I decided to join Lifetime Fitness after hitting my eight month pregnancy weight (without actually being pregnant again). I was skeptical to invest in a personal trainer because of past history with some general recommendations from previous gyms that provided a few sessions with membership. When I did my HealthScore with Zack, I sat in his office and cried because I was overwhelmed and upset at what poor health I let myself get in. I was so worried about everything and everyone around me that I stopped taking time to take care of myself. Zack has been an instrumental part of getting my life back. He has not only been an amazing trainer but also a counselor and a friend. Throughout our time working together he has always been compassionate about what’s going on in my life and making sure that I was taking care of my mind and body. He has always pushed me past what I thought were my limits.

From day one Zack has kept me motivated and accountable for my own success. We worked together to set goals and determine what worked and didn’t work for me. I didn’t want to just go to the gym and work out on the elliptical or cardio machines but had no idea where to start with anything else. During our sessions and during my different phases of workout programs, I focused on total body workouts with an emphasis on strength and compound exercise. Zack was able to teach me how to use the correct muscles and do all of the exercises the right way. This was especially helpful with having to relearn how to use my stomach muscles that weren’t communicating correctly with my brain following a c-section. I had never worked out with kettlebells or attempted to do deadlifts or back squats. I think he made sure I hit a personal record at least once a week. I never would have thought that I’d be doing 35lb Turkish get-ups, 175lb deadlifts, 155lb back squats, or one legged pistol squats. Zack has also made sure that I understand the importance of taking daily supplements, eating right and what turned out to be one of the most important things for my weight loss, getting enough sleep.

Participating in the 90 day challenge helped to keep me motivated at the beginning of my journey because I have always been a competitive person. I set a goal that I wanted to attain even though it was not going to be easy. Only a few weeks into the challenge it all became fun to me. I was proud of myself and I felt better already. While I was happy about losing weight and looking better, I was excited to have energy again and be thinking clearer. I’m more efficient with work and have been able to find the balance in my life that I was lacking, and it all came from just taking care of myself and sticking to the program that Zack has helped me to establish.

In the past five months working with Zack, I have lost 35lbs and gone from 32% body fat to 15.5% body fat. I am in the best shape of my life and feel amazing!

Zack is the best trainer ever. Over the last six weeks I've trained with Zack and I have lost 12 pounds. He is so knowledgeable on the key elements to becoming fit and to have a healthier lifestyle. My goals is to have a healthy lifestyle and Zack is helping me to reach my goal. He is truly inspirational and I really appreciate him and all he does! HE IS THE BEST!

Before I signed up to train with Zack, I had the motivation to get fit, but not much direction. Zack is a fantastic instructor, and always keep every training session interesting, from what exercises we'll be working on, to random bits of trivia. Even when I'm about to collapse from the intense activity, I usually am laughing too. I really appreciate the meeting we have before I start the workout, where we talk about daily and weekly goals that I can set for myself, as well as longterm fitness goals. I would recommend Zack to anyone young or old, at any fitness level!! I can't speak highly enough of his skill, training, and easy personality!!

Zack is truly an excellent trainer. I worked with him for ?over two months, and the results I have achieved (balance, flexibility and confidence) to date are due to Zack's perfect combination of diverse training methods. He suggests exercise routines that are individualized and challenging, but not more than you can handle. He understands your goals and? ?truly cares about your personal well-being.
If you’re looking for a better quality of life with a trainer who is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely cares, then Zack is the right choice!

Three months ago I was convinced that I would never be able to do pullups. I thought my window of opportunity to get into the best shape of my life had already past, but I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. When I signed up for my orientation with Zack I still wasn’t sure if I wanted a personal trainer, but I knew I didn’t have the experience in the gym to be successful on my own. During my orientation Zack stressed the importance of taking the time to learn correct techniques and to have a work out based off of my personal goals. My first attempt at getting back into fitness left me with a shoulder injury that I was afraid to hurt worse. Zack’s ability to work through injuries, while teaching correct form, not only kept me from damaging my shoulder further but has also helped me strengthen it. Today only three months after joining Lifetime I feel the strongest I have ever been and I know it’s only the start. One of the first things I remember saying to Zack was that I didn’t want to be that girl who only used an elliptical at the gym; today I am confident at the gym focusing mainly on deadlifts, squats, pullups, and my personal favorite- kettlebells.

I honestly cannot find the words to describe how amazing it has been to work with Zack over the past three months; it has truly been a privilege. When I started working with Zack in September, my goal was to maintain my weight, increase my strength, and tone up and I was able to do just that with his help and guidance. With Zack’s coaching and motivation I have been able to get my body fat percentage as low as 19%, obtain personal records with swinging a 106 pound kettle bell, deadlift 235 pounds, and complete 11 weighted pull-ups!! None of which would have been achieved without Zack’s skills and training regimen. During our sessions, Zack is always attentive to my needs and how well I’m doing with the exercise; he is able to recognize when I need to be pushed a little harder, which I greatly appreciate, because I tend to cheat myself, but he pushes me to go harder and further! If you’re looking for a trainer with a great personality, someone who’s flexible and extremely knowledgeable….Zack is your guy!

When I first considered working with Zack, he told me that if I gave him an inch, he would give me a mile. He has given me nothing less. He has had to work around a replaced ankle and a depressed spirit. He is fantastic. I also like that he considers more than just traditional workouts- I feel like I have gotten physically stronger. Zack is sincerely interested in my progress. I don't feel like just another client.

I was a little skeptical about getting back into training -- the time, the money. But it was a great choice. Zach has been the best trainer I've had, combining physical challenge with just the right amount of success to help maintain my motivation. Thanks Zach!

I've had a few other personal trainers and I was never especially happy with my results. I told Zack this the day I met him. He's been, by far, the best I've worked with. In addition to introducing me to kettlebells - which I've learned to actually like. Zack understands my long term goals and is helping me attain those. He has taught me how to incorporate those goals into shorter term results and, maybe most importantly, he has taught me that it is okay to struggle with new exercises or new weights. He has also helped me to understand the truth behind the statement: "Progress, not Perfection." In the months we've trained together, I've set a whole bunch of amazing PRs; more importantly, I've noticed improvements in every aspect of my fitness - coordination, strength, confidence and consistency.

I herniated my L5 disc during the spring of 2012 performing a squat incorrectly. I joined up with Zach on July 2013 pursue my weight lifting goals and do it right this time. We hashed out all the exercises that aggravated my back and found workarounds. Zach educated me these past months on what it means to weight lift and how to get those results through basic techniques. I've hit PRs on the bench press, dead-lift, chin-up, and kettle-bell swings multiple times. He knows what he is talking about, how to read you, and get the best results from you. There is only one condition; You have to want. Zach will do the rest.

I had the privilege of working with Zack for almost 6 months. I learned so much from him and he was a great personal trainer. He pushed me to be the best that I could and provided me with workouts that I could work on at home when I wasn't in the gym. He helped me to build up my strength and helped me to be a couple of my records. It was really exciting to see my strength build up over the course of those few months. I would recommend Zack to anyone. He is a great guy and a great trainer that understands what you want out of each work out and the goal you are trying to obtain.

I worked with Zach while I was in Charlotte for several weeks visiting family. Zach does a great job of explaining the overall exercises and breaking down the exercises into the small steps so that you can really understand the routine. Zach showed great patience in working around all of my injuries/weakness accumulated from many years of sports. His overall approach is very positive and supportive. I highly recommend Zach for beginner or advanced trainees alike.

I met Zack 3 months ago at the Life Time Fitness Center. I weighed 274 pounds when I started working with Zack on the Team Weigh Loss. Zack has been a great help and inspiration to my life and my health. Zack has always taught me to push myself as much as I could. Zack had asked me why I wanted to lose weight? and I replied back for myself and my son. He asked me if I had a picture of my son in my phone? I said yes, he told me to keep the picture up every time that we where running so I can remember why I was doing it for. So I started doing what he told me, 3 months later and looking at the picture of my son when I felt like stopping and quitting I have lost 30 pounds. Thanks to the help of Zack's guidance and advice I was the loser DAD and now I'm the HERO DAD.... For me Zack is my Hero and I am so great full for what he has done for me and my family. From a Loser to a Hero!!!

I was fed up with being out of shape and I knew there was something more that I could be doing. I purchased a gym membership but that was the easy part. If you are anything like me you have no idea what to do with the overwhelming array of machines, the variations of techniques or basically where to begin. Enter Zack. As a personal trainer Zack has shown me techniques suitable for home and a wide array of things to do in the gym. He gets an understanding of the whole you as in where you are physically as we'll as some of the outside habits that may hinder you such as eating unhealthy. He keeps you on your toes which is great to get a total bodywork out. I have been training with Zack for about 2-3 months and the difference I feel in my strength and endurance alone is proof that he is good at what he does. He comes highly recommended from me!

Yes, it's true, i've never been to a gym in my life. Not even when I was 15, really. In Early December, I decided to join a gym, with the encouragement of my wife, and my great kids. I joined Lifetime Fitness. Although I am 44 years old, I was scared to join. It was over-whelming and a little nervewracking. I met Zack, and hired him as my personal trainor; the best thing i've ever done in my life. He started with me fom the very basic, like a Kindergarten kid. He taught me everything I've learned, was very patient, helpful, and knowledgable. I couldn't say enough about him. He is awesome. Well, when I first started, I weighed 229lbs, now with his help, I now weigh 197lbs. Thanks, Zack, you're the best!

Zack is an amazing trainer. i have been training with him for a month now, and he has taught me a lot of new things. He is very helpful and patient. I high recommended everyone to see Zack to help you reach your fitness goal.

Fed up with my sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle; I decided to dedicate time to Lifetime Fitness to reach a healthier me. However, this was not enough. I needed help as to what to do and how to do it. I was clueless. I had the opportunity to meet Zack, the best day of my journey to a fit me. He is very knowledgeable and well rounded when it comes to the plethora of information he has to offer. From nutrition to how to properly use the gym equipment to kettlebell swings he is the man to go to. Zack is so good that I even decided to contract him as my personal trainer----WELL WORTH IT!! I joined the 90 Day Challenge and he has helped me to secure a position in Top 10. I'm pleased. He is enthusiastic about what he does and motivates me to push myself to reach my goals. Glad I have him a part of my Lifetime experience.

Wow, Zack has really been such an asset to me when it comes to figuring out how to work out at the gym. Honestly, I was wary about using the machines and free weights before Zack's training. I didn't know how to attempt the kettle bells or using any machine properly. Walking into the gym felt very overwhelming. I didn't have a plan of action before. Zack, however has created workout routines and a list of exercises for me to do at the gym. Zack gave me insight into which machines to use and which to avoid. He showed me many exercises to target my problem areas. I am becoming more confident with the kettle bells too. In almost two months, I have lost 2% of my body fat, and I am looking forward to reaching my target weight. Thanks Zack for helping me feel like a warrior at the gym. You are so patient with me, and I appreciate the knowledge you've passed along.

Zach has helped me achieve movements and use muscles that were dormant for a long time. I love the kettle bell workout, great strength training and stretching your body. I am 40 years old and feel so much better, I am not hurting my knees or back as I did before. He customizes work out for you, upper body one day and lower body the other. I have lost inches and fit in my clothes better, BMI down and burning more! I have invested in my health with him and I am glad I did. Thanks Zach.

Zack has been my first instructor ever in fitness.I didn't know anything about kettlebells before I started training with him. This particular workout is awesome; it is great for your heart rate. Just a couple of swings and right after you are done, your heart just starts pumping like crazy..loved it! I started from almost nothing to now swinging a 32kg kettlebell. This is a great instructor, he shows you all the right techniques to accomplish your workout and get the best result out of it. I am getting better and stronger everyday! Thanks to you Zack!

I have had the opportunity to work with Zach a few times, and I must say he doesn't disappoint. To some people it might be unorthodox with the kettle bells but I must say the man is a genius when it comes to them. I went into the sessions with little knowledge on kettle bells, but now I use everything he showed me in my workouts. Everything he offers is such a great tool that can be translated to everyone's workout. I highly recommend Zack, He is a great person that will teach you new things that will blow your mind.

Zack Henderson's wealth of knowledge in all fields of human health and well-being make him the ideal source of wisdom for the proper education of one's overall fitness. Zack goes beyond just knowing proper form and being able to display to one the correct way to work out; Zack knows why certain muscles and joints do what they do at different angles and what stretches and counter-stretches aid in successfully pulling off an exercise routine. Zack's ability to tailor not only workout schedules and guidelines for a trainee, but nutritional suggestions to aid in ones goals makes him an invaluable trainer. His emphasis on actually showing how to do the exercises he describes displays that he practices his craft himself. Zack Henderson has been a massive help to getting me on the right track for my fitness goals.

My goals for fitness as an 'aging adult' are: remain capable of being active, maintain overall strength, continue to address areas of weakness, e.g. flexibility and balance. In the past I have received invaluable help with resistance and core training from excellent trainers at LifeTime Fitness The greatest and most satisfying challenge has come from regular yoga and yoga-based classes. Thus, I was interested in Zach's exercises that precede more specific kettlebell work. And I believe his experience with yoga allowed him to start where I was. His emphasis on breathing and stretching, increasing muscular strength through tension, and insisting on proper technique for each exercise would correlate best with what I am practicing in yoga.
My four sessions with Zach were, to me, eye-opening. Most of them involved no equipment more complicated than a mat., and simple but challenging exercises and poses that involved circles, twists, massage,bends, spreads, flexes, extensions. The simple challenge of rising from a supine position (Turkish get-up) as an exercise in coordination, strength, and balance; planks and push-ups that actually engage the whole body; becoming conscious of ankles, lower back, toes, shoulders, and simple exercises to engage them.
Zach has helped me fill in a lot of gaps and round out my fitness program: resistance, cardio, yoga, and what I call 'Zach's stuff' (which, of course employs them all but with no machines or complicated equipment necessary). This means my workouts are always challenging but never dull. (Dullness, the enemy to staying fit!) I hope to get back to Zach when time and other pressures permit. But he has given me a lot to be going on with.
Zach is patient, positive, encouraging, inventive, knowledgeable, and very intelligent.

I've been training with Zach for about a month or so now, and I'm already seeing great results. Before I began training with Zach, I had never set foot in a gym, so I was a bit uncomfortable lifting weights on my own since I was afraid of hurting myself. Zach really helped me out by showing me proper lifting techniques and helped me develop a good routine to follow.

I've seen great results with the strength training. I can lift more, I have better endurance, and have more muscle definition after the first month! I feel great, and I have more energy.

I would highly recommend Zach to anyone looking for a good trainer. He's friendly, very professional and extremely knowledgeable. Thanks, Zach!

I have worked with Zack for a few sessions now and the kettle bell workouts he has shown me have been a great supplement to my normal workout regiment. The strength and balance exercises have greatly helped me improve on areas I'm not used to working out as heavily. I'm typically more of a running focused person and use weight training as secondary, however Zack has shown himself to be knowledgeable about exercises that I am able to use to supplement my training runs. He's very personable and is great at what he does. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

To say the least the kettle bell work out is well worth the time and effort. Great work out for all levels of fitness. I was completely amazed by how much you can burn in less than 30 minutes. Not to mention this work out routine is an awesome cardio booster. Definitely recommend this work out...100%

I was assigned to Zach for my 2 free sessions at LifeTime fitness. I think one of the best instructors I have ever worked with. Very helpful and knowledgeable not only with the kettle belts but every area you can think of working on. I had a lot of fun working with him as well because even after the classes he maintains a relationship with you and comes and joins you while you workout. Has great enthusiasm and energy which is great cause it motivates you to push harder as well. Would definitely recommend working out with him!

I had two free training sessions and was assigned to Zach. I was impressed with his knowledge of not only kettlebells but with fitness and weight training as a whole. I consequently signed up for 4 more sessions with Zach and focused on core/strength training and building those areas that i thought I knew well. Got some amazing insight into the base that I was lacking and got a great return on my investment. Zach covered all of the base compound movements with proper form and uncovered those weak limiting areas in my current fitness. Highly recommend!

Came to Zack asking for a football workout with direct applications to the field. Had a couple great lifts and felt like he did a great job of tailor fitting them for my individual needs.

Zach took time and showed me how to properly swing the bell. I felt I had a good understanding of it, but Zach really focused on some key areas, like my breathing and hike. I would recommend Zach to anyone who is serious about learning how to swing a kettlbell.

Zach is the first instructor I have met that knows his stuff when it comes to kettle bell training. Kettle bell training provides excellent all around training that has been left out of most peoples workout. If you are looking for a new way to get in shape try kettle bell training with an instructor that knows what he is doing.