I had been an occasional gym goer for years. I never really knew what I was doing, but I knew I wanted to be in better shape. At some of the gyms I joined they offered personal trainers. Unfortunately, they never felt like they were actually invested in helping me get to where I needed to be. Too clinical, too robotic, and too cold. Bodhi is a personal trainer who actually wants to get the results you are looking for, and will stick with you every step of the way. Bodhi will check in with you via message or email to see how you are doing. There is a genuine level of concern for your well being with Bodhi. His personal training is truly one of a kind, and I have a healthier and stronger body to thank for it.

It's been two years since I started training at Northstar Fitness. It was six months after I started training that I could see the changes in my body, and now I have a great body that I couldn't even imagine before I started training. Rather than training for the purpose of being seen and praised by others, my best harvest has been that I have gained confidence in myself and like my body through training. Thanks to the support of Bodhi and Hitomi, I have been able to do my best so far. Northstar Fitness is a place that can meet your demands if you take your training seriously. However, it is difficult to make a reservation during popular hours, so I recommend that you make a reservation for the desired date and time in advance.

I've been working out here for a year now, starting as absolute beginner to workout, once a week plus another pair session with my partner - lost 10kg in fat whilst gaining muscles, feeling much better across the board, where gym membership never really changed anything: Northstar helped me to change bad habits, gave nutrition advice that's not one-size-fits-it-all but custom-made to work for (my foodie) me; the trainer, Bodhi, and his wife, Hitomi, are fantastic; it's flexible, uncomplicated, supportive - and always fun!

I feel GREAT 😁😆 I mean, don’t get me wrong, I am tired after this workout…. But boy do I feel good! No pain of any sort (wrist, knee, back, … nothing!), and I feel so … good! Just plain good, and very much happy with that! Thank you so much 🙏 All this is truly thanks to you, and your support, and your program!

I had never tried personal training before starting with Northstar Fitness, but it is much more effective than I expected. Bodhi points out and corrects mistakes in my posture that I would have never noticed on my own. I’m able to make progress with basic stretching and core training exercises according to my physical strength. I realize how great personal training can be. It's only been two months since I started online training and I'm very happy with it so far. Bodhi always speaks to me with his nice voice and kind guidance, so I think I can continue. Every time I hear Bodhi’s voice in the SVENSON TV commercial jingle, it motivates me to do my best in training - LOL.

Bodhi as a personal trainer is indispensable to my workouts. He has taught me to train smart, safe and effectively, and I’ve seen real gains. It’s a great feeling when others notice the changes and compliment you on how you look. Bodhi brings a lot of knowledge to the program and is a really enjoyable person to be around. Highly Recommend!

When I met Bodhi from Northstar Fitness the first time, I could see that he was genuinely passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to helping others achieve their goals. He really listened to me—what I was saying, and what I wasn’t saying. There was no pressure, only the promise of support for a holistic approach to improving my health and fitness...whenever I was ready. A few months went by, and I knew it was time. I contacted Bodhi. He worked with me to calibrate an eating and exercise plan that took into account my individual condition, schedule, habits, and goals. And because Bodhi offered virtual support, I could start making measurable progress during the height of the pandemic. Over an eight-week period, I consistently dropped 1 kilo (2.2 lbs) per week of body fat. When I hit that goal, I kept going a bit longer. I ultimately dropped 10 kilos (22 lbs) in ten weeks. I am lighter than I have been in 25 years, and I feel great. I’m not finished with my fitness journey, but I am already experiencing life-changing benefits from this success. For the first time since moving to Japan eight years ago, I recently walked into a store and bought a pair of jeans that fit perfectly. Prior to this journey, I could never find anything in a Japanese store that would fit. When I’m ready to drop the next 10 kilos (22 lbs), Bodhi will be along for the ride, educating, supporting, and celebrating with me the whole way.

If you are looking for an amazing trainer who can speak English Northstar Fitness is definitely the place! I’ve tried many gyms all around Tokyo from big franchise gyms to small private trainer gyms and have never been satisfied with the results i was trying to achieve. Bodhi is a great and experienced trainer with an amazing background, every session has been a blast and he really pushes me just enough to be able to reach my gym goals! So far I've been training with him for 10 months and continuing!

I started training with Bodhi in April of 2018. The training is not easy. His training approach is neither too loose, nor too strict, so I can continue to enjoy it. He personalizes my program according to my purpose for training, so I am grateful for his attention to detail. The program is upgraded according to my current level but always based on the basics! Training at Northstar Fitness is now an indispensable routine of my life. Thank you as always, Bodhi

It has been wonderful training with Bodhi and Hitomi for the last few months. The gym itself is well equipped, spacious, and a very comfortable place to train. Bodhi worked with me to design a plan suited to my needs (strengthening a knee) and personal goals (building core strength, slimming down), and has kept me on track using a disciplined but supportive approach. Bodhi is a great listener and very willing to adjust to his clients' needs. He's also very thoughtful about how to keep his clients motivated. It is a pleasure talking with him about music, fitness, Japan, etc., and I always look forward to our next session.

Before I came to Northstar Fitness, I was only doing machine training which only focuses on a particular part of the body but after having a session here, I felt that my entire body, through body weight compound exercises, stays fit. Northstar Fitness is not only for training, the great coach Bodhi gives me practical advice about mindset towards my job and simple life lessons during breaks in training. I really feel at home here.

What can I say, the reality lives up to the promise. Bodhi is great to work with, extremely knowledgeable, provides practical and effective training for people at all levels. The gym is clean and well stocked. Perfect for small group and individual sessions. Most importantly, though, he keeps the sessions fun. Long term is the key to success in health and training and having an enjoyable, warm and super friendly place to do it makes all of the difference. I cannot recommend highly enough to anyone considering starting or getting back into the gym!

It's been a little over a year since I started training with Bodhi. It’s been a really good experience. I used to train myself, but I couldn't continue because I didn't know how to make progress. Bodhi updates the semi-private training program every six weeks, so everyone really enjoys it. I enjoyed stretching, power training, endurance training, because of the way he arranges it. I am very happy with the training and never get bored. My body fat percentage dropped by about 3% and my abdominal muscles are clearly visible now. I think I wouldn't have been able to do it by myself. Thanks so much!

I started training at Northstar Fitness in May of 2016. My favorite training is powerlifting, especially deadlifts and other barbell training. I would like to recommend the good points about Bodhi to everyone who is considering training at Northstar Fitness: 1) Bodhi speaks English. You can study English conversation while getting health, strong and fit. 2) He personalizes your training to suit your current level and desired goals. For example, Bodhi listens earnestly to my desire to grow, lose fat, become stronger, and become healthy, and thinks about the perfect training to match my goals. 3) Bodhi's personality is very good. Since he will genuinely take care of you, you can also consult with him about your life. Come visit this gym, where you can speak English and talk about your life with wonderful Bodhi.

Bodhi always puts together a training menu that suits me, so it’s a lot of fun to be able to train with him. He is good at both Japanese and English, so I can study English while training, so I get two birds with one stone. He’s very friendly, so I'm happy to be able to train together with him like a friend.

Trainers (Bodhi and Hitomi-san) have great passion for helping their clients. Their support system is wonderful, and this makes me feel like they are next to me to support every time I train. Their flexibility is also great. They asked about my purpose and goals at the very first session, and then they customized my program accordingly. Regarding the dietary management, rather than giving me quick boilerplate answers about what I should and shouldn’t eat, they give me great hints thorough attentive counseling. Their idea is that the client themselves find the best possible way independently, and this is what I found the most effective for me. It’s one of many reasons that I have come to trust Northstar Fitness.

I had a mild stroke in 2017. I am in my 70s and have lost a lot of strength in my legs, feet and arms. I began training sessions with Bodhi & Hitomi online at Northstar Fitness. Bodhi said he could help me improve my strength. I asked him to also help with my nutrition, so that I could lose a few pounds. I wasn’t eating as healthy as I should have and gained about 10 lbs (4.5kg). Within 8 weeks of improving my nutrition and training online, at 3 x 20-minute training sessions per week, I have lost 8 (3.6kg) of those ugly pounds. I will continue with his program as I trust his method. I hope to lose another 2 pounds (0.9kg) in the weeks ahead and I’m sure I will. If you are serious about becoming more fit and eating healthier, please consider Bodhi & Hitomi at Northstar Fitness. You won’t regret it. Hitomi has a degree in Nutrition and can help you with your meals. She is also one strong woman!

Joining Northstar Fitness was by far one of the best decisions I made the past year. Not only are the sessions top quality and tailored specifically to your needs, but they're a lot of fun! I leave every session feeling happy and energized, and already looking forward to the next lesson. I also almost immediately started noticing a difference in my everyday health and fitness after joining Northstar Fitness. Not only did I see a marked improvement in other sports I play (For example, I go horseback riding regularly. After a few sessions at Northstar Fitness I went riding again and my instructor just stared at me in surprise and said, "You're riding SO well today! What happened?) but every day chores also became easier (As another example, I went on a trip the other day and was amazed at how effortless it was to cart my luggage around -- normally I have to struggle a good bit!) Would definitely recommend Northstar Fitness to anyone who is looking to get in shape, feel better about themselves, or just get out of the house and get a bit of exercise 🙂

I used to have lower back pain, especially after hard Japanese Taiko drumming practice. But I just realized I don't have any pain any more for the past month even during daily life. Thank you very much, Bodhi, for providing wonderful training sessions. Thank you Hitomi for your great food advice!

I started online training twice a week. The training gets progressively more challenging each week, so I am happy that I can keep up with the pace and continue to improve. I am also doing my best to stretch every day now. Because the sessions are taught with kindness, I believe I can keep enjoying my training. Thank you for your continued support 🤗

I googled around my hometown to find a personal trainer and came across Northstar Fitness. Bodhi and Hitomi were fun and professional from the first day I met them. They respected both my husband's goals and my goals without pushing us too hard. They don’t give us too much pressure during our training sessions (because that was our request) and we mainly have fun, but surprisingly we are gradually getting stronger and gaining muscle. Both Hitomi and Bodhi have knowledge of nutrition and the target muscles for each exercise, so we learn more than just training.

Bodhi and Hitomi are fantastic. I enjoy every single session -- and that is more than I expected! They are strongly supportive and encouraging. Bodhi checks in frequently through email and offers suggestions that help to enhance life overall. Their warmth and caring really comes through. Signing up for sessions is one of the best things I've done in a long time. Anyone who is looking to improve their fitness and quality of life will find a good boost here.

Here is a wonderful training gym that thinks about the health and affluence of each person together! I have been doing private lessons here once a week for about 3 years. I had a cold and sickness on a regularly, so I started going to this gym to maintain my daily health and my physical strength up. However, I didn't really like muscle training, so I didn't expect I could continue training so far.. Bodhi(trainer in this gym) thinks about the training menu that really suits for me and always gives me training time with fun conversation, so I'm always feel really comfortable and happy to come to training. Now I'm happy to be able to do things that I couldn't do at first!! And Bodhi and Hitomisan are always studying about people health and trying various things on their own, so they also provide me various advices and knowledges for my healthy life. Recommended for those who want to enjoy training, those who want to continue training for a long term, and those who are interested in their own health!