Testimonials

I first met Nataliya Knyaz in July 2017 when I registered for a boxing class that she was going to teach.  The class would run twice weekly for six weeks.  At 58 years of age and very overweight I was nervous but determined to keep up with everyone else.  Of course, Nataliya did a wonderful job of encouraging and motivating all of us.  A week or two after the class began, Nataliya suggested that we meet to discuss my fitness goals.  I began personal training with her shortly afterwards and it has been a transformative experience.  We set realistic and attainable short-term and long-term weight loss and fitness goals.

To date, I have lost forty six pounds and I am well on the way to reaching my target weight!  More importantly, I am in better shape physically than I have ever been in my entire life.  My doctor has cut my high blood pressure medication in half and I no longer take a diurectic as well.  The doctor was smiling at my last appointment and asked me what had changed.  Working with Nataliya is what changed. Nataliya is a true professional and fearless too.  She listens to you and helps you move past the limitations you have set for yourself.  Sometimes, she will offer you tough love but always with compassion and kindness.  She also adapts the training programme as you progress – it is consistently challenging and innovative.

Nataliya, I can’t thank you enough for taking me on – it hasn’t been easy but I always felt hopeful and excited working with you.  I’m looking forward to continuing to work with you and setting new goals and achievements.  Life is good.

Jina Cooper

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I started my fitness journey with Nataliya 3 month after the birth of my second child. I was 35Lb heavier then my pre-baby weight and I hadn’t been to the gym for about 5 years. I really didn’t know where to start with my workout. Nataliya helped my to safely get back into fitness by providing new, challenging workouts that were tailored to my postpartum body each time I saw her. She incorporated boxing (her specialty) into our cardio sessions which was a fun change from the typical cardio machines and the ever hated burpees. She always had a positive attitude, but wasn’t afraid to encourage me to push a little harder when I felt like giving up.

With Nataliya’s help I have lost 35 Lbs (170 Lbs to 135 Lbs), 6 inches around my hips, 4 inches around my waist, 3 inches around each thigh, 1,5 inches around each arm and all that in just over 7 months! I am stronger them I have ever been and I now have the energy to keep up with my busy little family.

If you are a new mom or just need to get back on track with your fitness goals I highly recommend Nataliya. I promise you that with her guidance and a little hard work you will see results, just like I have.

Leah Zarnett

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I’ve lost 47Lb with Nataliya in 5 month. Also when we just started the fat% was 32.1%, and right now is only 15%.

Gregory Doplaga

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I started working out with Nataliya over 4 years ago in-person when I was living in Canada and we continue to work out remotely to this day. I was originally seeking someone to just help me keep the weight off. What I found was a fitness trainer, a health advocate and a friend. 

I’ve had the pleasure and benefit of having Nataliya Knyaz provide me with personal training for over a year now. My three boys have also spent the summer months training under her watchful guidance.

Nataliya is always very cheerful, has a positive demeanour and an infectious laugh. She is very serious about the workout, creating focused exercises that are challenging and well-suited for your capabilities. Nataliya pushes you to excel but also recognizes when patience is required. I am constantly amazed at the variety of exercises I’ve completed under Nataliya’s direction. We have worked diligently on improving my flexibility, mobility and overall strength. This has benefitted me in playing other sports while also helping to dramatically reduce what had become daily “aches and pains”.

If you’re serious about taking your fitness to a higher level, I would strongly recommend Nataliya as a trainer who will help you achieve your goals and objectives. Her catch phrase says it all – “Let’s go!”

Ed Persico

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I can’t say enough good things about Nataliya! She knows exactly how to push me to do my best while keeping my form on point. Thanks to her, I’m much stronger than two years ago when we started working together and I am actually excited to work out – it is challenging but also fun. She’s the killer and the real deal – I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today without her guidance. Best decision I ever made for my fitness journey!

Inna Golodniuk

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I’ve been working out with Nataliya for almost four years now, and I can confidently say that she is excellent in every sense of the word. She has taught me so much, and always pushes me to be better. In addition to working out, Nataliya shares nutrition tips, and though I don’t always follow them, they are appreciated and helpful.

Though we started with regular workouts, Nataliya is also teaching me how to box in order to broaden my horizons a bit and provide some variety. While she’s based in Canada, I live in America, so we’re doing online sessions. We both have busy schedules, and she’s always willing to accommodate mine, which I appreciate endlessly.

I am incredibly grateful to Nataliya, both as a personal trainer and as a friend. Working out with her turns into something fun, even when you’re ridiculously sweaty and still have four more pushups to go. 

Gioia Beukenkamp

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I am in my 20’s and I had many attempts to lose weight but I couldn’t be successful until I started to work with Nataliya in May 2017. We worked together for 4 months with some breaks, I lost 20 pounds and now I am in my ideal weight. I didn’t go to gym regularly in my entire life until Nataliya makes me to love working out. She knows a lot and helps you to learn instead of just doing the workout. Also, she always motivates you during the sessions to do more and better and even you care more about your nutrition because of that motivation. Nataliya is the one and only person who pushed me to have a healthier lifestyle. I highly recommend her, if you want to be fit and healthy for rest of your life.

Ebru Alpay

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Nataliya has been my trainer for over three years, and she makes every session count!  I’ve never skipped a class. She keeps me on track despite my busy schedule. Her experience as a professional athlete really shows. At almost 50, I’m in the best shape since my 20s.  Now, I have moved up to another set of heavier weights . Nataliya is very dedicated and always has my best interests in mind.  I always recommend her to my friends—she’s amazing!

Pavlo Sugolov

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Nataliya is the trainer you want if you’re serious about getting fit. As a former boxing champ, she has real-life athletic experience that she uses to create challenging and fun training sessions. She’ll push you to your limits, but will never ask you to do something she wouldn’t do herself.

She’s very patient and always in a good mood, which helps to stay motivated, especially on days when you’re tired or not feeling up to the task. She’s determined to see you get results and it’s clear she cares about helping you meet your goals. Working with Nataliya is a great experience.

Victoria Gass

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I have had the great pleasure of having Nataliya Knyaz provide personal training to me for 6 month’s now. The benefits are amazing. I have learned proper technique on the machines, learned invaluable isometric exercises and “the dreaded “proper stretching afterwards. I feel I can take this knowledge into my own workouts and maximize the benefits of time spent during the busy day. All the time she has been such a positive coach providing great nutritional and exercise advise. Her positive demeanour and enthusiasm is contagious. I would highly recommend her and you too will get hooked by her catch phrase “Let’s go!”

Jeff Wilding

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I am 52 years old and I started training with Nataliya Knyaz at Goodlife fitness three years ago. I wanted to get my blood pressure under control, build muscle mass and firm and tone my body. Nataliya has been an excellent trainer for me. She makes accommodations for any age-related injuries I have experienced which is very important to me as I haven’t wanted my training to be interrupted. She has also checked in with me several times over the past year to discuss my ongoing health goals. Nataliya is very knowledgeable about human anatomy and physiology, and offers interesting insights into nutrition and diet. I know that she is concerned about all of her clients’ well-being. In addition to her skills as a personal trainer, Nataliya is also a very kind and funny person. I enjoy our workouts and look forward to them every week.

Mary-Ann Irving

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It has now been a year since I started working out with Nataliya – three times per week, two for training and one for boxing. I can go on and on about her technical skills and knowledge she has of how the human body works and how nutrition has an impact on all we do; however, we all know that the personal trainers have all of that, otherwise we wouldn’t seek their help!
While Nataliya’s expertise in all those areas is impressive – given also that she’s been an athlete for most of her life – what makes her different from all other personal trainers is passion and dedication with which she takes those technical skills and knowledge and work really hard at making them even better than they are – and let me tell you, they are already pretty darn good! This enthusiastic and contagious approach results in an enhanced workout experience for her clients.

Furthermore, because she’s been an athlete for so long, not only does she understand and advocate the importance of discipline, but she models it too, every week, every day and every workout!

In return, she respectfully expects the same level of commitment from her clients, but all this while still making workouts challenging yet fun and bringing lots of laughter and good humour.

This past year has been for me a year of discovery! Discovering how capable we are as individuals if we put our minds to it, how far we can go if we are willing to invest the time, and how strong we can be if we allow ourselves to believe we can be… and all of this because Nataliya! She is so far the most dedicated, disciplined, knowledgeable and fun trainer in the gym… and a badass boxer!!!

Alessia Pugliese

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Nataliya Knyaz has provided excellent personal training for me.

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I have had the pleasure of having Nataliya Knyaz as my personal physical trainer now for several months.

Nataliya is a very cheerful professional person and a very well educated and knowledgeable physical trainer.

She knows when to push and when to step a little back, which is so important in keeping me trying as hard as I can while not destroying the fun and energy I want to have while working out.

Nataliya is a lot of fun, amazingly ‘up’ with a high spirit and sense of humour, her contagious laugh makes the tough final reps doable and her motivation energizes me to do what I think I can’t do.

 She is a very likeable, attractive and intelligent young person, a joy to be with.

Elizabeth Leigh

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