Haddonfield Personal Trainer Success Story 20

In a little over 3 months, Dan Frischberg has lost 43 lbs, over 8% bodyfat, and 33 inches (10 inches off his waist).  Dan has been kicking some serious butt!!  To be perfectly honest I wasn’t so sure he’d be so successful when he started.  He had 0 motivation and no real confidence that he’d succeed.  Finances were a little tight so we had to figure out a payment plan.

      Dan has really flat feet and his hip was a real mess so we had to take care of few muscular imbalances first.  Now Dan is a complete cardio madman.  He workouts with us 3 times per week and now comes in on his off days to come and do the elliptical stepper another 2-3 days per week.  He’d struggled to do 3-4 minutes on the elliptical when he started, now he’s cranking out 20 minutes.  He stopped skipping meals and always eats breakfast.  “I’m actually losing weight and eating more.  Best of all I’m not even hungry,” Dan says. 

Listen to Dan’s secrets to success in his own words.  Watch out Dan Dychtwald, Fit-4-Life’s current biggest loser 115 lbs – Dan F is going to give you a run for your money!!

 You could be our next success story.  Call today 856-751-0033 or click on the link below to schedule your FREE Fitness Consultation

Haddonfield Personal Training Studio Located in Cherry Hill, NJ.  Just minutes from Haddonfield.

And You Think You’re Too Busy To Workout

Fit-4-Life Success Story #5
Dr. John Tedeschi Sr. , 70 Years Old, Pediatrician,
“Fit-4-Life makes me Fit-2-Live”
 
Weight = 157 lbs.
Body Fat = 15%
3 strength workouts/week @ 6AM
Runs 10-15 miles/week
Works 70-80 hours/week
Age = 70

John is a complete madman.  His crazy work schedule makes me tired just hearing about it.  He is as strong as an ox, he can easily bang out 50 push-ups.  We focus a huge amount of time working on his posture, balance, and flexibility.  He is in better shape than anyone half his age.  John is role model for all of us. 
So when you think you don’t have the time to workout, think of John working 70-80 hours per week with over 1000 employees at his private practice and running a hospital all at the same time.

Look easy think again, an unsupported bicycle on a bosu is as hard as it gets.  Try it yourself just make sure you have plenty of space to fall off.  John can crank out 60 reps in his sleep.  How about a one legged push-up with your one foot on
a stability ball.  John can ealily do 30 reps.  How about for core stability doing a plank on your elbow and knees and elevating one arm and the opposing leg with a foam roller across your hip to ensure you are level,  John uses those as a warm-up

“5 Reasons How Personal Training Saves You Time”

1.  Scheduled appointments: each workout is scheduled like a doctors appointment to ensure adherence and accountability.
      
2.  24/7 Online Access: you can schedule, cancel, re-schedule online whenever you want
      
3.  55 minute workouts: each strength, endurance, and flexibility exercise is specifically chosen to get you results ASAP.  Absolutely no wasted time
      
4. A trainer right by your side: each workout is supervised to ensure optimal results, motivation, and safety.
      
5. Scheduling flexibility:  you can schedule a month ahead of time or change week to week

Happy Holidays from Marlton's Premier Personal Trainer

It’s been a great year hear at Fit-4-Life thanks to you, let’s take a look back at 2009 with this really kool video!

Thank you for being a part of our Fit-4-Life Family.  I can’t wait to show you what I have planned for 2010.

Committed to your success,

Kevin Hensel, Owner Fit-4-Life

Marlton’s Premier Personal Trainer

Nov/Dec 2009 Client Success Story of the Month

Joe Stezzi is our November/December Client of the Month.  Joe has been whining that he’s been working out with us once a week for the past 12 years and never once has been selected as our Client of the Month.  He’s always busting my chops that he’s going to gain 50 lbs and then lose it so he can be selected as our Client of the Month. 

 

 Now Joe doesn’t really need to lose any weight, he’s in great shape (Not bad for a 46 year old).  He reached his goals and is now in  a maintenance phase.  He gets in one workout/week with us and then exercises at home for the rest of the week with his 7 year old son Dillon (who definitely keeps him on his toes).  During tax season he might even sneak in a 30 minute massage with Pam. 

 

  Joe and I have become pretty friends over the last 12 years.  I attended his wedding a few years back with Meg.  We play golf together a few times per year –he’s not bad for an old guy.   Joe’s workout philosophy is if it hurts I don’t want to do it.  Obviously we butt heads from time to time over this.

 

  I hate to admit it and don’t tell Joe I said this, but he’s right.  Real fitness success isn’t about losing weight and inches as quickly as possible.  It’s about the long haul.  Discipline, dedication, and persistence are the real keys to success.  Fitness and health are a life long process not just a few months.  Joes’ 12 years of being tortured by us are a testament to that, he is a good friend and a great example of what real success is.  Great Job Joe!  You can stop whining now!

You could be our next success story, fill out the webform at the bottom of this page to set up your FREE Fitness Consultation.

Committed to your success,

Kevin Hensel, Cherry Hill Personal Trainer

856-751-0033

Showing Up Is Half The Battle, Cherry Hill Personal Trainer August 2009 Success Story

Lori Bagell is our August 2009 Client of the Month.  Lori started with us 15 years ago, wow I feel old just saying that.  When she came in for her consultation we didn’t even have our equipment delivered (we had a Reebok Step in the corner).  Her husband also came in with her because he was a little skeptical of personal trainers (I don’t blame him, I still don’t trust personal trainers).   I feel like part of their family.  We watched her daughter, Lindsay, transform from a shy little girl into a beautiful woman.  Her son Matt was a talented high school baseball player and is now a CPA taking over the financial world,  (We used to train the whole family, her skeptical husband Carl has been a client for over 10 years now too).    

Over the past 15 years we’ve hit a few road blocks.  A few road blocks might be putting it lightly.  Lori is in a pretty good place right now, but for years she was in complete misery.

The first major road block was and is fibromyalgia.  Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points.  Basically you hurt all over, and you frequently feel exhausted.  We have to focus on flexibility, good posture, core, and light strengthening exercises.  You have to walk a tight rope – too much exercise causes Lori intolerable pain, too little exercise has no real benefit.  Our Medical Exercise SpecialistCertifications really come in handy.  Fibromyalgia has no known cause, often never diagnosed, and thank goodness it is not progressive – severity of symptoms can change day to day.

As if fibromyalgia isn’t bad enough, Lori also has chronic neck pain because of a few disc herniations in her neck.  She’s been to several physical therapists with little benefit, but the latest PT gave her a tremendous amount of relief.  We incorporate the rehabilitative exercises into each of her workouts to make sure her neck doesn’t go back to the bad place.

I won’t even go into her major allergy issues (I’m not talking about the sniffles every spring, I’m talking about major congestion, headaches, blurry eyes, etc. almost every day).  But I think you’re starting to get the point. 

Half of the equation to getting results with your exercise routine is just showing up.  Lori is the most consistent client we ever had.  For the past 15 years, Lori hasn’t missed more than a week or two (Gotta have a vacation every now and again).  Fibromyalgia, neck pain, and alleries make everyday a battle with fatigue and muscle/joint pain.  Her workouts make her pain manageable.  Lori comes in feeling horrible but she feels a million times better after her workout.  “I have many medical problems, and I know I would have a hard time functioning if I didn’t go to Fit-4-Life.  I get the best workout with the most knowlegable staff.”

No matter what has gotten in Lori’s way, she just keeps on going.  Her dedication, perseverence, and mental fortitude serve as a role model to all of us.   The secret to Lori’s success is that she sought the proper medical advice and we constantly adjust her routine to make sure it is safe and in accordance with medical professional guidelines.   

Now if Lori can literally drag herself to her workouts each week when she legitimately feels like crap, then what’s your excuse?  You aren’t alone if you can’t stick with an exercise routine.  We’re here to help.  We can get you over that hump, so you can make exercise a part of your life (Even if you have issues).  You don’t have to come to us for 15 years to get major benefit like Lori has.  We can easily set you up on a program you can do at your home or gym and then you can visit us periodically to evaluate your progress and adjust your workout routine.   You just need a little fitness jumpstart!!

Call to set up your free consultation or complete the form below.

July 09 Client Success Story of the Month

Joann Nawrocki is our Cherry Hill Pesonal Trainer July Client of the Month.  I met Joann at a charity fund-raising event I held back in February (see page 1 for details).  She was struggling with her weight and was under the care of a physician for insulin resistance.  She was on a fasttrack to diabetes.   In 3 months, Joann lost 17 lbs and over 14 inches off her body.

She has 2 young children, runs a charity, and her husband works in the automobile industry (needless to say finances are a little tight).  We set her up on a routine that she could do at home with minimal equipment and limited time.  Joann only comes to see us 1-2 times/month to track her progress and update her exercise routine. 

We evaluated her metabolism with our Korr Metabolic Analyzer (it wasn’t as slow as she thought) then we designed a meal plan that could fit her busy lifestyle.  She’s been doing awesome.  Each month when she comes in we take her measurements and take her through her next exercise routine. 

You could be our next Client of the Month and WIN a FREE dinner for two at Season’s 52.  Fill out form below to get started ASAP.

June 2009 Client Success Story

        Ed Tracy is our Client of the Month.   Ed came to us after rehabilitating his shoulder from a rotator injury.   We share space with physical thearpist, Bruce Apple, so once he fixed Ed’s shoulder he sent him our way because we have a ton of experience working with injuries.  Ed just turned 60 and he’s wicked busy with all of his kids (his son is a really good hockey player).  He wanted a drop a few pounds, get leaner, and he didn’t want to irritate his freshly healed shoulder.  He tried several times in the past to drop the weight, but it always came up short.   He has gym membership but was blowing off his workouts, sound familiar?  

 

                What makes Ed our Client of the Month is his intensity.  I just love torturing ex-athletes.  He pushes it to the limit which is why he’s seen great results.  He’s dropped 12 lbs, 4% bodyfat, and has lost over  14 inches (2 inches off his waist).  Every 4 weeks we change up his conditioning phase.  I don’t think he’s such a huge fan of the speed/power phase (just finished). 

                Ed has been doing great with his workouts, and his shoulder is doing great (we make sure to include corrective rotator exercises each workout).  His intensity and positive attitude are the keys to his success (he really hates getting in his cardio)

You could be our next Client of the Month

January 2008 Success Story of the Month

Bob Lutz Jr., 30 Years Old, Financial Planner
“In a little over 12 weeks, “my scale weight is down close to 35lbs not to mention all the muscle I have put on.  My colleagues laugh at me constantly because my clothes are falling off.  I use 2-3 less notches on my belts….“ 

After 2 Months working out with us three times per week

 

·         Lost 20 lbs

·         25.1 % Body Fat to 19.6 %

·         (Dropped over 5%  BF)

After 3 Months

·         Lost over 35 lbs.

·         Went down 3 belt notches

April Success Story of the Month

Sharon Morgenroth 46, Attorney
Mullica Hill, NJ

“People don’t recognize me. My clothes fit better, I have more energy, I’m stronger I can lift my granddaughter up the stairs now. My stomach doesn’t hang over the seat belt anymore. I’ve lost 20 lbs, 4% bodyfat, and 4 inches off my waist. I was extremely skeptical because I had failed so many times before. At Fit-4-Life, I actually look forward to working out and eating healthier foods, I never thought that would happen.”

July Success Story of the Month

Tina Gallagher 42, Working Mom
Haddonfield, NJ

“My bodyfat has dropped 2%, I used to have stomach problems and I don’t now, my low back was killing me from lifting my 2 yr. old daughter and I don’t have that anymore either.  I feel stronger and more self confident.  Fit-4-Life made the difference.”

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