

My prime concern has been to strengthen my leg, in preparation for a future knee replacement. My aim is to be a better candidate for surgery, and to have a better result, with a shorter recovery time. When I started working with Alana, my knee was swollen, and I was amazed at the improvement in a relatively short time. This has meant less pain, the ability to walk greater distances, and to do it without a cane. I am very grateful to her for this.

Alana tailors your workout for you alone. She is extremely careful to protect you from injuries. She is also experienced in working with older people as well as those with physical disabilities, so that she understands the limitations and common problems.

Alana is a caring and knowledgeable professional. She is reliable and meticulous in her approach to her work. She is unfailingly punctual, and arrives with a plan. But she is also flexible, if need be. There is always something you can accomplish, and that's encouraging. I can't imagine that you could find a more effective trainer than Alana Bader.

Judy Rubenstein

After having Alana as my own personal trainer, I also reached out to her to help me with a very special person in my life. My mother was 83 years old and had just undergone surgery for a giant paraesophageal hiatal hernia. Her recovery from the surgery merely succeeded in making her extremely weak and unable to care for herself. We tried several rehabilitation efforts but none of them were successful in making her a strong, independent, individual again. I then asked Alana if she would take on the challenge of working with my mother to try to give her the strength that she needs to maintain a fairly independent lifestyle.

Believe me when I tell you that I credit Alana for saving my mom's life. With Alana's help, my mother transitioned from someone who required virtually round-the-clock care to someone who can now dress herself, feed herself, and exercise, with Alana, three days a week. The transition was miraculous. I firmly believe that my mother's successful recovery was due to Alana's caring attitude, her genuine interest in making my mother better, her dedication to my mother's recovery and safety, and her own personal research into effective geriatric rehabilitation.

It is with Alana's efforts that my mother is now able to live, again, with a quality of life that, I believe, is even superior to the quality of life that she had before her surgery three years ago.

Tonya Jordan

To Whom It May Concern:

I sought the services of a personal trainer in order to achieve a set of very specific goals. I needed to become strong and I needed to achieve that strength safely. Alana listened to me carefully and thoughtfully. She demonstrated both a mastery of exercise physiology and strong analytical skills to help me achieve my goals. Because of her attention and skill I have, from the first session with her, felt safe on complicated and unfamiliar equipment.

Alana has always known just how far and how fast to push. She has pushed me to achieve at a significantly higher level than I would have believed possible but always safely and within my physical tolerance. As training progressed, Alana was responsive to my requests and my changing body structure. She continually adapted our training regimen, always creatively responding to new situations and needs.

Just over one year later, I have achieved my goals, in great part due to Alana's skill, warmth, humor and creativity. Not only have I remained safe under her care, several physical issues, such as a sciatic nerve disorder, have significantly improved. I am a stronger, healthier, thinner person and I know I could not have achieved this without Alana.

Marilyn Lapides

Alana Bader

Physical fitness has always been a big part of my life and especially aerobic exercise. During the past few years, I have attempted weight training. However, in contrast to swimming and biking, I have been inconsistent in motivating myself to work with weights since it has been boring, caused minor injuries and has not yielded significant results. I have hired several professional trainers but none have met my needs and requirements…until three months ago.

In September, 2005, I discovered Alana Bader. She is a very knowledgeable, meticulous and motivating trainer who has been responsible for my significant progress regarding muscle strength and tone. She emphasizes form and technique in order to avoid injuries, and she carefully documents and analyzes all workout data effecting an accurate assessment of my monthly improvement. In addition, the varied workouts accompanied by her lively personality and sense of humor have resulted in workout sessions that are actually fun!

In my opinion, Alana Bader is a unique fitness trainer who provides much knowledge and motivation to her clients... and with positive results.

Richard Schwartz

I have been a Bally member for 14 years and would like to share my experience. Many times over this period I have tried to motivate myself into an exercise program without help or success.

Finally, I decided to try a personal fitness trainer. I feel very fortunate that a friend recommended Alana Bader.

Alana is very knowledgeable, sincere and devoted to her career. She has encouraged, motivated and taught me the value of exercise. I feel healthier, stronger and grateful to have received the benefits Alana has to offer."

Carol DiRuzza
Age 63

"I have had the pleasure of working with Alana for several months. During that time she has demonstrated her thorough knowledge of weight training and physical conditioning. Alana is by far the best trainer that I have worked with; and I have worked with several.

If you choose to train with Alana, I am sure that you will be satisfied with the improvements in your physique. Alana's professional demeanor will certainly ensure your progress."

George German
Age 42

"Since I have started working out under Alana's guidance as my personal trainer I have lost 15 pounds in just 4 weeks. I also feel healthier and more physically fit than I have in years. I started working out with Alana after I saw the great results that my wife was getting while working out with her. I would strongly suggest her personal training to anyone who wants to improve his or her physical fitness and well-being."

Roger Walker
Age 48

"I use to think I could get a good workout on my own, until my daughter decided to get a personal trainer (she lives in Columbus). She showed such signs of improvement, more than when she worked out on her own, I was very impressed with her results.

Alana has helped me to get the best out of my workout, and to do the exercises the correct way. Alana cares and will help you achieve your goals.

I have lost weight, but more importantly I have lost inches and feel better already. I realize I have more to lose and I WILL!! The weight didn't come on overnight, nor will I lose it overnight. Alana has given me the help I need to achieve my goals."

Donna Walker
Age 56

"We recommend Alana Bader as a personal Trainer to anyone, especially those serious about getting into shape. My wife and I began our fitness routines with very different needs and goals, yet we have been equally successful reaching our goals with Alana’s help.

I finally decided to get serious about getting into shape because of serious medical issues including Diabetes. I did a lot of research about nutrition and exercise but found a lot of conflicting information and confusing advice. Alana identified and helped me improve inefficient and problem areas of my workout routine. She also helped me sort through the confusion and find the best solutions to my problems and needs. On the other hand, my wife just wanted to trim down but had no knowledge of how to effectively do it. Alana got her on the right track and away from ineffective diets and unproductive exercises.

Alana has the training and experience to help anyone create a new workout or fine tune your present routine to maximize efficiency, and she does so with and ideal mixture of professionalism, motivation, and fun. I was first impressed with her resume, such as once being a Division I College Athlete, and earning a Master’s Degree by age 24. Then upon meeting her I was struck by her enthusiasm and energy. Other trainers I had worked with sometimes seemed reluctant to do little more than count reps for me, but Alana was obviously studying and analyzing every detail of movement, and following up with suggestions and encouragement.

If you're ready for a Personal Trainer, my wife and I highly recommend Alana Bader."

Bruce & Brenda Trier
Age 35 & 43 respectively

"Special Thanks to Alana Bader...

Alana has been my personal trainer for the past 5 summers. I have been impressed with her knowledge of the art of physical training and her dedication to understanding the individual needs of her clients. She brings her warm friendly personality to enhance and strengthen her professionalism. I look forward to working with her again next summer. Alana is GOOD!!!”

Peggy & John Clay
Age 82 & 84 respectively

"Alana Bader has really helped me develop muscle. In the month that I have been working out with her I have seen amazing results and more self-confidence. She has helped improve my form which enabled my workouts to be much more productive. Not only is Alana an excellent trainer but person as well!"

Erin Krumm
Age 13