Fitness Testimonials

"I am a 42 year old mother of 3.  Before I met Darla, I was trying to reach my fitness goals in the gym...both on my own, as well as using a gym trainer.  Once I met and worked with Darla, I realized I had been wasting my time and money.  Darla is a consummate professional.  She accurately assesses your needs via medically proven methods, and tailors a plan to meet your goals.  She is also trained in physiology, so if you have prior injuries like I did, she is able to create a workout for you that will not compromise your recovery. 

Some people new to working out or gyms can be intimidated by trainers, but Darla is a caring person who understands everyone's situation is different when it comes to meeting their goals.  She is non-judgmental and has your best interest at heart.  She believes in what she does and passionate about fitness for everyone, whether you are just starting out or are a fitness competitor.  I am also glad that she has added massage to her menu of services.  Those stretch outs and massages she provided were heavenly after a tough work out.

I am working on my own now and I am able to incorporate everything she has taught me into my lifestyle.  Even if I fall off the fitness wagon once in a while (who doesn't?) I hear her voice in my head getting me back on track.  Darla is still always available to me for a quick email or to answer a question. She treats all her clients (current and former) as lifetime members of her fitness community."

Julie Ziomek
Rocklin, CA

"My name is Rehana and I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my fitness trainer Darla, for helping me achieve my ideal weight by understanding exercise as a lifestyle and not just as a fad.  She taught me about having a new attitude about food and exercise giving me a healthy lifestyle that has not only allowed me to focus but has given me the energy and clear mind set needed to handle all those day to day things we call life. 

I have now have a abundance of energy of being able to do all the things I want to do in handling my business and enjoying my family time without running out of steam.  The BIG thing with exercising with Darla is she LISTENS and helps you through any injuries or restrictions.  Her being a certified massage therapist helps too!"

Rehana Khan, 33
Investigations

Darla has been my personal trainer since the beginning of 2008.I am ecstatic about her training and my overall progress. Darla is a very experienced trainer; highly responsive to your individual abilities. Darla has helped me improve my overall health, strength, endurance and muscle tone. The best complement I get is when people acknowledge my progress and ask how did I do it…it is when I bring out Darla’s business card. Thank you Darla!!!"

Tom Esmanech
HP Director

"I am writing this testimonial on behalf of Darla Benfield CPT, trainer, nutrition expert, phenomenal athlete, and friend.  This woman is as good as it gets!  She motivates you to be the best that you can be, makes sure that you get the strength to work out to the best that you can and she pushes you to limits you didn't even know you could go to. 

She is extremely knowledgeable about so many fitness/nutrition topics, she's like a workout/food walking encyclopedia.  In one hour with Darla at her training facility is like 10 hours at a regular gym.  She's there to listen and the fact that she's a woman and can relate to "women" and understands "women" makes it very easy to confide in her.  Her workouts "work", her advice "works", her way of doing things "work".  It is just amazing she hasn't written a book or made a workout/stretching DVD to share some of her expertise. 

She is in tremendous physical shape and she practices what she preaches when it comes to meals: 5 or 6 small meals during the way will do the trick.    

I have enjoyed working with her and would absolutely recommend her as not only a trainer but the best massage therapist, EVER! As THE BEST massage therapist, she knows the human body, muscles, bones, nerves, in and out and she will provide you with the type of relaxation at her table that only high-end spa results usually provide (and even better.) 

Darla is just amazing, in and out!"

Susana S. Granite Bay, CA, 35
Domestic Engineer

"Working with Darla has been a positive experience and also an educational one.  She is so positive and makes exercising fun.  It's not just about going and working out with Darla, she helps you change your lifestyle physically which in turn also changes your mental attitude. She is honest and professional and you will feel very comfortable around her.  If you want to change your appearance and health for the better, Darla will give a 110% of herself to help you in meeting your goals." 

Celeste Ragan, 30
Postal Carrier

"The first time I meant Darla she told me that health, strength and beauty came from the inside. I did not believe it until about my 5th week of working out with Darla. I had pep in my step and I was feeling better than I have ever felt. As a 43 year old woman with 4 back surgeries behind me it was so important to find someone to heal my whole body, carefully. I have joined every gym in town and never went, even with free membership. Working with Darla helped me gain back my self confidence and self respect. Not only does my body feel strong, I am learning how to be strong from the inside out."

Sally Darlington
Bank Vice President

“Darla did an outstanding job as a personal trainer. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for assistance in this area!”

Michael Sollazzo
Attorney

"One word to describe my experience training with Darla…AMAZING.  Darla is an exceptional trainer and I felt comfortable with her the minute I met her.  Her wonderful personality and love for fitness shines through her every action.  I was really nervous about the nutritional program and workout routine, but was quickly put at ease.  Darla's extensive nutritional knowledge and degrees in biology made me feel comfortable that she wasn’t going to put me through a workout that was going to cause me injury or on a nutritional plan that had me starving.   The nutritional plan was simple and easy to stick to and the workout routine was tough but not impossible.  Darla really pushed me to my limit, which gave me the results I wanted but was not getting by myself.  I was very unhappy with the weight I was at, and with Darla's program, I was able to lose almost 25 lbs. and 22.5 inches!  Thank you Darla for helping me achieve my AMAZING results."

Kerry, 36
Sacramento

"I would like to give great thanks to Darla, she is truly a walk the talk trainer already being in the training industry I needed to be pushed beyond and after seeing “D” she was someone I know who could give me the determination to succeed in my fitness goals   My husband and I wanted to extend our family and I wanted to take on my fitness challenge prior to doing so , we Darla and I decided to try Women’s Tri-Fitness and it has been the most rewarding feeling of self personal accomplishments  Darla has the passion to be by your side and give you the encouragement that you can do anything you put your mind to  After competing for four years with Darla  and exceeding my goals I cannot thank her enough."

Sincerely Gina Ellis
WTF Athlete, Youth Instructor, Mom
New Castle
 

"Darla ~Just wanted to say thank you for helping me on my way to realizing one of my life-long dreams of competing in a fitness/figure competition and fitness modeling. In the short time we have been working together, you have taken my muscular yet fluffy body to becoming the lean woman I know is in there! And we're not even done yet! You were the person I was looking for! I wanted a trainer to take me to the next level. Sure, I know my way around the gym, but you have shown me a different way of working out that produces results.  You pull it all together with proper nutrition guidance, changing up my workouts to keep them interesting, challenging, and fun.