I had the fantastic privilege to work with Bob closely over about a 6-month period. I am very choosy about who to work with as a coach and was delighted to find someone like Bob, with a very high level of knowledge and expertise; someone who shares a similar philosophy with regard to nutrition, someone with infectious enthusiasm, and most importantly, someone who walks the talk. His level of personal integrity and lack of ego when working as a coach are really exemplary. He doesn’t use a ‘one size fits all’ approach but adapts to your needs and feedback.
Bob was always available to answer questions and very responsive. He regularly shared articles and research to help me. Our one-on-one sessions were a mixture of remote and in person and both were enjoyable.
Ultimately, Bob changed the way I view health and helped me recognize some things that were missing for me to optimize my health. Health is definitely a journey, not a destination, and I can’t really recommend Bob highly enough to accompany anyone on their own journey. Working with Bob inspired me to take a nutrition coaching certification and I also feel I have found a very good friend!
Craig Griffin
Chief Insight Officer
FUEL Research & Consulting
My short 3-months training with Bob has been one of my most worthy health investments. The initial goal was to gain and maintain fitness to support the outdoor lifestyle that I enjoyed. But Bob took it further to ensure that I understand that it was not just about fitness, but a healthy lifestyle as a whole that will help me achieve my wellness and life goals. The primal training program has been very well designed, and well-paced so that I understood the principles physically and mentally; from a training program it developed into my lifestyle. Bob has been very sincere, reliable, and supportive; he understands my needs as well as my imitations. My overall fitness and strength increased, and I am confident I will be able to continue enjoying the outdoor life that I love. I highly recommend him!
— Sutthana (Pui) Vichitrananda —
Bob coached me in my teens, and now again in my 50s. I value tremendously both of his wise interventions in these very different periods of my life. For the 50-year-old Jason, we focused on small, incremental, healthy habits. The approach was holistic in that it embraced nutrition, stress, sleep, social well being as well as strength and mobility training. Bob is a great listener and was able to tailor advice to my goals. His style is encouraging, not preachy, and sound advice is delivered straightforwardly and well-informed. I feel better, have been gaining strength, and slowly losing weight. Thanks for helping me re-focus on wellness and fitness, Bob!
Jason Espie
Principal and Co-Founder at Revive Strategies LLC
My husband and I began working with Bob in July 2020. We first had a detailed conversation about our needs, lifestyle, the kind of food we ate and our goals. Once Bob felt that he understood our goals, he made a plan for our workouts. After all our sessions, he would discuss our diet, things to eat or avoid, and motivate us to walk as much as we could in between our sessions. He would also follow up with an email, giving an update of the work we had done, the weights we had lifted, all throughout congratulating and encouraging us. Each session was fun, lively and Bob was truly invested in us.
Indeed, we grew stronger, lifted heavier, and felt energetic. But the one thing that inspired us and that we will firmly hold on to is that Bob made us more “mindful” of our lifestyle and the choices we make daily in terms of food and exercise. With Bob, it is not just about short-term goals of decreasing fat or losing weight, but rather being mindful of longevity and health-span, that is, the long-term goals of staying healthy, fit, energetic and mobile well into old age. Now, in addition to our bi-weekly training sessions, we walk daily and are also mindful about our sleep, the stress we take and the food choices we make. It has been a pleasure training with Bob, as he is a wonderful mentor and a true inspiration!
Thank you!!
Anoushka Ali & Hamza Malik
Bob Connor is one of a kind. I can’t recommend him enough! His knowledge of fitness and a healthy lifestyle is endless. He gets to know you, and it’s great how he approaches each person individually and tailors his services based on what the person needs. Bob is multi-faceted and holistic; he makes sure his clients know about nutrition, sleep, stress, even sun! Yet he’s simple – no back-breaking workouts, no starving, no counting calories, no shame. Bob envelops you in a nurturing, research-based, sensible path of Primal living. Bob changed the way I look at myself and my future. Best of all, when you work with Bob, you have gained more than a health coach – you’ve gained a friendship!
— David Crimi —
Grade 5 Teacher, ISB
Bob and I have known each other for almost 20 years, and first met when he was the Athletic Director at ISB, where my two sons attended school. Like Bob, we share a deep passion for sports. As I got older and out of my own playing days, then our shared interests became more youth sports. After my family and I moved back to the USA three years ago, we continued to stay in touch and connect in the US each summer when Bob visited our family. As I entered my mid-50s and started a new chapter in the US, I put on some unwanted weight, for the first time in my life. Bob was the first call I made to seek advice and counsel. It was the smartest call I’ve made in years!
Bob charted a course of action for me across all areas (nutrition, exercise and lifestyle) that was sensible, manageable and, most importantly, sustainable. His philosophy and approach of not overthinking and constantly stressing about the “end result”, instead keying on the process, meant the results would come gradually and naturally. In fact, that’s exactly what has transpired over a period of about 6 months now. And the best part is that Bob’s advice and plan is now so easy to maintain for the future! I not only lost the 35 unwanted pounds I had put on, I’m also stronger and fitter than I’ve been in over 10 years. I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Bob for all his valuable insights – both on and off the field!
Andy Minckler, Businessman
Bob, I genuinely want to thank you for the past couple of years of working together. When we began, I was at an all-time low in my fitness journey and really needed help getting myself turned around. You were essential in helping me find my why, change my mindset, and begin slowly changing my habits. Your enthusiasm and positivity was a perfect balance to my negative headspace.
I’m definitely stronger than ever before, and I’m leaner than two years ago. I’ve learned a lot about healthier eating and how to make that manageable here in Bangkok. Though I’ve dipped a bit this year in that regard (stress sucks), I know your coaching has laid a solid foundation for long-term success and how to move forward.
Also, have I mentioned that I work out on my own now? That is something that I never thought I would achieve. I could rarely get myself motivated to do something outside of classes, but now it doesn’t even feel difficult. And I know what I am doing (more or less) in the weight room, which is also a huge accomplishment. I am also averaging 15,000 steps a day, and waking up at 5 to head around the lake. I am not a morning person and doing that consistently is a very big deal.
Thank you for taking me on as a client and sticking with me the whole time, helping me to make these big life changes.
I also want to thank you for your friendship and for being a great human. I appreciated being to share some of my personal life with you and know that you genuinely cared and wanted the best for me. You are very honest, straightforward, and have a lot of integrity, and that is something I don’t find in people very often. I value you a lot, and will very much miss you and the consistent positive presence you’ve had in my life these couple of years.
I wish you the best as you begin your new chapter. I will look forward to your posts and emails and keeping in touch.
Amy Gregory
International School Bangkok Teacher
It has been a goal of mine for many years now to develop an exercise routine, especially as I get older. As a new teacher at ISB last year I decided it was time to start, however I was unclear on where and how to begin until I learned that Bob was offering two group sessions a week after school. I went to the first session with some trepidation – wondering if I could keep up with the group and nervous about my inexperience and feeling shy about beginning in front of everyone. From the very first lesson I felt completely at home! Bob made me feel very welcome and safe. He demonstrates all exercises focusing on the correct form and includes modifications, which is especially helpful for a novice. His energy and enthusiasm are infectious.I was hooked!I began by going on a regular basis – this gave me the confidence to schedule private lessons with Bob.
I filled in a questionnaire, which Bob went through with me in order to clarify my objectives. Based on this he developed a routine for me geared specifically to my ability and goals. His instructions are very clear, modeling each exercise and making sure I understood how to do them. The variety of exercises included a complete body workout program. Not only did Bob develop a routine for me based on my personal preference to use weights and a TRX suspension trainer; he also discussed developing good eating and sleep habits. He explains the Primal Diet and the importance of avoiding certain foods and the need for adequate sleep. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to help me develop an exercise routine including a healthier diet! He is always so encouraging and patient. I feel stronger, more toned and overall healthier. I am excited to continue my fitness training/personal wellness journey with Bob this year. Bob is a master at his craft!
— Melinda Kehe —
HS-MS Librarian, ISB
Primal Power 