These are testimonials from people who have been working out with Amy over the years.

Jonathan Galef from NY
“Amy is an incredible aerobics instructor.  She has great music, incredible energy, and just pushes you to a fantastic experience.  I have followed her from Westchester to Connecticut, and she is worth the half hour trip!  There are few instructors I could say that about.

She has great moves, a packed class, involves people, and motivates everyone.  She is constantly looking for new and interesting moves to keep things challenging.  I wish I could keep up with all those moves, but they clearly give me an attainable goal to strive for.”

Christine Perschy from CT
“I have never had an instructor motivate me or inspire me the way that Amy has.  She has this way about her that makes you want to be better, work out harder, and push yourself to the next level.  You can also tell that she loves what she does - she has different choreography each week and updates her music to the latest and greatest songs so when you are working out you are having fun.  She makes it a point to get to know everyone in her class and call out individuals by name encouraging them to jump higher, work harder, or try a new move that they didn't think their body was capable of doing.  I also know that when I accomplish a goal or see my body changing due to her rigorous workouts, she is as thrilled as I am which encourages me to keep going!  I want to show her what I am capable of doing because I know she will be proud of me and my achievements.  To me, she is what a first class instructor should aspire to be - and she sets the bar up pretty high.”

Sandra J. Blum from CT
“Amy is the best fitness instructor I have ever had.  She combines intelligence, in-depth knowledge of physiology, expertise in her field, and inspiration for dynamite classes.  She is also very caring.  As a member of her classes, you feel she really is invested in your improvement and in bettering your health.  Her nutritional program, combined with her classes, has changed my life.  I simply can't say enough wonderful things about her.  She is extraordinary and truly outstanding.”

Uchenna Pratt from CT
“Amy Bento is a great instructor; she is the best instructor I have ever had.  She makes the class fun and interesting by changing her routines often and adding intricate steps that make you feel as you are learning a new dance move instead of another boring step move.  But most importantly, Amy is very positive and encouraging.  She pushes us to the brink, but she is right there giving us words of encouragement, making us laugh, and sweating right along with us.  She has been my instructor for the past six and a half years and has kept me in shape the entire time!  Thanks Amy!!!!!”

Mary Lay from CT
“I have been going to aerobics classes for many years and have never found an instructor who can compare to Amy Bento.  Her personal motivation and dedication to fitness inspires anyone who trains with her.  Amy's high energy classes take fitness to another level.  She is genuinely interested in the health and well-being of everyone who takes her classes.  I feel lucky to have found her!  I wish her much success with her new company, NRG Fitness LLC!”

Elyse Sherman from CT
“I'm one of your "age and coordination challenged" constituents in the back right hand side of the gym on Saturday mornings.  Most of the time I only get about 75% of what she does (and that's a GOOD DAY!!!) but I always have fun and sweat those potential pounds right off.  She is the utmost in fitness inspiration; she could motivate the proverbial slug.  I've never worked so hard at exercising and had so many laughs and such fun doing it, which is good because: I would hate being overweight and, I love to eat...who says you can't have it all?  Thank you so much for everything - you make me feel like I'm 30 again!”

Lorry Givens from CT
“As a Family and Consumer Science teacher, it is both my passion and responsibility to ensure that any health, fitness, and/or nutrition program I participate in or endorse is based on sound facts and not merely a current fad.  It is with great confidence that I attend Amy’s fitness classes.  I know that each one will be filled with sound advice regarding nutrition, how to tailor your own personal fitness goals and objectives, anatomy lessons, humor, fun, and of course, an amazing workout!

My daily life is hectic and busy.  Working with students is the most gratifying work that I can imagine, but it is also physically and mentally demanding.  I participate in Amy’s classes whenever I can.  Since I have been doing so, I have increased my energy level, overall strength, and flexibility.

I want to thank Amy for helping me make exercise an important and vital part of my daily life and routine.  As a fellow educator, I am thrilled that through her videos, Amy will now be able to spread her knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm to eager fitness students everywhere!”

Darleen Meier from CT
“When you gain 40 pounds of pregnancy weight, you really feel that you have a battle with the bulge.  The days that your body will fit in those slimming jeans seem long gone.  I have always been athletic in my life, so it was difficult for me to accept the changes of my body and the weight I gained after the birth of my first child.  I had a tough labor and delivery, which resulted in an emergency C-section.  So emotionally I felt like my body would never fully recover from the surgery.  I decided that I needed to shake up my exercise routine in order to get off the weight and feel better about myself.

Jumping back into exercising with Amy’s programs definitely provided the shock my body needed to transform mentally and physically.  What I liked was that her advanced programs could be modified to my level of fitness.  And that is what I needed since my muscles were weak.  I was able to work up my cardio stamina with her step classes and enjoyed the extra push of cardio “power ups.”  My stomach muscles separated during pregnancy, a condition called diastasis recti, so, it was very difficult for me to do a basic crunch.  Her abdominal segments helped heal and strengthen my muscles.  Her combination of cardio intervals and strength training added variety to my regimen and gave me a total body workout.  I like her unique ways of weight training, using dumbbells but also balance balls, resistance bands and weight plates. 

Loving Amy’s programs is what keeps me motivated!  Being challenged everyday lures me to come back.  Amy’s positive attitude gives you the confidence to continue pushing forward and staying committed.  I’ve seen results from her programs and an increase in my physical progression.  I was able to reach my goal of getting back into my favorite pair of jeans.  Thanks Amy!”

Kimberly Mastropietro from CT
“Motivation is a huge factor when it comes exercising.  Amy has been my motivation for more than five years.  I'm not big into free weights, so I really do not know what I would do without her classes.  She is the best teacher that I have ever taken, and not only has working out with her significantly improved my body and health, it has also been a great deal of fun!  Whether it is Advanced Step Aerobics, CardioPump, or Fitness Fusion, her classes are never boring, always challenging, and forever motivating.

Another thing that Amy has helped me with is my eating habits.  One year after having my second child, I just could not get rid of the rest of my "baby fat."  Amy taught me what, when, and how much I should eat.  I lost 13 pounds in four months by following her advice.  And, I have continued to eat healthy and stay thin for four years now.  I owe this to Amy, and I thank her for her advice, her classes, and her friendship.”

Adrienne Mora from CT
“Amy's classes are so hard to describe for me… the first words that come to mind are motivating and energizing.  Even when I'm feeling too tired to continue she makes you want to work that extra effort to finish.  Once I'm done with Amy's classes I feel energized, motivated, and ready to take on anything.  Amy really makes you look and feel great, inside and out!”

Cathy Mebane from CT 
“Amy's routines are constantly different.  I have taken her class for just over a year.  Her class was my first step aerobics class and since then, I was hooked on step.  The workout is well choreographed and energy in the class is very high.  I always sweat and have a great time doing it.  Amy is so encouraging, her energy is amazing to witness and it still amazes me.  She is innovative with steps and encourages the class by saying how great we all look when we get in synch.  I love that positive feeling and it carries throughout my day.  The positive attitude is so contagious and it keeps me going back!”

Stephanie Frawley from CT
“Amy's positive energy is quite apparent in all of her classes, in which she has created routines that are challenging and fun.  She is an instructor who motivates you to push yourself and make changes, physically, as well as mentally.  Once you've exercised with Amy, no one else compares!”

Michelle Ludel from CT
I have always been an active person and have been taking all kinds of exercise classes for about the past twenty years.  I only started taking Amy’s classes about 15 months ago, but they are by far the best exercise classes I have ever taken.  What I mean by the best is that they are fun, have great music, have great energy and are the most intense workouts around.  I know my hour has been well spent.  I've had an amazing workout, burned hundreds of calories, gained strength and remained energized for the rest of the day.  Amy’s classes are always different so I never get bored.  ‘Amy, your classes rock, and I wish I had known about them sooner!’”

Kim Scofield from CT
“I have been taking Amy's step, CardioPump, and other various classes for about four years.  From the get go, her ‘NRG’ and style separated her from the rest.  Not only was the exercise itself motivating and challenging, her constant drive for excellence kept me extremely motivated and energized.  I also wanted to push myself even further and start living a healthier lifestyle; I turned to Amy for support and guidance.  She guided me in the right direction to make healthier eating choices and feel unbelievable, and in turn, my exercising was taken to another level as well as my confidence!  Throughout the whole process there was never a time where I couldn't ask questions, make comments, or express concerns to Amy.  Amy's devotion to fitness is exceptional and empowering, and her ‘NRG’ is something that I could not live without!!!”

Sylvia Shepard from CT
“I have been taken step classes and strength classes all over the U.S., and have rarely experienced such positive energy as I have in all of Amy's classes.  Whether it's a step class or a strength class, Amy's creative combination of movements are always challenging, yet exhilarating.  Her exceptional choreography and music consistently inspires me to work to my max, and enjoy doing it!!  I can honestly say that Amy's class is a highpoint in my week, and my husband knows never to schedule anything on my Amy night.”

Toni Benedetto from CT
“I was told by a few members to try one of Amy’s classes.  It was summer, 2001, and I had been recently hired at the club as an instructor.  I heard that she was really tough and that some even called her ‘Crazy Amy.’  Being overly-critical (as most instructors are) I doubted that she would give me a run for my money, as very few teachers ever had.  As I was waiting for class to begin, I giggled to myself because it looked like Workout Barbie had come to life and walked through the door.  This couldn’t be her…was it?  Yes, it was.  Being an athlete and a tomboy (and maybe a tad judgmental) I thought to myself, oh boy, I am not going to like this woman.  Well, I must admit that it didn’t even take a full count of eight before I decided that there was no way I couldn’t like Amy.  She was amazing. 

I could go on for days about the music and choreography and why it’s so great, but that’s not what stood out to me.  This woman absolutely loved her job and genuinely cared for all of the people there.  She didn’t constantly stare at herself in the mirror or worry about using the class as a means for her own uninterrupted workout.  Amy walked around, checked and corrected form when necessary, and always offered optimistic advice and encouragement to individuals and to the group as a whole.  I was, and continue to be, impressed by Amy and her magnetic personality.  Before I knew it, I became sucked in and consequently addicted to her spirit.

The best way for me to describe Amy as a fitness professional is by calling her ‘the instructor’s instructor.’  She is the voice I choose to listen to when I’m tired of hearing myself talk, and she is the one who sparks my creativity when I feel like I’ve run out of material.  I thrive on those who think outside the box and live to help others achieve goals – that is exactly who Amy is.  If someone can’t get a move in class or someone is having weight-loss issues, Amy makes it her problem too and will work with you to resolve it. 

Having been a dear friend to me for years now, I can truthfully say that Amy is one of the great, gifted ones who will steamroll, bulldoze, and NRGize her way into your heart.  She was born to do this.  Get down girl!”

Maria Mercado from CT
“There are two things that make Amy Bento unique as a fitness instructor.  The first is her ability to choreograph.  She is able to put together amazing choreography that challenges even the most seasoned exercisers both physically and psychologically.  There is never a dull moment because you have to constantly think about what your feet and your arms are doing (yes, she even puts in arm choreography).

The second thing that puts Amy in a different league is her unyielding energy.  She could give the Energizer Bunny™ a run for his money!  It does not matter how far into her class she is; she still gives 110% and encourages participants to do the same.

I have known Amy for the past 12 years, and she has not only has she been a mentor to me, but also a friend.  Amy is genuinely a nice person who likes to help people and loves to see people achieve their fitness goals.”