Testimonials
What Others Are Saying About John Hayley
Head Volleyball Coach
¡°John Hayley is very creative with his workouts. He pushed my athletes in ways they¡¯d never been pushed before, and they began doing things they didn¡¯t know their bodies could do.
John helped them develop their agility, quickness, coordination and vertical jumps, and all of them improved. They were hard workouts, but in the long run, they really benefited our program.¡±
-Kathy Gebhardt, Head Vollyball Coach, Concordia University Chicago
Boys Basketball Coach
"Since our players began training with John and the Power Performance team we have seen a great improvement in their strength, speed, agility, conditioning and
jumping ability. We¡¯ve got kids dunking now that have never done that before! Thanks John, you¡¯re an asset to Fenwick."
-John Quinn, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Fenwick High School
Boot Camp Participant
"I am so much stronger and leaner after just five months of the Power Performance Boot Camp and I love the feeling! John pushes us to work harder and comes
up with new ways to challenge us every week. The early morning time is terrific too -
I feel more awake all day!"
-Deborah, River Forest
Coach of the Lightning Running Club
"John Hayley led a group of about 25 young runners and soccer players in a 45-minute injury prevention clinic. He had created a set of up-to-date stretching
and strengthening exercises specifically for this group. He was professional, well-prepared and held the kids¡¯ undivided attention. I was amazed¡ªI thought that
was magic."
-John Lipa, Glen Ellyn
Boot Camp Participant
"Power Performance has been great. I have been working out my entire adult life but they push me to a different level. I would never do the exercises by
myself and I love the way I feel after each class. I have become much stronger and found new exercises and equipment. I also love getting my workout in early
and done with. That way I can carry on with my day!"
-Eva, River Forest
Personal Training
"John has prepared me for the summer tennis season and the winter ski season so that I could start off strong and continue without injury. He's safely eased
me back into fitness following illness. Training weekly with John ensures that I've got the strength and stamina necessary to maintain a busy lifestyle filled
with personal and professional activities and responsibilities."
-MK, River Forest
Boot Camp Participant
"Power Performance is just the right blend of weights and cardio, to make for a well balanced workout. The instructors also make sure that you are using
the right "form" to ensure there are no injuries within the class, it is a great value."
-Julie, River Forest
Boot Camp Participant
"I never thought I'd enjoy working out at 6am so much! It¡¯s amazing how a great trainer and great group can keep you coming back for more week after week.
John has tremendous energy and the knowledge to maximize workouts while keeping his group motivated. He is organized and has a great plan in place every session...
our hour flies by. After having five kids, Power Performance has been instrumental in helping me get back in shape. I feel fit and strong; better than I have in
years. Don¡¯t put off feeling fit another day; join the Power Performance Boot Camp. I highly recommend it!"
-Ellen, River Forest
Parent of a Division 1 College Athlete
¡°John Hayley is determined to see success in his clients, and takes pride in their success. The off-season core training work my daughter does with John
prepares her for physical demands during the season, and she seldom experiences injury.
John is both knowledgeable and gifted as a performance enhancement coach. His personable style encourages his clients to tap into their own success. I think the
world of John and the world of what he¡¯s doing.¡±
-Mary Heidkamp, parent of a Division I college athlete whom John Hayley has trained since high school
Boot Camp Participant
"How do I know that boot camp is working? Instead of taking the elevator at work, I decided to bolt up eight flights of stairs in pumps and a skirt (that
now fits). I entered my destination without pausing to catch my breath (and before my colleagues who took the elevator)."
-MK, River Forest
Boot Camp Participant
¡°Since I started going to boot camp I have lost inches and got stronger - I can finally do a "mans pushup."
-Laura, Oak Park
Baseball Training Camp
Son enrolled in Strikes Baseball Training Camp:
My son and I began our association with John Hayley during a ten week Power Performance camp held in the fall/winter for a spiring baseball and softball players
at Strikes Baseball Academy. The camp was geared towards helping these players prepare for their upcoming baseball or softball seasons. The aim was to help
improve speed and quickness, agility and flexibility, and core strength. Boys and girls attended ranging in age from 8-16 years old.
A major first impression for me was John's ability to communicate and identify with this diverse group of kids. They were relaxed and comfortable with John and
with the camp structure. This resulted in the kids buying into what John was teaching, and consequently they seemed to put all of their efforts into successfully
completing the exercises and routines being taught to them. John knew every kid's name by the end of the first hour, and in the case of my son, knew his
strengths and weaknesses from a fitness standpoint and what he needed to work on to improve.
As my son's enthusiasm level rose during the ensuing weeks at the camp, so did John's. He put together an additional program for my son to work on while away
from the camp. He pointed out specific exercise equipment that would be helpful and useful to have, and directed us to suppliers that had what my son needed at
reasonable costs. He even provided discount coupons to use to purchase this equipment at further reduced costs. This was another example of the completeness and
attention to detail that goes along with all the endeavors that John has embarked upon with my son.
The above information has not yet touched upon the positive results my son has accrued from this program and association with Mr. Hayley. My son's fitness level
has soared. He is faster, quicker, and stronger. His balance and agility have increased. He is filling into his frame completely. Not just lower body or upper
body improvement, but total body improvement and fitness. The changes in his physique and physical capabilities have led him to strive for a more completely
healthful lifestyle. He is more mentally and spiritually aware of his own personal body fitness, and he is even trying to make changes in his diet as well. He
has started to look at the bigger picture. Before his association with John this just wasn't happening.
John Hayley has a unique personality that is particularly suited to his skills as a personal trainer. Positive and upbeat, he stresses the good in his students
and helps them aspire to bettering themselves. His programs are professionally run and result oriented. His students enjoy their time with him. They are having
fun and don't realize they are also getting fitter and stronger. My son and I were so pleased with the improvements of both body and mind that John's program
evoked that we have chosen to continue training with him following the conclusion of the baseball/softball camp. I'm convinced that working with John is a major
stepping stone on the path towards my son's future success in both sports and in life. In my opinion, he is highly recommended as a sports fitness trainer.
-John
