Verity Fitness & Nutrition

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Introduction: Hello thank you for visiting! My name is John Bickford, I’m a Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Performance Specialist, Nutrition Coach, and Flexibility Coach with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I am honored to be named as a “Top Pro” for the 3rd consecutive year on Thumbtack! I first started training at a high level as a college and professional basketball player over 20 years ago and have now built a successful business training others full time. I will use my lifetime of experience to custom build a program for you based on your needs, lifestyle, and history. I believe in sustainable habit change, expanding freedom of movement, functional strength for life, and giving you the knowledge to be successful on your own. I specialize in navigating weight loss, overcoming joint pain, and performance improvement for athletes. From the start here is what you should expect training with me: - Custom built program based on your history - Certified Sports Performance Coaching - Certified Nutrition Coaching - Certified Assisted Stretching Techniques - Healthy lifestyle planning - Customized App for Apple or Android - Progress monitoring and adjustments - Body composition and progression tracking - Continuous support, accountability, and encouragement - Hyperice Recovery Therapy Let me guide you on your fitness journey. The program will be customized specifically for you as we go. Thank you for your trust in me, let's get to work!

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5 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Divina B.

Jun 28, 2023

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Hire him now! I’m a runner that for years has suffered from chronic knee pain, a fractured ankle and shoulder pain. I have worked with running coaches, multiple personal trainers, physical therapists and have seen orthopedic surgeons. I feel like John was the first person that fully understood what I needed. He’s helped me rehab my knee, ankle and shoulders. After only about a month of working with him, I’m overall getting stronger and have less pain. After not being able to hike or do any trail runs because of my weak ankles after my fracture about 3 years ago, I finally feel ready to do those things again. I have a lot less knee pain and my shoulders are just fine.

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Stephanie s.

Mar 20, 2023

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John is an excellent trainer. He always has new fun work outs and he is very knowledgeable about the programs he develops to match your personal needs. John is always reliable and a great motivator. So happy to have found him!

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C.C. G.

Jan 2, 2023

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Training with John was the single greatest investment I made into my 2022 goal of being committed to my personal health and fitness goals. My primary goal was to put consistency above all else for overall optimal health, rather than operating at extremes. Consistency was my word for the year and with John’s help I was able to meet that goal and vastly improve my upper body strength - doing pull ups for the first time in years. John provides a great environment at his home gym or yours. I was wary at first if going to someone’s home gym but he truly has everything you need and provides you a warm welcome and orientation at your first consultation, which put me at ease. His approach takes the whole person into account; he operates in fairness and support, not guilt or shame. If you’re looking for negative motivation I personally am happy to say you won’t find it here. John holds you accountable in a positive and encouraging way. He’s a pleasant human being with a wit and humor unmatched by most. He is also always adding new equipment. Very fair pricing & goes out of his way to make sure you have the best experience and RESULTS possible. You just have to do your part. When I first started, I used all my energy and wherewithal just to be there and be committed. He provided everything else - the expertise, the plan, and the positive environment. As I grew throughout the process, I became more of an active part and was able to own my training plan more - another added benefit. As a formerly highly fit marathon runner who fell off the wagon and needed his help getting back on, I can truly say John can train you well however far “behind” or far “advanced” you may feel. If I wasn’t already being trained by him, I’d sign up again. Start training with John TODAY!

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Joey G.

Mar 1, 2022

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This is my first experience in hiring a personal trainer. I have always been an active person, but have struggled with some things (diet, certain lifts and movements). John has really helped me unlock parts of my fitness and overall health that I believe are going to have major impacts as I move forward in my fitness journey. John has really taken the time to get to know me. My habits, my strengths and weakness and pushes me to train more efficiently and harder. Also, though it might not be part of the description, he has helped me with my mental perceptions as well. In my opinion, this has been one of keys and will help a ton in the future. John is very knowledgeable and invests in his clients and you can tell he cares about goals and helping others be the best they can be! Overall, I have had a great experience and will continue to use Verity MVMNT!

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Stuart T.

Jul 14, 2021

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I am in my tenth session with John at Verity Fitness and Nutrition. I am going twice a week and thoroughly enjoy my workouts. He's professional, organized, and effective. John provided a free consultation during which he asked in depth questions to fully understand my true goals. He also listened intently about my injuries and limitations and customized his programs to suit me and my goals. After we began the program, John continues to check in regularly to ensure we are on the path to my goals. My energy and weights have steadily increased over the ten sessions, and I appreciate how John is prepared with a relevant workout before each session. I am pleased with my progress. He has everything you need for a full body workout and engages in clear communication. Not all personal trainers focus on form but John is diligent in ensuring proper form. I look forward to my future success and our continuing sessions.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For Personal Training a 1 hour session starts at $85. Currently offering discounts on 10, 20, and 30 session packs. Most people pay around $65-$70 with discounts. Weekly pricing also available. Bring a workout buddy and they pay only $25 per session. The initial consultation and assessment session is free. Specialized Nutrition Coaching is available on a monthly basis if needed.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We will start with a consultation to discuss your goals, hopes, fears, and past workout experiences. This is a great opportunity for us to get to know each other better. For Personal Training this includes a free movement assessment to better identify the ideal path forward.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I am a former college basketball player and have made it my life's mission to help others learn and enjoy healthy habits.

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