Dr. SK Zabaneh

M.B.CH.B. (Bristol); F.R.C.S.(England)(Consultant General, Accident & Emergency Surgeon) – Fitness for Health – Strategy Advisor

I met Burke at Algonquin College, in the fitness and lifestyle management certificate course, when we were both students there. Burke has been participating in active fitness exercises for several years. He shows leadership qualities with a particular interest in fitness for health. During Gym sessions, he coached me on the skills of exercise training, which had a great effect on my motivations for exercise ever since. He has a very effective approach as a Trainer. He is well informed on the subject, with excellent experience and skill. He has obtained several certifications in Fitness. He is a dedicated Trainer, showing concern for his clients, and has developed an excellent exercise program targeting special population groups.

Matthew

I was training at the gym three times per week and played hockey two times per week but was not getting the results I wanted. I started training with Burke in the spring. It has been 8 months now and I have lost 135lbs and 24% body fat. Burke helped me by motivating me to work on my diet and with my exercise program. We did a wide variety of exercises such as Kick Boxing, Pilates and weight training.

Alex Munter

Burke has an incredibly positive attitude. He is client focused, supportive and always on top of his game. My short term goal was to be able to bench press my own body weight on my 40th birthday and I did just that. My long term goal is to develop muscle and we are making good progress in achieving this goal. Getting to the gym is tough but Burke pumps me up with enthusiasm and energy.

Barb Gardner

Approximately 25 years ago I fell and the stairs and hurt my back. Over the years my back pain worsened and I found myself always in pain and not able to function normally. Burke helped to strengthen my back to the point where I can travel and do my household chores again. This year I went to Alaska, walked on the glaciers and was able to ride on zip cords. I am in better shape today, at 58 years old, than I was at 25.

Margarite Turner

I came to Burke to help me overcome hip and related joint injuries. Now I have the knowledge and encouragement overcome these physical problems. In the summer of 2006 I was able to compete in a Dragon Boat Competition and our team won gold. I really enjoyed working with Burke over the past two years.

Allen Kerwin

I’ve had quite a battle dealing with back pain that never seemed to go away. I always worked out intensely with regards to cardio and nautilus machines. Working with Burke Cleland, I’ve noticed a tremendous improvement with my back and shoulder problems. The pain has since disappeared; I am walking much better and it is almost effortless now. Mr. Cleland has totally changed my workout habits and I am grateful to this new method that actually burns off fat and creates strengthening in areas I did not think would be possible.

Sandra (Age 61)

I have always had a hard time trying to get in the gym and felt I was doing the wrong type of fitness. Burke approached me one day at Queensview, Goodlife and asked me how I felt about my program … one thing lead to another I got started my training with Burke. Since then my back has never been straighter and I have lost 25lbs and 10% body fat. I didn’t think it was possible given that I had a frozen shoulder. Thanks Burke, I look forward to continue to improve my fitness levels with you.

Cathy Murphy

“I suffered from a previous illness resulting in weakness in my lower back and left side. Burke helped me over come this through postural improved and exercises to strengthen my back. I had fun training with Burke with incorporation of a variety of fitness equipment and his circuits was motivating”.

Frankie

“I have 2 herniated disc in my lower back. This is a common back condition that leads to irritation of spinal nerves and can cause back and leg pain. I was taking medication to help me with the pain. Burke helped me by strengthening my back so I can live a pain free life and get back to playing hockey and golf.”

Anika Smith

I had lost 65 pounds on my own over the past two years and found myself at a plateau. In November of 2005 I decided to try personal training and hired Burke. Over the 3 and half months that I trained with Burke, I learned more about weights, circuit training and nutrition than I had in the past 2 years. The workouts were challenging and very effective.  Training with Burke broke my plateau and I was able to lose the last 20 pounds.

Jennifer Glass

I have a chronic shoulder injury, and knee and hip problems from 32 years of running. I feel better than I have in the last few years. I have more energy, and my running has improved due to the work I did with Burke. He designed a program for me that allowed me to train hard while at the same time helping me to avoid re-injury. His regular assessment of my problem areas and continuous re-design of my program meant that I was able to develop strength and flexibility that enabled me to overcome some of my injuries. Burke is extremely dedicated to his clients, and takes his role as a trainer very seriously. He truly wants his clients to succeed.

Alexandra Hopkin

In order to be a paramedic I had to pass a physical test. In my first attempt, I was unable to pass due to a lack of strength. I had only one more chance to re do the test in six weeks. Thanks to 6 weeks of training with Burke, I crushed the second attempt and have strength to do what it takes to do my job. I now plan to keep up with my training so I can accomplish my other fitness goals.