Meet Bernard Laureus of Vytal Bern Fitness in North side

Today we’d like to introduce you to Bernard Laureus.

Bernard, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
Back in July of 2014, I went in for a routine check-up. While everything was OK, I was told I can lose a couple of pounds. I was still working a 9 to 5 job in downtown Chicago when I decided to make a drastic change in my fitness journey. In Dec of 2014, I decided to wake up around 5:30 or 6:00 A.M. and workout at home before taking the train to work.

During that time period, I developed a passion for fitness since I saw real results for the first time. In September of 2015, I was laid off from my finance job. I felt confused and defeated. After a conversation with my wife, I decided to turn my passion into a career and help people feel and look as great as I do no matter where they are in their fitness career.

Has it been a smooth road?
It has not been a smooth road. To get any traction you need word of mouth. If you are new to the business, a lot of people will reject you.

I have been told many times by people that were planning to contact me to train them, but I never received a callback. I also tried to set up a free outdoor boot camp class, which received no responses.

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Vytal Bern Fitness story. Tell us more about the business.
Vytal Bern Fitness is my personal training business, which strives to make fitness lifestyle changes to any individuals looking to improve their fitness goals.

I am known for shorter workouts (30 mins to an hour) that target multiple muscles groups so that my clients are in and out quickly while feeling they experienced a great workout.

I am most proud that I get to be a part of the solution to helping people live longer. I take it very seriously when I get an opportunity to be a part of someone’s life so that they can be a better mother, father, sister etc..

What sets me apart, I think, is how personal my story is and how I can relate to individuals who feel like they cannot get anywhere in their fitness journey. I was the guy spending $480 a year for a gym membership and seeing no results because I was neglecting the real solutions to seeing results to my body.

So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I see myself continuing to helping individuals along with their fitness journey while helping larger groups as well.

I want to focus more on helping people with nutrition as well, so I see myself educating more on that topic and passing along realistic solutions to getting in shape.

Pricing:

• $80 for an individual session (one hour)
• $40 per session if you commit to purchasing 5
• $30 per session if you commit to purchasing 10

Contact Info:

• Website: vytalbernfitness.com
• Phone: 7737429354
• Email: vytalbern@gmail.com
• Instagram: vytal_bern_fitness
• Facebook: vytal bern fitness

Image Credit:
Matt Geiger

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