In early 2014, I was sharing my frustrations with a girlfriend and she invited me to join her for an exercise class that she recently started participating in locally. But as an overly committed working mom I made every excuse as to why I couldn’t commit.  So I proceeded down my path for another couple months until I started to notice her incredible results.  I decided it was time for me to stop making excuses and accept the invitation to join her for a session… That is when I had the privilege of meeting Ash and to experience what DNA Fitness was all about.

I immediately embraced the experience.  Ash was welcoming, encouraging and motivating.  With the numerous sessions on offer throughout the week, I could no longer use the excuse that “I am far to busy to fit in exercise into my day”. Within weeks I was noticing an improvement in my strength and stamina.  I have been participating for over a year now and still look forward to the next session. Doug and Ash make the sessions fun and interesting by offering a variety of sessions that continually challenge us to improve our fitness and reach our personal goals.  Come see for yourself…what have you got to lose, Weight?

Missy Drury Valued Client Since 2014.

A friend convinced me to do DNA’s 12 week challenge. I instantly loved it and particularly loved this form of high resistance exercise. I noticed changes to my muscle tone in 6 weeks at DNA that I never achieved in my 2 years at bootcamp.

I’m not a big gym person but love the idea of a personal trainer. Doug and Ash’s classes have the same one-on-one feeling as a P.T. without the price tag. Also, its much more fun exercising with a small group of people who I now consider my friends.

Doug and Ash have such a caring approach but always push you to do better. They will follow-up on how you are doing and if they don’t have the answer, will seek further opinions for you. Doug and Ash have become more than just my trainers, they are now lifelong friends. I would not hesitate in recommending DNA fitness to change your life, like it has changed mine.”

Jo Wise Valued Client Since July 2014.

Genevieve Wells (Valued Client since December 2013)

I do not like gyms or the idea of bootcamps but I found small group training both fun and motivational. I think the reason for this is that both Doug and Ash are very committed to seeing you succeed – whatever your goals are – while making it an enjoyable experience in the process. After the first month or so, I decided to join the 12 week fitness challenge for some extra focus and motivation and loved it so much I did a second one at the end of 2013.

Over the 10 months I lost about 15kg and 8% body fat, but more importantly to me, I can fit back into my old clothes, I have regained my old confidence and I feel fitter and healthier than I did in my 20’s – my boys are pretty proud of me also. I know I could not have done it myself without the fun environment and continual support (including text message and email motivations) from Doug and Ash. In 2014 I am hoping to  do even more, to get fitter and stronger and maybe even run a half-marathon (with plenty of help of course).
(Kara Woodrow Valued Client since Jan 2013)

BEFORE

AFTER

Overall I lost 4.8kg, reduced by body fat percentage by 7% (which now puts me in the healthy range) and lost a total of 18.8cm. In fact, I was actually the winner, achieving the best results of the group. It goes to show that if you make that commitment for the 10 weeks, you will see changes. All along the way, I had the fantastic support and encouragement from Ashlee and Doug, as well as my family and the rest of the group; which is also an important part of the challenge. It is just the beginning of my new lifestyle. I plan to continue eating well and exercising. There is no time for any more excuses, I have proven to myself you can achieve things if you want to – no matter what age or stage of life you are at!

Lauren Pearce (Valued Client since Feb 2011)

I recently had the pleasure of participating in the inaugural DNA 12 week challenge in November 2012.

As part of the challenge Ash and Doug taught me Perseverance!  And that I am capable of doing things that I never thought were possible. Some days will be great, and you will feel on top of the world and other days you will not feel like getting out of bed and it all feels to hard !!!!! You feel like you are not getting any results.

Ash and Doug provided the best advice “Just persevere and be consistent with your approach and you will see the benefits” They were right!!!!! I achieved my goal, have now lost 22 kgs and have finally reached my goal weight. I now have a love of exercise, have met the greatest group of people and no longer feel embarrassed on how I look.

 The support of Doug and Ash and the fellow challengers during the challenge was fantastic.  Doug and Ash not only provide training, they are also there with you each step of the way to offer support and encouragement. The training sessions each week, along with regular catch ups with the other challenges are what helped me achieve my goals. It is amazing what you can achieve when you put your mind and body to it!!!

I would highly recommend the 12 week challenge and the sessions offered by DNA fitness.

If I can do it !!! Anyone can!

Karen Leighton (Valued Client since April 2012)

Before

After

In October 2012, my goal was to be a fitter and healthier person; unfortunately I was lacking the motivation. However,  tides turned when Ash and I met in October for our first personal training session.

I have had previous experiences with personal trainers and I can say with confidence that Ash is different to the others. She was a good listener and was willing to go out of her way to help me train and become a mentally strong and fitter person.

Ash doesn’t see you as her client, she sees you as her friend and always checking up on you to make sure that you are keeping well – This shows the dedication and care that she has for her clients.

I have lost 10kg to date and it will not be possible without Ash. I would recommend Ash to anyone and everyone!

I am truly blessed to have achieved these results with the help of ASH!

Wendy Low (Valued Client since Oct 2012)

I have been training with Ash for 11 months and it has changed my life for the better. Before I went on my new health and fitness adventure I was an extremely obese person who was shy and had no confidence in myself.

I was in the process of my second adoption and was told that “you don’t meet our criteria as your too overweight”.  Those few words shattered me and I felt like i’d let my husband and son down as they would also miss out on the opportunity of proceeding with another adoption because of me being overweight.

When I was given the opportunity to train with Ash as my Personal Trainer I thought “why not give it a go, it couldn’t hurt”. After telling Ash my story she was determined to help me succeed and achieve my goal of losing weight. I can happily say that I have currently lost 17kg, I am a lot stronger mentally and physically, and I now have confidence to walk into any shop and can buy clothing in a size that I never thought i’d possibly fit into. I still have a few kg’s to go to get to my goal weight however with Ash’s help and some strong determination I know I will succeed.

Tracey Taylor (Valued Client since Feb 2011)