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 MaryEllen
Winoski
Havertown, PA |
“Joe
Ransom is a very motivated, personable individual who shows an enthusiasm
for his talent that is quite refreshing."
At our first meeting about six months ago, Joe
asked me what my goals were, and, after listening, he tailored an individual
workout program for me. I have since lost approximately 52 pounds and have
never been in better shape! Not only has my body “taken
shape,” but my overall confidence has blossomed and I can better
focus my attention where it is needed, which can be quite a challenge with
three children.
Even though my workouts can be quite vigorous
and tiring at times, I feel like I have more energy than ever! Joe has
counseled me on overall nutrition, which has changed not only my eating
habits, but the eating habits of my family. Proper diet and daily exercise
have become a way of life for me that I am happy to have found. I am glad
that Joe has become a part of my life and hope he continues to find success
in everything he does. |
 Jerry
Freebowitz,
Villonova, PA |
Before I met Joe, I was experiencing
a great lack of energy... and embarrassing as it is to say it, I even
fell asleep in a business meeting.
Then I met Joe Ransom. He felt that I could easily lose 30-40 pounds
and that it wouldn't be a hardship to do it by implementing a sensible,
structured exercise program. It sounded convincing and I was willing to
try working out with Joe but at that time, I thought it was pure fantasy
to expect me to lose 30-40 pounds. At age sixty-six, I was very set in
my ways and in the back of my mind, I had no intentions of giving up my
mashed potatoes, Hershey's chocolate bars or ice cream cones.
However, as it turned out, I was wrong. From our very first meeting,
I felt comfortable under Joe's tutelage. Although I had very limited experience
with weight training, I was willing to do what I could to stick with the
exercise program. He is not a tough or judgmental taskmaster but quite
the contrary. He works me hard and at the same time, explains the muscles
being used and is meticulous in his directions for each and every exercise.
Joe is a also good listener. From the beginning, he had made some sound
nutritional suggestions. Following his advice, I found that there was no
hardship in cutting down my intake of bread, potatoes and chocolate. And
before I knew it, I lost ten pounds within the first month.
I got more than I expected in the pleasant yet vigorous workouts along
with the changes in my eating habits. I'm eating more protein than I was
before, less carbohydrates and really enjoying my lifestyle change. In
fact, I'm actually eating more food over all (but with wiser menu choices)
and in only six months time, I lost 32 pounds. Not only did I lose weight
but also decreased my body fat by 12% and am seeing body definition I didn't
think possible. Best of all, I have gained a tremendous amount of energy.
I'm no longer tired all the time and I'm sleeping better.
I can hardly believe the difference in my "before" and "after" photos.
Was that really me before I met Joe? The proof is in the results and if
I could do it, anyone can.
I have
been working with Joe twice a week for the past two years. From the
beginning, he has impressed me with his energy, level of commitment,
and knowledge of body mechanics.
Most
importantly, Joe truly cares about each of his clients. He is supportive
every step of the way and his enthusiasm is contagious. I have been
invested in the workouts from the start, but was resistant to changing
my
eating habits for about a year and a half. With Joe's constant reminders
and support, I finally realized that I needed to do more than weight
train
twice a week, and I needed to get more serious about the cardio (NOT
my
favorite). Over the past several months, I have lost eight pounds and
am
almost down to my goal weight. Joe is a much better friend than sugar
ever
was! Nothing feels better than taking care of your body and staying
healthy. A lifestyle for a lifetime.
THANKS, JOE!
Lauren Heller |
"I have been training
with Joe for more than a year and a half and have never felt as physically
strong and capable as I do now."
"I met Joe through a friend who had been training
with him for a year and was for the first time running marathons
as a result of her newly found energy! I had three children and
had not been able to consistently stick to a workout regimen since
the birth of my last child who was then almost five years old. My
husband and I decided to sign on with Joe and give it a try. I remember
feeling energized just talking about the program with Joe. Soon
after, Joe began by completing an asssessment and setting goals.
When I started working out with Joe, I felt pretty down on myself for
what I decided was a lack of discipline, etc... After just
a few weeks with Joe, I truly felt his "passion for fitness" and
completely committed myself to making a lifestyle change. Joe
conducted our sessions in a professional manner and was intent
about using proper technique to avoid injury. He had so much enthusiasm
for me to achieve the goals we had set for me. He made
it his mission to educate me about my personal physical fitness and
my nutrition and continually pushed me to the next level of strength
and achievement. Each time I met his challenge, I felt a
new pride in myself that I had not felt for quite some time. We
completed each of our sessions with a prayer which is a testament to
his faith and to his commitment to live his life with integrity. After
just three months with Joe, I lost 14 pounds and several inches off
of each measurement taken in my initial assessment! I had never
made this kind of progress in such a short time. Achieving this
level of success was a true motivator in keeping both my
husband and me in the program and we continue to make progress.
Joe came into my life when I was feeling disappointed in myself and
completely turned my self-image upside down. His knowledge
of the body and nutrition, together with his total commitment
and enthusiam for achieving a healthy lifestyle has postively effected
our entire household. We plan to attend his weekend boot camp
with our children (who will attend the kids' camp) and look forward
to everything else he has in store for his clients. I feel
really good about the future and have the confidence to know that I
can keep up with my children and share physical activities
with them with a renewed sense of energy. I feel younger
and stronger and know that I have been blessed by my friendship with
Joe. I, too, have a "passion for fitness" which I hope
to instill in my children and thank Joe for coming into our lives."
Caroline Schultz
Media, PA |
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My workout with Joe is tough…but
it’s also fun. He has a way of pushing me to limits that I wasn’t
able to reach training on my own.
Joe explains every exercise, demonstrates the correct
form, shows you the specific muscles you are targeting and guides you
as you go along. I’ve lost weight, lowered my body fat and gained
muscle, but, most importantly, I feel better about myself. The thing is…getting
in shape is the best decision I made for me and my family. I want to give
myself the best chance I can to see my children grow up. Joe has helped
to make that possible. I’m motivated. I’m seeing results.
And with his guidance, we’re setting new goals. Thanks Joe. You
are a great person and a great coach.”
Scott Shellhamer
Chester Springs, PA |
My name is Jeanne Hollander and I am 47 years
old. Midway through last summer, when my first love, playing tennis became
few and far between, I took to the streets…to walk.
Through a friend and neighbor I met Joe Ransom. It was
then that he spoke to me about how much weight I wanted to loose. At the
time, all I wanted was to increase my weight training as I was working
with a friend for many years once in a while but wanted to work out more.
I told him I knew what I should be eating and how to eat healthy as the
weight would come off if I exercised more. However I didn’t have
a handle on the specifics. Giving me the benefit of the doubt, he
gave me a few diet tips, held me accountable for my diet and exercising
and increased my motivation to work out by also working along with a friend.
Before I knew it, the pounds were falling off and I just
kept shrinking a dress size with each visit to the store. In about 3 months,
I was 2 ½ dress sizes smaller and about 15 lbs lighter and two and
half inches smaller around my waist. I am now the smallest I have been
since college.
Obviously I couldn’t have done it myself or I
would have long before I started working out with Joe. He has motivated
me by holding me accountable to my exercising and my eating habits. His
knowledge of muscle groups and muscle contouring, diet application and
appropriate exercises and physiology just works. He has a way of working
you through the tough exercises and keeps you at it. He knows what needs
to be done next and just works it into your routine. Before you know it,
you are looking better than you have looked in years!
Thanks Joe. You have helped bring back my youthful appearance,
increased my self-confidence and developed a love of clothes shopping!
Jeanne Hollander |
After I met Joe Ransom,
I decided I
would give him the extreme challenge to rebuild my body.
I started
with Joe seven months ago. I had a ruptured right bicep, a torn right rotator
cuff, a torn meniscus in each knee, and joints that were so stiff,
when I would walk up stairs the cracking of my knees was embarrassing. If
I wanted to sleep with my head on my right arm, I couldn't, my right shoulder
would pain me. I wanted Joe to be a Wizard, and I wanted Joe to make me stronger,
muscular, flexible, and feel 30 years younger, quite a challenge. You know
what, Joe did, he did just that! A real live Wizard! I never thought
he could work with a bunch of stiff bones that are 77 years old, 78
in March BTW. I'm doing 150 stomach crunches, 3 reps of 25 squats, Good
Mornings, and maybe some (Good Evenings) thrown in too, Champagnes,
Lat Pull Downs, Reverse Flies, Kick backs, and on, and on, and on,... etc...
I am truly amazed, thanks to my Wizard.
Want to feel? G REAT?... GET
Joe Ransom "THE WIZARD!"
Leonard Pavel |
"I trianed with Joe
throughout my entire third pregnancy."
"Everything about this pregnancy was wonderful
and I attribute it all to Joe - I gained the proper amount of weight,
did not suffer from back pain, had incredible energy and recovered from
my c- section in record time b/c my upper body was so strong. I
was also back into my jeans 6 weeks after the birth."
Carrie Cinquanto
Philadelphia, PA |
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