Great People I’ve Worked With
David G.
Tommy is an absolutely fantastic trainer to work with.
The in-home training is so helpful because I would never go to the gym. I always had a reason to drive by it.
With Tommy's in-home service I keep my workout appointments and my wife keeps hers. We have worked with Tommy for over 5 years and would not work out with anyone else.
He is never demeaning or abusive. Tommy tailors our workouts to our age and strengths and weaknesses..he designs our workouts uniquely for each of us. Tommy is very personable and willing to chat openly with us between breaks..this has built rapport and improved my motivation and drive during workouts.
I used to avoid any physical activity before working out with Tommy. Now every cruise we go on we schedule at least two bike tours as part of our excursions. I VERY STRONGLY recommend Tommy's at home workouts. Give it a try..we did and we are so glad we did.
Desiree B.
Tommy worked with me post pregnancy on both nutrition and work outs- he is an amazing motivator and really helped kick start my post pregnancy recovery.
I would 100% recommend him to anyone!
Robert P.
Tommy is an excellent trainer. He is knowledgeable about his craft, and works with you to set your personal health and fitness goals. He will work with you based on your current strengths, limitations, and fitness level.
My weight has been a demon I have fought my whole life, but Tommy has remained in my corner and provided motivation for 2 years running. He will advocate for you, cheer you on, and hold you accountable. Tommy manages to do all this with compassion and understanding vs judgement.
If you want a great trainer, there's no one Else but Tommy Else!
Brooke S.
Tommy Else is an excellent trainer!
He adjusts your training according to your needs and current ability.
I am disabled and he helped me to get my strength and coordination back. Excellent experience!
Esther C.
I hired Tommy as a Personal Trainer to help me jumpstart my workouts. I hadn’t worked out in over a year and I needed help to get started.
Tommy gave me a free consultation and asked me some great questions about my health, goals and my diet. He then put together a great nutritional plan and kept me accountable.
He checks on your food intake and water intake daily and makes a comment for you to read.
Tommy will work around your schedule and does in-home personal training. If you’re looking for a great personal trainer, who has over 20 years of experience, Tommy Else is the guy.
I can’t say enough about him. Ask him about his boxing workout routine, I loved it, it’s a great stress reliever!!! Tommy is very patient and I never felt rushed during our workout sessions.
Charles B.
I have worked with Tommy Else since 2018.
His nutritional and physical training has literally transformed my physical and mental health.
Please note: I began getting serious about this training at age 64! Thus, it is never too late to take seriously one's health and wellness.
I cannot highly enough recommend his services to you!
Kristin K.
When you choose to hire Tommy as your personal trainer, it is like you are hiring a general contractor for your body and mind.
Tommy uses his extensive experience and knowledge to help you reach your overall wellness goals.
Like that general contractor, his ability to help clients meet a variety of goals sets him apart from other personal trainers out there.
Elliot C.
I've gone to Tommy twice now for his personal fitness and diet consultation.
The first time was to meet the physical requirements for admission into an Army officer-ship program and now I am working with him again to pass that program's final assessment.
My push-ups and sit-ups have greatly improved and I have cut almost two minutes off my two mile run time.
He is a great motivator and incredibly knowledgeable.
I would recommend him to anyone who is serious about meeting their physical fitness goals.
Amanda F.
I was friends with Tommy before he became my trainer.
I had trainers before but they weren't very supportive and at times made me feel bad.
Tommy is the opposite. He is encouraging and supportive. He listens and is flexible.
When I would want to give up, Tommy was always there to cheer me on.
Tommy also arranged workouts that were specific to my needs.
His kind heart and knowledge of fitness make him a great trainer!
Sharrann S.
Tommy has taken me from a "couch potato" to fitness enthusiast.
I have lost over 30 lbs. and can now do a 1 min. plank & 100 crunches with ease. My stamina and overall muscle tone have improved tremendously.
For years, I have struggled with my knees, but I can now climb stairs and do other activities without pain. Being a "woman of a certain age", I really appreciate how Tommy adapts his training to each client and sets a challenging level without risking injury.
I would highly recommend this dedicated and talented, fitness professional...!”
Alli H.
Tommy has been training our family for 8+ years.
He adapts work outs to our personal tastes and goals.
He has included our 11 year old boy during family training sessions, and is a great guy all around to help you build your own confidence up!
We can't recommend him enough.
Kristin R.
Tommy is a great trainer. He is always on time and he never yells or gets angry! He also pushes without being too pushy. I recommend him to everyone I know that wants to either tone up or lose some weight.
William J.
Tommy is an excellent personal trainer!
I worked with him on both weight training and diet. He has an in-depth knowledge of both fields - in particular, he is a master of perfecting your form when lifting.
He is also a kind and patient person, which is an excellent attribute when working with him.
I highly recommend.
Josette R.
I used Tommy's personal training when I started to workout again after having my twin boys.
It was super helpful that he was able to come to my home, especially since I didn't have a sitter.
Tommy was great to work with! Very professional.
He listened to my concerns and worked around my back issue.
He also helped me with nutrition and let me know what I needed to work on with foods. Thank you!!
Diann M.
I've been working out with Tommy for almost 20 years.
What's more important to me is not about how much weight I've gained or lost over all that time, but that Tommy supports me ALWAYS and believes in me, whatever ups and downs I may be going through.
He is SO knowledgeable about nutrition, how to work out, proper ways to lift, squat, do planks, etc.
He will plan meals, grocery lists and encourage you and he's not afraid to tell you if you need a little push in the right direction.
More than anything, he is a special friend. I would definitely recommend him if you're looking for a great personal trainer!
Rick B.
Tommy worked with me on my diet for several months. He was very detailed and methodical.
He started the process by gathering information on my existing diet, then tailored a plan for me to improve on several aspects: reduce what was excessive (sodium, fat, carbs) and increase what was lacking (protein, protein, protein).
That was the easy part.
Throughout the process, Tommy was there for support every single day. He monitored my diet, gave me suggestions (including specific meal tips), and held me accountable.
I lost over 20 lbs and felt better than I had since high school. I absolutely recommend Tom for diet consultation; success is guaranteed with him in your corner.
Ken M.
I've worked with Tommy the past 10 years.
He truly cares about his clients. I have anxiety sometimes when I work out.
Tommy's empathy, kindness, patience, and understanding really helps reduce my anxiety and helps motivates me!
He goes at a good pace and practices a strengths perspective. Very good communicator. Helps you set achievable goals.
Tommy has become a good and trustworthy friend. He's well worth it. Absolutely love this guy!
Dana W.
Tommy changed my life. Before I met him, I had 2 trainers - neither could get me to my ideal weight. They weren’t bad trainers, but they didn’t motivate me like Tommy did outside the gym.
He told me you have to be strong and extremely disciplined for 2 months and I promise if you do what I say you'll be at your ideal weight. And he was right.
Tommy organized a "Biggest Loser" contest for his clients. He was determined to have his team win which meant he was very strict - in a good way. Each week we had to weigh in, show our food diary, and eat only what was on his food list. Trust me, it was hard but he made me so determined and confident that we together could get to my ideal weight.
After 2 months, I lost about 15 lbs and I was in the best shape of my adult life! Thank you Tommy!
John F.
Awhile ago, I needed to seriously adjust my weight, eating, lifestyle and wasn’t quite sure where to begin.
Enter Tommy Else.
He listened. Never judged. Then put together a plan.
It’s about staying focused and driven towards success. He’s there every step of the way. He’s a coach to getting fit and healthy at a pace and plan suitable for you.
My plan took 12 months with success that continues today.
If one is serious about getting better, then I always say give Tommy a call.
Angie L.
Tommy knows how to push you to your limit without putting you over the edge. He is going slow with me, but is still effective. I have no will power to exercise on my own or eat healthy, but he is incorporating little things slowly and it is working.
Just by doing these little things, I am making better choices all around. I see how much Tommy cares about my well being and goals as well as others which pushes me to make better choices.
I am still not perfect in my food choices, but I am always thinking about having to write it down. Who would have thought corn (a vegetable) had so many carbs???? Thanks for all you do !!!!
Kim R.
I always thought of myself as being in shape, but Tommy took me to a whole new level.
Tommy was able to see my ability to continue to want challenges and molded our workouts to push me to my true potential.
He is a wonderful trainer and I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a customized workout from a true fitness professional.
I have been with Tommy for almost 17 years. I work out twice a week(of course he would like it to be more) with 1 visit in person and the other remote which is exactly what works for my schedule. He makes me accountable to work out otherwise I wouldn't be doing anything. As I get older, many things hurt and he takes these pains into consideration in what I do each week as well as offering suggestions on how to help the pain or prevent it all together. He is a wealth of information for my health, wellbeing, exercise and nutrition even though I don't always follow it(my bad). I do appreciate how much he cares about me and all his clients! I highly recommend Tommy!
Mary R.
I consider myself pretty active and have had past gym memberships that included training advice.
However, I just have never achieved my goals nor could I maintain a program consistently. I recently registered for a Tough Mudder competition and after attending one of these events, I wanted to be in better condition for myself and my team. I met Tommy through a family member.
I am attending the weekly workout sessions at the Western Springs Rec Ctr and I am learning so many great and effective exercises. I am able to easily do these exercises at home as well and have seen some great results! In addition, Tommy is also providing advice on my diet.
As I log my daily eating habits, Tommy is very good to provide feedback on the good….and the not-so good food as logged. Tommy has been great to work with. He challenges you to challenge yourself - - my biggest lesson is that I will achieve the results only by the efforts that I put into the workout / diet. Without Tommy’s advice and persistence, I do not think I would be as far as I am with my training for TM or feel as good about my results as I do right now. Tommy – thank you for all you do!!!!"
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Jenny D.
I am past due in writing this. Tommy was my trainer shortly after I was diagnosed with Lupus, I was taking a ton of medication and gained about 20 lbs. He did an amazing job of not only helping my self esteem, but gave me the tools to get me back to my baseline. Highly recommend, he can cater to whatever your situation. Thank you Tommy!