"Steve didn’t simply help me lose weight. He helped me change my life." I first met Steve Mitchell at Momentum Movement Academy when I enrolled my children in recreational classes. At the same time, Steve was leading an adult functional strength and fitness program. When I discovered that I could work on my own health and fitness while my children participated in their programs, I thought it was an incredible opportunity—and one I couldn’t pass up. I initially had many questions, and Steve was patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging from the very beginning. I eventually took that first step and joined his Saturday morning functional strength classes. At the time, I was a woman who was overweight, out of shape, and honestly unsure of what I was capable of physically. Steve immediately made me feel supported rather than judged. He met me where I was and helped me understand that fitness wasn’t about where I started—it was about being willing to start. Over the following 13 months, I experienced firsthand what makes Steve such an exceptional trainer. Steve is incredibly observant and attentive. He listens—not just to what you say, but to what you need. He understands that every person comes into a class with different abilities, limitations, goals, and challenges. Yet somehow, he creates a group environment where everyone feels safe, seen and supported. His workouts are challenging, creative, and constantly evolving. He carefully demonstrates exercises, provides different levels of difficulty, and adapts movements so that participants can safely challenge themselves while continuing to progress. Whether someone is just beginning their fitness journey, recovering from an injury, or ready to push themselves to the next level, Steve knows how to meet them where they are. What sets Steve apart, however, goes far beyond his knowledge of fitness. He genuinely cares about the people he trains. He encourages you when you are discouraged, challenges you when you underestimate yourself, and celebrates your progress along the way. He has an incredible ability to recognize potential in people—even when they don’t yet see it in themselves. His passion for helping others become healthier, stronger, and more confident is evident in every class. Steve also creates something incredibly valuable in a group fitness environment: a sense of community. You never feel like just another person in the room. He remembers people, pays attention to their progress, answers questions thoughtfully, and personalizes exercises so that each participant can get the most out of the workout. And the results speak for themselves. After 13 months of committing to Steve’s guidance and participating in the various classes he leads, I transformed from a slightly overweight, curvy 175 lbs to a fit, strong, firm, and sculpted 137 lbs. But my transformation goes far beyond the number on the scale. I have become stronger physically and mentally. I have developed confidence in what my body can do. I have learned to challenge myself rather than doubt myself. Most importantly, I have developed a healthier mindset and a genuine appreciation for exercise and taking care of my health. Steve didn’t simply help me lose weight. He helped me change my life. His expertise, dedication, encouragement, and genuine investment in his clients make him an exceptional trainer and mentor. I am incredibly grateful that I walked into that gym, asked my first question, and decided to take that first step. If you are looking for a trainer who will see you as an individual, challenge you to become your best self, and genuinely care about your success, I cannot recommend Steve Mitchell highly enough. Steve is not just a fitness trainer. He is someone who inspires people to believe that change is possible—and then gives them the tools, support, and confidence to make it happen.