Testimonials
“Elijah is a talented and inspiring communicator who provides challenging and dynamic workouts. Love how he mixes things up to keep me on my toes! Very much recommend him to anyone looking for some excellent conditioning or for all your fitness goals.”
- Shelly Larson
“Look no further -- Elijah's your guy. I moved to Bellingham fresh out of PT for an injured knee. After only 90 days under his wing, I noticed large scale improvements in my core and knee strength. Programming is adaptable and creative. I've seen this directly translate into better bike handling skills (wheelies, yay!), more endurance and explosive power. Without question my knee is the strongest it's been in years. Very much looking forward to getting these skis back in the powder this season. Thanks dude, you ROCK!”
- Sarah Friden
“Knowledgeable, friendly, and positive training, highly recommend!”
- Brandon Peterson
“I have loved my experience at the mountain sport classes offered here. Elijah does a great job with organizing fun workouts that maximizes strength and aerobic gains! 10/10 would recommend!”
- Danica Fife
“I started working with Evergreen to strengthen and improve stability of an knee I’ve had multiple injuries on. I don’t currently have an ACL and require specific exercises and instruction. Elijah has catered directly towards my needs, while helping an onslaught of my friends recover from their sports specific injuries. The strength classes have had a massively positive impact on my recovery and injury prevention!!”
- Greyson Herdman
“I went to Elijah looking for help gaining strength, flexibility, and balance after a couple knee injuries. I got all that and more! Elijah is incredibly knowledgeable, communicates clearly, and puts together killer workouts. He is a great motivator and encourages me to dig deep and push myself. I also appreciate that he frequently checks in about how my knee is doing and can make modifications as necessary to keep me progressing and uninjured. Highly recommended!”
- Geneva Faulkner
“I’ve felt welcomed at this gym from the start. Evergreen Strength is personalized and offers great modifications. Super friendly and professional gym setting! Highly recommend for anyone looking to build strength and skills.”
- Emily Mallos
“Evergreen strength is a perfect program for people who want to get fit while having fun. The group classes have a great team-oriented atmosphere, and coach Elijah is great at finding the right motivation style for your personality. This program is great for people who want to get strong and enjoy life outside of the gym!”
- Karl Shilhanek
"I came to the gym to seek out coaching to learn more about proper lifting form for the olympic lifts, and get on some different programming to build my work capacity up. With in a few sessions of working with Coach Elijah I quickly learned, given cues and great instruction. I appreciate his attention to detail watching movement and positioning. In addition, it is easy to see he has passion for the work he does, he has a depth of knowledge, he walks the talk, and maintains a positive attitude. I feel confident in his abilities to guide me to my goals."
- Tony M, Bellingham Fire Dept.
“Elijah has instructed me with strength and mobility training for over a year. His personal experience with back injuries has helped me tremendously with my back, balance and mobility issues. He’s incredibly accommodating, motivating, and an all around wonderful instructor!”
- Liam O’bannon
“High intensity workouts with a great environment. I trained for 2 months before my college soccer season and have seen so much growth in my strength and fitness as a player. I also improved so much on my lifting technique, muscle endurance, and strength. Best trainer I’ve had in my career.”
- Maddie Knutsen
“I really enjoyed my time spent working with Elijah to improve my performance with plyometrics & weight training. After sustaining a few injuries, I was very hesitant initially but appreciated the consistency of his approach to form & technique over “maxing out” at weights. This style of coaching is exactly what most need for them to be successful at all stages of life.”
- Allison Page
"Elijah is fantastic to work with. You will look forward to your next workout. He will work within your abilities and still find ways to push you beyond what you thought you could do. He is a master of form and movement"
- Craig Swanson
"Passion, excitement, dedication. Elijah has been all those things and more. I started working with Elijah about six months ago because I wanted to “lose weight”, but it has become so much more. It turns out, for me it was more about learning to love myself and learning why I’m doing this, and Elijah has helped me realize that. He has taught me to enjoy the process even if that process includes set backs, which happen. Most importantly, he has been patient with my journey and has allowed me to make my own discoveries about my goals and how to reach them. It has been more about helping me through it all and being there then telling me what to do. He is dedicated to his clients and it shows in his work ethic and excitement for health and exercise."
- Cody Repp
"I was looking for a trainer who would understand my unusual fitness goals, work within my schedule, accommodate my dietary habits, and who was affordable - and as a bonus, I really wanted somebody who was fun to train with. I found all of this and more when I started working with Elijah.
He is friendly, welcoming, and works hard to make sure that you get what you need from training sessions. Workouts are always varied and challenging, so there is no time to get bored, and he makes sure that the body is warmed up properly. He has a great eye for good form and is always making corrections, so you know you are safe and your chances of injury are massively reduced. He draws on exercises and techniques from different areas of strength training and will find something that works for you and your goals.
I have never enjoyed "fitness", but I became the fittest and strongest I have ever been in my life under his watchful eye, and I look forward to training with him. I really admire his dedication to his work, his continuing education, and his clients, and I can't recommend him highly enough."