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The 1-1 coaching program with Redefining Strength has changed how I understand and feel about food. I have gone from spending the last 40 years trying to eat as little as possible, always trying to loose weight, to joyfully eating a well balanced 1800 calories a day while building muscle. (I’m 5’1). I have learned that my constant restriction of calories and/or a type of macro was the cause of my energy crashes and constant food noise. Learning how to fuel my body properly has changed my constant cravings for sugar. The tracking and constant reflection of how my body feels has made me understand that under eating was keeping me from reaching my goals. In addition to how it has helped me with food, I love the weekly educational info I receive, the workouts, the App and all the people who are available to support me through this journey. It was a big decision for me to spend the money for the one to one coaching. It has been worth every single penny. I know that I have already changed life long beliefs and patterns from the support and direction I have received and my year is not over yet.

I am roughly six months into the program. So far I am seeing changes in my muscle growth, I have increased calories so that I have more energy and now that I am eating more food, I noticed my hair has thickened and isn’t falling out like it has been for years! The changes are small but have had a huge impact on my life. If you are on the fence about this program, this is your sign to DO IT!

In a world where everything seems to be rushed, I have learned and developed fitness patience with RDS (With my coach - Rebecca). I began in March - right in the middle of a family health crisis and the recent loss of my Mom. I have mostly stuck to the practice with the help of the App and my coach. It hasn't been easy with my significant travel (frequent 23 hour flights). But I have seen my shape transform (my arms, legs and gradually abdomen). Stick with it and believe in the process!!

I’ve just had a *life-changing* year with Redefining Strength and in particular with my coach Sarah Robson.

Before I started, I was overweight at 82-kg with ~32% body-fat. As a 44-year old, my health checks weren’t getting any better, and it wasn’t for lack of trying. Over the years, I had tried intermittent fasting, calorie restriction diets, increasing cardio (e.g. HIIT), etc. Any progress made was fleeting, and within a span of a single week all hard-won progress got reset and I went back to >80-kg.

Based on my blood-work, doctors were starting to recommend meds. My ultrasound scans showed fat deposits on my liver.

I knew I had to change something fundamentally. I was keen to get healthy for the long-term, and I knew my habits were holding me back. My main motivation to change was being able to play and keep pace with my energetic 6-year old daughter as she grows.

I scanned a variety of ‘professional’ options – both local to where I live (Singapore, Asia), and remote (US, India, Malaysia, etc.). Sifting through various options, I thought that despite the time-zone difference, Redefining Strength was the best fit for me. What stood out was the substance-over-style and low-hype approach. So, on my 44th birthday, I gifted myself a year’s subscription to their coach guided program.

I was very fortunate to receive Sarah as my assigned coach. She worked with me to set-up habits that have since stuck – e.g. nutrition tracking, cycling through periods of fat-loss and muscle recuperation, etc.

Given the time zone difference, and the demands of a job in tech., my experience with Redefining Strength essentially came down to my interactions with Sarah. I benefitted from keeping myself accountable to Sarah and placing my trust in her methods for an extended period of time before judging. I also benefitted from her focus on fundamentals and no-frills approach.

With my 45th birthday, my Dexa scan showed that I had reached ~24% body fat (down -8% YoY), a steady-state body weight of ~70kg (-12kg YoY), and ~4-5” off my waist. In my book, that was a life-changing year. Looking back, I think I now appreciate the habits that matter and move the needle.

If I can make this journey, so can anyone! I recommend entering into a program with an open mind and trusting the process to make habitual changes.
The magic ingredient is time - keep at it for 6 months or more before judging oneself. I'd been obese / overweight for a couple of decades :-). It made sense to me to invest a few months to turn it around.

I've been working with Andrea at Redefining Strength since December 2025.

After a couple of years of trying to manage my weight with Weight Watchers, AI, and tracking every data point, I wasn't getting anywhere. I'm a consistent Peloton rider and had dipped my toe into strength training, but nothing was moving and I couldn't figure out why. It was incredibly frustrating.

Cori Lefkowith, the owner of Redefining Strength, says what you used to do doesn't work after menopause. She's right. It's taken me a while to unlearn old habits and let go of so much cardio, but the more I've embraced the RS plan, the more progress I've seen. Andrea helped me spread out my hard workouts and build in real recovery days. There hasn't been a ton of weight loss, but I've definitely lost inches. My clothes fit again, I can see my abs, and my arms are starting to show definition. Progress at last!

I've learned a lot from my coach, Andrea Sage, especially around mindset. When the scale jumped after a hard training week, she taught me it was inflammation and water, not fat, so I stopped panicking. And planning my meals ahead means I can fit in weekend treats without undoing my week. Weight Watchers wasn't wrong. It just wasn't calibrated for the workouts I do or for my age.

I'd recommend Andrea to anyone who trains hard and wants a coach who actually looks at the data.

I have to admit that I was reluctant to start my training program with Leigh because my summer was crazy busy with friends visiting. I wanted to be able to devote myself 100% to this program, but knew I would be eating out, having a few cocktails and not able to use a gym. With her encouragement I went for it and was able to significantly improve my balance and maintain my weight and measurements despite several days (maybe weeks!) when I allowed myself to focus mainly on enjoying my company and good food. My strength improved using mostly "fitness snacks" --an exercise or two to do whenever I had down time. With the skills I gained starting my training program when life crazy I am confident that I will continue to improve my health and fitness so I can achieve whatever I choose to do in the future!

It has been an extremely educational and motivational program. I feel my coach gets me and is invested in ramping my knowledge and seeing my progress. The program is simple but powerful, a sense of accountability I needed without feeling overwhelmed - just step by steps steady progress that actually changes habits and creates a new lifestyle - nutrition and movement are in balance.

A huge shout out to Coach Leigh. Her guidance throughout our 1:1 coaching sessions was truly eye-opening. The way she structured my workouts - stretching them from two weeks to four-to-six weeks completely changed my perspective on training and gave me the space to really focus on Progressive overload. I'm steadily adding weight and reps each week and feeling absolutely fantastic. Thank you Coach Leigh. Yes, I put in the work but you gave me the roadmap to make it count.

The comprehensive information, tailored to my needs is/was great. Allison was firm but compassionate; understanding without judgement. She helped with my mindset and provided me with tools for lasting success.

I have been part of Redefining Strength for over 4 years between the Dynamic Strength app and 1:1 coaching. I recently entered the Inner Circle and completed another round of 1:1 coaching. This time in the 1:1 coaching, I was not focused on weight loss or strength gains. It was suggested to me since I was having an issue after completing a 5K that left me out of commission for longer than I liked. I was teamed up with coach Leigh Comerci and after she evaluated my videos that I submitted, we got down to work. So showed me where I had some form issues that were not helping me and once we got that corrected the magic happened. I was feeling stronger and my injuries faded away. My recreational running is back and that means the world to me. You don’t always need to have weight loss goals or massive strength goals to benefit from 1:1 coaching. I know when I feel things fall out of line again I will be looking to 1:1 coaching for the tune-up that I need. Thanks again to RS for taking to me to the next level I wanted.

I cannot recommend Coach Kristy highly enough. Deciding to join the coaching program during a period of massive "planned chaos" in my personal life was the absolute best decision I could have made. Kristy was a major part of my support system as she kept my head (and health) above water during a crisis.
Before starting coaching, my family was facing a major, prolonged health crisis. In the past, this level of chronic stress always resulted in severe weight and muscle loss, injury, and total physical burnout for me. My goal for coaching wasn't even aesthetic—it was pure health preservation and survival.
Kristy delivered exactly what I needed. She met me with deep empathy and incredible strategic flexibility:
Crisis Management: She immediately softened boundaries, shifting my macros to make eating realistic and keeping workouts completely doable. This completely broke my historic cycle of stress-induced physical decline.
Unwavering Support: When the aftermath of the crisis triggered an unexpectedly dark and difficult emotional season for my family, Kristy’s weekly check-ins became my anchor. She constantly adjusted the plan to match my emotional and physical capacity. Her belief in me was the only reason I kept showing up for myself on the darkest days.
Dietary Transitions: When I had to suddenly overhaul my family’s diet to a specialized, anti-inflammatory model, she swooped in with custom recipes and plan tweaks. Her recipes were a massive hit and prevented a total family dinner revolt.
Deep Health & Gut Problem-Solving: When severe digestive issues unexpectedly hit due to my nervous system crashing from prolonged stress, Kristy guided me through an elimination protocol. She provided high-level resources on gut sensitivities and food additives that sparked my own curiosity and fast-tracked my recovery.
Kristy taught me that a fitness and nutrition plan must be fluid to be sustainable. I am finishing my time with her not just with deep gratitude, but with an entirely new standard for my nutrition, new holistic recovery habits (like breathwork and nervous system regulation), and the confidence to manage my health independently.
If you are looking for a coach who understands that life isn't lived in a vacuum, and who can coach you through the trenches of real life while protecting your health, ask for Kristy. She is a master of her craft.

Having an amazing coach like Allison. There is nothing like doing this with a coach by your side every step of the way. Celebrating wins, motivating, and continually teaching. Allison is a great coach and also a very caring and compassionate person. That all makes me stick to my workouts, my macros, and my emotional well being. I have gone from 123lb and 28.8% menopause 52 year old female to 103lb and 16% bodyfat in about 16 weeks. Muscles and veins are popping and I have my young, fit body again. I love all the variety of exercises in this program and the educational content. I have been working in the Fitness industry for 37 years and have still learned more an more from the program. Mahalo nui loa to my coach Allison as well as Cori and the Redefining Strength program.

As someone who has exercised throughout life, I was very upset when weight started to pile up in my late 40s. I was still running my usual ~20-30 miles a week, doing half marathons, doing the occasional strength training program, and staying very active, but clearly that wasn't working out anymore. I had followed Redefining Strength on IG for a while, and after reading many reviews of it (and other programs, including reviews here), last August I reached out. I will not lie, the cost seemed excessive, but what I have found is that it has been worth it for me. I often joke that the one thing that keeps me honest and on it is the amount of money I spent but it has not disappointed. I got paired with an amazing coach who takes the time to explain various concepts to me (including the concept of additional rest!), and when I have had nutrition questions related to pre-diabetes, she immediately connects me with the nutritionist of the program to make adjustments. I particularly appreciate that she sends me videos of technique (and asks for videos of my own movement so she can give me pointers). The food tracking via MyFitnessPal scared me at first; seemed too cumbersome, but once I got past the initial stage, it really has become something I don't even think about as an "extra". Learning the importance of protein (which I was barely eating!), and how to have my own meals that my family and I enjoy just with different portions of things has been great; to me this has been one of the most valuable things of the program. The other valuable thing for me is having a tailored strength program that is updated every ~3-5 weeks depending on how my progress is going. In the first 8 months I lost ~20 pounds, and have spent the last few months working on learning maintenance while also adding more running. I have gotten stronger when lifting, can see muscle definition (I have done various sets of progress photos and to see the change there is amazing), and I can tell it's made my running and paddling better. I very much appreciate the emphasis on mobility and stretching before and after every strength workout.I highly recommend!

RS has been a game changer for me! I highly recommend 1x1 coaching for those that not only want to lose weight and get stronger and healthier, but for those that truly want to embrace mindset work on why they are doing the things they are doing that make them go back to where they started. That is where the magic happens! I have learned that all of the eating healthy and exercise in the world may temporarily get you to your weight goal, but if you don't dig in and find out why you can't keep your healthy goals in the long run, then you will keep running in that vicious circle. The mindset work and the personal coach are KEY! And yes, it is expensive. And it was worth every penny! Coach Rebecca has been a blessing in my life, is creative, and really teaches me and guides me into thinking through my challenges in a different way. So thankful for her! I highly recommend RS 1x1 coaching, butt you have to go in to it ready to do the hard work. 💪

I can’t say enough wonderful things about my coach, Melissa and Redefining Strength! The workouts are the best I’ve ever experienced—personalized to my goals and abilities. I’m 67 and I am WAY stronger today than any other time in my life, even though I’ve been weight training for 15 years! I’ve already reached one of my personal strength goals, and I’m excited to see what comes next.

What has surprised me most, though, is how much this journey has changed my mindset. The confidence and perspective I’ve gained are spilling over into other areas of my life, and that has been an incredible gift. Hard things are still hard, but I find myself much better equipped to face challenges that in the past lead me to quit and start over.

Redefining Strength is so much more than workouts. There is ongoing education, supportive community, nutrition resources, weekly talks with knowledgeable nutritionists, and constantly updated recipes.
This is a great program for someone who needs education, accountability, and support to make lasting changes in their health and fitness. Instant gratification seekers need not apply.

Regarding my coach, Melissa is kind, direct, INCREDIBLY knowledgeable, and very accessible. Her programming is 🔥I receive daily messages and motivational or instructional videos from her and am invited to speak directly to her on a weekly basis. I truly feel that she (and RS) is dedicated to helping each person create the fitness journey of their dreams.

Finally … something I find it can stick to with the right expertise and experience.

After struggling through peri menopause, I gained unwanted (and undeserved) weight and some unfamiliar confidence problems. My body on the outside didn’t match how I felt on the inside. I was hesitant to commit to any one program … both with the time and the money.

Man … am I glad I committed to RS!

Cori’s no BS approach to functional, life-long fitness is refreshing, and her philosophy of building IN your lifestyle and meeting yourself where you ARE is game-changing for me. Plus, she makes me laugh as a real person trying to do … well … all of this, too.

Rebecca, my coach, is encouraging and supportive, but most of all … she knows her sh*t. She also lives this lifestyle and walks the talk. I SO respect how she’s shown up for me time and time again … especially when I normally would have given up on myself from disappointment.

Keep rockin it, team!

Redefining Strength (particularly 1:1 coaching) has been life changing! Cori and her team do an amazing job with and for their clients.

After years of yo-yo dieting, 6-week weight loss challenges , and poor habits I have found my answer!
I am no longer a slave to the scale , ..cutting calories or increasing workouts when the number increases.
Cori and her team of nutritionists and coaches provide workouts (including videos and timers) and Nutrition guidance (providing calorie and macro support) based on your individual needs and ability.
I am constantly learning more about strength, nutrition , and overall health through podcasts, videos , and Zoom calls live and on demand.
Best of all is the positive and supportive community RS provides.

Redefining Strength has changed my life and will continue to. My mind and body have changed dramatically. I am so thankful! I highly recommend!!

After 3 years of personal personal training at a local gym, I needed to do something else. Personal training at the gym was very good, but also very expensive. Also, I didn’t always feel like I understood why I was being asked to perform certain exercises, and little time was spent on nutrition.

Redefining Strength has resolved these issues and has greatly exceeded my expectations. Each client is assigned to a specific coach/trainer, and my coach is a perfect match for me. The assignment of a trainer isn’t random, you are matched after a thorough vetting/interview process to assess your individual needs and interests.

Friends were skeptical about the feasibility of an “online” trainer. They couldn’t see how this would provide the detailed advice and guidance you get from an in-person trainer.

However, the quality of information, guidance and support from my trainer vastly exceeds what I received from in-person training. We communicate nearly daily and have regular zoom calls. Every three weeks, my trainer assigns a revised workout plan and nutrition plan, which we review in zoom calls so I always know what I’ll be doing each week and why.

Since December 2025, I have focused on improving my nutrition and strength training, to achieve “body recomposition” – loosing fat at the same time as you gain muscle. Since December, I’ve lost 14 lbs, I’ve lost inches (waist down over 6 inches), and I’m buying clothing 3 sizes smaller. These results stem from following the workout plans and careful nutritional coaching and do *not* involve dieting.

I’m sleeping better, rarely hungry, stronger than ever. At age 70, I’m truly comfortable in my own skin, and have realized I can wear anything, and look terrific. I could not recommend Redefining Strength more – terrific training and guidance, terrific trainers, and an excellent online community of fellow clients – a great and fun way to share stories, tips, encouragement and kudos.

I’d give 6 stars if I could. First of all, this is not a fitness program, it is a lifestyle. It’s not a quick fix, it is sustainable. It is worth every single dime.
I joined because I had been lifting for years, eating how I thought I was supposed to eat, and I wasn’t getting stronger, I was sick, like clockwork every 6-8 weeks, and I would feel like I was starting over each and every time.
I needed help with progressive overload, I needed help fueling my body with enough calories to do what I was asking of her, and I needed to break the cycle I’d been in for years. I had tried other programs, and was naturally skeptical… I found RS on FB. I did some research on Cori, (turns out we went to college at the same school. 😎), and I did the interview call… they don’t take everyone. I was so incredibly excited when I got off the phone after the call. I was ready to jump in, both feet!

But I had to slow my roll because it isn’t that kind of thing. The program is thoughtful, intentional, and science driven. See above, not a quick fix, and my fast and furious ways had not previously worked! I was paired with a coach, Rebecca. She is incredible. She meets me where I am, I learn from her weekly, and she is teaching me how to learn from myself. I have individual help with macros, workouts weekly that make sense for what I want to accomplish, I have learned how to eat to fuel my body…. I could go on and on.
I live here now. Redefining Strength has changed my life.