I have had the opportunity to have Ben as my personal trainer at X sports in Libertyville the last 4 months.  Ben’s knowledge and reliability is proven by his experience and educational background. 

Losing weight has never been easy for me, so I needed someone or something to motivate me.  Ben’s personality, drive and caring personality are exactly what I needed to feel good about me.  He has taught me the importance of exercise and eating healthfully so I can lead a healthy and happier lifestyle.  No matter what the week has looked like; he always makes me feel good about my accomplishments.  He makes working out fun and motivates me to do well.

Ben is professional and really cares about each individual’s needs. I have had the opportunity to observe him with others and his personality is what drives people to want to continue when it may not always be easy.   I travel a lot but Ben has taken the time to put together an exercise program when traveling.  He is accessible by phone or email if I need a boost of motivation.  In my head, I hear him saying “Come on now” and work even harder for me, but I know Ben is right there cheering me on. 

I highly recommend Ben for anyone who wants to begin to feel better about themselves.  He is truly a professional and I am thankful to have the opportunity to be able to work with him to accomplish my goals.

~ Janine Glass

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After graduating college and gaining the usual "college weight," I decided it was time to join a gym and get in shape. I struggled for most of my teen years with weight and body image issues, so I was hoping that getting a trainer would help me lose weight the correct way. For most of my life I was not someone that enjoyed going to the gym and I had the wrong idea as to how to get in shape.

Before beginning, Ben sat down with me and discussed my past exercising and eating habits as well as what my goals for the future were. After training with Ben for about 2 weeks, 3 times a week, I started noticing some changes. I was sleeping better at night, I had more energy during the day and didn't dislike going to the gym. Before long, I was seeing physical results and gaining the confidence I had lost. 

Ben made training comfortable, easy to understand and most of all, enjoyable. He helped me understand how the body worked and that eating correctly was just as important working out correctly. He has kept my enthusiasm high through a continually evolving workout routine that adapts to my needs and workout goals. This has helped me continue working out on a regular basis to continued positive results both mentally and physically.

I would highly recommend Ben as a trainer to any of my friends and family due to his knowledge, personal attention to detail and love of his work. He knows and loves working with new "challenges" everyday and looks forward to making peoples lives better from day one.

~ Kathy Matheson

   5th^th grade teacher

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I’m thrilled to be able to offer my personal testimony and encouragement for anyone wondering what they can expect from personal trainer and fitness expert Ben Weller. Having trained most of my adult life with professional trainers as well as competing in Judo which involved 5 hours each day of training I came to Ben no stranger to physical fitness. Unfortunately, I also have struggled with obesity for most of my adult life. I weighed in at 350 pounds when I found Ben. Now, some 7 months later, I have lost more than 75 pounds and achieved a solid foothold on rebuilding core muscle and the strength conditioning that Ben not only teaches but lives himself as well. I have been blessed not only by Ben’s professional attitude, diligence and hard work with me but also by his love of seeing me make progress. It is not hard to find a personal trainer in this day and age, what is hard is to find someone like Ben who combines expert knowledge and credentials with a passion and dedication to his craft. For my money Ben Wellenbach is worth far more than I could ever pay him and I thank God for his expert guidance, friendship and support in saving my life.   

~ Lee J. Bloch 

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I have been very fortunate to have been placed under Ben's care for my

Personal Training.  I had heard from a friend of mine that he is a "great trainer" 
and, therefore, made the call.  I felt very confident the first day I met him 
and talked with him.  Ben is very knowledgeable about strength training and 
conditioning.  He takes time to "listen" to what your needs are and wants to 
help you set and reach goals.  Ben teaches, explains, and helps you through 
while motivating you to reach further.  He is definitely a super motivator, and is 
extremely positive, caring, yet firm in his approach and gives you confidence in 
yourself to move further toward a healthier life.  I feel so confident in him that I 
have my teenage son working with Ben (and I am very careful about who coaches 
my son!) and have referred my husband to him as well.  I have told many of my 
friends in this community about Ben.  I feel that Ben is an asset to Xsport Fitness 
and that they are very lucky to have him as part of their staff. Being a health care 
professional ( I am a physical therapist), I am very particular in choosing who 
cares for my family, especially when it comes to our health.  However, I will 
continue to refer my family, friends, colleagues and patients to Ben. And thanks 
to Ben, I feel very confident that I am on my way to a healthier life for myself and 
for my family.     

~ Marisa G. Mikaelian

   (Libertyville,IL)

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This letter is a personal endorsement of the skill and methodology of Ben Wellenbach in regards to training for physical fitness and sports.

I have been a client of Mr. Wellenbach for several months and have experienced first hand his attitude of professionalism, his knowledge in terms of exercise physiology, his creativity in regards to training techniques, and enthusiasm for his profession. In the time that I have worked with, the positive changes in my level of fitness, strength, endurance and overall physique have been extraordinary. Accompanying these factors, I have also experienced improvement in my energy level and overall sense of well-being. I have worked with other trainers in the past, and none comes even close to the dedication exemplified by Mr. Wellenbach in terms of his commitment to helping his clients achieve their personal goals.

Sincerely,
Reverend Stephen E. Grunow