“I first went to Fred because I had torn rotator cuffs in both shoulders and I wanted to continue playing golf without surgery. I have been working out with Fred now for about six months, and he has improved my muscle condition tremendously. I have learned one thing: physical training is not a one-time shot of workouts for several months or a year’s time. It is a lifetime commitment for keeping your body in the best shape possible. It is as the expression goes: ‘use it or lose it.’”
—Jane Ward, Captain, US Olympic Women’s Volleyball Teams, 1964, 1968
“My wife, my son, my daughter, and I have trained with Fred over the past five years. He has allowed me to continue to work by helping me with my degenerative disc disease. He has also helped me strengthen my muscles significantly where physical therapy could not.
“Not only is Fred a great trainer, he is also an artist. He was able to sculpt my daughter’s body such that she gained the self-confidence she lacked prior to her work with him.
“Fred has years of experience that enable him to help people gain the muscle strength they need without the risk of injury. It was his reputation that drew my family to him. I would recommend Fred to anyone.”
—Jim Baugh, DDS
“I can’t rave enough about Fred Stellabotte, who enabled the recovery of my shoulder. One year ago I tore my rotator cuff playing golf. My orthopedist sent me to physical therapy, which I tried for six weeks with no improvement. The first time I saw Fred, he diagnosed the problem, and after only a few weeks training with him, I felt tremendous relief. I was able to return to my golf game soon after that and have had no problems since. I have recommended him to everyone I know!”
—Mary Ann Paget, Texas, USA
“I have been training with Fred for almost 10 years. I have worked out off and on since I was 11 years old, and I thought I knew what I was doing: lift heavy weights and all will be right with the world. Fred showed me how wrong I was. Lifting lighter weights and doing it the right way (even at my age—61), Fred took me to 17″ arms and a 50″ chest. I am not a bodybuilder—but because of Fred, I am bigger and stronger than I was when I was 30. The man has dedicated his life not only to helping people get bigger and stronger, but also to helping people overcome certain injuries and physical challenges. Anyone who has ever had the privilege to train under Fred is all the better for it.”
—Gary Shimer, California, USA
“When asked what I want from a personal trainer, my response is ‘Fred Stellabotte.’ Fred knows the business of training. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the anatomy of the body, which is essential to achieve the right results and avoid injuries. He is tough. He says it like it is. But most of all, he strives for excellence, both in his own training and with his clients …
“I have worked out with Fred for three years. My goal with him was to get stronger, overcome a severe knee injury, and most of all improve how my body looked (which is a lot to ask for someone at my age, which I will not divulge). I can say that I am now a much healthier and stronger woman. My golf game has improved significantly because I am stronger and more limber, and I no longer worry about my knee.
“Fred believes what he preaches to his clients: you have to keep moving your body; otherwise, you will just shrivel up—and who wants that to happen?”
—Patty Rosa, California, USA
“I was introduced to Fred 10 years ago. At the time, I had a rotator cuff problem that was possibly going to involve surgery. But not so! With Fred’s training, my shoulder became perfect, and it is so to this day. I have worked out with Fred every week since I began, to my great personal satisfaction.”
—Allen Strand, California, USA