Testimonials
“A true professional and great guy! I started working with Marques in November of 2020 and went in looking for more energy. Marques had me there very quickly. One of the reasons why I worked with him for 2 and a 1/2 years is his ability to change things up and keep everything fresh over a long period of time. Things never got boring, never got stale. Marques was very consistent and always showed up ready to go. Over time we developed a great relationship and somebody I would consider to be a true friend. If you're looking for a great trainer, Marques is your guy!!”
— Clay Carroll
“ I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the personal training you have provided me over the course of 4 years. I can’t express enough gratitude for helping me to stay active, achieve the personal goals that we set together and overall feel fantastic physically and mentally. I truly appreciate it! It was hard work and lots of sacrifice for both of us, but it was totally worth it– and I truly enjoyed each session. What a wonderful journey it has been! You were the perfect personal trainer and example when I needed it the most– you were always there by my side, leading me, guiding me through every step of the way. Thank you for coming prepared and with such a positive attitude each and every day at 5:00am! Thank you for opening my eyes to see the bigger picture. Although it was tough at times to make the personal sacrifices, I truly appreciate your words of encouragement and mental focus (when mine was lacking) that helped me get over each and every hurdle to achieve the best results possible.
“I would also like to thank you for your patience and commitment to my overall health and safety. As you know, my job is very demanding of my body and I am prone to injury. I appreciate you looking out for me and always being conscious of my abilities and limitations. I appreciate that you were able to maximize my potential without ever putting me in a vulnerable position and potentially risking injury.
“Lastly, thank you for teaching me proper form and technique. It’s amazing how the little things make a big difference over time. I now feel confident in what I am doing! So again, THANK YOU!!!”
— Matt Stafford
"I've been training with Marques for about 3 months now, with the first month focused on workout programming, and the last 2+ including nutrition and programming. Since we started tracking 9 weeks ago, I've lost over 20 pounds and am at the lowest weight I've seen in close to a decade, plus I'm getting stronger and able to do way more in the gym! I appreciate the customized approach he has taken to find what is SUSTAINABLE for me on both nutrition and workout fronts. In the past I've gotten short-term results, but not been able to maintain the level of commitment required by the various programs I've tried. This one fits my schedule and gives me the flexibility I need. Marques has been great to work with, and I'm excited to see continued results as we move forward in my health and fitness journey."
- Tim Morgan
“What can I write about Marques Johnson and keep it short?!? Difficult! The bottom line is, he certainly is the whole package and more! He is a Personal Trainer, a nutrition coach, a motivator, a moderator, a teacher, a student...yes...he learns from us!!!...and a psychiatrist...yes...he can help you figure out the many "why's" and "why nots" about yourself!!!! AND....along this amazing journey, you will become friends. Thank you, Marques, you have a gift! Best wishes on your new journey!!!!”
- Nanette Copley
“I have been working with Marquese Johnson for over two years. He's the BEST trainer I have ever had and I have been training with people for over 20 years. Here's why. I have had over 25 surgical procedures, mostly orthopedic ligament, joint replacements. My training regime over the years has had to modify and the majority of trainers don't know how or lack flexibility to modify routines/programs. Marquese not only knows how, he is constantly observing how things are done and if not done correctly, he asks questions and makes recommendations for change. He protects his clients from themselves and will not work someone into an injury situation. He believes in hard work, consistency and commitment, in a caring and professional manner. So, if you want a trainer that cares about his clients, has his clients best interests at heart and wants to see his clients improve their physical and mental abilities, you need to get this man on your fitness journey as your trainer and coach!!!”
- Mike Copley
I have had an absolutely amazing experience as a client being with Marques’. My weekly experience with him online has been fun, educating, motivating and challenging both physically and mentally. He has also helped me stay accountable and consistent with both my nutrition and fitness goals. Throughout the years since the middle of the pandemic, he’s provided excellent programming for all body parts and even tailored them to my limited home gym & hotel travel. I’ve lost 32 pounds and counting in addition to feeling so much stronger and so much more energy to help me throughout my day. I’ve been impressed with him for so long that I decided to have my 17 year old son and teaching him what he has taught me. My family and I are looking forward to continue to work with Marques’ as he has been a true blessing to me and my family.
-Milton Jones Jr
“I had the privilege of personal training with Marques and it was an incredible experience! He was so challenging, but he was also always mindful of my body strength and made changes accordingly. His positive attitude and punctuality were also commendable - he was always so encouraging and kept me motivated to keep going. I'm so glad I had the chance to train with Marques, and I would absolutely recommend him as a personal trainer!”
- Terry Guthrie
“Marques’ is an exceptional trainer! He’s extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of health and fitness. His expertise is truly unrivalled! I’m impressed with his professionalism and support. He's passionate about what he does and he cares about his clients. He’s been instrumental in helping me with achieving my goals and I can’t thank him enough! With his help I’ve changed my physique and approach to diet and exercise. I’m enjoying a much healthier lifestyle since training with Marques’. I wouldn’t be where I am without him!”
-Mike Clever
“I have worked with Marques’ since pre-covid and we continued via zoom with our training sessions and it has been just as effective when we trained in person with one another. I’ve been extremely pleased with his work ethic and effort with myself and other clients of his during our time together. I have found him to be very strategic of finding the right exercises “for me” that benefited towards my daily activities as someone who needed help with mobility and strength. I believe that if someone is motivated to benefit from weight training is likely to have a very positive experience with Marques’.”
-Andy Kline
From the very 1st conversation with Marques’ over the phone, I knew he was my guy. What stood out to me was his infectious passion for what he does being a trainer and desire to help people achieve their potential and that was the drive I needed to help me with what I wanted. I was impressed with how easily he was able to pivot midway through our programming as my interests in training transitioned. He’s very communicative about what’s working or what’s not and all of the growth wouldn’t have been possible without his commitment to reinforce sound technique, both in form and preparation! I appreciate all of the guidance and confidence he’s unlocked in me!
-John Foust
Marques’ was an amazing trainer and nutrition coach for me! I came to him without any knowledge of nutrition or training and he took the time to break things down in ways I can understand and follow. He listened to me and was always there to guide me through any changes I felt I needed to make. He was able to program for me remotely with the limited amount of equipment I had on hand, and it was still very effective for my personal goals. If you’re looking for a trainer and nutrition coach, I would highly recommend Marques’!”
-Shawntay White
Marques’ helped me lose over 15 pounds in the months leading up to my wedding. From the beginning of the nutrition coaching process, he helped me focus on the most impactful changes needed and laid out a clear path to my goal. He helped me employ strategies that worked with my lifestyle, held me accountable through frequent check-ins, and celebrated each milestone along the way. Throughout the process, he made sure to answer all of my questions and explain the reasoning behind any recommendations. I hit my target weight just before my wedding day, and I couldn’t have done it without his guidance and support.
-Matt Elgin