Weight Loss Personal Trainer in Langley: How Coaching Helps You Lose Fat Safely

Weight Loss Personal Trainer in Langley: How Coaching Helps You Lose Fat Safely

If you are looking for a weight loss personal trainer in Langley, you probably want more than a list of exercises. You want a clear plan, someone watching your form, realistic accountability, and a way to lose fat without feeling beaten up, embarrassed, or trapped in another short-term challenge. At Vaughan’s Fitness in South Langley/Brookswood, our private studio at 658 200th St gives Langley adults a calmer place to train with university-degreed kinesiologists who understand strength, movement, injury history, and long-term behaviour change.

Fat loss is often presented as a motivation problem, but for most people it is a structure problem. They start too hard, train randomly, chase soreness, cut food too aggressively, or stop as soon as life gets busy. Good coaching gives you a repeatable system: strength training that matches your body, simple habit targets, progress checks, and adjustments when work, family, sleep, stress, or aches get in the way.

Why a Weight Loss Personal Trainer in Langley Can Make Fat Loss Safer

Safe fat loss is not about punishing workouts. It is about building enough strength, fitness, and consistency that your body can tolerate regular training while you create a sustainable calorie deficit. A coach helps you do that without guessing. Instead of jumping into random circuits, your trainer should assess how you move, how much training experience you have, what injuries or pain patterns need to be respected, and what schedule you can realistically maintain.

That assessment matters. If your knees hurt during squats, your back tightens during hinging, or your shoulder gets irritated during pressing, a generic fat-loss workout can quickly become a reason to quit. At Vaughan’s Fitness, every trainer is a university-degreed kinesiologist, so your plan is built with movement quality and progression in mind. We can modify exercises, choose smarter starting points, and build capacity gradually instead of forcing your body into a template.

For many people, the safest plan is also the most effective plan because it keeps you training consistently. You do not need to leave every session exhausted. You need enough challenge to stimulate change, enough recovery to adapt, and enough coaching to keep technique from drifting as weights, reps, and conditioning demands increase.

How Weight Loss Personal Training in Langley Actually Works

Effective weight loss personal training in Langley usually combines four pieces: progressive strength training, appropriate conditioning, nutrition guidance, and accountability. Strength training is the foundation because it helps preserve or build lean muscle while you lose fat. That matters for metabolism, joint support, posture, confidence, and the way your body looks as weight comes down.

A well-designed program should include lower-body patterns like squats, hinges, step-ups, and lunges; upper-body pushing and pulling; core training; loaded carries; and mobility work where needed. Your coach should adjust those patterns to your current ability. For one client that may mean goblet squats and cable rows. For another it may mean split squats, deadlift variations, presses, and more advanced conditioning blocks.

Conditioning still has a role, but it should support your plan rather than dominate it. Some clients need low-impact intervals, brisk incline walking, sled work, or bike intervals. Others need to build an aerobic base before harder conditioning makes sense. The point is not to burn the maximum calories in one session. The point is to create a training week you can repeat.

Nutrition support should be practical. Most clients do not need a perfect meal plan. They need better protein consistency, more predictable meals, fewer unplanned snacks, clearer weekend structure, and a way to handle restaurants, family dinners, and busy workdays. Our related guide on nutrition tips for fat loss explains those habits in more detail.

What Makes Kinesiologist-Led Weight Loss Coaching Different?

A personal trainer can count reps. A kinesiologist-led coach should understand why a movement is being chosen, what it is meant to improve, and how to change it when your body gives useful feedback. That distinction becomes important when your goal is weight loss but your real starting point includes old injuries, joint pain, low confidence, poor sleep, desk posture, deconditioning, or a long break from exercise.

At Vaughan’s Fitness, our coaching process connects fitness with movement health. If your hips are stiff, your balance is shaky, your shoulder lacks control, or your back gets sensitive with fatigue, we do not ignore those things. We build training around them. That may mean changing range of motion, tempo, stance, load, grip, exercise selection, or weekly volume so your program moves forward without constantly aggravating the same issue.

This is also why our Langley kinesiology and active rehab background matters. Vaughan’s Fitness is ICBC and WCB approved for active rehabilitation, so we regularly work with people returning from car accidents, workplace injuries, and pain-related setbacks. Not every weight-loss client is an active rehab client, but the same movement-first thinking helps keep training smarter and more sustainable.

If you want to understand that professional difference more deeply, our article on what kinesiology is explains how kinesiologists assess movement, exercise, and function.

What Your First 30 Days Might Look Like

The first month should feel structured, educational, and manageable. It should not feel like a test you are expected to fail. During your first sessions, your coach will typically learn about your goals, training history, injuries, schedule, food routines, sleep, stress, and what has or has not worked before. From there, the program should start with exercises that build confidence and reveal how your body responds.

In week one, the focus is often assessment, technique, and finding appropriate starting loads. You might learn how to squat to a box, hinge properly, brace your core, row with your shoulder blades, press without irritating your neck, and use conditioning tools without overdoing it. Your coach may also give you one or two simple habit targets rather than overwhelming you with a full lifestyle overhaul.

In weeks two and three, training usually becomes more consistent. Loads may increase, sets may become more organized, and conditioning may become more intentional. You should begin to understand what good effort feels like, how to recover between sets, and how to tell the difference between productive challenge and warning signs.

By week four, your coach should have enough information to refine your plan. Maybe you need more lower-body strength, better meal timing, more steps, more mobility work, or a gentler approach because stress is high. Weight may change, but early wins often include better energy, fewer aches during exercise, improved confidence, better routine, and more control around food.

Why a Private Studio Helps with Weight Loss Consistency

Many people delay hiring a coach because they do not want to train in a crowded gym. They feel watched, rushed, unsure where to go, or uncomfortable learning new exercises in front of strangers. That hesitation is normal, and it is one reason Vaughan’s Fitness operates as a private personal training studio rather than a big-box gym.

Private coaching changes the experience. Your session has direction from the moment you arrive. You are not competing for equipment. You are not wandering around trying to remember a program from an app. Your trainer is there to coach technique, adjust the plan, and keep the session moving at the right pace for your body and goal.

Consistency also improves when the business model feels low pressure. Vaughan’s Fitness has no locked contracts, and new clients can start with 2 free sessions to see whether the coaching, studio, and team feel like the right fit. That is especially helpful if you have tried gyms before and felt uncomfortable or unsupported.

Since 2013, Vaughan’s Fitness has helped Langley clients build strength, lose fat, recover from injuries, and improve confidence in a more personal environment. Our 5.0-star Google rating reflects a simple idea: people do better when they feel coached, respected, and progressed intelligently.

How to Choose the Right Weight Loss Personal Trainer in Langley

The right coach should ask better questions before giving harder workouts. Look for someone who wants to know your injury history, current activity level, time constraints, food patterns, stress, sleep, and previous attempts at weight loss. If a trainer gives everyone the same circuit, promises extreme results, or treats pain as something to push through, keep looking.

You should also look for a program that includes measurable progression. That may include strength numbers, movement quality, waist measurements, energy, consistency, photos, step count, conditioning capacity, or how well your clothes fit. Scale weight can be useful, but it should not be the only measure of success.

Finally, choose a place that matches the way you want to train. Some people love busy gyms. Others need a quieter environment where they can learn, ask questions, and build confidence. If you want kinesiologist-led coaching in a private studio, you can learn more about our Langley personal training, review our personal training pricing, or meet the team on our trainers page.

FAQ: Weight Loss Personal Training in Langley

How often should I see a personal trainer for weight loss?

Most clients do well with two to three coached sessions per week, especially at the beginning. That frequency gives you enough practice to build strength and technique while creating accountability. Some clients train once per week and follow a simple plan between sessions, but beginners often benefit from more support early on.

Do I need to be fit before starting personal training?

No. A good coach should meet you where you are. If you are starting from low fitness, pain, or a long break, your first sessions should be scaled to your current ability. The goal is to build capacity step by step, not prove how hard you can suffer on day one.

Will strength training help me lose belly fat?

Strength training cannot spot-reduce belly fat, but it can support overall fat loss by helping you build muscle, train consistently, improve insulin sensitivity, and maintain a higher-quality body composition as weight comes down. Nutrition habits and daily activity still matter, but strength training is a major part of the process.

What if I have an injury or old pain?

Tell your coach before you start. At Vaughan’s Fitness, our trainers are kinesiologists, and we are ICBC and WCB approved for active rehab. We can modify exercises, build around sensitive areas, and help you train in a way that respects your history. If your condition needs medical assessment, we will encourage you to involve the right health professional.

How do I start at Vaughan’s Fitness?

You can start by booking your 2 free sessions. We are located at 658 200th St in Langley, BC, and you can call 604-379-1144 if you have questions before booking. There are no locked contracts, so the first step is simply seeing whether our coaching and private studio are the right fit.

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5.0
Based on 108 reviews
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Andrew Fettback
2 years ago
Amazing staff and facilities
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Autumn Rose
2 years ago
Fantastic trainers that customize work outs to fit my specific goals for fitness. Workouts are challenging, fun and varied to keep it interesting. I very highly recommend!

Added below June 2024
After a full year of personal training here I could not be more happy! My goals were met and then some, my trainer Jasmine was amazing and customized each workout based on my growth and my goals. The atmosphere is very relaxed, supportive and there is no pressure for memberships!
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Phil Bates
2 years ago
2024 update:

My wife and I have been training with Vaughan's for 6 years! We love the friendly and supportive trainers and environment.

Special kudos to our two trainers Marissa and Jorell who challenge us every week while making it fun, and of course to Jarid for his leadership. We are really pleased with the fitness levels and strength they've helped us to build.

Highly recommend the Vaughan's team!

Original review from 2019:

My wife and I highly recommend Vaughan Fitness. Hats off to Jarid - the training methods work amazingly well in conditioning and building strength. And we feel very comfortable with the environment and the team that Jarid has built. We just love our trainer (Jazmin) - she is friendly, caring and pushes us just the right amount. 11 out of 10.
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Norman Isaak
2 years ago
Have been a member at Vaughan's Fitness for over 2 years, use a personnel trainer and the results for me have been very rewarding. Great staff, great location, great fitness center. Combined with an FST just an added bonus.
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Bradley Gordica
2 years ago
Great knowledgeable staff and nice local gym that is not too big or too small.Jared runs a professional practise.
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Mark Thomas
2 years ago
This place meets the hype! highly recommend, do not scroll through websites just go, you will not regret!
I started Training with Jarid in July 2023. We set my fitness and health goals and I initially committed training for 12 weeks. I like the relaxed atmosphere and Jarid's no pressure approach. I trained x3 sessions week, 2x with Jarid and 1x with Miss Marissa. Jarid is a beast of a trainer and all round stand-up guy. He is an intuitive trainer who ensures he tempers the training to not break your spirits but ensure he is getting maximum results from you. I signed on for an additional 8 weeks from my initial commitment. Though I did not meet my weight loss goal, which has nothing to do with the high class training I received, I did CRUSH my strength and conditioning goals!
Jarid's approach to overall health fitness and wellness combined with habit restructuring has made exceed my fitness and weight loss goals. Now 8 weeks after leaving Vaughan's Fitness I am -19.2lbs down my initial start weight in July 2023 and still crushing workouts at home. I cannot thank Jarid and his team enough for all the love and support during my time there.
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Carmen Moser
3 years ago
I have been a client at Vaughan's Fitness for over six years. The facility is well-equipped, clean, and offers highly qualified trainers.

The personal trainers at Vaughan's are exceptional. Their expertise is evident in their tailored approach to individual needs, pushing me to achieve my fitness goals. Their professionalism, combined with a motivating attitude, made each session both challenging and enjoyable.

The dedication of the trainers sets Vaughan's apart, creating an environment that fosters success. I highly recommend Vaughan's Fitness for anyone looking for expert guidance and a transformative fitness journey.
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Faris Khan
3 years ago
This place is awesome. The owner Jarid really cares about everyone here. As someone who was scared and intimidated of gyms and fitness in general, this place made me feel confident. I took personal training sessions for 2 months straight with Jasmin, Marissa and Maddison and all 3 of them were exceptional! They walked me through different exercises, showed me proper form and pushed me hard enough to keep challenging myself to get those last reps in. I really cannot thank these people enough and I recommend everyone to give them a shot. Everyone here is extremely friendly and supportive. Thanks to them, I was able to kick-start my fitness journey ?.
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Erin Segboer
3 years ago
Jarid and the team at Vaughans have created an amazing atmosphere! I trained for nearly 1.5 years and worked with a different trainers - everyone was so knowledgeable, supportive and was able to push me just the right amount. I am so grateful for the strength, confidence and knowledge I gained during my time there. I can’t recommend them enough!
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Harshaad Jouhal
3 years ago
Working with Coach Vaughan has been a crucial part in my athletic development and performance. His specification to my direct needs and goals has greatly impacted my life and has allowed me to see sustainable results. I truly recommend Coach Jarid Vaughan and his talented staff to any and all athletes looking to get ahead for their upcoming season, as well as anyone who wishes to excel in their fitness journey!
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Ryan W
4 years ago
I was very nervous about starting at a gym. Then I found Vaughan's, the trainers here are amazing! Any questions or concerns are answered with knowledge and experience. I have found confidence in the trainers I work with! Always a happy and friendly environment, this place is the highlight of my week!
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Louise Pukanich
4 years ago
Great find! A bit out of the way but worth the drive. Amazing trainers, great workouts that push me and create real results. Love the different personalities that motivate and make me enjoy being there. Very welcoming, inviting staff. Nice to watch the horses in between sets.
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Erin Usselmam
4 years ago
My son is an elite athlete and has been working with Jared for the last 6 months. Jared is extremely knowledgeable and has provided my son with great information and exercises he can incorporate into his training regime. I highly recommend Jared and Vaughan’s Fitness.
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Hilary Dore
4 years ago
My husband and I have been training with Vaughans Fitness for a little over 5 years now and we couldn’t be happier with them. The kinesiologists are always able to adjust workouts to our specific and sometimes daily changing needs. Their attention to detail is unlike any facility I’ve ever been to!
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Steffanie Blouin
4 years ago
I went to Vaughan's Fitness after a painful year of arthritis in hopes to improve mobility and decrease the constant pain I was feeling. Thanks to the specific exercises and stretches I began to feel less pain and now I'm pain free. I've enjoyed the improvements in my health so much I'm now working harder at strength training and it feels amazing both mentally and physically! I would highly recommend Vaughan's Fitness to anyone!
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Tracey Arthur
4 years ago
The facility is spacious, clean and there is a good variety of equipment available. Having the riding ring attached makes for a nice and unique atmosphere. Melissa has been a great motivator and just what we needed for our training. We appreciate she is flexible with our schedule and how intense the training should be for that week.
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Anne White
4 years ago
I really enjoying all aspects of the gym including the trainers. In the last 3 years, I have had 3 trainers and they all have been wonderful. With Jill leaving last month, my new trainer Catherine is also amazing. During my first session, she definitely challenged me and I enjoy her personality as well. Everyone at Vaughan's is very friendly and helpful. Even when I come to work out on my own, the staff are all helpful and I love the fact that it is such a small gym that during covid has made working out more enjoyable. Thank you Anne White
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Alisha Kerr
4 years ago
I have been training at Vaughans for just over a few months now and I have had nothing but an incredible experience! The trainers are super knowledgeable and extremely friendly making each session something to look forward to. If you are looking for a gym or a personal trainer this is most definitely the place to come!
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Terry DiMonte
4 years ago
After years of training in a wonderful boutique gym in Montreal, I was looking for something similar when we moved to the Fraser Valley and I found it at Vaughn's. Wonderful setting, great, well equipped gym with great people. Expert (and patient!) trainers helped me get back in the swing of my work outs. HIGHLY recommend them!
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Alison Wardley
5 years ago
Great people here! Felt so accomplished after each session. Would definitely recommend ?
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Joseph Maitland
5 years ago
So far it has been a great experience and no complaints. Staff is knowledgable, hardworking and honest. If they don't know the answer to one of my questions they say so and find the answer instead of giving bad advice.

The facility is clean, in a gorgeous area overlooking the riding arena and the would equipment is in good order. Keep it up as I can see why they are successful.
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A Mann
5 years ago
The team at Vaughan's Fitness is beyond exceptional. They are talented, knowledgeable and work incredibly hard to help you achieve your goals. Having an education in Kinesiology elevates the training experience as they are not only able to train you safely but also efficiently. I would recommend Jarid and his team to anyone!
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Ryan Lescisin
5 years ago
I cannot say enough good things about my experience working out with the team at Vaughn fitness. Marissa has gone above and beyond to create a program that fits my needs and the results have been amazing. I would definitely recommend Jarid and his world class team to anyone.
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Paul Battaglia
5 years ago
I love this place. Plenty of equipment and very clean. I appreciate the staff, as they work very hard to help you achieve your goals. I also like that it is family run - makes the experience personal.
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Charissa Harbridge
6 years ago
Vaughan’s fitness is AMAZING! The staff are so friendly, professional and motivating. The facility is clean and beautiful, also located on beautiful grounds. Jarid is a wonderful owner, he replies promptly to emails and is super excited to get clients what they want and need. I would absolutely never go another personal training facility because at Vaughan’s, I truly feel like I’m family. Everyone knows your name, they’re invested in your fitness goals and take an active role in learning more about you. This facility and it’s members and staff are legit. They’re amazing and I would HIGHLY recommend Vaughan’s fitness to anyone looking to get in shape and achieve their fitness goals. I’ve trained with Allysia, Alyssa, Alex and Ally and they’re all amazing! It’s also a super non-threatening environment. I’ve found with going to other gyms before it can be super intimidating when you don’t know all the machines are what exercises to do, but here they explain everything, it’s non-judgemental, and everyone roots for you. 10/10 would recommend.
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Luke Stewart
6 years ago
A welcoming, professionally developed and evidently knowledgeable environment was the initial impression I observed from Vaughan’s Fitness. One year later, I can confidently state that anyone’s goals are achievable with the dedication and support offered at Vaughan’s Fitness. In fact, you’ll enjoy surpassing them.

Previously I struggle with appropriate workouts, nutritional guidance, and minor injuries. Initially I debated the decision of inquiring into personal trainers but grateful I chose to. Over the last year, Jarid has been genuinely accommodating to my chaotic schedule. Allowing me the opportunity of working parallel with several trainers who are immensely supportive. They are as interested in your wellbeing and goals as they are fun, motivating and personable.
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Barinder Singh
7 years ago
I love going to this place. Friendly staff, great environment. If you are looking for a nice and quiet place to workout and for personal training, I would definitely recommend Vaughan’s Fitness.
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Drako 89
7 years ago
Love how the training is unique to my health needs. Intelligent and compassionate trainers. Great atmosphere.
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Hannah Rolfe
7 years ago
The trainers and atmosphere at Vaughan's Fitness are top tier. With tailored personal training, an uplifting team and upbeat environment Jarid has curated an unparalleled training experience. Both myself and my coworkers are members and have seen tangible results within weeks. Highly recommend!
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Barb Sweeney
7 years ago
I've been coming to VF for just under 2 years. I do a lot of active, bike and hike, travel and my sessions here ensure that I'm able to enjoy my trips to the fullest. The trainers are all so knowledgeable, and it's always such a friendly and welcoming place to work out! I miss it when I'm away.
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Rob Koreman
7 years ago
If you’re like me you have been humming and hawing about doing this for a long time. You are looking at websites, getting all ready to go for it only to say to yourself “maybe later”. I have done the big gym thing before and it’s not my cup of tea, main reasons being that I can never decide what equipment I should use or exercises to do, what areas I need to focus on and most importantly how to perform every exercise properly as to not injure myself. I’m one that needs to just show up to the gym, be told what exercises I am doing and be guided through those exercises in a manner that I won’t injure myself, but also with the intent to achieve the greatest result.
I have now been a member at Vaughan’s for over a year and can’t say enough about it. First off this testimonial is something I have wanted to do for a long time. I work out three times per week and have worked with the same two trainers the entire time, Alyssa and Jazmin. I have also on occasion had the fortune of working with some of the other trainers, while mine were on holidays. Marissa, Allyshia, Julianne and Tyler have all been fabulous and a pleasure to work with.
This gym is nothing like the ‘big box chain style gyms’. There is no need to feel intimidated and there is every age and body type working out here. If however, you are looking for yoga or spin classes this is not the gym for you. You get to know everyone from the trainers along with many of the other members. It is without a doubt something I look forward to doing each and every time and that’s something I never thought I would hear myself say as I have always hated the gym
Jarid Vaughn has created an incredible environment here and joining his gym is one of the best things I have ever done. I turned 50 when I first joined and I while I eat fairly well, I was a bit heavier than I wanted to be, had aches and pains here and there and just generally wanted to feel healthier and feel better about myself. I have achieved all that and then some. I never have to weigh myself because I can see the changes. I can easily say that I am in the best physical shape of my life and while I may still have the odd ache and pain (I am over 50 after all), so many of the other issues I was having for years have all disappeared.
My wife has now joined Vaugn’s one day per week and she too is really enjoying it. If you are hesitating on whether or not to join, I hope I have at least convinced you to contact Jarid and set up a consultation. Then you can stop doing your endless research on the internet and making excuses.
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Sarah Ortis
7 years ago
If you have any sort of fitness goals, go to Vaughan’s Fitness. The first time I trained with Vaughan’s I needed to get core strength to fix a back injury, and the second time was to tone up and develop over all body strength. I had very noticeable results after only a couple weeks of training and stayed training for 6+ months because I got so much out of it. My back pain has never returned and am now in great shape. The team at Vaughan’s are very knowledgeable and skilled.I learned so much about effective exercises with proper form. The sessions are tailored to your personal goals and are broken up between various types of exercises which makes each session new, interesting, and enjoyable. I cannot recommend Vaughan’s enough. They are awesome and I am so grateful for them.
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Stephanie Ius
7 years ago
Vaughan's fitness is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. The team there is amazing, and the training is the best I've had. I am very happy with the results and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a gym!
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Jes
7 years ago
My husband and I wanted to start going to the gym about a year ago and I am very happy we chose Vaughn's Fitness. The staff are very well trained, friendly and accommodating. Thanks to Jarid and the staff, we had a good year and will be continuing.
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