I am an NPC Judge, and I have known Porter both personally and professionally for a decade.....Not only will he help you achieve whatever fitness goals you have, he'll make it a pleasurable experience while you're doing it.  I have seen firsthand the changes he has made to peoples lives. I've seen it in the gym, and I've seen it sitting behind the judges table.  Even if you have no desire to ever step on stage, Porter will definitely be able to help you get to where you want to go!
                                  Jimmy.....Louisville, Kentucky

Porter helped me go from a size 18 down to a size 4 in less than a  year! Not only did he give me the tools I needed to get into better shape than I ever knew I could, he helped me realize my true potential!  Porter is very strict, but very fair.  He is always helpful, not only to his clients but to others in the gym as well.  I will never be able to thank him enough for what he's done for me!
                                  Monica.....Louisville, Kentucky              (check out Monica's pictures in the "Clients Gallery")

In 2006, my appendix burst and I nearly lost my life.  In 2007, I suffered yet another injury.  I considered my bodybuilding career over, but then I met Porter.  My strength is higher than its ever been.  My body is more balanced than ever, and I'm in the best shape of my life.  I feel I can accomplish anything.
                                  Haney......Louisville, Kentucky              (check out Haney's pictures in the "Clients Gallery")

Porter Cottrell is responsible for changing my life -- greatly for the better!  Before training with Mr. Cottrell, I experienced significant back and knee pain greatly limiting my functioning.  I was not able to walk up and down stairs without significant pain -- I felt like an old man!  I could not squat down to the floor to play with my young children without significant pain. Even sitting or standing up from a chair was painful. Mr. Cottrell developed a training regimen taking my special needs into account.  I very quickly became totally pain free.  I no longer avoid stairs or hesitate to squat down to the floor for any reason!

Before training with Mr. Cottrell, I had no significant muscle mass or muscle definition.  I did not have a single abdominal muscle to be seen anywhere!  Now I frequently hear comments from people that "I didn’t know that a person could have 12 pack abs!"  I certainly never would have thought it possible to fathom stepping on stage to compete in a bodybuilding competition.  Not only have I accomplished that task many times now but I have placed first in my class!

Over the last couple of years, my muscular development appeared to reach a plateau.  It seemed that I could not put on any additional muscle mass no matter what I did.  After allowing Mr. Cottrell to analyze and take control of my diet, I put on 29 pounds of muscle mass while actually losing fat and becoming more highly conditioned within three months!

  With Mr. Cottrell's assistance, it seems that I am continually accomplishing what I had felt was unreachable.  As a physician and client of Mr. Cottrell's, I am extremely impressed by his knowledge of applied exercise physiology and nutrition.  He is most certainly at the top of his field!  His primary emphasis remains dedicated to doing anything he can to improve youthful functioning and health while pursuing and accomplishing each client's individual goals.  If you're fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Cottrell, don't let it pass you by!
                                              Steve......Louisville, KY              (Check out Steve's pictures in the "Clients Gallery")

At age 51, I have lived the majority of my adult life exercising and attempting to practice good, healthy eating habits.  Two years ago, I started a personal training program with Porter.  He also assists me with my nutritional program.  

My gym time has been cut in half.  It is now quality over quantity.  My endurance on the golf course is much better.  I feel energized and alert.  More importantly, I am healthy and I am having fun!
                                              Brandon.....Louisville, KY          (Check out Brandon's pictures in the "Clients Gallery")

I have worked out for twenty years.  I am a United States Grade 5 Soccer Referee and an NCAA Soccer Referee.  I have read books and learned by being in the gym with lots of different workout partners over the years.  I always thought that having a personal trainer was for people who did not work out regularly.  When I started working out with Porter in January 2008, I was blown away by my lack of knowledge.  

Prior to working out with Porter I was spending 2 hours, 4-5 days each week in the gym.  I am now in the gym each week 3 days for 50 minutes.  Porter has made me stronger, more fit aerobically, and more efficient in my workouts.  Porter has taught me an enormous amount about staying fit and healthy.  Porter addresses every aspect of fitness including workouts, nutrition, and supplements.  Porter has me lifting more weight than ever before without any pain.  He has me eating better foods that have enhanced my physical appearance and increased my energy levels.  He has done all of this in an environment that is fun and uplifting.  

I cannot adequately express in writing my gratitude to Porter.  I cannot imagine a time when I will not use his services!
                                               Louis........Louisville, KY         (Check out Louis's pictures in the "Clients Gallery)

I love training with Porter!  He is one of the most popular, knowledgeable and experienced personal trainers you'll find anywhere.  He is also a tremendous lifestyle coach and wellness advocate.  Through his fitness and nutrition coaching, I am heading into my 49^th year reaching levels of physical conditioning that I never thought possible....and these results are after a lifetime of being active and fit!