The Exercise Coach - Arlington Heights

Feb 2026

I work out In Northbrook with Cassidy. She really gives me a wonderful workout and I feel terrific when I’m done. I recommend her for all of your workouts.

Oct 2016

I started going to the Exercise Coach last November after running my 1st full marathon. I knew I needed a way to increase my strength and help me prevent injury as a long distance runner. Right away I was hooked by the method and it was so great to finally feel safe and effective in a resistance training environment. I continue to run and find my race times dropping and my endurance increasing. I've had several PRs in a variety of distance races since starting Exercise Coach and I know that my performance will continue to improve. Michael and his coaches are not only great motivators but oeole I look forward to seeing every week. Best of all I feel stronger and fitter now than I ever have!

Jun 2014

I’ve been working out at the Exercise Coach for over 4 years. I started this exercise program when I was 67, when I notice my friends struggling to get out of a chair or their car. I didn’t want to end up that way myself so I decided to do something about it. I also was developing a pronounced curve in my back (heredity from my parents), and my doctor suggested a ridicules and dangerous operation, or strength building exercise to curb the situation. Now at age 71 I have great energy, jump out of chairs without a struggle and can lift and carry a 35 bottle case of water from Costco with ease. My exercise program with the Exercise Coach also stopped the progression of my back problem without surgery. The biggest realization of my good physical condition came when a family member needed a kidney transplant, and I decided to donation one of my mine. Before I could be accepted I needed to go through extensive medical tests to determine if a man my age (70 at the time) would be a suitable donor. The tests were conducted at Mayo Clinic. After going through a week of grueling tests, I came up as totally acceptable. The doctors who reviewed my case told me I have the physical condition of a man 20 years younger. The extensive stress-test they gave me, which included echo cardiograms and a treadmill, showed perfect heart condition, and I was able to reach 129% Functional Aerobic Capacity (FAC) without raising a sweat. Thank you Exercise Coach! Denny K