FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What sets Transforming Strength apart from other gyms and personal trainers in Laramie?

OWNERSHIP- You can rest assured TRANSFORMING STRENGTH owner, Matt Hartsky, will always be involved in your coaching wether you work with him directly or a member of his team. The level of service provided by the owner of any business will always be superior to the level of service you would receive from someone way down the ladder. Matt cares deeply about your experience working with his team and takes responsibility for your results.

SAFETY- We place your safety above all else and focus on coaching controlled and correct technique at all times.

SUPPORT- We do our best to be available to support you on your health & fitness journey 24/7/365.

ATTENTION- When you work with us, we strive to make you feel like you are our one and only Transformer. You are not just another hour in our day.

TRAINING- Every coaching session is planned with intention. No guessing or random workouts. Your training is designed to accomplish your goals.

EXPERIENCE- We host the most experienced personal training program in Laramie. Our strength training knowledge is on par with the best in the country. With more than 29+ years of experience, education, research and work with thousands of clients, we can guide you to success.

ENVIRONMENT- We create a safe space where you can focus on pushing yourself and overcoming challenges without feeling rushed or self conscious.

VISION- We see potential in EVERYONE! #WeAllStartSomewhere

PASSION- We LOVE helping others through fitness and celebrate your victories (big and small) as if the are our own.

Can I schedule a consultation?

Yes! We offer FREE initial consultations that last 15-30 minutes so you can check out our private gym in Laramie, ask questions, share your goals and learn more about how we can put our extensive years of personal training experience to work for you. You can schedule your free consultation by phone or text (307)277-5336 by email coach@transformingstrength.com or through our 👉 CONTACT page.

Do you offer free sessions or trial classes?

No, due to an extremely packed schedule, we are unable to offer free sessions for personal training or fitness classes. We would be more than happy to put you in touch with numerous client references or direct you to dozens of client 👉 success stories, reviews and testimonials that highlight the level of fitness coaching service you can expect to receive. You are also welcome to try a class or 1 on 1 session at the single session rate (based on availability).

How long have you been a personal trainer?

Owner Matt Hartsky earned his first coaching certificate in 1996 from Adams State University, in Alamosa, Colorado while earning his bachelor’s degree in education and language arts and competing at the highest levels in cross-country running, indoor and outdoor track. Since that time, he has earned numerous certifications, including nutrition and performance enhancement from the most highly respected organizations in the health and fitness industry. Most importantly, he has worked with thousands of individuals across a wide variety of backgrounds, from youth to folks in their late 80’s, athletes at all levels and in many sports, and clients with every type of limitation, injury and goal. You can follow this link to 👉 learn more about Matt.

What’s included in your fitness program?

The answer to this question depends on the coaching service and package you choose. Most personal training sessions and fitness classes last one hour. The number of sessions are also determined by the package you choose. Currently, you could use private personal training anywhere between one to five days per week, choose a monthly fitness class or use online personal training. While nutrition coaching is included in some packages, it will be an add on service to others, including fitness classes. What we can guarantee you will receive, no matter which package or service you choose, is our best effort to give you as many tools as possible from our many years of experience, education and research. You will also receive as much professional support as possible to ensure you have every opportunity to succeed and reach your goals.

Do you offer nutrition coaching?

Yes! Matt is a certified fitness nutrition coach. More importantly, he has spent more than 29+ years building a nutrition therapy program that gets results. He refers to his philosophy as Eating on Purpose and he would love to help you use it to take control of your eating habits.

What is your coaching philosophy?

As a life-long athlete & professional coach for more than 29+ years, IMatt is passionate about helping anyone who is ready to commit to making positive health and fitness changes! As such, his two pronged coaching philosophy allows him to provide every client with the tools needed to reach their full potential:

Minimize Risk of Injury- Client safety is our top priority, so we minimize risk of injury by carefully selecting low risk, high benefit movements, planning balanced programming, and implementing the most advanced exercise and training techniques.

Maximize Individual Potential- Helping clients to reach beyond what they think is possible is the driving force behind our coaching passion. Above all, we use proven strategies to create periodized programs that balance stress and recovery to build clients toward their goals.

What is your training style?

Our default coaching personality is passionate, but quiet. While we can be as intense as you need us to be, our style is very instructional so we prefer to employ a calm and understated tone to help every client feel comfortable and able to focus on our instructions without feeling stressed or pressured. We also prefer coaching that involves demonstration followed by hands on practice together. Matt's primary degree is in language arts and education, which has allowed hims to implement a variety of tools to illustrate training techniques and concepts in order to reach many different learning styles.

How long does the process take to see results?

The amount of time it will take you to start seeing results will be the direct result of the amount of effort you put into the program and how closely you follow our advice. Since we use strength training as the foundation for our programs, many clients begin to see results rapidly, especially in the form of confidence. The training and nutrition coaching we provide have a proven path to success, so you will have every opportunity to follow that path towards your own goals.

Do you have any client photos, videos or testimonials?

Yes! We have all three, with many photos and videos scattered about this website and on our social media pages. In addition, we have dozens and dozens and dozens of 👉 client reviews.

What is your cancellation policy?

Personal Training only requires you to commit to a package with a pre-set number of sessions. Once you reserve those sessions, we am unable to offer refunds for any reason. We also have a 24 hour cancellation policy; as long as you cancel your session 24 hours before your session, you will not lose it.

Fitness Classes are reserved and paid for on a monthly basis. After you have reserved a class time, we are unable to offer refunds for any reason. There is no carry-over for missed classes and each month requires a new reservation and payment.

What do I need to buy before we start?

The only must haves for training with us are comfortable workout clothes and a pair of athletic shoes you keep clean and either leave at the gym or bring with you to change into. You may also want to bring a bottle of water and a small towel.

If you decide to receive nutrition coaching along with your training, you will need a lined paper notebook, a digital food scale and a set of measuring cups.

While not a requirement, there are safe and proven supplements that will help you get the most out of your training by helping you fuel and recover better, as well as supplements designed to help maximize fat burning results. We will provide the safest options best suited to your specific goals and you can decide from there.