Ardent Performance - Niceville, Florida

Maria W.

Ardent Performance is a wonderful personal training facility, and Claire is an excellent personal trainer. If you’re looking for a fitness environment where someone invests in your personal improvement, this is it! She provides amazing attention to each person’s fitness and nutrition journey, offering private (1:1), semi-private (3:1) and small group (5:1) options. Each workout is individualized to your fitness level and goals, no matter what. No competition between trainees - she provides and promotes an encouraging and supportive space for every fitness level, helping each person to be a better, more fit version of themselves. Niceville couldn’t ask for a healthier environment to improve fitness!

For me, personally, Claire has gone above and beyond anything I could have expected from a PT. After I injured myself, she immediately went into modified mode, leveraging all her resources. She researched and adapted every exercise to improve my mobility, preserve the strength we had already built, and respect the limitations the injuries brought. She stayed in lock step with my doctor’s and physical therapist’s recommendations, and is the reason both my injuries are recovering so well.

Hands down, best training experience I’ve had in 30+ years of fitness training!

Kayla C.

I love this gym (and I was never a "gym person" before this, despite having joined several gyms over the years)! Claire is an amazing and skilled trainer. She is super encouraging and helps push you to things you didn't know were possible without pushing too far. I feel stronger than ever since joining Ardent Performance and my mornings at the gym are the highlight of my day!

Kimberly O.

I was lucky enough to have Claire as one of my trainers for over two years and the experience was phenomenal. Claire’s approach to fitness is both inspiring and empowering, making every session something to look forward to.

From the very first workout, Claire took the time to understand her clientele and tailored fitness programs that were challenging yet achievable. She has an incredible ability to push you just beyond your limits in a way that feels motivating rather than overwhelming. Her positive attitude and unwavering support make it easy to push through even the toughest workouts. She will even encourage you while you give her dirty looks (haha). She incorporates a variety of exercises that keep things interesting and ensure a well-rounded fitness experience. Whether it's strength training, cardio, or flexibility work, she knows exactly how to keep you engaged and progressing.

In addition to her professional skills, Claire is also genuinely caring and approachable. She creates a welcoming and supportive environment where you feel comfortable to ask questions and share your struggles. This personal connection makes a huge difference and adds a layer of trust and accountability to the training process.

Thanks to Claire, I developed a confidence and positive mindset towards my health and wellness journey. If you’re looking for a personal trainer who will not only help you achieve your fitness goals but also make the journey enjoyable and fulfilling, I highly recommend Claire (aka Ardent Performance). She is, without a doubt, one of the best!!

Leann M.

I first met Claire when she came to work as a trainer at my gym while she was completing her degree at UF. Over the next few years, she became responsible for all of my group fitness as well as personal one-on-one trainings. During that time, Claire helped me reach my specific goals all while teaching me about the importance of stretching and proper technique. Her workouts were designed to challenge me and target the areas I was most concerned about improving. Her knowledge of the body along with her “go getter” personality is the perfect combination for an effective and fun workout. I am 56 years old and have worked out my entire life, but I’ve never been in better shape than when Claire was my trainer. Give Claire a try, I promise you will not be disappointed!

Leann M.

Melissa B.

I had the opportunity to work with Claire for almost 2 years. In those two years she was able to help me build strength in my legs that I hadn’t had for 25 years. As a client who’s experienced three knee surgeries I had a lot of issues we had to work around. Claire went above and beyond researching different ideas of ways to strengthen my legs. She truly cared about my progress and my well-being. Claire is passionate about what she does and puts 100% effort into working with each client individually to meet their goals. She truly has a gift! She is one of my favorite trainers in over 30 years, and one of the greatest people I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with. I am so excited for her to open her own gym, any client she has will be lucky to have her as their trainer!

Bliss W.

I had an amazing experience! Claire is very encouraging and caring. She created personalized triathlon training programs for me to help accomplish my goals. The workouts were challenging, but fun. I highly recommend her as a trainer.

Vic V.

Hands down, the BEST choice with personal training and development . Claire made me want to wake up and actually Train 5x a week with her. She has a wealth of knowledge on various ways to train, improve, stay motivated and she pushes You in the right way. I highly recommend anyone who wants to get into shape mentally, physically and emotionally. Claire is YOUR COACH !!

keris

So grateful to have worked with Claire! She is very knowledgeable and really helped motivate me at times when I didn’t feel like working out. Not only does she know her stuff but she makes working out fun, never a dull moment with Claire.