Client Testimonials
See what my clients have to say about me!

“I paid for this???!!!” I wondered as sweat dripped over every inch of my body and I completed what seemed like the 500th deadlift of my afternoon training session. Yes, I did choose to pay for this training “torture” with Isaac Wilkins, and truthfully… I loved it. I loved it for the confidence I gained in my physical appearance, for the strength I discovered I never knew I had, and for the joy I discovered exercise could bring to me.

All of this happened in just 12 weeks under Isaac’s guidance. During this time I lost 7% body fat, gained ten pounds of muscle, and lost 10 pounds of fat. The greatest part of this success was that the gains I made didn’t come from spending hours at the gym each day of the week. Through Isaac’s guidance, I learned how to work out in just 45-minute sessions four days a week and get… RESULTS!!!

I know have friends and colleagues complimenting my appearance, and I don’t hesitate tot tell them that the guidance and expertise of Isaac Wilkins was what helped me achieve these results. Isaac is incredible knowledgeable about all aspects of physical training and was able to answer any question that I may have had. I am ever so grateful for the support, guidance, and humor he showed each step of the way during our weekly training sessions. He is truly gifted in his field and would benefit anyone who is dedicated to working to achieve a greater level of fitness.

Valerie Bassett

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“I believe there are certain people in life that you are just suppose to meet. I believe I was supposed to meet Isaac Wilkins. I am a 39-year-old woman who about 2 years ago was pregnant with twins. I gained over 40 pounds during the pregnancy and my body became unrecognizable to me. I felt weak and totally out of shape.

When I first met Isaac I told him one of my goals was to be able to do at least ten real pushups. I did not believe I could ever do them. When I did not believe in myself, Isaac believed in me. He told me that I would be able to do them and even more! I can now do 5 sets of ten real pushups, and feel fabulous and strong.

His workouts are not easy, but I did not want easy. I needed someone who would be tough on me. But what is so great about Isaac is that he is not “in your face” tough.

And, because he is so experienced and professional, he is very intuitive to what your individual needs are. He has a great way of knowing what you need to do to get into shape and get as strong as you would like to get. It then boils down to how bad you really want it.

Once you get a taste of feeling very physically strong, it is very motivating. I believe that when you feel physically strong, it affects EVERY other aspect of your life in a positive way.

I can highly recommend Isaac to anyone of any age. You will lose weight and become stronger than you ever could imagine. I was suppose to meet Isaac and will be forever grateful to him for inspiring me to be the best I can be.

-Yvonne Hunt

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I met Isaac about a year ago through a mutual friend at a local health/fitness club. I soon discovered that he and I had a passion for developing athletes in order to help them achieve their goals in sports. I have been coaching high school football and track for over 25 years and I have always been very involved with strength and speed development of our athletes.

I had seen Isaac work with some of the area’s local athletes and I was very impressed with his knowledge of all the areas of athletic development, so I did a very smart thing and asked him to come help out our football team this fall. I wanted Isaac to speak to our team about some general nutritional issues that our players were having.

In addition to football practice, most of the players were in a weightlifting class every day. Although we did not lift heavy during the season, I noticed our players were just running out of gas during practice. I coach at a rural school and Isaac drove an hour (at his expense) to speak to our two weightlifting classes. He did a great job. The players liked him instantly because he knows how to relate to them. He gave them some very useful and practical information about eating habits because anyone who is in the schools knows that teenagers do not eat the right kind of food. Many of the players asked Isaac specific questions about their own problems and Isaac answered them in a way that the players would understand. I know many of them changed some of their eating habits that day. I still have many of those same athletes tell me that they are eating better and they have more energy for school and sports since Isaac spoke to them.

David Pratt
Assistant Football Coach, Woodland High School
Dorchester, South Carolina

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After my mom had two small strokes, I decided to take better care of myself. I went to the doctor for a check-up, and he recommended that I start exercising five times a week with a combination of the elliptical and weight training. I am forty-three years old. My job is sedentary. I could not walk up a set of stairs without being out of breath. I weighted 277 lbs when I joined Pivotal Fitness in November 2005.

Isaac Wilkins did my check-in. He showed me how to use the elliptical and set of weight machines. He occasionally worked with me. After one grueling session we discussed having him as my personal trainer.

Isaac is a great trainer. Ask any of the other trainers. He is encouraging, has the schooling, and has a dry wit. He has designed a workout program for what I need. My doctor recommended cardio training, so that is how we began. Before I started training, I improved what I ate. For the first couple of weeks, he made no changes in my diet. My homework (yes, he assigns homework!) was to write down whatever I ate. The changes he made were simple – no weird supplements, just add fish oil and a vitamin to my diet. After another couple of weeks he added protein to my breakfast to make it last longer. He has made slow changes in my diet as well as in my exercises. He adds or changes exercises as my abilities increase. He keeps the exercises varied, challenging, and suited to where I am.

After working with Isaac for four months, I have lost over thirty pounds and stairs are no longer the challenge they once were. I eat better, I am stronger, I exercise better, and I have more stamina. I feel better! Simple tasks like cleaning the floors and carrying laundry are easier.

I need accountability and guidance for improving my fitness level. I have lost weight, increased my strength and stamina, and generally improved how I feel. Choosing Isaac as my personal trainer is one of the best decision of my life.

Jay C. Postlewaite, PhD
May 18, 2006

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My name is “GreenWaveOT”, and I am currently a student-athlete at Summerville High School. I play football and am being looked at by several colleges for recruitment. This last school year was my junior year. Most athletes have the choice to take a P.E. credit class: Weight Training, to work out and get stronger during school. I didn’t get to take this class during my second semester because of my enrollment in a SAT Prep class. I knew I had to find a place to work out and have a trainer to guide me into becoming a much stronger and faster college prospect. The Pivotal was a convenient place to work out and they also have a great training staff. I was immediately greeted by a trainer named Isaac Wilkins. I was told that he is a great trainer, and especially excels in athletic training.

My initial goals were to get stronger, faster, and lose at least 15-20 lbs of fat. Isaac put me on a nutrition plan, which included a higher protein intake. I first started to notice that I was gaining weight, but I was losing body fat and gaining muscle. The following facts are over a three-month period: I started at 300 lbs and gained 8 to become a total of 308. I lost 6% body fat overall, and accomplished both goals of getting faster and stronger. I managed to take almost half a second on the 40-yard dash, and increased from 6 to 20 reps in the 185 lb bench press test. Even though I am heavier than when I first started, I have become much faster and stronger. I am by far in the best shape that I have ever been in.

I do plan on continuing my membership at Pivotal Fitness. I am confident that I will hire Isaac as a trainer once again after the hectic beginning of the season rolls over. He is a great guy and has a great personality. We have a lot of common things to talk about; it’s not just business. I was a little slow on paying to start the session, but he still told me what I could work on until I got the payments ready. He also plans to tell me what I can do now that the session is over and I am on my own. I know that he is the only trainer I have ever had, but I believe he is one of the best. His knowledge of health and his experience is what makes him great. All the stuff that he taught me technique-wise I use at school with all the players working out. My form and technique couldn’t be better. I could go on forever talking about how wonderful and hardworking the training I received was. I recommend Isaac Wilkins not just to the athletes, but to everyone. He is truly a great trainer and I cannot wait to see him at some of my football games!

GreenWaveOT ***This young man was a three-year starting offensive lineman for the Summerville High Green Wave, ranked 15th Nationally at that time. He is currently a scholarship athlete playing NCAA football and his name cannot be used for endorsements***

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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION: ISAAC WILKINS, M.ED, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

To Whom It May Concern:

I am a 29 year-old male bartender who travels between Lake Tahoe, CA and Ocean City, MD. When we met six weeks ago, April 26th, I needed to accomplish four personal goals in a short time:

• Improve Stamina
  Increase Flexibility
  Muscle Toning
  Weight Loss

Thanks to you in just 18 appointments, I have been able to accomplish those four goals. I was able to lose over 10 pounds of body fat (4%), while increasing my lean muscle mass by over five pounds. Your advice for my nutrition, changing my weight training routine and cardiovascular training was very helpful. I would highly recommend your training program to any of your clients to accomplish their physical and mental goals.

Sincerely, D. Michael Brooks

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I started training with Isaac Wilkins in the beginning of May 2006. My goals were to build more symmetry and to gain about 10 lbs of muscle. I trained two times a week for three months, plus another two days a week with a program specifically designed by Isaac for me to follow on my own tie. After the first month I had already noticed that I had grown in my chest and that my symmetry had improved. Also, I had gone from 17% body fat down to 14%. After the three months of training were over, I had gained 10 lbs of muscle, my symmetry had improved, and I was down to 12% body fat.

This training session not only improved my physique, it also increased my power. I am a dedicated golfer and power is a big part of the golf swing. Stability and strength are the key features that allow a golfer to harness the power needed to gain distance. My distance on average improved 30 yards with all of my clubs. This improved distance dropped my scores from the low 80s to the mid 70s from the tips. It’s nice to be able to keep up with the guys that can hit 300-yard drives.

Finally, this training session taught me a good amount about weight lifting. Now I am able to do a variety of different exercises that keep my workout enjoyable instead of the same routine every day. It taught me better technique and some good stabilization exercises that allow me to avoid hundreds of crunches. The improvement in both these areas increased my squats 100lbs in only a month. Overall, I would recommend anyone who is looking to get in shape to see Isaac.

Sincerely,
Jeff Wass

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I am 44 and enjoy aerobics and step classes. About 2 years ago I decided to try weight training. I was mainly a cardio person. I didn’t have a lot of body strength. I wanted more muscle definition.

I started training with Isaac about 8 weeks ago. After writing down everything I ate each day, Isaac discovered I wasn’t eating enough fats, carbohydrates, and protein. I tried other trainers in the past but I didn’t know until now that my diet was the problem. Isaac changed my diet.

After several weeks of training I already noticed a difference in this short period of time. I plan to continue with Isaac’s workout routine and better eating habits. Thank you Isaac!

Tammy Owsley