Severe headaches for a prolonged period were the catalyst for a visit to my doctor.
After some trouble-shooting and no relief, a scan revealed that I had severe
degenerative disk disease, complete with bone spurs in my neck.

Immediate surgery was recommended by one neurosurgeon, pain management by way
of cortisone shots was recommended by another. .

I chose the less invasive approach and found some relief with the cortisone. – Some
relief…

Recently, I found myself sitting in the locker room at the gym, trying to get myself
together to get on the arc trainer – Cardio seemed to dull my pain for a while.

A couple of other members came in to the locker room and began talking about the pain
relief they’d had after working out with Kyle Norman, the Z-Health professional in our
gym. I asked them to share – One of them actually went out into the lobby and brought
back Kyle’s card. Talk about being in the right place at the right time!

The rest of my story doesn’t even seem real when I think about it.

I met with Kyle and within two sessions, I didn’t have pain any longer. Crazy, simple –
Amazing.

I don’t take any type of pain relievers at all now.

My goal after becoming pain free was to increase my strength and flexibility – I’m now
lifting some pretty heavy weights on a regular basis. I meet with Kyle once a week to
stay on track with good form and with the Z-Health drills that have kept me pain free.

One other change that I should mention – I’ve had high blood pressure for some years.
My blood pressure would be fine for a while and then spike out of control. There
hasn’t been an apparent reason. Since I’ve been pain free, my blood pressure has been
normal. Maybe it’s a coincidence?? I’m not a doctor.

Thanks Kyle and thanks Z-Health!
Lynett B., Denver

I first began to work with Kyle to get myself back into shape and focus on strength training.  I have been athletic most of my life and was well aware of the benefits strength training can add to one’s fitness level. During our second year of training together, I decided to take on a significant personal goal – to complete a half ironman triathlon.  I had done shorter distances but had suffered from a running injury that put me on the sidelines for a few months. Kyle focused on exercises that incorporated multiple muscle groups and interval training that did not add unnecessary stress.  As my injury began to heal and my fitness increased, he focused on specific muscle groups that would eventually help me complete my goal.  I managed to achieve my goal but more importantly, learned a tremendous amount about training and fitness.

I watched Kyle work with individuals recovering from injury, other athletes with big goals and individuals just interested in gaining fitness.  He tailors workouts for each individual and in my case, spent a lot of time learning about triathlons and the most effective exercises for all three sports.  His appetite for knowledge and how he can apply it to all of his clients – regardless of their fitness level or athletic goals – is incredble.  Kyle’s a wonderful trainer and I miss working with him.

-Janice K. Alexandria, VA

Kyle helped me achieve — and exceed — my fitness goals. He stays current on the latest fitness research, which helps him shape a personal plan that’s effective and, most importantly, fun. Training with Kyle, I maintained a base strength that is critical for my primary interest, mountain bike racing, but also for a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

-Kathryn H. Arlington, VA

I worked with Kyle Norman in 2006 following a 6 month deployment to W. Africa. My personal goals included but were not limited to strength, flexibility and core work to enhance task driven body work. Kyle’s unique style of physical fitness emphasized working the body as a total system as opposed to any one singular muscle group in isolation from the rest. His commitment to following a program tailored to the specific needs of his clients made him ideal and set him naturally apart from other trainers.

Kyle has an affable, easy-going nature that allows the client to ask questions without feeling awkward. His many years of experience and vast knowledge enable him to put together a personalized program. He balances the right amount of weight training, cardio exercise, supplement use and diet; tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.

I recommend Kyle to anyone interested in a total body concept of fitness and strength training. His common sense approach presents the application of theory supported by research culled from a variety of sources. His theory is always well grounded from within the community of professional training and it is evident he is respected among his peers.

Kyle enhanced my fitness through a combination of outdoor activities, hill running, performing back to back superset drills, rebuilding muscular connective tissue and losing weight.

If you are interested in a methodical no-nonsense approach that isn’t packaged in fancy buzzwords or far-fetched promises but is focused on living a clean and healthy lifestyle over time, then your time with Kyle would be well-invested.

-Carlo N. Arlington, VA