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Professional Fitness Coach/ Health + Nutrition Advisor/ Cross Training/ Sports Conditioning

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Testimonials

An exceptional athlete, hard worker, honest and trustworthy; an individual with high values and a big heart who is a positive role model for those who are blessed to be around him. Jeremiah is an outstanding professional but most importantly a genuinely good natured person. You can sense his enthusiasm working with his clients and how he sincerely cares about them- from the youngest to the elderly they all truly enjoy their time with him. As a coworker, I appreciate being around his happy, positive and caring personality. Always a good listener and ready to support. 

-Siobhan *NASM Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor 

Jeremiah’s positive attitude, love of his work, and knowledge of sports performance has made me a stronger woman at the age of 53. He pushes me, creates workouts that enhance my abilities on the tennis court, as well as preventing and protecting injuries. He emphasizes the nutrition aspect, an overall wellness approach. Jeremiah always puts in the extra effort to give me creative workouts. It keeps me coming back for more! 

-Christine *Traveling Tennis League

Jeremiah is passionately committed to sharing the joys of the fit life and improving the overall life experience for his clients. As his workout partner, I’ve never met a more complete athlete than Jeremiah. As a personal training colleague I’ve never met a trainer who cared more about their clients than J. I wholeheartedly endorse Jeremiah for his personal training expertise and recommend him to anyone seeking physical and life improvement.

-Scott  *Previous Professional Team Member

For the last 4 years Jeremiah has been the personal trainer for my 90+ year old client. He has developed specific exercises to maintain her mobility and general body strength - twice a week and hour each time. He is consistently patient, cheerful and a joy to work with.  He has a special positive energy that is contagious and a great asset to whoever he is working with.

- Joann *Senior Caregiver Professional 

Jeremiah has been my Personal Trainer two times a week for many years.  He is exceptional in his profession as a trainer.  He is very educated and adaptable to various physical  and health conditions, exercise philosophies, and mechanics.  While you can find this knowledge in many trainers, it is rare to find a instructor with his positive energy.  Jeremiah is truly a great coach.

- Doug * Retired Business Executive- 

My experience with Jeremiah arose of the need for a trainer that could asses and improve my physical condition while simultaneously avoiding the incursion of any damage to fragile underlying tissues, in a post-operative context. I began working with various levels and degrees of physical therapy and strength training, and to my delight—for I had been doing this for many years with other professionals to little effect—I finally began to see improvement through the custom-tailored routines and exercises Mr. Spires had put together. Jeremiah is a superlative trainer for every level of fitness, from the most modestly minded of physical goals and most sensitive of post-op clients—to the most intensive, ‘gains-oriented’ kind of body-building or interval training exercises for the most demanding activities or sports. For all levels of physical improvement, I could not possibly recommend him more.  

-Daniel *Business Executive

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I have known Jeremiah Spires for approximately three years and during that time he was a person I enjoyed interacting with professionally and personally. He developed a very successful training/coaching business here. In terms of performance training resulting in improved health and strength, Jeremiah excelled in pointing out the positives, negatives and suggested improvements to the people he trained. I also observed him as he trained many people of diverse age and various stages of physical strength and health. He trained both experienced people and new comers to the world of physical fitness. His approach and specific program for each person was well thought out and arranged to match their physical ability. You could see that Jeremiah’s certified teaching methods were compatible with this diverse group of individuals, as were the results of their structured disciplined work outs. These results were evident with each person trained provided they maintained the discipline to come to the gym on a consistent basis.

Jeremiah is a man of great character and conviction. In 2016 Hilton Head was devastated by hurricane Matthew. Jeremiah and some of his friends went about the island offering people free services to cut and remove trees and debris that had fallen on their homes.  During that time many tree services were exorbitantly charging people for this same service. Jeremiah placed helping people over the ability to earn cash. His business had to suffer during this time because he valued helping people in need more than profits. Not many people would do this but he did. Jeremiah also helped people in other ways to get back to normal after the hurricane.

I also consider Jeremiah a friend and value his friendship. He will be missed at the gym here on Hilton Head. 

-Frank *Retired Business Executive

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I worked with Jeremiah since early 2014 on my visits to Hilton Head.  We connected right away.  He performed an assessment of my overall fitness and incorporated the fitness I was doing back in Chicago.  I was able to maintain my regimen with his guidance and my overall goals.  He knew my personal strength and how to push me to do better.  He would discuss different programs or classes he attended which might help me in my goals.  He works with all age groups but being a 60+ female, he was very focused on the importance of strength and balance.  I worked with him three days a week.  He had a plan for each day and kept a record of what we did including the amount of weights utilized.  With not being in Hilton Head full time, he was very accommodating to fit me into his schedule for early morning fitness which I preferred.  Jeremiah is a kind, polite and caring trainer who is very interested in you as a person and your life.  He is very passionate about health and fitness and I would highly recommend Jeremiah as a personal and life trainer. 

-Denise *Retired Business Executive, Chicago

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I met Jeremiah Spires while training at the gym where he was doing personal training for a large array of clients. I immediately noticed that he had a dedication not only to his personal fitness, but to the overall fitness of his clients. He would not only make sure that the equipment they trained on was used properly but also counseled them on their nutrition and eating habits.

I ask him to start working with my Daughter and the transformation was remarkable. She lost weight and built muscle definition that she had never had. While we are sad to lose him as a member of our Hilton Head community, fortunately for members of his new community, his skill set is transferable and his abilities will benefit his new clients.

-Steve and the Sheppard Family, *Local Business Owner, Hilton Head Island

I have known Jeremiah "Coach J" for over 10 years; dating back to when he played HS football on our rival. Coach J has a passion for helping people, his faith and positive attitude is unmatched. Coach J always has a smile on his face and his attitude is infectious to those he mentors/trains. Coach J was an assistant coach on our HS football team for several years and was often the person young men on our team went to for not just fitness, but life advice. He has trained both our children and as evidence of his ability to mentor young people our son came home after his 1st session with Coach J and said to my wife "mom I am only eating baked chicken and vegetables". When you work with Coach J not only will you reach your fitness goals; but because of his positive approach to life you will have no choice but to be happier in how you go through life. You often hear if you do something you love you will never work a day in your life; well it is obvious that Coach J has found his calling and should be your first choice for a mentor/trainer/coach. I could not give a higher recommendation to Coach J not only as trainer; but more importantly as a person.
-Ken Robinson, *retired U.S. Army Ranger 
I am so proud of Jeremiah Spires, who is now working with people of all ages as a personal fitness consultant at USC. Jeremiah was our star running back at Hilton Head Preparatory School, where he bowled over opposing linebackers most every time he ran the ball. Coach J has a special talent of helping individuals make the most of their personal fitness goals. One of his sayings that I love is, "Teamwork makes the dream work."
Laura Peterson had this to say: "They are lucky to have you... actually, anyone who works with you will benefit tremendously. Your knowledge base coupled with your intuitive superpower is a talent like no other!" 
I am so proud of Jeremiah's success. He is a highly motivated young man with a lot of spirit and enthusiasm. 
-Randy Stroud, *Hilton Head Island, SC

I have been a fitness enthusiast most of my life. I have run many marathons, done weight and flexibility training but felt that, at 76 years old and now an avid golfer, I needed to take my fitness to another level. It feels like Divine Intervention that Coach J came into my life. We have been working together one-on-one for several months and I know that even at my age I am fitter than ever. Coach J’s holistic, innovative and enthusiastic approach keeps me constantly motivated and eagerly looking forward to our next session.

 

I thoroughly enjoy and am motivated by our training sessions! They have raised my fitness to a new level, even at age 76 and a lifetime of fitness training. Your approach is innovative and clearly individualized and your enthusiasm is infectious.

 

-Jeffrey, *retired U.S. Navy Doctor

Jeremiah has been an excellent addition to our staff and has provided a much needed service to our membership. He is extremely knowledgeable in his craft and has a demeanor that his clients appreciate. He is firm but empathetic for where they are in the transition process to a healthy lifestyle. I feel that any organization would be lucky to have Jeremiah as a member of their team. He is dedicated to learning and keeping up with the latest health and wellness research; he is committed to educating others on safe and effective fitness practices and is a positive and upbeat individual that brings an optimistic outlook into that spaces he occupies.

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-Mila Padgett, *Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness at the USC Aiken 

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I hadn’t been to a gym in almost seven years. Personal training was a way for me to ease back into the gym and start focusing on my health and body. I started training with Jeremiah in February 2019. We have been meeting at least two times a week. On the remaining days of the week I’m on my own either at the school gym doing a cardio activity or yoga at home.

 

I have been very impressed by Jeremiah’s passion to help clients, his knowledge, and his ability to connect with his clients. Workouts were tough, but fun and beneficial! He always had something new and different to do each session. I was never bored.

 

Losing weight is not a priority for me. Some of my goals are to increase my self-confidence and physical strength. I appreciate all that Jeremiah has done for me and I’m thankful for all the time and effort in helping me to achieve my goals now and in the future. Jeremiah is a great addition to USC-Aiken's Wellness Center. Looking forward to future sessions with him.

 

-Pamela Cano, *USC-Aiken Nursing student

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