1.  CONTACT ME.
    I can be contacted at:


    2.  LET'S MEET AT STARBUCKS ...
    After we have made phone contact, the next step is meeting.  I like to meet future clients at a
    neutral location (usually a local Starbucks) where the client can maintain his/her privacy.  I started
    doing this several years ago and its worked out great. Over coffee, we will discuss:

  • Your current physical fitness status;
  • Your physical fitness goals;
  • What you want in a trainer.

    Please note:  I do *not* take each client I interview. My objective during the interview is to
    determine if the client is serious about training. This is also a good time to see if there is a
    'match' between us.  Some times there isn't and this is ok.  Sometimes I meet people who
    don't know what they want and I can steer them in the right direction.  

    3.  FORMS.
    If the meeting is a "go", I will give you the standard forms to take with you, fill out, sign and bring
    back for your first session (which is free) or you can download the forms.

  • Health Questionnaire;
  • Informed Consent Form (ICF);
  • MSF Gym Policy Form.

    Please note:  Bring your completed forms to your first session. When we meet for our first session
    in my gym (which is free), I will sit and discuss your Health Questionnaire with you. Please be
    honest on the form and list all muscoskeletal problems you have. Even if you are morbidly obese,
    have cancer, lymphoma, an auto-immune disease or HIV/AIDS, I will still train you.  Many clients I
    work with are HIV-positive, have cancer diagnosis, diabetes or various auto-immune diseases.
























    4.  YOUR FIRST SESSION IS .... free.
    Your first personal training session is free. Based upon your Health Questionnaire, I will give you a
    Graded Exercise Test (GXT) consisting of Machine Bench Press and Incline Push Ups.  This
    allows me to physically determine where we start based upon what your goals are:  Adding muscle,
    losing fat, or overall wellness.  Also, based upon your experience, I will give you a short tour of the
    gym, the machines, dumbbells and my safety policy.  

    5.  SCHEDULING ...
    If, after the first session, we "jive" - I will schedule you in.  Please follow my scheduling guidelines
    and policies.  

    6.  GYM RULES & REGS.  
    Here are my gym policies:

  • Payment.   Payment must be made before each session.  I accept checks or cash.  I do not
    take credit cards.
  • Client referral.  Clients receive one (1) free session for each new client they refer who
    becomes a paid client after five (5) sessions.
  • Cancellation. I may, at certain times, cancel a clients session due to emergencies.  If I have
    to cancel a client's session because of a non-emergency, the client receives a free session.  
    If there are scheduling problems (weather, etc.), and a client can take another time for
    training, the standard fee applies.  There is no late charge for cancelling a session.  Just call
    me if you need to cancel.  However, if a client cancels three (3) sessions in a row and they
    occupy an evening time slot (6-9pm) they loose that time slot.
  • Fee.  Go here to see my prices.
  • Package Session Rules:  If a client purchases a package session (5 training sessions) and
    quits after the second session, no refund will be given.
  • Accrued time. There is no "accrued time" if clients are late.
  • Terminating clients. I reserve the right to terminate clients at any time, without notice.  
    Termination is usually based upon a client's bad behavior, lack of finesse, interest or sincerity
    pertaining to diet and exercise.  I have only terminated 2 clients in 13 years ... so your good!
CAN I BUILD A BODY LIKE THIS?
The photo (above) is a sports model, so its this guy's job to be in shape. Is this
achievable for you?  Absolutely.  But to build a body like this you will have to
"suffer to achieve your fitness goals" --- the real bodybuilding is in the kitchen ...
not the gym.
M I K E    S T E W A R T    F I T N E S S
* You must sacrifice to achieve your fitness goals *
713.785.5126
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This page updated September 9, 2011.

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