Testimonials

The class was by far the best spin class I've been to - Mike was a great instructor and it was nice to have him lead the RealRyder class.

He talked to us before the class and shared some basic information. When the class started he threw in some commentary along the way to make the time fly and was very personable.

The class was great! I have taken spin classes before so I was excited to try the RealRyder. I went into the class knowing it would be different but I was really surprised at just how much harder it was, I will be returning, I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

I started spin classes with Laurissa starting in 2007 and enjoyed her approach more than any other instructor I have had in my life. She helps you find your drivers by listening, researching, explaining in plain English, and encouraging without being loud or pushy.

Laurissa's own fitness is a model for others. She energizes her practice through curiosity and passes what she has learned on to her students. A truly adult approach to fitness.  

Thanks for giving me this opportunity to promote Laurissa's business.

Best wishes,

I've been going to the WaterRower classes at Core Essentials for a few months now. At first i was a little skeptical - but i have to say, i love the way I'm feeling. They have built up muscle in my back, arms, shoulders and my core strength is the best its been in years. Our instructor (Elvira) has introduced new and interesting routines which makes the classes fun and challenging. I look forward to the classes and will sign up again.

"I do not like to exercise.  At all.  But I know that it is very good for me and therefore I should do it. With that background in mind, I found Laurissa in the fall of 2009 and made a commitment to myself to do 10 personal training sessions over 4 weeks. 

We trained outside for each of the sessions and I never knew what to expect as each session was so different.  Suddenly, I was more interested in working out and motivated to do so.  I attribute this all to Laurissa.  She is highly competent, personable and fun to train with.

In my younger years I used to consider myself an athlete, and then somehow many years had passed and I realized that I had turned into a couch potato.  Sure, over time I had bought various gym memberships only to try them for a short while and then shortly shift back into my no exercise lifestyle. This always made me feel defeated.

Then this past August, my friend invited me to a kettlebell demo session that she had heard about.  I went and Laurissa put us through our paces.  It was the most fun and best exercise I had experienced in years.

Laurissa Manning, of Core Essentials, is key to success in reaching my fitness goals. She motivates me to be accountable for my health and fitness and helps me push myself past what I think are my limits. Any fitness goal you plan to set should include Laurissa Manning, for sure!

I love the way Laurissa has created an efficient workout (30 minutes) three times a week that has produced some serious results for me! The workouts always offer something you can't find anywhere else - the TRX Trainers or the WaterRowers. You always offer us new and interesting exercises - nothing gets old here!

"I also wanted to thank you so much for the Kettlebell class.  Even with all of my whining and complaining I did enjoy it and I wanted to tell you that because of your class and the bootstart with exercise that I lost 8 pounds last month.

No matter how bad my day is going and how much I do not want to come to boot camp as soon as I get here it all changes within minutes and happy that I have made it.  Working out in the great outdoors,  having a group to share stories, to encourage one another and Laurrisa helping along the way makes the hour seem to fly by.