Mike Davies interview!

[Siouxcountry]

Successful trainer, Mike Davies, was recently interviewed by Dr Z. Catherine Navarro, and Nancy DiNino over at Living Beautiful Radio (http://www.livingbeautifulradio.com/).

CLICK HERE FOR THE INTERVIEW (http://www.flashrob.com/azp/LBR020308.mp3)

Mike Davies, he is HARD CORE, TO THE POINT and defines the true meaning of "no pain no game" He is a trainer of champions with a client base of over 400 which includes 3x Fitness Olympia Winner Adela Garcia and Fitness International Champ, Jen Hendershot, And where it happens, right in his Fitness Factory. Listen to Mike as he "tells us how it is" on topics that include, judging, competing surviving the industry and maintaining a healthy lifestyle!The list of women Mike trains is quite amazing. His site can be found HERE (http://www.mikedaviesfitness.com/index.html).

[Shelly]

Mike is the seriously the most down to earth guy with MORE knowldege on WOMEN then any guy i know! ;)

he handles a large base of clientele, however is stil able to dial you in as if you were his only client!

He is sincere, honest, and knows how to give a better ass kicking in the gym than anyone i know.

This is our 3rd year with him and we will continue to be fitness factory girls to the end! :D

[Siouxcountry]

Mike is the seriously the most down to earth guy with MORE knowldege on WOMEN then any guy i know! ;)

he handles a large base of clientele, however is stil able to dial you in as if you were his only client!

He is sincere, honest, and knows how to give a better ass kicking in the gym than anyone i know.

This is our 3rd year with him and we will continue to be fitness factory girls to the end! :D

Hi Shelley & Betsy! :waving:

How old is he?

I see you two have a page at his site... LINK (http://www.mikedaviesfitness.com/betsy_shelly_albetta.html)

:cool:

[Shelly]

Hi Shelley & Betsy! :waving:

How old is he?

I see you two have a page at his site... LINK (http://www.mikedaviesfitness.com/betsy_shelly_albetta.html)

:cool:

I think he is in his early to mid thirties... YES OMG those pics are from our firsts show he should prob update them LOL

[fitmomma3]

2007 was my first year with Mr.Davies and I've actually never met him in person YET but love working with him. I tell him all the time he is my VOICE of reason that I need so badly when prepping! He is right on top of industry changes, judging, and show set-ups which is invaluable especially when you are going to compete nationally. My first show back after the twins I got a horrible stomach bug two days before, I called him crying, throwing up and thinking I had to quit! But he told me to drink Gatorade go to bed and call him in the morning... surprise surprise I was fine (stomach bugs don't last long and I wasn't about to throw away months of hard work for a few hours of sickness). With his help I went on Stage two days later and won the overall... I have no doubt in my mind without him I would have doubted competing 2 days after that and no way would I have ever got on stage!

[Siouxcountry]

Now that's a great trainer! :awesome:

Hi Stephanie! :waving:

2007 was my first year with Mr.Davies and I've actually never met him in person YET but love working with him. I tell him all the time he is my VOICE of reason that I need so badly when prepping! He is right on top of industry changes, judging, and show set-ups which is invaluable especially when you are going to compete nationally. My first show back after the twins I got a horrible stomach bug two days before, I called him crying, throwing up and thinking I had to quit! But he told me to drink Gatorade go to bed and call him in the morning... surprise surprise I was fine (stomach bugs don't last long and I wasn't about to throw away months of hard work for a few hours of sickness). With his help I went on Stage two days later and won the overall... I have no doubt in my mind without him I would have doubted competing 2 days after that and no way would I have ever got on stage!

[IslandGirl]

That's great Steph!!! Your trainer needs to have confidence in YOU and believe in you!

[NYCStrongFox]

Mike is a genuine, intelligent, no sugar coating, face the truth, work your ass off, patient, dedicated, honest man, to name a few of his wonderful characteristics. I've been with him for 5 years now and each season, he helps me improve my overall physique and is encouraging and focused on each client's needs. No cookie cutter stuff here. I try to go out to OH to see him any where from 3-6 times a year. You get recharged at his camps, get the opportunity to talk to him and get to know Mike the person as well as the trainer, meet other fellow Fitness Factory clients, see/meet some pros and you learn so much about the industry and yourself. Mike has a talent and passion for helping those who want to make positive, healthful changes. Doesn't matter if you just want to lose weight, compete in our sport, improve in a sport you already part-take in....the goal is the same. To be you, but better (in more ways than one). It's a blessing to have him and Julie in my life. Anyone considering working with him, it's the best investment you can make for yourself.

[Lori Staats]

I have been training with Mike for almost three years now. Everything these girls have said about him is true. He is dedicated to this sport and his girls. He does make you feel like you are his only client even though he is dealing with hundreds of girls. Can you imagine dealing with that many girls and their issues? :banghead:
Since I have been training with Mike he has helped to make phenomenal changes in my physique. He is the best at his game, IMO. :awesome1:

[atrain]

One of the best things about Mike is he is honest. If you need to hold off for 6 months to do another show he will tell you. Some girls don't like him...and the reason being they don't like being told the truth. They want someone to stand there and tell them (lie) they look great, when they are off.

[Shelly]

One of the best things about Mike is he is honest. If you need to hold off for 6 months to do another show he will tell you. Some girls don't like him...and the reason being they don't like being told the truth. They want someone to stand there and tell them (lie) they look great, when they are off.

agreed! he will NEVER BS you....EVER!!! Plus Betsy and I see him in person prob 2-3 times a year....and he can tell the difference between us!!!

can you imagine that?? LOL:p

[SBT]

Cool interview... sounds like a great trainer for sure ;)

[Siouxcountry]

A weekend with Mike Davies......

http://www.hardbody.com/news/2008/06/18/a-weekend-with-mike-davies/

Oh Wow! What crazy fun that was! The hardest and most productive weekend ever! Mike and Julie are absolutely amazing people.

[~Claire~]

Mike is the BOMB!! The first time I saw Mike was at the 2001 Debbie Kruck Classic. There were all these girls running around with Fitness Factory warm-ups on and I thought "wow, these girls are in shape!!" A few months later, Adela introduced me to Mike, and it all began. Mike has been my trainer since right after I earned my pro card in 2001. I love him. He is honest and KNOWS this sport forward, backward, and sideways. Noone else will ever be my trainer!!

[Siouxcountry]

Mike attended the Jr Nationals. :)

[NYCStrongFox]

Yes, the great camps. I'm booked for this upcoming weekend and we get A LOT done in 3 days. Bootcamp is NO JOKE! Nothing like it to show you how in or out of shape you are lol.

Anyone thinking about working with Mike, definitely check out his site...

www.mikedaviesfitness.com

[NYCStrongFox]

Here are the Fitness Factory competitors he had at the Jr. Nationals:
(posted on Mike's site)

Women's Middleweight Bodybuilding
5th - Lisa Janusz

Women's Fitness B Class
3rd - Jessica Clay
5th - Gina Crum

Women's Fitness C Class
3rd - Jo Marriner

Women's Figure A
2nd - Kara Flowers
6th - Aketa Thomas
7th - Debra Lavette

Women's Figure B
7th - Denise Rose
8th - Jen Dehoya

Women's Figure C
3rd - Pam Soper
6th - Ginger Redeker
8th - Emily Nicholson
11th - Lisa Brochu

Women's Figure D
1st - Terri Turner
3rd - Kristy McKinney
12th - Latrice Harrell

Women's Figure E
1st - Catherine Holland (new IFBB Pro)
14th - Jane Holtzman

Women's Figure F
5th - Amanda Breznau

[Jennifer Gates]

Mike is the BOMB!! The first time I saw Mike was at the 2001 Debbie Kruck Classic. There were all these girls running around with Fitness Factory warm-ups on and I thought "wow, these girls are in shape!!" A few months later, Adela introduced me to Mike, and it all began. Mike has been my trainer since right after I earned my pro card in 2001. I love him. He is honest and KNOWS this sport forward, backward, and sideways. Noone else will ever be my trainer!!

Agreed!! I had to chime in on this....Mike is my trainer as well!!! He know's his S&it!!! I started working with Mike in 2006....and we have came a long way!! Mike told me from day one I had a ton of potential....and he doesn't blow smoke up your BUtt!!

He is so honest and down to earth and Julie is an angel as well!! Nothing gets sugar coated...he tells you how it is...I'm very glad to have Mike and Julie on my team!!!

Bootcamp class is in a whole different league of it's own....very motivating and smokes your butt all at the same time!!!
I highly recommend.......mikedaviesfitness.com

[NYCStrongFox]

Agreed!! I had to chime in on this....Mike is my trainer as well!!! He know's his S&it!!! I started working with Mike in 2006....and we have came a long way!! Mike told me from day one I had a ton of potential....and he doesn't blow smoke up your BUtt!!

He is so honest and down to earth and Julie is an angel as well!! Nothing gets sugar coated...he tells you how it is...I'm very glad to have Mike and Julie on my team!!!

Bootcamp class is in a whole different league of it's own....very motivating and smokes your butt all at the same time!!!
I highly recommend.......mikedaviesfitness.com

Hi Jen :waving:. Hope I get the opportunity to meet you at a camp. Ditto on all you wrote above. And, also, congrats on all your accomplishments. Mike has a good eye on those who will do so well, like yourself!! :D

[Siouxcountry]

Debra Lavette & Mike at the Jr Nationals................