"I feel stronger, healthier and have more energy now."

Before I started training with Durbrow Performance Training I was not in shape and not working out on a normal basis. I was a little nervous for the first class but signing up with a friend made it so much easier and everyone is very welcoming. I have seen AMAZING results in the past 8 weeks that I have been training, I feel stronger, healthier and have more energy now. Everyone should give it a try it's totally worth it, and you have nothing to lose!!

Caitlin, Everett

"I've achieved my goals of losing weight, getting a flatter stomach, and feeling healthier."

"So picture this… woman in her early 30’s, 4 children, laid off from a high profile career while on maternity leave, limping around because her knee aches with the weather changes and the extra 40 lbs she’s carrying around doesn’t help. Recipe for disaster… or depression, take your pick!

That was me and I was at a point where I resigned myself to believing that this was how I was going to be, I now had a “Mom body” and there wasn’t much I could do about it. I made some changes, did a popular weight loss program and started walking. Weight came off, but I didn’t look much different. And my knee was still a barometer. A friend alerted me to a deal that was going on for a Cambridge Bootcamp at Durbrow Performance. I wanted to do it, but I didn’t want to do it.

I kept imagining myself walking into a gym with all these toned and fit 22 year olds barely sweating, but looking great as they lift their weights with ease. Hey, we sabotage ourselves in all different ways, don’t we? Well, I figured, it was worth a try and going with a friend, that made it easier.

We went to the orientation and met Callie to do some paperwork and I was happily surprised... there were real people here! It made going to the first session a lot easier, but since I didn’t even have enough upper body strength to open a jelly jar, I was still nervous. And my knee…. Was I going to cripple myself? Best part is that these are the results I have seen in just 2 months. Twice a week for barely an hour a session.

Two full sizes down and working on a third (getting a little loose already!) I FEEL amazing and the bonus is that I look better than I have in years. My knee? No problem! Correct form and the strength I have built has all but cured that chronic ache. I have an incredible amount of energy and I am on my way out of that rut. So if you are ready for a transformation, I highly recommend Durbrow Performance Training.


Samantha, Everett

"I never thought I'd lose this much body fat in just 5 months."

Before working out with Durbrow Performance Training, I was exercising regularly, i.e. running a few miles every other day, lifting weights maybe 1 or 2 days a week, and doing a Zumba class here and there. My fitness level plateaued with this routine and frankly, I was bored out of my mind. As my wedding approached, I fell prey to the social mandate to be in the "best shape of my life", and luckily I found this program, which has been a life-changer for me.

Callie is a gem--motivating, flexible, and visibly committed to each of her clients. The constantly changing workouts, camaraderie, and challenging yet personalized workouts are working beautifully for me, both in terms of fitting into my schedule, keeping me interested, and producing results. A bunch of strangers taking turns punching bags, slamming ropes, and running through ladders while listening to Top 40--now really, what could be a more fun way to get in shape? I never thought I'd lose this much body fat in just 5 months. Only downside is that now I have to shell out money for a whole new wardrobe in a size 4!

Alex, Cambridge

Caitlin - "The workouts are always fun, dynamic,
and challenging..."

In the four years that I have been working out with Cambridge Personal Trainer Callie Durbrow, she has taught me a tremendous amount about having a smart, grounded approach to exercise, fat loss, conditioning, and preparing for anything from a trek in the Alps, to running a marathon, to simply learning to create a balance in life.  Callie’s routines are always dynamic, fun, and challenging. Each workout builds upon the prior, giving or showing the client how, with design, working out consistently can drastically change one’s overall strength, balance, posture, power, and endurance. My early morning workouts in Cambridge with Callie always give me a boost to start my day with a smile.

Caitlin, Brookline, MA

"I have not “thrown my back out” since I started working with Callie..."

I’m 51 years old and for most of my life, I have been very active in various sports including skiing, tennis, horseback riding, running, and swimming. When I was in my thirties, I ran marathons and did mini-triathlons. I remained injury free until the year I developed sacroiliitis. Once that happened, I used to “throw my back out” a few times each year. When I moved to Boston, I decided to start working with a personal trainer to develop the appropriate strengthening and stretching program. My place of employment subsidizes gym memberships at specified gyms in the Cambridge area. I joined CAC and began working with personal trainer Callie Durbrow. I have worked with Callie for four years and it has paid off in a number of ways. 

First and foremost: I have not “thrown my back out” since I started working with Callie. Two reasons: (1) my muscles are stronger and (2) I now know how to lift heavy items correctly. Callie helped me to train my body (and my mind) to do this properly. I enjoy my early morning sessions with Callie. She knows that I take my workouts seriously. She is always devising new ways to challenge me. We have a lot of fun during our workouts, but we get a lot accomplished. My muscles often remind me of that later on in the day, while I am sitting in meetings at work. Important to note: Callie listens. If something I am doing, either in the gym or out on the road or in the pool, is causing pain – we discuss it, analyze it, and adjust the workout to deal with the situation.   

My only regret is that I wish I had incorporated a proper strengthening/stretching program into my activities schedule when I was younger. I could have avoided the back problems.

Anne, Cambridge MA

"I've achieved my goals of losing weight, getting a flatter stomach, and feeling healthier."

Fitness is getting on the elliptical 4-5 times a week for 45 minutes.  It's eating more salads.  Its push-ups and crunches.

Well, at least that's what fitness was to me before starting with Callie Durbrow at Durbrow Performance Training.  Sure, that approach resulted in some progress, but it was slow.  And let me tell you, it was boring.  Maybe it sounds familiar.

But oh no, that's not how Callie rolls.  She knows what she's doing and takes an approach that goes for maximum, healthy, sustainable results quickly.  She's got interesting exercises that work large muscle groups... hard.  At any level, she makes sure you get a great workout.  I'm in much better shape than when I started six months ago, but I still get my butt kicked from her workouts just the same.  And beyond the sessions, she's taught me basics of nutrition and diet and provided me with ideas for my own workouts to get started on a sustainable fitness lifestyle change.

I'm loving the results.  I've lost 5% body fat and over twenty five pounds, while adding noticeable lean muscle.  I've achieved my goals of losing weight, getting a flatter stomach, and feeling healthier.   I've got the type of body I had in high school and I know in time, it'll be even better.

Now, I'm ready to set some new goals for myself.  Like getting to 12% body fat by the end of the year, training for a marathon, ...and to finish replacing my over-sized wardrobe with clothes that fit.

Greg, Cambridge MA

"I lost 9 lbs in weight and a total of 7 inches from my body measurements, and I had also lost 2.5% of body fat in just 4 weeks!"

I was lucky enough to have Callie Durbrow as my personal trainer over a four-week period in July 2009, while I was in Boston from overseas on business. As I had my third baby in February this year, I was really keen to get motivated and start getting in shape.

Before I started my training program, Callie and I discussed in detail my desired aims and goals that I would like to achieve. Callie made me feel comfortable straight away and after our discussion, she recorded all my body measurements, body fat percentage and weight (166 lbs, 34.9% body fat). Callie also really enlightened me with regards to a healthy diet and the importance of drinking lots of water!

Over the four weeks, I completed 15 personal training sessions with Callie and did my best to stick to her nutritional advice. Before my last training session, I was amazed to see that not only had I lost 9 lbs in weight and a total of 7 inches from my body measurements, and I had also lost 2.5% of body fat!

I can honestly say that I am thrilled by these results and from my personal experience, completely believe in Callie’s training approach, knowledge and expertise. Not only did I see a change in my weight and in the way that I feel, but I am so happy to see the huge change in my body shape after just 4 weeks.

Callie is a true professional, friendly and even makes 6am training sessions something to look forward to! Training with Callie has physically given me a huge jump-start to getting into shape and at the same time has motivated my thinking in the most positive, healthy and enthusiastic manner. My only regret is that I wish I had more time with her! Thank you Callie for making my short time with you so much fun and effective!

Dr. Faiqa Imtiaz, Cambridge MA

"I can do all of the strength training Doctor's said I would not be able to do!"

A friend of mine set me up with Callie Durbrow, a personal trainer in Cambridge.  She has set up a program for me in which I can do all of the strength training Doctor's said I would not be able to do.  With her expert guidance, not only has my strength improved, but my issues with my knees have diminished substantially. I highly recommend her!
Ann, Charlestown, MA

Lita - "In the 9 years I have had personal trainers,
Callie Durbrow is the best I've had..."

In the 9 years I have had personal trainers, Callie Durbrow is the best I've had. When she returned to CAC for morning sessions, I immediately asked to switch back to her. I am an "older client" and Callie is sensitive to and helpful about physical limitations caused by injury (and age). But that doesn't mean she's easy on me: she still pushes me very hard--without intimidating me. Her routines are very varied and cover everything from strength to flexibility to aerobic conditioning--and her quiet good humor keeps it encouraging. I feel I get "two hours of exercise for the price of one" when I'm working with Callie.

Lita, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Adrienne - "She knows exactly what she's doing."

To be completely honest, I work out intensely almost everyday so I wasn't sure what Callie would really do for me. After my first training session with Callie, I was amazed! She targeted the trouble areas that I avoid, forget about, or don't know how to hit. I felt so sore in a good way. She knows exactly what she's doing.

Working for Crystal Clear Promos, I have to have a bathing suit body 365 days a year. Callie hits those zones in every work out. And Callie's workouts don't just make me look better; they are functional. I feel better and can do more. In my free time I like to run, play soccer and hike. Callie’s training helps me to stabilize my core so I can function better at these. I'm a huge clutz but I feel like I've been getting hurt less often!

Adrienne Pereira, model and promoter
Boston, MA

Natalia - "I lost 4% body fat and cut 10 minutes
off my ½ marathon time in just 4 months!"

I lost 4% body fat and cut 10 minutes off my ½ marathon time in just 4 months! Recently I came to Boston for work, while I was here I wanted to improve my half marathon running time, as well as trim up so I signed up with personal trainer Callie Durbrow. Before training with Callie I considered myself "in good shape" and was pretty dedicated to fitness, and was a runner. I had trained with other trainers before, but Callie gave me exactly what I wanted by kicking my butt. She completely revamped my overview of fitness and working out. During the months I trained with her I lost 4% body fat and cut off 10 minutes and 50 seconds off of my half marathon time. I honestly looked forward to my workouts each week and training with the group was awesome!

Natalia, Boston MA

"I lost over 3% body fat"

Thank you for working my butt off (literally and figuratively) over the past 4.5 months. You accomplished what I (and my husband) never thought possible -- you transformed the gal who for years prided herself on an uncanny ability to get out of gym class starting in 9th grade, into someone who completed a half-marathon and is already planning a second one along with a sprint-distance triathlon. WOW. And that involved altering more than just my body comp and weight (both of which are very different than they were in March). I lost over 3% body fat on my 120 pound frame!

You also completely changed my attitude about working out and being in shape.

Thanks again for everything, Callie!

Susan, Boston MA

"I’m 5’3” and 124 pound and I lost 4% body fat in 4 months!"

I’m 5’3” and 124 pound and I lost 4% body fat in 4 months!
My name is Jane and I’m 28-years old. I've been doing some sort of exercise since I was 16. There have been other trainers, other aerobics classes and other workout routines but none that has produced nearly to the degree that working with Callie Durbrow has! I have a holistic view on my health and truly believe that exercising regularly not only improves your physical body but has positive influences on your overall life. In Callie, I was able to find someone who not only had the same philosophy but was able to help me build and improve on what I'd already known, including basic food fundamentals.

She takes the time to answer my many questions, explains the purpose and theory behind the exercises and encourages my internal competitiveness. She has taught me that I can accomplish in 8 reps with heavier weights what I thought I could only do in 15 reps or more, that I can accomplish more in an intense 30 minute workout of combination exercises than in an hour of targeting one muscle at a time, the value of a post-workout protein shake and more importantly - that I have more power in me than I even knew about! I appreciate that when we have a session; I have her undivided attention and know that she is going to help me improve my form and technique.  She'll put you to work and it’ll be hard, but you WILL feel and see the benefits.  Through her creativity and innovation, she's made me truly realize that despite my small size (5'3" tall and 124 lbs), I am stronger than I ever thought I could be and can push that car a third time around the parking lot!  (Yes, not even remotely kidding about this one.  I have never felt more badass than the first time I did this!)  My goals when partnering with Callie were to become stronger and healthier.

In the 3+ months that I've worked with Callie, I've lost 3% body fat in the first 2 months and then an additional 1% in the last month.  I've noticed much more definition in my arms and legs and even some abs poking out from underneath!  I have never seen faster results!  My level of endurance has increased significantly and the soreness in my back and right knee has drastically decreased by the stretches and strengthening exercises Callie has shown me which has also improved my running.  I cannot say enough about Callie as a personal trainer.  I recommend her to everyone I know looking for guidance.  There is pride and integrity in what she does and after every session, I feel it too! 

Jane, Somerville MA

Sarah- "One of the best personal trainers around! ..."

I have trained with Callie Durbrow now for five years. Callie personally designs training programs for all her clients. She takes the time to make sure the program she creates will help you reach your goal. She makes training fun and interesting! She maximizes your sessions and make sure you get a great workout. You will not be standing around doing arm curls for 10 minutes! She creates functional and dynamic programs. She teaches her clients about exercise and the importance of proper nutrition as well. I highly recommend Callie as a trainer; she is one of the best around!

Sarah, Quincy MA

Molly - "Her full body workout has kept me in shape"

Callie's workouts are fast and efficient! I am able to tone my body and work my heart all in 40 minutes. Her full body workout has kept me in shape for all of my modeling and acting gigs.

Molly Prout, model and actress
Boston, MA

Kristan - "I always look forward to our workouts..."

I started working with Callie in 2006 to add variety to my workouts and increase overall strength.  Callie has a pleasant demeanor and is always positive and professional.  Callie does a great job of setting up full body workouts that are challenging and fun, yet incorporate my personal goals.  She provides workouts that improve the conventional workouts by incorporating elements of core stability and strength. Her workouts are challenging, entertaining and fresh. She pays attention to technical details and areas the need improvement. I always look forward to our workouts.

Kristan - Walpole, Massachusetts

Kevin - "I lost 4% body fat... about 7 pounds of fat!"

I started a personal training program with Callie Durbrow to improve my performance in my favorite sports. After just a few weeks of training, I could complete my hikes and climbs without fatigue. She designs routines with plenty of variety so that you stay motivated and get the most from your workout.  She also does an excellent job of focusing on each client’s specific goals.

Since starting with her I’ve lost 7 pounds and seen improvements in strength & endurance beyond what I ever accomplished on my own, and I’m still making gains. I also lost 4% body fat which was about 7 pounds of fat!

I can say from experience that if you’re serious about improving your overall fitness, you’ll get results with Callie!

Kevin Fredette - Boston, MA

Sarah - "I have more self confidence and now I feel comfortable with my body…..."

Last summer I got married. Before the wedding, I decided that I wanted to get in shape so I would feel great on my wedding day and look great in the pictures :) I went in just pretty much wanting to be skinny on my wedding day, but after my small group personal training with Callie, my body was firm, strong, and, most importantly, SKINNY!! I was able to reach my goal with Callie and go beyond my goal of just being skinny to being strong and healthy. I have more self confidence and I now feel comfortable with my body. Oh, and my husband likes it too! Thanks Callie-see you next week!

Sarah, Somerville MA

Madey - "I have dropped 3% body fat and have the Start of 6 pack abs!"

I am getting married in June and in preparation for the big day looking trim and feeling healthy is my top priority. I started training with Callie Durbrow with specific goals to firm, tone and lose weight. I have always been a runner and realized though I was running 22+ miles a week I was not seeing any changes in my body. I was not seeing results and with the help of Callie realized that I needed to change my workouts.

Since I have been working out with Callie and I have dropped 3% body fat and have the start of 6 pack abs! I feel accomplished at the end of the workouts with Callie and am getting stronger and leaner. Working out with Callie is one of the few services that I have done for myself where I see and feel results.

Madey Lyons - Cambridge, MA

Darcy - "I can now run several miles easily without getting winded!"

I just recently got involved in personal training with Callie Durbrow, and I'm so glad I did. She's given me specific exercises and routines for areas I need to work on and showed me a variety of stretches for all my newly-worked muscles. It's been great. I can now run several miles easily without getting winded!

Darcy Somerville MA

Sylvia - "Callie Durbrow is an amazing personal Trainer!"

Callie Durbrow is an amazing personal trainer! Her workout plans are by far the most effective and efficient I've ever had. I have a very busy schedule and a job that requires me to stay in good shape, and there's no way I could do it without Callie's help.

Sylvia DeLavalle, model and promoter

Sam - "I have lost 10 pounds and 5% body fat!"

I was probably the most out of shape client that Callie had. In the past 10 weeks she has had me do various exercises that I never in a million years thought I could do! She pushes me when I need the last bit of motivation but she also knows when I need to stop. I have lost 10 pounds and 5% body fat! Also, she is very conscientious of her clients’ nutrition and that has helped me tone up all the problem areas. She is awesome!

Sam, Boston MA

Lauren - "Callie makes it fun and the positive encouragement makes a huge difference."

I never looked forward to working out. That is until I met Callie Durbrow. Now not only do I look forward to it but have fun doing it!  Callie took the time to learn about my history and she has created a training program that is specific for me.  

Since I do not belong to a gym, she suggests circuit training which works out great. I love it! It keeps me interested while I improve on my challenge areas. Callie makes it fun and the positive encouragement makes a huge difference. Callie has changed my attitude towards working out in just a short period.  I'm looking forward to continuing to train with Callie. She is one of a kind!

Lauren Quinn, owner of Crystal Clear Promotions
Boston, MA

Christine - "START TRAINING NOW!"

Callie is an excellent trainer! Light of spirit--strong fortitude! Assisted my abs to become the rock-hard muscles they are today. START TRAINING NOW!

Christine, Boston MA

"I have improved my strength, cardiovascular level, flexibility and lean body mass..."

I have known Callie Durbrow over the past 3 years and have worked with her on Strength and Conditioning training. Callie is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has years of experience. She is able to provide you with a work out that is challenging, including a variety of regimens so you do not become bored by routine. This inspires me to work out and enjoy it. I always considered myself to be active but there was so much more to learn about strength training and combined conditioning. Callie has the knowledge base and continues to maintain a high level of expertise so she can provide you with the extra step you need to be stronger and healthier. 

Callie works with the individual and whatever their needs are. She can easily adapt the routines depending on your level of fitness. Overall, I have improved my strength, cardiovascular level, flexibility and lean body mass. This has improved my stamina and immune system. For anyone considering personal training, I would highly recommend consulting with Callie. She is very personable and never condescending. She allows the individual to adapt at their own pace.   You will feel more empowered. 

Michelle, Cambridge MA

"I've lost about 15 pounds, and gained a lot of muscle and strength."

Growing up, I played competitive sports and was always very active. However, I stopped playing sports and working out four years ago. I gained a lot of weight in those four years, which made it even harder to motivate myself to take a workout class or join a sports team.

When I moved back to Boston in April, I decided to focus on getting back into shape, losing weight, and doing the things I used to love- tennis, rowing, and fun workout classes. I've been training with Callie for two months and have already noticed a huge difference.

The first month I lost about 3% body fat, and the second month I lost another 1%. I've lost about 15 pounds, and gained a lot of muscle and strength.

Two months ago I was too embarrassed to go to workout classes with my friends- now I go and always feel like I am keeping up with them. While I've been noticing great physical changes, I've also gained a lot more confidence- when you feel healthy and strong, it definitely shows. It also makes me want to be healthier in other ways- paying attention to my nutrition, for example (which Callie helps out with!). I still have a long way to go, but Callie always makes me feel like my goals are achievable. Every time I work out with Callie, I leave feeling exhausted yet fantastic... and looking forward to my next session!

Lisa, Cambridge MA