Jean Richer's success is our success!
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Sensei Guy,
Prior to joining Elite Karate and Fitness’ Sculpt and Fit Program, I was overweight, lacked the energy and motivation to exercise, had bad eating habits and my asthma was out of control. After 12 weeks of Sculpt and Fit, I’ve transformed into a new person and my lifestyle has changed.
Through your unique program, motivation and support, you’ve helped me lose 41lbs, trimmed 7½ inches from my waist and hips and improved my overall health. My asthma is now under control for the first time in 20 years and I feel great when running, biking and exercising. It’s amazing how we could accomplish this feat when you consider I ate twice as much as I did before, which also included pizza once a week…yes, thin crust with low-fat cheese.
Twelve weeks ago, I never would have dreamt to be able to perform the exercises the group accomplished late in the program. Your techniques, guidance and enthusiasm throughout this time was instrumental in my transformation to healthy living. I could not have done this without you.
I truly appreciate everything you’ve done. Thank you!!!
Sincerely,
Jean Richer
Judy Richmond's success is our success!
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I have all the reasons not to do Sculpt and Fit. I am waiting for knee surgery for a torn cartilage. I suffer from an inner ear problem that causes severe dizziness and loss of balance. I have osteoarthritis. I am busy working fulltime, some days getting up at 4:45 am. We have 4 children who are very active and have busy lives.
We met Sensei Guy back in June 2002. Emma and Ethan were looking for an activity. Ethan was being bullied in school. Emma needed an activity to replace figure skating and swimming. She had weak ankles and they were affecting her balance. Emma and Ethan started karate the end of June. Christmas 2002 they gave Jim and I a one month gift certificate to Elite Martial Arts. In January, Jim and I started in the adult class. I was in my mid-forties and out of shape and didn’t expect to last the month. It turned out to be fun and you could work at your own pace. Erin and Evan started later in the year. Elite Martial Arts became a family activity. Erin and Evan are still at Elite when not busy at university.
When I was a yellow belt, I had to drop out for 6 months due to dizziness. I had to drop out again when I was a green belt for surgery. While I was still waiting for knee surgery and recuperating from abdominal surgery, I knew I wasn’t strong enough to continue in the advance belt karate class, but I wanted to do something to keep active. In May 2006, Elite Martial Arts and Fitness Centre’s Sculpt and Fit was started. We started with 8 people in the class and the goals were to eat better and be physically active. We went to class 3 days a week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. In class we did a combination of cardio, floor exercises and light weight training.
When we started some of the exercises were too hard for me. It was always “just do what you can” and gradually I could do more. When there was an exercise that could hurt my knee it was easily substituted to one that was better for me.
I didn’t diet; I was actually eating more, because I was encouraged to eat healthy snacks and no more skipping meals. I cut down on sugar, white flour and fat and increased my water and fruit and vegetables.
We were encouraged to do something on the days we didn’t do class, but my schedule didn’t allow too much more. I was active and trying to be fit and ended up losing 15 pounds and more than 8 inches.
My family stayed to watch my last class and the final weigh in and measurements. My Sculpt and Fit booklet, with my before and after pictures is a keepsake. My results are an encouragement to do another 12 weeks. If I can do it, anyone can. I want to return to karate some day and maybe get my black belt like Emma and Ethan will earn in September 2006. Right now, I will do what I can.
Judy Richmond
July 2006
Linda Rinella's success is our success!
I am 43 years of age and I have never felt better. I have always been athletic, but my life really changed when I joined Elite Martial Arts Karate and Sculpt & Fit programs.
Since I have been training at Elite Martial Arts and Fitness Centre, I have dropped 30 pounds and I have developed into a stronger and more confident person.
I love Sensei Guy’s enthusiasm, energy and experience that he brings to either karate or the sculpt & fit workouts. I am consistently and constantly challenged by new exercises. The variety of exercises and balanced approach he created, has helped me in finding new ways to challenge myself. I am amazed at the time and care he puts into ensuring I do things correctly and get the most value from the exercise.
Sensei Guy has enabled me to do things I was not able to do before and I believe he has created a much more energetic and happier me.
The passion that Sensei Guy brings to Karate classes is amazing. I don’t train because I have to. I train because I love it!
Thanks for helping me achieve my goals. I look forward to achieving more.
Mike Hayes' success is our success!
I have been an active participant attending Cardio Kickboxing for the past 2 years with Guy. Every class offers an up beat tempo and a different workout, be it circuit training working at multiple stations or focusing on Abs, Gluts, working on the exercise balls, light weights, elastic resistance bands, steps and self defence techniques.
Guy provides clear easy to follow instructions and builds up the tempo while paying close attention to all participants form and posture to ensure they get the most out of the class and provides ongoing tips to ensure no one strains themselves. Over the past 24 months I have noticeably increased my strength and cardio capacity.
Quick wit, humour, and active participation from Guy make this the most popular class and one that all participants look forward to.
Mike Hayes
Team Leader Marketing Services SMB
Jen Pakuts' success is our success!
I joined Elite a year and a half ago. I was very frustrated because I was putting a lot of hours in at the gym doing various classes, low/high impact cardio, weights, step aerobics, but I was not attaining my fitness goals. I still had over 20lbs of excess fat to take off. After doing a few of Dave's cardio kickboxing classes, I was hooked. Now I am as strong and fit as I ever been. I also train in the light-contact kickboxing program and it has helped me become a better, more confident (not to mention toned) me. I look forward to learning karate and maybe one day getting a black belt!! When I wake up every morning I look forward to going to class every night!
Jen Pakuts
Cardio Kickboxing Student