Figure49Fitness - Anchorage, Alaska

Rebecca Behm

Katie has been, without a doubt, my all-time favorite trainer. She put up with my attitude, yet still supported me and pushed me to keep going. She has a unique way of motivating you, combining tough love with genuine encouragement. Even during COVID, she went above and beyond, creating workout videos and checking in on me—despite not being paid for it. To this day, even though we live in different states, she continues to check in and inspire me with the challenges she organizes. I’m so grateful for her unwavering dedication and support.

Holly Kellar

Katie Heck is the best of the best strength trainers! She helped me change my body and mindset. Struggling with PTSD, I found myself overweight, socially withdrawn, and feeling hopeless. I started losing weight on my own, but found that I felt puny and fatigued. A friend recommended that I train with Katie. She is highly knowledgeable and pushed me to my limits while still making workouts fun. We worked on muscular endurance and strength training for around 8 months. Overtime,I noticed my muscle healing time was reduced and I was able to lift heavier. She modeled consistency and dedication which led to big results. I maintained my weight while losing 60 lbs of fat and gaining a ton of muscle and confidence. If you are looking for a trainer, 10/10 recommend Katie Heck at South Side Strength and Fitness.

Katie, thank you for your encouragement and teaching me the skills to continue on my own!

Lois Burns

I was in town for only 3 months, but training with Katie was one of the best decisions I made while being in AK! She responded super fast with getting me in as a new client, got me on her schedule (literally got me in within the week I called), and was flexible with scheduling with me working nightshift. She has a lot of knowledge about training and weight loss and I met my 3 month weight loss goal with her! She’s very encouraging and listens to what you say and goals you want to achieve. She’s also very accountable, reliable, and dedicated which also helped with my success. She made the workouts challenging, but I still enjoyed them and looked forward to working out with her. Highly recommend her as your trainer! You won’t regret it!

Paula Compton

I LOVE working with Katie! Her attitude and pleasant demeanor helps keep me focused on my goals in fitness and nutrition. Her knowledge of both has raised my level of awareness of my own body and what I consume. I have told her many times that she is a true inspiration in how she maintains her own level of fitness. I see in her what I am striving to be, which is healthy on the inside and out. She has taken the time to know me, my habits, lifestyle, and potential. She's more than a trainer, she is a friend who has the depth of compassion to acknowledge where I am in life and where I want to be in my personal heath goals. My workouts with Katie go beyond the gym- working with her has challenged me to be better in every aspect of my life.
Thank you Katie!

CL S

Katie is an amazing trainer! She is very knowledgeable and designs workouts that will push your limits and ensure you reach your fitness goals! She freely offers herself as a resource of information for all things fitness incuding nutrition, workout routines and exercises, etc. I would give more stars if I could. I am down 25 lbs and on my way to being in the best shape of my life because of everything I learned from Katie!

Jeffrey Tolk

I worked with Katie when she lived in Utah, before she moved to Alaska. Katie provided a customised program for me, designed to help me achieve my goals. She is extremely knowledgeable and competent, and she pushed me hard, with optimism and encouragement. Katie is one of the best personal trainers I have ever worked with, and I highly recommend her.

Ashton Smith

Katie trains our group at BR, South Anchorage, every Friday morning; her class is literally a highlight of my week. She kicks your butt in the best way, switches it up every single session and never leaves you with a single ounce left… which is exactly what we love! Highly recommend Katie’s group training sessions; 100%!