Training with Violet is amazing. Her energy and her passion are contagious. You have your goals and she respects them, giving you as well her professional opinion. When you least expect, you have already achieved those first goals, making you want to set different ones (even ones you would never think of). She definitely knows what's best for you and how much she can push you. If I could, I would have her as my personal trainer for as much as I can. And more than just someone who makes me push some dumbells, I know I can have her as a great friend for a long time.

Estefania Pignani

To Whom It May Concern::

I am writing to make you aware of the very positive experience I have had for the past 6 months at the LA Fitness Center on Military and Okeechobee in West Palm Beach working with Violet Mess.

Violet has been my trainer for the entire time - 3 days a week at 6:30 am. I am 58 years old and when I met Violet I was totally unaware of what working with a trainer was all about or what to expect. Violet has guided me through a 32 lb weight loss, helped me strengthen a knee with no cartilage and assisted me with a good start on improving my posture.

Here is what Violet does really well:

1. She is always on time.
2. She is always organized with a plan.
3. She is clear in her goals and articulates them well.
4. She is pleasant and funny.
5. She works you hard and makes you like it.
6. She is aware of your limitations.
7. She is a first class psychologist and knows how to distract you when you are in pain.
8. She is positive and uses positive reinforcement as her number one motivator.
9. She uses a variety of ideas, exercises, equipment and tools so it is never boring.
10. She is thorough.
11. She sometimes wears mismatched tennis shoes to work by accident and THAT makes her a real person.

I can think of nothing she does not do well.

Violet is as good as it gets.

Sincerely,

Linda McC.

What I look for in a trainer is someone who can help you reach your goals, who is dedicated and conscientious. Violet met these requirements, as I saw her eagerness to train me with 100% of herself. When I was exercising, she watched every move, and inspired me along the way. She corrected me if my movements were wrong. She also watched me as I was lifting the weights. In my 45-minute time period I never felt that she was bored. She loves her work and gave me the feeling that I was the only person in the room. I have definitely improved my muscle tone and have a lot more stamina and energy. Violet is very knowledgeable in her field and knows the right way to train. She gave me encouragement along the way and tips on nutrition. Violet is someone I can trust, and I recommend her very highly. She is an excellent trainer who really cares about you.

M.A.