PROVEN RESULTS
I’ve struggled with my weight and body image for as long as I can remember. After having four children in just five and a half years, my body went through tremendous changes, and I never truly felt comfortable in my own skin. Then, a few years ago, my life changed in an instant. A tragedy left me struggling with severe PTSD and debilitating panic attacks. I had reached rock bottom. One day, after my husband was upset with me for snapping at our kids, I completely broke down. I cried and told him “I’m not okay. I need help.” So I did what everyone does when they need help and I called my doctor. Within minutes, I had a prescription for medication. A medication that also came with an entire laundry list of potential side effects. As I sat there thinking about it, I realized I wasn’t just looking for relief from my symptoms - I wanted to reclaim my life. I knew I needed to make changes that addressed not only my mind, but my body too. That’s when I made a decision that changed everything. I refused to let my trauma become my identity. Instead, I chose to make it the catalyst for my transformation. So I walked into Training Loft 714 and started training with Denise. The changes came faster than I ever expected. After every workout, I felt just a little stronger—not just physically, but mentally. My body began to change, but so did my mindset. I became happier, more confident, and more present. My PTSD symptoms and panic attacks gradually started to fade. I was more patient with my children, a better wife, and, for the first time in a long time, I finally felt like myself again. Looking back, I came to the gym hoping to change my body. What I actually found was my strength, my confidence, and a version of myself I thought I’d lost.
—Michelle R.
Like many people, life gets busy. Between work, family, school, and everything in between, it’s easy to put yourself last. Walking through the doors of Training Loft 714 reminded me that investing in my health isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. What sets this gym apart is its focus on strength training and personal development. Whether you’re brand new to lifting or looking to take your training to the next level, the trainer meets you where you are and provides the guidance, accountability, and education needed to succeed. Every workout has purpose and every member is encouraged to become the strongest version of themselves. The personal training has helped me build confidence, improve my technique, and push beyond limits I would have never reached on my own. The environment at Training Loft 714 is unlike any other gym I’ve experienced. It’s welcoming, supportive, and free of judgment. Whether you’re chasing fat loss, building muscle, increasing strength, or simply trying to become healthier, you’ll find a community that wants to see you win. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to start your fitness journey, this is it. Don’t wait for the “perfect time.” Walk through the doors, trust the process, and discover what you’re capable
Thank you Denise for helping me fall in love with weight training and for reminding me that it’s never too late to become the strongest version of yourself.
— Mimi.
I write this, I am 72 years young and feeling great! My journey with Denise Brazeal started in 2016. I joined the Loft and began my relationship with her as my coach and soon thereafter, as a cherished friend.
After working with Denise for 6 months and dedicating myself to the goals I set, I entered my first competition. With great coaching, the support of my husband, as well as the cadre of fellow Knockouts, my confidence found it’s mark and it was one of my life’s highlights. In 2017, 2018 and 2019. After my final competition in 2019, my focus zeroed in on strength training. Every session with Denise impacts my continued development and keeps me on my toes! I feel so fortunate to be able to keep up my routine and be coached by the best of the best. I will continue on this path for as long as I can which I hope is many more years to come. I encourage all regardless of age to consider joining me for a lifelong healthy experience that rewards you in so many ways. I’ll always remain grateful for the day I stepped into the Loft and started my relationship with Denise. It was the “lift” I needed and serves me well a decade later. Thank you Denise and to all of the patrons of the Loft that have been part and parcel to a fantastic journey.
—Melissa T.
It’s more than a gym, it’s a family. I have been a member off and on since the doors opened and every time I’ve come back it was like I never left. I got back into training in November of 2023 after losing my daughter. I knew I needed an outlet and with Denise being the amazing woman she is, she had me start off slow and helped me gain the confidence I needed to get back into classes and being around others. After being extremely consistent with training 4 days a week, I started to see results not only in my physical appearance, but also my mental health. There were days I didn’t want to go because the grief was so overwhelming, but I showed up anyway. It wasn’t easy, but with the understanding and support I received from not just Denise but the entire training loft community, it made going worth it. I now realize working out isn’t just to have the perfect “skinny” body, it’s so much more than that. It’s strength mentally, physically, endurance and pure joy. I always leave feeling proud, confident but most of all GRATEFUL!
— LORIE
I started my journey training with Denise when I was just 3 months postpartum. Health and fitness had always been an important part of my life and I had struggled through my pregnancy to feel good about my body. With my husbands support and encouragement I searched for a place where I could work on reconnecting with my body.
With the amazing guidance and support of Denise, I found my strength again. That strength and support made it possible to walk across a competition stage in the best shape of my life. It doesn’t happen overnight and it definitely doesn’t happen by accident, but as any Loft member can tell you, if you just “trust the process” and keep showing up amazing things will happen.
— ELIZABETH
In that before pic I was unfulfilled, depressed, and not living to my full potential. I had been athletic my whole life and I found myself in a slump that only this place was able to pull me out of. The loft was a place I could go to get an incredible workout and learn the right nutrition to make me look and feel great, both mentally and emotionally. The training pushed me past self-imposed limits and the diet definitely took some getting used to, but once I got the hang of them both I became addicted.
I want to take a few sentences to give credit to the women who started this place. Denise Brazeal is very competent, passionate and professional when it comes to personal training, explaining nutrition, and competition coaching. She's the real deal and practices what she preaches. I trusted her, and she got my body looking fabulous.
— ERIN
My fitness journey began I was 5 months postpartum and I needed a huge change in lifestyle to get my body even remotely close to where it was before my pregnancy. Like most of us are out there, I wanted FAST results! I needed to see change quickly in my body or I wasn’t going to continue. After training for just a month I could see a change in my body. I was committed to following the meal plan and training with Denise every week. Each month I would take a picture of my body to document the progress and I would be amazed each month at the difference I would see. I would not have seen those changes without Denise, the meal plan, as well as support from my family. In total I lost 30lbs and over 12% body fat since starting the Training Loft in less than a year. I couldn’t be more grateful to Denise for providing me with the tools and education I needed. If you are looking for a place that will provide you with meal plans, weight training, and support then look no further!
—BRANDI
I'd never had much success with previous gyms. I would lose a few pounds here and there, but that's about it. After a few weeks I wouldn't see much difference, get frustrated and quit. The weight would come back and I'd become more upset with the way my body looked. I finally decided that I'd had enough and it was time to get healthy. I Started training at Training Loft 714 and I was immediately addicted. Within 60 days I had lost 14 lbs, 16 inches and 9% body fat. Friends and family literally didn't recognize me. Not only was I looking thinner, but I had more energy and had become so much stronger. If you want to accomplish your weight loss goals, you absolutely need to go to Loft 714! Thanks for everything Denise! You're an inspiration to all of us. Not only are you an amazing trainer, coach and mentor, but you are an incredible friend!!!
— JENNIFER
From 2015 to 2017 I battled with my weight due to the lack of self acceptance of my sexuality, feeling uninspired in my career, and feeling not worthy enough to be loved. I felt overwhelmed with self doubt and I transmitted those insecurities and found myself at 189 pounds masking my depression with food and alcohol. I decided to train at the Training Loft714 and I have gained will power, substance, humbleness, confidence, self respect, pride in my sexuality, and reassurance that I can achieve any goal I set my soul to. I have lost 61 pounds from 189lbs to 128lbs, I am transformed and I now transmit gratitude. I am forever evolving and I will continue to fitness train to reach higher levels of happiness and compete in bodybuilding shows. I am forever grateful for Denise, I am now a powerful worthy woman!
—TRANAE
In May of 2015 I joined Training Loft 714 in Benicia and I knew right away this studio was different. I found a place that provided an intimate atmosphere surrounded by an overpour of support from the owner Denise. One year after this photo was taken, I had lost over 70 pounds and by the following year after joining The Loft, I lost over 100 pounds. No surgeries, no pills, no meal replacements; all it took was consistency, clean eating and living an active lifestyle. To date I have lost 110 lbs and am still striving to reach new goals.
— ROSALYN
"In May 2014, I joined Training Loft 714. That's when my journey got real! I became focused, committed and determined to reach my goals. Denise Brazeal is an awesome trainer and motivator. She definitely provides us with the tools and the information we need to be successful. After a full year of consistently working out and learning how to eat clean, my body has truly transformed and I have not only reached, but I have exceeded my goals. I am healthier, fit and feeling fabulous at fifty! Thank you Denise Brazeal and my TL714 family for making such a positive impact in my life. New goals and new accomplishments to be reached. This journey has become a lifestyle and it feels so good! I'm on a mission!"
— TONYA
I just want to thank Denise for being my fitness rock for the last 2 1/2 years. Without her, Lord knows where I'd be. She's been by my side from the time I weighed 260lbs all the way through hitting my final goal of weighing 150lbs! And even after I enjoyed my honeymoon like a rock star and gained back 20lbs :) She helped me get back on track and has let my cry on her shoulder many times. She's a true inspiration, a constant strength and puts herself last, way more often than she should. She's not just a trainer and a nutritional resource. She's become a true friend who has literally been by my side helping me meet my fitness goals through an engagement, my wedding and now, staying fit and healthy to become a mother. I wouldn't have it any other way. From the highs to the lows, the tears and the goals, the low self esteem and the final acceptance of loving me, she's been there. My life will forever be blessed and better thanks to Denise!!
— ANGELA
I have never felt better than I am at this point in my life- both physical and mental. I have tried several gyms, joined different exercise classes and experimented with fad diets to "feel" good and "look" good, but didn't get to achieve my goals until I started a training studio that Denise Brazeal owned. Under her professional training, supervision and exercise regimen I am reaching my goals and will continue to achieve them.
The cliche that "fitness is a way of life" is a familiar phrase we read or see often as a slogan but doesn't take on a significance until you LIVE it: by being smart in your food selection, be consistent in your exercise routine and most of all be surrounded with people who live by the same mantra as you do.
— GENE
I learned about eating healthy and I am constantly surrounded by uplifting people.
In the past year, I've become more confident with my appearance. I have learned not to care too much about a number on the scale. I started competing in figure competitions and feel great. before, I wouldn't be caught dead wearing a bikini in public, let alone on a stage in front of judges! I am beyond grateful for everything TL714 has given me; more confidence, and the best support group anyone could ask for.
— TAMMY
I always believed that you shouldn't let your weight stop you from your goals. That if you truly believed in yourself you can do anything. I was 237 pounds and could run marathons, and do tough Mudders, but I was slow. I wanted to get in shape and push my limits. I wanted to reach new goals. I began my journey with Denise. I followed her clean eating program, took her classes and did personal training. I watched my body transform and have never felt better. I started competing, lifting heavy and being able to do things I never thought I could do. I started believing in myself and with that, the progress followed. Thank you Denise, without the amazing support system, I know my journey would be a lot tougher!
— ELI
Throughout my weight lose journey I have struggled. When I started with Denise I was looking for something different, something that really worked for me. I finally found that with her and have never been so happy with my accomplishments in weight loss. She is the best trainer, supporter, mentor, and friend that I could ever have.
— HEATHER
After having my second child, I was at a point in my life where I was having constant back pain from my physically strenuous job and feeling like I had little energy for anything else. Working in the health care field, I knew how important it was to exercise and lead a healthy lifestyle but I was either too busy with life or busy taking care of everyone else. I heard about Denise's weight loss program and decided it was time to take care of myself for once and to stop making excuses. What made me really excited about going through this transformation was the overwhelming support as well as Denise's commitment and dedication to my overall well-being. In just 4 months, not only have I lost 25 pounds and a total of 10 inches, I've also gained invaluable knowledge and insight of how to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle which has also affected my family in a positive way.
— MARYANN
