Testimonials

Testimonial: I like getting out of bed now!

Testimonial: I like getting out of bed now!

I wanted to thank Dawn and Kelly so much.  I had an epiphany on Saturdays run.  Balboa Park was the location of the first run class I had ever taken with Leash Your Fitness in January, 2013. I was always last, had to walk the steep hills,  was huffing and puffing, and wondering why I got out of bed!  Well after being as consistent as possible with all the LYF classes throughout this year,  the run class returned to Balboa this month (October 2013)…I was afraid it would be the same! But surprise! I kept up with the middle of the

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Thanks for encouraging me to step our of my comfort zone!

Thanks for encouraging me to step our of my comfort zone!

I have been taking a running class with my dog, Lola on Saturdays. I have never been good runner, in fact was the slowest of the group the past few weeks. It is embarrassing to be the slow poke, but you know what? I am out there trying my best. Thanks to Kelly for pushing me and all of the encouragement! I hope this helps someone else out there to try something that is out of their comfort zone. We don’t have to be the best at everything we try, we just need to get out there and try something!  

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Improved Upper Body Strength with My Two Golden Retrievers

Improved Upper Body Strength with My Two Golden Retrievers

“Prior to being in the “Leash Your Fitness” classes, I was trying to walk my dogs several days a week but was concerned that I was doing nothing to improve my upper body strength and balance. Although I still can’t stand on one leg for any length of time, it is improving. Now being able to take the classes twice a week, has really helped to improve my overall strength and stamina. Added benefits are doing the classes with my daughter, enjoying the company of my two Golden Retrievers and meeting many other fun participants. Thanks for teaching these unique

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Dog Behavioral Issues and Old Injuries Healed

Dog Behavioral Issues and Old Injuries Healed

“I went to my first LYF Bootcamp because it was FREE. Between Mango’s behavioral issues and my old injuries & chronic pain issues I really didn’t expect to make it through the class (I figured we would be left in the dust or asked to leave). I had no idea how it would change my life! Support & encouragement from Dawn & crew & fellow bootcampers make the challenges motivating rather than overwhelming. And plenty of laughter makes it a blast! The dog trainers have some great tips & techniques that really help out in the real world. Working with

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Leash Your Fitness On My Quest to Lose Weight

Leash Your Fitness On My Quest to Lose Weight

“I know that LYF has definitely helped me in my quest to lose weight, become stronger and more toned, and to do something fun and different with Logan. Because of the stress of a family illness in 2009, I gained 30 pounds. I started dieting in January and lost 10lbs and hit a plateau. I heard about LYF and decided to give it a try. When we went to our first class I couldn’t even do one push-up. I was sore for several days after wards but I was hooked. The class was so much fun that an hour flew

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