“Brian got me in shape and kept me motivated to STAY in shape. I wanted to shrink him up and stick him in my purse for constant life motivation even outside the gym! His knowledge about the body and what works best for each individual is what makes him a unique and invaluable trainer. He kept me going while I was doing a rigorous dance show and helped me stay injury free and in great shape due to a combination of cardio cross training, weights and pilates.”
— Alexis Carra, Model & Actress

“If you want a trainer who discusses your daily trials and tribulations, then you should look elsewhere for such a person. Brian Kent asks what you want to achieve and he puts together a program to get you there. Whether it’s pushing weights, working on flexibility or improving a technique that’s sports specific, he knows how to get you in shape. I have trained with many individuals in Chicago and Brian is the only one who has thoroughly exhausted me at every workout and that’s why I will continue to work with him. Simply put – he’s the best!”
— Charles Dobson Jr.

“As I am trying to prepare for my next professional season, it is very important for me to have a trainer that understands what I need to do to prepare for the vigorous season. Brian does that and more. He has developed a program specific to my needs so I can compete at the highest level.  His knowledge and energy are top notch! Every program is always new and fresh, and I have finally found a trainer who challenges me both physically and mentally. I recommend BKSTRENGTH for anyone looking to be the best they can be!”
— Greg Ktistou, Professional Basketball Player, Europe

“Brian was the first personal trainer I had ever worked with and a year after working together I accomplished nearly all of my goals. He tracked, benchmarked, developed plans, pushed, and was genuinely interested in me achieving my goals. I switched gyms to East Bank Club and no one there stacks up to him.”
— Joshua W. Boyer, C.P.A.

“Brian’s intelligent and fun approach to fitness never ceases to motivate me. If I am not working my ass off, I’m laughing my ass off.”
— Melissa Severin

“Brian’s unique methods and driving motivation combine to produce results. His is a no-nonsense, innovative approach to true fitness. Anyone, from beginner to accomplished athlete, will be surprised by the challenges and amazed at the evident gains that come from working with this talented professional.”
— Joe Barrett

“Brian is very attentive to your fitness goals and sensitive to your strengths/weaknesses. I have had back, knee and ankle problems for years and he’s changed up my routines so that I feel the maximum benefit without aggravating any injury. In fact, when I decided to tackle the Chicago Half Marathon, Brian changed up my routines so that I was fully prepared for the race. I’ve completed THREE half marathons now, thanks to Brian. Additionally, Brian is a good sport about trying new exercises. I am an avid fan of kickboxing and Brian is more than willing to don the pads and take a beating for me. He is creative with all the equipment available and will definitely keep you interested session after session. There is no dullness in his training routine.”
— Ellie Lee

“I met Brian in 2005 when I was attempting to fit into a wedding dress. I was reluctant to work out with a male trainer but decided to give it a shot. I didn’t know that the decision I made then would change my life. Brian combines diverse training methods, individualized exercise programs and challenging yet achievable goal setting. His professionalism, extensive knowledge and passionate commitment to his work and ultimately his clients, provides the perfect setting for success and gives you essentials for a new healthier lifestyle! His sessions are motivating, structured and exhilarating to say the least. If you want results then Brian is definitely your man. I have achieved results that I would never ever have thought were possible. Then I got knocked up, gained 75 pounds and am doing it all over again. Damn it Brian! Where was he when I was eating ice cream at 2am for 9 months?”
— Sarah Job

“Brian is an excellent trainer and has a passion to continually improve his knowledge base in the field of exercise physiology. My workouts with him were some of the most effective I ever completed. I got results working with Brian.”
— Dr. Arshad Rahim

“He has the right balance humor and authority to push me past my comfort zone and really make me work. Brian listens to and hears his clients and finds ways to make their workouts more enjoyable. I have an extremely stressful job and I mentioned that I used to take boxing lessons in my hometown. Because he was actually listening and heard me, he realized I missed boxing and that it would be a great stress relief for me. It is these little things that make him such an effective and wonderful trainer. I definitely would not be 35lbs lighter if I hadn’t been working with him. If you want to be pushed, work hard and see results and have fun while doing so, then Brian is definitely the trainer you are looking for.”
— Leslie Shimmin

“Brian is an outstanding trainer and an accomplished athlete. I had the good fortune of training with him for a couple of months and during that time he pushed me to my limits. Brian’s workouts were intense, productive and fun.”
— Sarah Goldman

“I’ve been playing rugby and hitting the gym for a few years so my workouts are just a bit above the average. I wanted a trainer that had the energy to keep up with me and have fun at the same time. It was not easy to find until I started working out with Brian. He found my body strengths and help me to strengthen my weaknesses through out different exercises, heavy and light weight lifting, kick boxing (some times wearing a 25 pound vest) cardiovascular, balance and endurance programs. Over all, I noticed my endurance was getting better and my body was getting the shape I always wanted. In the field, I was able to keep running and tackling during the whole game. For a guy in my early 40′s, I was the second fastest player where the average age on the team is 30.”
— Hector Gonzalez

“Brian was the first personal trainer I ever had. He worked with me closely, pushed me hard, and helped me get exactly the results I was looking for.”
— Christian Perry

“Brian does on outstanding job of changing up your workout so that you do not get bored and are always working on different muscle groups.  He is great about making modifications to exercises so that they suit you better. And he is able to answer a wide variety of questions related to fitness, nutrition and overall wellness. Although I have since moved away from Chicago and no longer have the opportunity to work with him, he still takes the time to text me about my fitness program and answers questions I may have.”
— Krissy Froelich