I’ve recently started working with Corey and it has been a game-changer. After a string of disappointing encounters with a number of personal trainers, working with him has been a breath of fresh air. He tailors each workout to my needs and strikes the perfect balance of pushing me to my limits while fostering a supportive and motivating environment. I genuinely look forward to our sessions every week, knowing that I'll leave feeling challenged and accomplished. Working with Corey is definitely what it means to have a positive fitness journey and I’m looking forward to continuing my health journey with him!

— Kaity, In-Person Client | New Jersey

I am a woman in my mid 20s, and due to gym anxiety and illness, I hadn’t consistently worked out in years. I decided a personal trainer was what I needed to get me out of my rut, and after my initial consultation with Corey I knew I was heading in the right direction. It was obvious why he receives such glowing reviews as a person, and now after 6 months of working with him I can confirm why he receives amazing reviews as a trainer. Corey makes our sessions challenging but not overwhelming, and I have seen significant improvements in my strength, range of motion, and energy. I have even started going to the gym between our sessions! I highly recommend Self Sufficient Fitness to anyone who is intimidated by working out or feels that they are “too (blank)” to exercise. I was in your shoes 6 months ago, and thanks to Corey’s knowledge and encouragement, working out has now become a regular part of my life.

— Julianna, In-Person Client | New Jersey

“I have been working with Corey for almost two years. When we began working together, my lack of fitness was clear. Corey came to my house and gave a free evaluation-we clearly had work to do! Well, almost two year later there has been much improvement-my strength and flexibilty has been trending in the right direction for a while now and will continue to improve with Corey's expert instruction and encouragement. Corey works with his client and encourages their feedback-his communication skills are excellent. At the age of 66 I know my fitness future is bright under Corey's tutelage.”

— Kevin, In-Person TPI Golf Client | New Jersey

“I met with Corey in the early spring after a reality check on my bodyweight and (lack of) physical activity, and since then he has helped me change my lifestyle to a much healthier one. Inquiring about personal training sessions, the thought of finding time to exercise and actually going to the gym all felt daunting, but Corey was there guide me through the steps we could take to get there, as we worked together to come up with a program and a plan, taking into account my strengths, weaknesses and time limitations as a parent and frequent business traveler. Corey is extremely knowledgeable, is responsive to questions and tackles our training with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor. Along the way Corey has become a mentor, and a friend and our training has helped me boost my self confidence. I’m looking forward to continuing to train with Corey and highly recommend others reach out to him if looking to work with a trainer.”

— Jeff, In-Person/Virtual TPI Golf Client | New Jersey

“I always make it a point to train with Corey when I am in town. He proactively creates a workout that fits my needs and coaches me to be my best in executing the workout. He is expert across modalities such as kettle bells, free weights, TRX, Olympic lifting, animal movements, etc. I highly recommend Corey to anyone who is looking for a tailored approach that gets results.

— Chad, In-Person Client | Washington

“I have worked with several personal trainers over the last 20+ years and can confidently say Corey is in a class to himself. knowledgeable, responsive, and dedicated to his client’s goals. Corey tailors each session to “move you forward!” He keeps your sessions challenging, fresh, and rewarding. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

— Monty, In-Person Client | New Jersey

“Corey Winard is a fantastic trainer and all around great person! He was able to get me to enjoy working out again! And, he’s great with adapting exercises, which is really important for someone under 5’ tall and joint issues!

— Lisa, In-Person Client | New Jersey

“Working with Corey was the best! He made the workouts fun and tailored to me as my skillset in the gym improved and changed. I highly recommend him and his services to anyone at any point in their health journey as he has so much to offer with his knowledge and training.

— Allie, Online Client | New Jersey

“I have been working with Corey for four years. While committing time and action to my physical health has been challenging work - Corey makes it fun. I have achieved consistent growth in strength and muscle mass, and reduced my body fat. Corey challenges and encourages me (he’s right when he says ‘you can do this’) and helps me achieve my goals safely. My work with Corey has made me a better, healthier person for my family, career and hobbies. I’m a better person for having decided to work with him. Not only does he care about your progress, he cares about you as a person. He’s an exemplary father to his son, husband to his wife, trainer to his clients and friend to those around him. If you’re looking to change your life in big or small ways, reach out to him!

— Jim, Virtual Client | New Jersey

“I have been a client of Corey’s for more than 5 years — he is an excellent trainer. Honest, specific, expert — he has pushed me when I need pushing, has been flexible around occasional injuries (I’m a distance runner and tennis player), keeps excellent track of goals and progress, etc. — all with a warmth and sense of humor that makes our workouts something to look forward to. I can not recommend him more highly.”
— Henry, In-Person Client | New Jersey

“Detail-oriented personal training. Workouts are well-rounded, not only targeting strength but mobility and stability as well. Ensures you understand what purpose each exercise is achieving, tailored to your specific anatomy and goals. Very personable, and gives and receives feedback well. Highly recommended!”

— Sean, In-Person Client | New Jersey

“I was first introduced to Corey and Self Sufficient Fitness in 2014. I had never worked with a trainer in my life (much less a virtual one), and I had never done anything more at a gym than walk on a treadmill. I was 300+ pounds, in my mid-30’s, a single momma, and I KNEW something needed to change. I came across Corey’s business because of a shared account we followed on Instagram. I emailed him and basically said ‘I’m not sure if I’m the kind of person you’re interested in training, but I need help.’ And from that moment forward, Corey quickly became one of my favorite humans of all time. He took the time to listen to me and get to know me and my body type as well as my limitations. He’s always been very thoughtful in the plans he puts together for me, and he’s incredibly willing to take my feedback into consideration and work with what’s best for me. He was also extremely patient with my endless questions in the beginning, because I literally didn’t know how to use a single machine at the gym. During the time that we worked together, he helped me lose over 80 pounds, and my body was in better shape than I’d ever known as an adult. On days when I was frustrated or ready to give up, he was a voice of reassurance and encouragement. I’m grateful that over the years, we’ve remained friends and I couldn’t recommend Corey and Self Sufficient Fitness any more highly to anyone, at any fitness level, who is looking to work with a coach or trainer! He really is the very best there is!”

— Carla, Online Client | Louisiana

“Starting around 2012 I had a lot of sharp lower back pain from too much office work and l found no lasting relief from going to a chiropractor, physical therapist or massage therapist. I had been running for years and not really doing any serious strength and mobility training. I started working with Corey about five years ago with the hope of solving rather than just treating my pain. Very quickly Corey was able to figure out that I was out of balance strengthwise and that my hip mobility was way too limited. We worked on a ton of lower body and core using body weight, kettlebells, resistance bands and eventually barbells. My lower back pain disappeared about three months into working together and I haven't looked back.Over the years we have moved on from rehabilitation to more advanced strength training. Currently we're working on developing the olympic lifts, which are surprisingly technical. I feel confident to try these riskier motions because of Corey's focus on coaching proper form. He is terrific at breaking down more complex motions into learnable component steps (try doing a Turkish get-up for the first time ever without coaching!). I am very happy with the progress I've made in the years that I've worked with Corey. His breadth of expertise and adaptability has been terrific; my workouts today are quite different than five years ago. I feel much stronger, more resilient and healthier overall. On the human side, Corey is easy-going and totally reliable. I don't think he's ever missed one of our sessions. I am very appreciative of how much he has helped me over the years - it's been a very worthwhile investment in my own health. Five stars, highly recommended.

— John, In-Person Client | New Jersey