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"I've had several "so called personal trainers" in my time and I exercised and participated in competitive sports in High School, College, and the Marine Corps. But none of the past personal trainers impressed me more than Lance. His ability to listen to my personal goals and immediately map out a personal plan for me, then accept it as a joint mission, was very refreshing. I initially informed Lance that I was passionately focused on the success of my golf game and I did not want any muscle gain to get in the way of my swing. Not only has there not been any restrictions in my swing, I am hitting the ball farther, and my accuracy has improved as well as my score! We are balancing a sport specific, weight loss, and strength development program. In the last 7 months I have lost 49lbs of fat and gained 21lbs of muscle and I look and feel amazing. My success is due to the combination of proper nutrition and exercise technique. I am in the best shape of my life-AT AGE 53! I continue to refer Lance to people and would recommend him to anyone looking to hire a personal trainer."
-Jim Wagner(CPA/WagnerSharerMurtaugh&Petree)

The past 8 months has given me a new perspective on life! Since working out with Lance, I have lost 89lbs of fat. I have more energy and feel fantastic! I've dropped 4 sizes. Going shopping for clothes is such a positive experience. For the first time in my life I am no longer shopping in plus-size stores. When I run into old friends they are amazed by the transformation, they tell me I look 10 years younger! During my last check-up with my doctor, he commented that I was on the track to living a longer and healthier life. Lance has encouraged me and kept me motivated. He has educated me on living a healthy lifestyle and I haven't missed a work-out in 8 months!
-Renia Ellison (Television Host/MYPHL17-CN8)

"I had made the New Years Resolution to get in shape and live a healthy lifestyle. Time was slipping by and I knew I needed help! So I signed up for training sessions with Lance. Since beginning the program 7 weeks ago I have lost 18lbs of fat, gained 5lbs of lean muscle, and reduced my body fat by 5%. Lance has provided great tips in the key areas of diet, weight training, and cardio fitness. My clothes are fitting better and I am feeling great! Still more work to be done, but I am confident with the tools I am learning that I will achieve my health and fitness goals."
--Jen Scharff(full-time student)

"The day I started to train with Lance, was my lucky day. I was first impressed with his commitment to the health and well being of others. And his broad knowledge of the muscular-skeletal system, nutrition, and how to eat and train to maximize fitness and good health. I had a mastectomy 3 months before I started training with Lance. My lymph nodes were removed and a lot of muscle was cut. My range of motion was narrow, even after having physical therapy. Lance knew what to do to help me regain full range of motion in my arm. He introduced me to resistance training and correct stretching techniques. A year later my abdominal muscles were surgically used for breast reconstruction. My doctor told me I would never do sit-ups again. With Lance's coaching I gradually regained the strength and range of motion and I can now do incline sit-ups for high repetition sets. A few years later I developed another cancer, and had another abdominal surgery. I was so strong and athletically conditioned that I was able to get right back to training. At this point we were jumping rope and spinning for cardiovascular conditioning. Doing high intensity resistance training, advanced balance and posture training, and core workouts to once again rehabilitate my lateral and lower abdominal area. When I needed inpatient chemotherapy Lance would visit me in the hospital. We would walk through the hallways, climb the stairs, and do some simple resistance training with a therapy band. We did this with my arm attached to the IV chemo pole! Not only did I have my physician's approval but his request to continue my conditioning program with Lance. Now that to me, tells it all-Lance is creative and completely focused on doing whatever it takes for his client's good health and fitness, he gives so much extra to his client's."
-Barbara Welitzkin(LCSW/grandmother)

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"It was almost 3 years ago when I made the decision that I wanted to make some major changes to my life. I mean I am a physician so throughout my career I had encouraged my patients to take steps to improve their lives, but the truth of the matter is that I was certainly not participating in what I was recommending to my patients.  My diet consisted of whatever I could grab on the run and I never incorporated a regular exercise routine into my "busy lifestyle." The problem was I felt I was too busy. But I knew that my energy and overall state of well being was not where I wanted it to be. With all this in mind, I decided it was time to take action. I was referred to Lance by some of my friends, so I sought his personal assistance. I am sure he heard my story a thousand times before, a successful professional finally gets around to taking action to improve the most precious gift we are given, our health. I explained to him some of my perceived goals and made the statement that I wanted to make healthy habits part of my "lifestyle." Lance listened very carefully to me and mapped out a plan that I could live with. It was clear to me very soon that this was a lifestyle change that incorporated a holistic approach to living healthier. It incorporated nutritional and dietary changes, changing my sleeping patterns, changing many attitudes, and an exercise program that was designed specifically for me. As a result of making these changes and remaining committed to the program Lance designed for me, I have seen tremendous improvement in my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It has become an important part of my life and I have also seen the improvements in my appearance that I was looking for. I have lost fat, gained muscle, and people are telling me I look much younger. It is contributing to all aspects of my life, both personally and professionally. My newly found confidence is quite apparent to me and to others. I was even able to work with Lance to rehab my shoulder after I suffered an injury to my shoulder that resulted from a fall that occurred at home. Through a careful rehabilitation program that Lance designed for me I have totally recovered from that injury. I am back to 100% or greater of my activity level, prior to the accident. I have also seen favorable health changes when I visit my physician. I can honestly say that my decision to make these lifestyle changes was one of the best decisions I ever made." THANKS LANCE FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!!!!!!"
-Clinton A Turner, M.D.(Temple/Drexel Universities Health Systems)

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Lance has taught me how to eat and exercise properly. I feel stronger, have more energy, and have seen improvements in my posture. Lance has a patient and compassionate demeanor. Lance and I meet at 6am and his energy, enthusiasm, and professional commitment are always at there best. 
 -Dr. Corrine Morgan (owner/Morgan Clinic, Philadelphia)

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"When I started working with Lance I could only bench press 65lbs. After 6 months I am working out with 185lbs. on the bench press. That's more than my body weight. And I am seeing abs muscles for the first time in my life. I have worked with alot of trainers over the years both in my career as an executive of professional soccer teams, but also personal trainers I hired in pursuit of my own fitness goals. Lance has impressed me the most not only with his knowledge of exercise science and nutrition. But I have also seen a dramatic difference in the results I have obtained training with Lance than any other trainer I have worked with. I would recommend him to anyone looking for the BEST PERSONAL TRAINER! "
 -Greg Bibb (former GM/Philadelphia Kixx-current CEO/Washington Mystics)

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"After being diagnosed with sciatica, I was told by my orthopedist that surgery was necessary to get relief from the pain and limited mobility caused by my condition. I meet with Lance and he explained that we could do stretching and strengthening exercises and it was possible that I could receive physical relief if I enrolled in a functional conditioning program. In addition to a progressive conditioning program nutrition strategies would also assist in the process. I hired Lance and started getting stronger and more flexible. I received relief from the pain, increased my mobility, got stronger, and decreased my body fat. I have not had the surgery and have been working out with Lance for over a year. I am confident that as long as I continue to exercise and eat right I will also continue to get stronger and healthier. "
  -Leroy Rosenberg (retired CEO/Virtua Health Systems)

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"Over the past 5 years I have trained for 2 marathons and a few 5K and 10K events. I always knew I needed to add weight resistance training to my workouts if I truly wanted to see a difference in my body. I was committed to finding the best personal trainer in the area. I had heard of Lance from a friend and decided to make an appointment. Right away I was very impressed with Lance and signed up for training. My training sessions with Lance were extremely challenging, but most of all exciting and fun! During the past 7 weeks Lance has taught me correct form and the best exercises for me. He answered all of my questions and kept me motivated. I lost 12lbs of fat and gained 2lbs of lean muscle. In addition to weight training, Lance also made effective changes to my diet. A huge thanks to Lance for giving me the confidence and knowledge I need to continue to improve! "
-Kimberly Henry(Teacher/Bancroft NeuroHealth)

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"As a medical intern working 80 hours a week, it seemed impossible to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Frequently I would skip meals and rarely would I find motivation to work out. I found myself feeling weak and would often struggle to get through my day. I then hired Lance to help me achieve a better state of health. Lance clearly went over my personal goals from the very beginning and promoted good health not only by the effective short work-out sessions suitable to my busy day, but also by planning healthier meals and snacks throughout my day. Lance took the time and explained not only the objective of each exercise, but also the biomechanics with each as well so I can better understand each movement and develop a proper and effective way of training. I can honestly say that after 2 months, I feel 100% stronger and healthier than I did when I first started. More importantly, I learned how to continue this regimen on my own."
-Kevin White(medical intern)

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"When I finally decided to get myself in better health and shape I knew if I was really going to stick with it and see results, I needed some help in the beginning to get started. I meet Lance and signed up for training. I remember that night thinking I must be crazy, how do I know if he is right for me. Or if he really is any good!? Well, I found out real fast. Lance explained how he thought I should do my workouts with him and we discussed any physical problems I may have and then went to town. I never thought I would make it past the first week! Then I really got into the flow and in 5 weeks I was shocked to see how much body fat I had lost, not as much in pounds, but I expected that, I had already dropped 1 whole size! Lance has to endure my whining and moaning, but he gets me through 3 workouts each week. I think I have actually become addicted to him! I have seen so much results that I have decided to continue to train with Lance, he is tough, but it's worth it!"
-Genie Godson(full-time working mother)

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"I am a working mother of two and have been an avid exerciser my whole life. I do yoga, pilaties, and weight training. I had been maintaining a good fitness level for years but wanted to see more results. On my initial meeting with Lance we discussed my goals and current diet. He tested my body fat, which measured 17.5%, which is considered good for a 39 year old woman who weighed 122lbs. I stressed that I wanted to reduce my body fat but I also wanted to put on lean muscle because I wasn't looking to lose weight. He advised me that what we will be doing with diet and exercise that I would not lose that much weight, maybe a pound or two. And you know what, only after three sessions with Lance and making the adjustments in my diet, I lost three pounds (down to 119) and my body fat went from 17.5% to 14.5%. When we tested my body fat at the end of eight sessions it had gone down to 13.5% which is considered excellent. I credited the fat loss to the exercise program and to the changes in my eating habits. I always knew how to eat right but Lance told me exactly what to eat to make sure I was eating complete proteins, good essential fats, and smart carbs (low glycemic index, whole foods) and you know what I enjoy the foods because they taste good and I feel great! I really enjoyed working with Lance. He is a personable guy and very knowledgeable in his field. I would highly recommend Lance as a personal trainer to my family and friends. I feel better and more confident about myself. I truly feel this is one of the best things I have done for myself. "
 -Lisa Bond(full-time working mother)

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"I have been one of Lance's clients for the past 3 months. My last body fat analysis showed I had lost 9lbs of fat but had gained 10lbs of muscle. I am very pleased with the results because I hired Lance to gain lean muscle and look better. I am much stronger and my girlfriend tells me that I am looking great. Also as a side note, before signing up with Lance my doctor prescribed Zocor to lower my cholesterol as well as Nexium for heartburn. I have since been taken off Zocor as my doctor expressed I am getting the same results from the workouts and the changes Lance made in my diet and eating habits. In addition, I have not had a need to take Nexium. Thank you Lance for your efforts."
-Corey M. Goldstein(GM/Owens&MinorDistributionInc.)

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