I’ve been working with Abby for 5 months leading up to the birth of my first child. Abby’s reputation precedes her in the market. All of the doctors, midwives, and doulas I’m working with have heard of her great work and see her as one of their peer experts. When I first began researching trainers for pregnant women, I found lots of general practice trainers who are willing to work with pregnant women and say they know how. However, Abby is the only one I’ve found who is passionate about this, uniquely focuses on this, and brings an insane amount of expertise to the unique needs of pregnant women. The unusual combination of her deep knowledge of how to best work with pregnant women, her overall energy, and her intuition have played an integral role in helping me to feel ready for my upcoming delivery. She has helped me stay limber, get strong, and has educated me along the way about what is happening with my body at each stage and change of pregnancy from a fitness perspective. I also appreciate how much she normalizes how I’m feeling (especially at this late stage in the pregnancy) and brings some humor to our workouts. (i.e. she helps me laugh a little when I feel like getting on and off the floor is as intense as the rest of the workout. LOL!). Each month Abby provides me with a workout calendar and workout programs I can do between the sessions I have with her. Those plans are super tailored and thoughtful based on what is happening with my body and pregnancy. She often checks in after workouts in case she needs to tailor our next workout session. I will be seeing Abby for my postpartum recovery workouts too. I see her as an integral part of my continued health and wellness. I cannot recommend her enough. – Tegan Trovato, Carmel, IN
Hiring Abby has been hands-down the best gift I’ve ever given to myself! After having three children in 4.5 years, I feared I’d never feel strong and confident in my own skin again. Abby has changed that in just a few months! She is highly professional and knowledgeable, and uses all of her experience along with science and research to provide the most effective workouts to target individual goals. Her personal attention provides accountability as well as support and encouragement. She is, quite simply, the best! -Stephanie Aikens, Indianapolis, IN
I would highly recommend Abby Kurtz as a personal trainer for prenatal and postnatal clients. I was on my second pregnancy when I hired Abby. She created an exercise regimen that involved exercises physical therapists had me do during my first pregnancy. With the help of Abby, this pregnancy was dramatically more pleasant than my first. Unlike my first pregnancy, I was not bed ridden due to sciatic and back issues. She was very knowledgeable and nice to work with. – Joanne Petrillo, Chicago, IL
Abby came into my life just about the time by belly was taking over and slowing me down. She kept me active, moving, and in shape. And the fact that she came to me, rather then me having to hike to a gym, made all the difference — especially with another little one at home. By the time delivery day rolled around I felt confident that I would have the stamina to push on through. And I did — just three pushes later our daughter arrived. – Lindsey Gladstone, Chicago, IL
This fall I received the best referral of my life. I went in for a massage and mentioned to the therapist that after two years post-partum, I am still having back and abdominal pain. She suggested I look into a then upcoming class with Abby Kurtz on abdominal rehab for diastasis recti. It turned out to be the answer I had been searching for since the birth of my daughter.
I signed up for Abby’s class and was AMAZED. Within the first couple weeks I had already lost 2 inches in my waist and my back was feeling like it hadn’t in years. I kept up with the regimen devotedly and saw my lagging energy increase and increase.
I can’t thank Abby enough or say enough about her. Abby is a great instructor. She is thorough and precise yet approachable and easy going. She takes this work seriously and devotes herself to maintaining contact throughout and makes a point to have one-on-one time with each participant.
I am now in the 10th week of the program. I have lost over 4 inches around my waist and all but a small portion of my rectus abdominis around my navel has completely healed. I can run and play with my daughter, for the first time since her birth, without concern about my body and pain. I really can’t thank Abby enough for all of her expertise and time. It was the best money I ever spent taking care of myself postpartum. -Suzan Fleck, Longmont, CO
I’ve been working with Abby for a few months, both as a coach and as a personal trainer. The differences I see in myself, both mentally and physically are a direct result of her work. The coaching was the foundation I needed to move into a more structured exercise routine. You don’t have to spend more than 5 minutes with Abby to know that she is an expert in her field. Abby makes sure you are progressing, but you know all along that she personally wants to see you succeed, whatever success means for you. She has my complete trust and confidence… I find it liberating to be in a workout where I don’t have to do anything more than listen to what I’m being told and do it. Anyone that has the opportunity to work with Abby should absolutely do it—highly recommended! -Amy T. Pendleton, IN
I have had the pleasure of working with Abby for the last two years. What I love most about Abby is she truly cares about her clients, customizes a program based on your individual needs and most of all…she makes it FUN! Not only has she created an excellent exercise program for me, she also helps with nutrition and keeps me accountable. I am so blessed to know and work with Abby. -Jill S. Pendleton, IN
If you’re looking for a personal trainer, your search has come to an end! Abby is the most knowledgeable and results oriented personal trainer I have worked with personally and professionally. She has experience and advanced knowledge specializing in women’s health, post pregnancy weight loss, and pelvic floor and abdominal problems (diastasis recti) to reach your fitness goals in a safe manner. Don’t expect easy, she will push you and motivate you to reach your health and weight loss goals. You won’t be disappointed. – Urvi Vyas, Indianapolis, IN
