Online Fitness Coach, LLC

Brian is my fitness coach and is assisting me to reach my goals for increased strength, toning, and greater fitness, along with nutrition advice. I highly recommend Brian to anyone looking to loose weight, tone up, look and feel great, and increase their fitness level. In 20 sessions with Brian over 8 weeks I have seen wonderful results with lost inches and many compliments! More...

This guy is really the best. He has motivated me to work out, something I never did before. I’ve been with him for nearly 5 years, through my single days, he kept me healthy during my pregnancy, and now he’s whipped me back into shape and helped me take off my 40 lbs. pregnancy weight gain less than a year since Riley was born. I cannot recommend him enough. More...

I love my Personal Trainer. I am VERY particular about Trainers. I always pick one by watching them work with their clients. I assess the results of their clients and their own personal results. A Trainer needs to look like a trainer. Brian is one of the best. He is not a chatter box. He is quietly effective and he means business. He focuses on your form, pushes you tirelessly, changes the workout constantly to confuse my body, and has helped me become more stable (I used to trip and fall all the time, weird, I know).

My results have been the best testimonial. I have lost 30 pounds and 6 inches around the waist with Brian.

My whole body has trimmed down. My whole goal was to have a more lean body, not buff or overly muscular. He tailors my workout for my needs. It is funny, because I get asked about my Trainer every few days. He truly is the best. I can’t say enough things about him. I hired Brian 3 years ago. It’s one of the best gifts I have given to myself. I go to him 3 times a week, which I recommend. More...

I have been training with Brian three times a week for over three years now. I like his style as he is serious about what he does, but at the same time he has patience and a great personality. This combination makes for a motivating workout. I also like the fact that he offers a varied workout regimen so my body can get ‘shocked” each time we work out. Over the last 7 months I have dropped 20 pounds and lost 7% body fat! If you are in the market for a personal trainer or fitness coach, look no further! More...

Brian is awesome. He puts together challenging customized workouts and gives positive reinforcement every step of the way. Whether it's in person or through the app style program it's worth every penny. Every time I am on his program I've been able to achieve my goals with his guidance. Can't recommend him enough. More...

I've been working out with Brian for over 6 years now and am very happy with the experience and my results. The sessions are customized to me and my fitness goals - it is not one size fits all! Brian has an easy-going style with just the right amount of push to keep you going and motivated. He is very approachable, positive and knowledgeable, and I really appreciate his professionalism and good humor. It's so exciting to be able to do things I never thought I could do and to gain the confidence to try whatever physical challenge Brian comes up with next! More...

Had it not been for me finding you, I am 100% sure that I would still be 315 pounds right now. Or actually I’d probably be 350 pounds by now. I’ve worked with other fitness coaches and nothing happened. More...

Brian knows his stuff. I’ve worked with him for over 7 years with great results. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for expert guidance and coaching for weight loss and nutrition.

Brian is ‘THE GO TO’ for training and nutritional coaching. Since working with Brian I have lost 30 pounds. Not only that but my confidence is up and I look forward to going to the gym now!

I have been working with Brian for several years and cannot say enough wonderful things about his programs, his professionalism, his knowledge about fitness AND nutrition and his responsiveness.

He is an amazing trainer, extremely motivating, and can work with all kinds of people and help you achieve any of fitness goal. I have scoliosis and also tore my rotator cuff doing martial arts and he developed programs for me that adapted to those challenges and have made me stronger.

Brian responds to any questions I have quickly and thoroughly... even though we work online, it seems like he is in the room because he finds a way to always be there when I have questions.

I've worked with many trainers in the past and Brian is one of the most knowledgable, friendliest, thorough and caring of the bunch. He's just a great person and amazing at what he does. You won't go wrong working with him.

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Over the last year and a half I’ve trained with Brian on a regular basis. Brian loves fitness and knows how to make every workout different and challenging. He is constantly switching things up and keeping it interesting. Brian is very skilled and knowledgeable, but what I like about Brian is that he is also very down to earth and fun. This is why we have also 'clicked' and become friends outside of our days of training. I HIGHLY recommend Brian for anyone looking for strong nutritional guidance, a great fitness program, and just a darn solid individual to train them! There was a reason he was VOTED BEST OF CHICAGO! More...

I've been seeing Brian for 4 months now and have lost 16 pounds. Those are results that speak for themselves but there's more to the story. Brian is extremely knowledgeable and educates as well as encourages. He isn't the "in your face" trainer some would expect, but rather someone that encourages and supports as one makes the journey to meet their goals. He's flexible with scheduling and has monthly competitions amongst clients to help keep things fun. Workouts are varied in style and intensity as to keep your body from getting too used to any one particular movement. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is serious about getting into great shape. Be willing to make a commitment and work hard but it will pay off! More...

Started working out with Brian a few months ago with the goal of losing weight and toning instead of becoming bulky. Brian is a soft spoken but tough trainer which is what I like and needed. The workouts were varied and always were difficult and I was extremely tired afterwards. I’ve worked out for years but now I realize that my workouts are nothing compared to what he provides. Working out different muscles each time helped me lose weight. I ended up going from 200 lbs. to 185 lbs. over a 3-month time period. I am very happy overall and my workouts now are harder than they used to be because of my experience with Brian so my weight is relatively stable now. More...

He was very honest. He didnt feel I would benefit based on my needs, and referred me to someone else. Very nice person!

Reviewed on Yelp

Best online coaching for fitness and nutrition. Just messaged my goals & constraints, and Coach Brian designed a detail-oriented plan for me. His articles and Facebook posts really helpful. Highly recommend for everyone. He contacts his clients regularly and really takes good care of his clients. Best wishes for his future success. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I selected Brian Donovan as my coach because he holds two of the most advanced personal training certifications and has a great, low-key but encouraging, demeanor. During the time I have worked with Brian, I have reached and exceeded my weight loss, body fat, and flexibility goals.  Every workout with him has been customized to my unique fitness goals and challenges.  I was born with back problems and Brian is great about adapting the exercises for my specific needs.  I've been working with him for over two years and have never had an injury. In addition, Brian is great about keeping up with the latest fitness and nutrition news and studies and always shares helpful tips for me to incorporate into my daily routine.I highly recommend Brian for anyone seeking a trainer.  Whatever your needs and goals, he will develop a program for you that WORKS, and you'll have fun along the way because he has a great personality. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

If I could give Brian 10 stars I would, but the 5 that Yelp offers will have to suffice.  I trained with Brian in Bucktown for a year and half and only stopped because I am temporarily moving out of Chicago for a year.  I hope that when I get back he has room in his schedule for me.  Brian is a wonderful personal trainer and motivator, and overall kind person.  He helped me lose weight, body fat, increase tone and increase confidence in myself.  His workouts always kept me on my toes and interested.  I never used to like going to the gym but I can honestly say I looked forward to our twice weekly workouts. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Started working out with Brian a few months ago with the goal of losing weight and toning instead of becoming bulky.  Brian is a soft spoken but tough trainer which is what I like and needed.  The workouts were varied and always were difficult and I was extremely tired afterwards.  I've worked out for years but now I realize that my workouts are nothing compared to what he provides.  Working out different muscles each time helped me lose weight.  I purchased 24 sessions and used them over a 3 month period, working out with my lighter workouts on my own.  I ended up going from 200lbs to 185lbs in that time period.  Unfortunately I had to stop going to save money but I am trying to get my friend to do tandem training as it's much more affordable for me.  My friend isn't budging yet but hopefully he will.  I was very happy overall though and my workouts now are harder than they used to be because of my experience with Brian so my weight is relatively stable now. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I've been seeing Brian for 4 months now and have lost 16 pounds. Those are results that speak for themselves but there's more to the story. Brian is extremely knowledgeable and educates as well as encourages. He isn't the "in your face" trainer some would expect, but rather someone that encourages and supports as one makes the journey to meet their goals. He's flexible with scheduling and has monthly competitions amongst clients to help keep things fun. Workouts are varied in style and intensity as to keep your body from getting too used to any one particular movement. I would highly recommend him to anyone that is serious about getting into great shape. Be willing to make a commitment and work hard but it will pay off! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Have been training with Brian for a few months at Cheetah.  He is very serious about the workout with very little chit chat or BS.  Always pushes me to the limit but in a way that is as concerned with form as much as weight or reps.  Good experience overall. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Do you remember back in grade school that teacher who never yelled yet everyone respected and obeyed?   Well, Brian Donovan is cut from that cloth.  Soft-spoken and friendly but focused and intense, Brian pushes me to exceed my previous limits not by yelling at me, but because I know that he's tailored the exercises specific to my strengths and weaknesses, and I can see how he is constantly fine-tuning the order and type of exercises to push me further past my previous failure points.   This summer  I'm looking forward to setting newer and higher fitness goals for myself and having Brian's creative routines and coaching to get me there. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Brian is my personal trainer and is assisting me to reach my goals for increased strength, toning, and greater fitness, along with nutrition advise.  I highly recommend Brian to anyone looking to loose weight, tone up, look and feel great, and increase their fitness level.  In 20 sessions with Brian over 8 weeks I have seen wonderful results with lost inches and many compliments. - KO More...

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