Saghar Fakharmanesh

"I would absolutely recommend Saghar as a personal trainer to anyone who wants a reliable and helpful voice to help them on their fitness journey. I would also recommend Body + Soul Fitness with or without a trainer, it has a welcoming atmosphere, really well equipped and I’ve never felt too crowded in the gym. My primary goal for investing in personal training was to get stronger overall and more toned, and after a few months of training I am feeling overall healthier, and I can really see the results! I find I have more energy these days and my confidence has really improved as well. I’ve always had trouble sticking to my own gym routine but with Saghar’s training and guidance it has been very easy to be consistent. It’s extremely nice to be in the hands of someone who is not only as knowledgeable as Saghar, but also very kind and encouraging!"

"I started working with Saghar a little over 2 months ago. She took into account all my pain spots (shoulder and lower back) to build foundational strength. From there she ramped up our program to condition my body for an upcoming ski trip. I have not been to the gym in years and Saghar takes away the anxiety of going. She builds excellent programs and always takes the time to explain the exercises, their purpose, and how it will help achieve my goals. I would recommend Saghar and Body + Soul Fitness to anyone!"

"Saghar is a very patient and thorough trainer. She explains exercises well and methodically. After our first assessment she helped me identify my achievable goals. Throughout my time with her she's adjusted my sessions."based on my progress.

Working with Saghar has been fantastic. She is so dedicated to her clients and is always thinking of ways to ensure my workouts are challenging. She helps to improve my technique and has a deep understanding of the science behind everything. Every week I can feel myself getting stronger and I know that Saghar is supporting my fitness goals. She is always so positive and encouraging and I truly look forward to my time at the gym with her.

"Working with Saghar has been a life changing experience. She took into account all my underlining health conditions and restrictions, then developed a plan that worked with me. Her program was definitely not a cookie cutter program. I have always had a problem with being consistent and sticking to a plan, so working out and staying active has felt like a hassle. Working with has changed that. Saghar really motivated and supported me. Her training, guidance and phenomenal knowledge helped me to see results way earlier than I expected. Working with Saghar has been nothing but great. She helped me love working out which has since helped me live a better quality of life."

"I have been training with Saghar for over one year and with Body & Soul for over two years. It has been a positive experience. It keeps me more active than if I was working on my own. Saghar is fun to be around and has a great sense of humour. She keeps our sessions interesting with a good variety of exercises. I am 74 years old, I feel better, and I am grateful to have Saghar as my trainer."

"I have  been a regular at Body + Soul for 16 months and with Saghar for the last seven. My wife has been a client for much longer with great results, and I thank her for encouraging me to join. I’m in my early 80’s and I have arthritic knees resulting in mobility and balance issues. My goal was to improve all areas and that was achieved. I also have improved flexibility and strength and  decreased discomfort. Saghar recently trained me through my recovery from a Covid infection and back injury. Because of her extremely impressive scholastic and work background, I returned in short order to the fitness levels I had achieved with her prior to these setbacks. Her meticulous guidance, monitoring and caring attention during these times was amazing . I am an enthusiastic booster for Saghar and Body + Soul, and hopefully they are stuck with me for awhile."

"This place is well named. It is a lifeline for the body and the soul. [Since] working with Saghar [in the past year], I have seen excellent improvement in my physical fitness and general health. In addition to expertly structuring my program and coaching me through each exercise, she helps me to stay accountable to show up at my sessions and put in consistent effort both at the gym and away from it."

"I’ve been training with Saghar for about a year and have seen amazing progress. She is extremely knowledgeable and very dedicated to helping me achieve my goals. I 100% recommend training with Saghar for any level of experience."

"I feel so fortunate to have found my trainer Saghar two years ago at the Leslie branch of Body and Soul. I am a 72 year old woman and was recovering from many health issues including two knee replacements and triple bypass surgery. I needed to get strong and healthy again and Saghar has been an invaluable part of my journey. She encouraged me to do three sessions per week at the gym and has diligently built up my strength and fitness while being extremely mindful of my aches, pains and medical limitations. Saghar’s knowledge, encouragement, reliability and sense of humour have kept the training sessions beautifully balanced between hard work and fun. I have been going to this branch of Body And Soul for several decades, and so appreciate the small, intimate and friendly nature of the gym. I feel so privileged to be working with Saghar and highly recommend her as a trainer for anyone young and old! Thank you so much Saghar and Body & Soul for taking such good care of me for all these years."

"Training with Saghar has completely transformed my fitness journey. I started three years ago after a broken arm left me immobile — now, I can’t even remember which arm it was! She tailors every session with care, always mindful of my age and past injuries, while still encouraging me to push my limits. Her consistent support has kept me on track through life’s ups and downs. With her guidance, I’ve built strength, confidence, and the mindset to run four half marathons last year — achieving personal bests in some — something I never imagined doing again. Thank you, Saghar, for your support, motivation, and truly life-changing impact."

"I can say with all sincerity that meeting Saghar changed my life forever. I have never felt better (or looked better for that matter haha). The transformation of my life, my emotional and physical health has been dramatic. Saghar is extremely detailed oriented, knowledgeable , experienced and provides an all-round, comprehensive lifestyle and health, strength and cardio training program specifically tailored to each person. On top of everything, Saghar is deeply experienced and dedicated to my success. She is a consummate professional. Never late. You never feel rushed. You always feel like she is entirely focused on you and your improvement. My success is a wonderfully shared one with Saghar and Body + Soul Fitness. The facilities are very well maintained, clean, well run. I give Saghar Fakharmanesh, my highest recommendation and my deepest gratitude for all that she has done for me. It has truly changed my life. Thank you."

"I hadn't worked out in 20+ years and sought the help of a trainer named Saghar. She was strong, smart, and focused on form to avoid injury as we went. As well, she was dedicated to keeping the programs diverse and interesting as we met the goals I set. Worth every penny, thanks Saghar!"

"Body + Soul Fitness on Leslie has been a fantastic place to train—I’ve been coming here for the past 3.5 years and it’s consistently been a positive experience. I train with Saghar as my trainer and she’s been amazing: supportive, motivating and genuinely invested in helping me reach my goals. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the overall atmosphere makes it so much easier to stay consistent. I’d highly recommend it to anyone, especially if you need that extra push to get to the gym. Great!"