COACHING MEMBERSHIP TESTIMONIALS

Derek Robertson
I don’t have the financial resources to work out with a personal trainer on a regular basis, so for me, the Coaching Membership at Higher Power Training was an ideal solution. It provided me with the right amount of attention, advice, and accountability, and at an affordable price. I’ve had memberships with several of the larger chains in the past, but was unable to maintain the momentum I achieved in the first month or two once my initial enthusiasm wore off. For me personally, this was primarily due to lack of knowledge on how to properly mix up my regimen, reaching a plateau in my development, and not having a motivating coach to assist me along the way.

With the Coaching Membership at HPT, I have an expert trainer that does all of the following:

• Designs an individual workout routine at the beginning of each month, based on their knowledge of my abilities, past performance, and workout goals
• Teaches me proper technique by walking through my entire regimen with me, on a monthly basis, including pre- and post-workout drills
• Provides feedback each month on my performance; giving me counsel, encouragement, and motivation.
• Suggests different ideas about my diet that accelerate my development.

I have seen tremendous results in my first six months with the Coaching Membership; reduced body fat, increased muscle mass, a better look, and I feel better overall. I won’t say it isn’t difficult, because it does require significant effort, and I certainly have my challenges. But with a Coach as a guide, I know I will achieve continued success.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING TESTIMONIALS

Natalie Herrild - Lakeville South Varsity Swimming
I first met Jason as a junior in high school. I had recently been diagnosed with Scheuermann's Disease (curvature and small fractures of the spine) and was struggling with daily pain as well as the pain while training in the pool. Jason created a program that not only made me stronger physically and in the water, but took the pain away as well. Over time Jason created new programs to increase my stability, endurance, muscle mass and also my mental strength. Now, almost two years later, visibly stronger, leaner and pain free, I can say without reservation that Jason is a very large part of my success in swimming. Thanks to his dedication to help me reach my full potential, I finished my senior year as a record-setting state champion and a five time All-American. Jason is ithout a doubt the finest of trainers that will help any athlete exceed their goals!

Drew Bignall- Collegiate Baseball Player- Trinity University 
I came to Jason entering my senior year at Breck School looking to increase my strength and athletic ability. Knowing that I wanted to play baseball in college, I needed to change myself into a collegiate athlete. With never really having lifted or trained prior to working with Jason, he took me under his wing and guided me, pushed me and molded me into the athlete I am today. If I had not trained with Jason I would not have become who I am today as person and an athlete.

David Backes – Professional hockey Player – NHL, St. Louis Blues
Jason is a knowledgeable trainer who completes his job with the role of motivator. He has innovative and effective ideas which helped me better myself and make it to the NHL."  

Kim Pinske- Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach- United States Air Force Academy
Coach Nordstrom brings all the qualities to the table you need in a great strength and conditioning coach: enthusiasm, effort and a genuine care of the well-being of his athletes. He not only possesses great knowledge of lifting and the sport-specific aspect, but he can teach it to any level of athlete with successful results. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn Brad’s philosophy, as I’ve incorporated it into my own and practice it with my athletes. I would highly encourage any athlete to work with Brad, to say he “knows his stuff” is a gross understatement!

Samantha Morgan – Collegiate Softball Player
Higher Power Training is an exceptionally difficult but mutually rewarding program.  Beginning with the nutritional training with Jason and Dave explaining the importance of quality food intake to physical workouts, the program is exceptional.  Nutritional foods, proper hydration, quality supplements together with physical exertion contribute to well being.  Strength training together with mental training at HPT has rewarded me to be prepared for the challenges of being a Division 1 athlete at a top ranking program.  DePaul Softball has ranked as one of the top programs in the country.  HPT has continued to develop my mental and physical strength and endurance needed to be able to compete in an excruciatingly difficult women’s sports program. 

Thank you for helping me prepare for life. 

Gene Taylor – Director of Athletics, NDSU
Brad is very knowledgeable in strength and conditioning.  He works very hard at understanding each athlete and what they need to be successful in his or her specific sport.  He creates a positive environment, but expects intensity and dedication from those he is working with.

Tim Miles – Colorado State Men’s Basketball Coach
Brad’s work for Bison Basketball was outstanding!  His energy and enthusiasm are infectious and his training programs get great results.

Amy Ruley – NDSU Women’s Basketball
During Coach Nordstrom’s time at NDSU he made a significant impact on our student athletes.  Nor only did he help them develop physically but he was also a great role model for these you student-athletes.  He takes the time to coach each athlete as an individual; addressing his or her individual needs. His workouts are creative and his athletes were always eager to come to the weight room and train.

Pete Cuadrado – Head Soccer Coach, NDSU
The two years Brad spent working with the NDSU Soccer program, he really pushed our student-athletes and got the most out of them. Brad’s knowledge and experience is unmatched in the Fargo-Moorhead area, specifically working with soccer.

PERSONAL TRAINING TESTIMONIALS

Kathy Herrild

I have worked with Jason Ivesdal and Higher Power Training for 3 years. I found Jason through my internist who said he could no longer help me in my weight loss battle. Struggling with hypothyroid and weight is something that has burdened me my entire life. Since I started with Jason, I’ve lost weight and more importantly went down two sizes. I am now able to maintain a better quality of life. Jason teaches that exercise and proper diet are a permanent behavior. Along with a few other issues, losing weight is still very difficult for me. Jason looks at many different alternatives: If plan A doesn’t work, he’s on to B and C. Jason has never given up on me nor will he give up on you.

Dan Muldowney- Senior Sales Director- DemandTec, Inc.

I travel a lot for my work which didn’t lead to the healthiest life style. The stress of traveling combined with the unhealthy habit of grabbing meals “when you can” took their toll on my body. As a result I joined a gym and hired a trainer.

The first trainer I worked with did get me some initial results but in the long run ending up doing more harm than good. A series of injuries caused by “over stretching” and poor exercise technique left me frustrated. In addition my fitness level hit an insurmountable plato where weight loss and muscle gains appeared to stop. That is when I found Jason and Higher Power.

I “interviewed” Jason one Saturday afternoon. He appeared to be very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I was impressed enough to try a few sessions with him, thinking if I didn’t like working with him I could always fire him. That was seven years ago and I have been working with Higher Power Training three days a week since then.

I continue to see week to week gains in muscle, stamina, work capacity, and just feeling better. Having someone push you the way Jason and his team do as well as hold you accountable for maintaining a health lifestyle outside the gym as the keys to success.  

The on going education program that the trainers go through during the year insures that the training techniques are always on the cutting edge. I get continuous coaching on the best techniques for resistance and cardio vascular training as well as diet and stress relief. These guys know their stuff!

Now when I travel for work I hit the gym or go for a run when the other guys hit the bars. My enthusiasm for working out has caught the attention of others on my team and caused them to work out with me! Now we have a catharsis after a stressful day that won’t give us a hangover in the morning!

Bottom line, if you want to “work out” go join another gym, this place isn’t for you. If you want to change your body, feel better, look better, and reduce stress, you have come to the right place!

Melissa Miner – TV Show Host
My weight consumed my life.  There was not a day that passed that I didn’t think about it.  I have tried every diet program imaginable.  I decided in January 2006, 5 months before I turned 40, that I needed to approach it differently – that is when I met Jason Ivesdal at Higher Power Training.  Within months I had lost 25lbs and 11% bodyfat.  I looked and felt like a completely different person.  So many people commented how much younger I looked. My main objective was to lose weight but I also learned how to keep the weight off and develop habits that dramatically reduce the risk of me gaining it back.

The structure of the Higher Power Training program is built to be a way of life that puts you at your healthiest. Make the connection!  Jason Ivesdal and Higher Power Training will show you exactly what to do every day - physically and mentally to start looking and feeling fantastic! The fitness and nutrition program they give you is simple and easy to follow.

Throughout my journey Jason was with me every step of the way.  Being healthy and getting in the best shape of your life is all within your reach and Jason will inspire you to achieve a better body and a better life!

Pamela McCoy – Television Show Host and Clothing Designer
Jason Ivesdal is the Guru of personal training!  He gave me the body I dreamed of when I was in my twenties except now I’m in my forties.

I am a television show host and a clothing designer.  In the industry I work in image really matters.  I work a lot of hours and have a crazy travel schedule.   I love what I do and devote a lot of time to reaching the next level of achievement.  Sometimes when you’re busy you forget about the little things. Like that extra 5 pounds you put on.  Then it turns into 10 then 20.  All of a sudden I was 44 and I didn’t like what I saw in the mirror.

 I was determined to get in shape.  I thought I would just join Weight Watchers and everything would be fine.  It didn’t work.  Then I thought maybe I would really take drastic measures and alternate only vegetables with starving myself. Nothing worked.  I was desperate.  Then a friend at work told me about Higher Power Training and Jason Ivesdal.

At our first meeting Jason asked me what my goals were.  “Flat abs, firm thighs, better glutes, great arms and oh yeah, I want to lose 20 pounds.”  Sounds like a tall order doesn’t it?  Well guess what?  In a matter of months I lost the 20 pounds!  I felt like it literally fell off my body.  I was eating more food than I ever thought possible and I felt great!

I have been weight training with Jason for two years.  I am stronger than I ever thought possible and I love it!  I can’t imagine my life without lifting weights.  Jason is tough.  He can help you find strength and endurance you never knew you had.   He is dedicated to your health and fitness and I can attest to the fact that if you follow his plan you will reach your goals.  I now have flat abs, strong arms and better glutes.  My body fat went from 26% to 14%.  I am lean and fit and enjoying every minute of it.

As we get older it seems many of us give up hope for the great figure we always dreamed of.  We think that fitness is only for the 20 something crowd.  Not true!  Don’t give up – it can happen for you too.

Like Jason always says “don’t think about it just lift it”!

HIGHER POWER TRAINING 21 DAY DETOX TESTIMONIALS

Linda Hilleque
I want to thank you for all your help and positive encouragement. The detoxification program was well worth the effort and cost. The weight loss start was great, but I received many other benefits. My dermatitis, which has plagued me since childhood and had gotten very bad in the last six years, has totally cleared with the use of zinc. I have been reliant on daily doses of ibuprofen for joint and back pain also for many years. With the use of Coumadin and a good vitamin program has eliminated that need. That has further relieved some stomach issues I was having as well. My blood pressure is also down. All these things have given me new confidence and feeling of control over my health. Needless to say, I would encourage others to utilize your considerable experience and knowledge to promote better health on many levels.

JoAnne Heintz
I started the program August 1, 2007 hoping for a jump start to a weight loss program.  I followed the detox program faithfully and learned how healthy it would be for my body but with me it was all about weight loss.  It worked – after three weeks I am down 10 pounds and have hit a new low.  A weight I didn't think was possible.  I stuck through the limiting detox phase and it has paid off. After the initial three days, it really wasn't bad.  I felt better knowing I was doing something finally about the weight that had been bothering me.  I no longer crave ice cream and junk food.  Who would have thought that a treat for me would be yogurt and protein powder instead of ice cream.  Its not a magic pill and yes, I still have my moments but now I know I can do it.  I have started a new way of living!

David and Lori Hanken
 Over the last two years I was in a very stressful job and resorted to all the wrong things, comfort foods, beer and quit exercising.  The result; a gain of 30 pounds.  I was tired, felt sluggish and generally miserable.  At the beginning of 2007 I quit my job and decided that 2007 was 're-invent' yourself year.  I started exercising again, and lost some of the weight.  But I got stuck.  Higher Power Training recommended their detox program.  I lost 11 pounds in the first week.  My energy levels went through the roof, I slept better and felt better than I had in a long time.  I am continuing to eat better, even when I slip, it doesn't taste as good as it used to.  It was difficult at first but well worth it.  I have continued to lose weight and am very close to my goal.  I would suggest it to anyone.

Judy Mondloch
I began my Detox regimen on August 1, 2007. 
Contributing factors to it’s success were as follows:

• I was mentally ready to make the commitment.
• I had a partner to do it with who was equally committed.
• I had the support and encouragement of Jason Ivesdal and Kevin Kovelan through out.
• The personal discipline and motivation required laid the foundation for continued weight loss and lifestyle change.
• During the three week time period, my brain was retrained and I no longer craved certain foods as before.

I feel and look better.  I plan to continue this as a personal healthy lifestyle as I have a strong family history of heart disease and diabetes.  I was very pleased with the program as a way to jumpstart cleaner eating and food choices and portion control. Thanks to Jason and Kevin.

Wyn Ray

Dear Higher Power Training,

I want to thank Jason and Brad for their commitment to convincing me to complete your 21 day detoxification program!  I appreciate the focus on training my muscles to become activated, creating a nutritional program for each day and also laying out the detoxification program from start to finish.  I have struggled with losing fat and the results of completing all three together resulted in losing 28 pounds of fat in 21 days!  I also gained 7.75 pounds of muscle for a net loss of 20.25 pounds.  All of this in 21 days!

I highly recommend your program to others!

Sincerely,
Wyn Ray

Steve Kumagai

Thanks for your support in my detox program.  I am very happy with the results.  I think my health has improved significantly.  As importantly, I think I can maintain a healthier diet.
 
Here are the results after 3 weeks of detox program and 3 more weeks of a new diet.  I have lost about 13 pounds.  Your last measurement had my body fat down from 22 to 17%.  My waist is an inch or two smaller. 
 
The most important measures for me are in my blood work.  As you know, I am concerned about preventing diabetes.  My glucose levels rose to 108 as of 8/12/07.  Already this is down to 102.  My cholesterol dropped from 183 to 131 (-39.7% change), my LDL dropped from 89 to 74, (-16.8 change), and my triglycerides dropped from 219 to 84 (-61.6% change) from the August measurements to a check up on November 15.  I believe my glucose will come down further as my insulin resistance improves.
 
I believe I have really reduced the amount of nasal congestion as a result of eliminating most grains from my diet.  My wife has not kicked me for snoring in two months.
 
I am optimistic about my ability to maintain this.  I have learned to drink lots of water, pack my favorite vegetables, nuts, and meats for six smaller meals a day, and limit my carbohydrate and sugar intake without feeling deprived.  I have eliminated all sodas whether sugared or artificially sweetened.  I have a small dessert a few times a week.
 
Everything tastes better.  I have energy.  This works.

Thanks. 

Connie Robertson
My experience with Jason and the Detoxification diet was both successful and surprising. During the course of 3 weeks I was able to lose 10 pounds of fat and gain 2 pounds of muscle. I was able to both physically and mentally see a difference in my body. Each person is an individual with a unique body, Jason was able to formulate and mold a diet specific to my body type. Through this process I was able to learn how to maintain this new healthy lifestyle for more than just 3 weeks, but for a lifetime. I was never hungry and enjoyed beautiful plates of colorful vegetable and lean meats (and was still able to have some coffee each morning). I have been able to share this new healthy lifestyle with both my husband and daughter, so that we may all live a longer and healthier lifestyle. We are never to young or to old to make a change.

Deitan Dubuc
The detox program was one of the hardest things I have ever done, but also the most rewarding.  I didn’t know what to expect when I started since I didn’t have much body fat to lose.  After 3 weeks, the results were outstanding. I am a firm believer.  The best part of the detox program is not only a short term thing, but a lifestyle— by incorporating the detox- follow up program.   I have heard Jason talk to many clients about this, but wasn’t sure if it was right for me (since I was already under 10% body fat).  Now I am a firm believer.  Not only is this the leanest I have been in my life, but I now can incorporate vegetables into my diet without ever feeling deprived.  Post-detox has been very easy to maintain my body fat and control my body weight by following some easy steps.   In fact, after Thanksgiving, following the four day low carb model, followed by recharge meal, I lowered my body composition down to 5.4%. 

 *Note: Although Deitan only dropped his bodyfat 3 percent, this was a 48.3% change.  It is much harder to drop your bodyfat from 9 to 6, then it is from 20 to 17. 

Ruth Ivesdal
Much to Jason’s surprise, I wanted to do the Detox to lose bodyfat and better my overall health.  I have Endometriosis and have been told that it is a heavy metal problem.  So, I wanted to put the HPT Detox to the test.  It was very difficult for me, but I lived through it and the benefits are unbelievable!  After having a baby I had reached a plateau and was stuck.  I lost 4.5 pounds and 3.5% bodyfat reaching my lowest bodyfat ever!  I’ve always enjoyed vegetables, but this forced me to find creative, healthy ways to prepare them – helping me (and Jason) to like them even more.  But, the most important benefit for me is the fact that since I finished the detox my menstrual cycles have been much lighter and less painful.  I plan to do the detox 1 or 2 times a year to try to keep the Endometriosis from growing quickly (hopefully then I won’t need my doctor’s suggested surgery every 2 years).  I would strongly recommend this program to anyone who is determined to lose fat and have much better overall health.