I am a 43 year old female who came to Body Intensity late January 2007, because I was always tired and just wanted to find some way to have more energy. You see, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a year and a half ago. Due to my MS, I have a weak left side, a gait imbalance that disabled me from running and I have fatigue which gets worse in the winter with shorter days. Every time, I tried to work out in the gym, on my own, I would end up giving myself bursitis in my hip just by being on the elliptical or walking on the treadmill for thirty minutes. The only way to relieve my pain from the bursitis was to have 2 cortisone shots to decrease the inflammation in my hip. Finally, after being too scared to injure myself again, a friend told me about Body Intensity, so I gave them a call.

I met with Dominic and told him my concerns about re-injuring myself, how I had no energy, how I literally could not run and how I wanted to lose about 10 pounds. I started out going twice a week. When I first started exercising, I became winded immediately. As the weeks went on I became less and less winded and was gaining strength and energy and my balance was improving. I noticed I wasn't as tired as I had been before I started lifting weights. I also noticed I had a lot more energy, could take longer walks and I was sleeping better at night too!

Then one day I was at my son's little league baseball game and I realized I left something back at the snack bar I went back to get it and I realized I was running!!! My Husband, Mom and my son saw me running and they couldn't believe it. I attribute all my progress to working out at Body Intensity with my trainer. Even my MS doctor had told me not to worry about trying to run, that this was the most I was going to improve. Aside from the weight lifting improving my medical issues, I looked better too! My thighs and rear slimed down, my upper arms became less flabby and more muscular, my bust became more enhanced (by increasing my chest muscles) and I dropped a size! I was never a person who was interested in cardio either, but after lifting weights I am now walking three to four times a week. I'm just interested in maintaining my health and I know I feel better and sleep better when I exercise.

My name is Michael. I am a 27 year old who had been struggling with my exercise and nutritional habits when I decided to try something new to lose weight. I had attempted to set up a session with a trainer at the gym where I was a member. After showing up to find that my trainer was not in the day of my initial appointment, I went to Body Intensity.

I was immediately impressed from the beginning when Dom, the owner no less, spent an entire hour with me. Dom took my measurements and reviewed my recent nutritional habits and decided on the spot that I would be best served by a diet and exercise regimin. Dom seemed very excited about my prospects and his enthusiasm and energy motivated me to do my best.

Within one month, steady exercise and diet monitored by my trainer proved to be the trick. I could see the weight melting away and was getting regular compliments from friends and co-workers. Month after month I have seen improvements in my weight and muscle definition that I never thought possible.

Needless to say this has improved my confidence and self esteem all thanks to the staff at Body Intensity. I am enjoying a more successful social life and am about to embark on a exciting new career in law enforcement.

Thank you Body Intensity for the new me.

Dear Dominick: This letter is to thank you and my personal trainer, Frank, for the wonderful progress I have made to lose weight. Not only have I lost over twenty pounds, but I am stronger, more flexible and even shapely--not an easy undertaking at the age of 54!

I am genuinely grateful to you and Frank for the ongoing support and enthusiasm which has made me enthusiastic and motivated. The individualized weight training exercises that Frank put together for me and guided me through has resulted in a stronger and leaner body.

If you need a reference, please do not hesitate to use my name. I will gladly vouch for the wonderful job that you have done.

Thank you again. Sincerely, Linda Conn

A lifelong computer geek, I've spent a lot of time sitting down. My sedentary lifestyle had taken a toll, and I was badly out of shape. During a checkup, my family physician suggested that I work with a personal trainer on a fitness program.So I did what anybody in my situation would do: I procrastinated for six months! Finally, after saying "I'll call tomorrow" for half a year, I got in touch with Dominick, and it's one of the best things I've ever done.

Before my consultation with Dominick, I had never set foot in a gym, and hadn't exercised on purpose since High School, so I was pretty nervous about beginning a fitness program. Dominick explained everything to me, answered all of my questions, measured me, and helped me work out my goals. A few days later, he introduced me to my trainer, Mike, and I haven't been the same since.

I've been working with Mike for about six months now. In that time, I've dropped 60 pounds and almost 8 inches from my waist. Before, I could barely jog for a full minute without stopping to catch my breath; now I routinely do 4.5 miles. I've also learned how to eat smarter, based on Mike's feedback. After just a few weeks, everybody who saw me started to comment on how good I looked, and now after six months people barely recognize me.

It hasn't been easy, but I can honestly say that I enjoy every session. Body Intensity provides a great environment for working out, from the trainers to the other clients. I would highly recommend Body Intensity, without hesitation, to anybody looking to make a change for the better.

Jim Smith Havertown, PA

My name is Carol Hemsley. I am 47 years old. I came to Body Intensity after learning I had a herniated disk, bone spurs and arthritis in my neck. I also have lower back issues.

I had been a member of our local Y for years and took advantage of the aerobic classes and the workout room. But after being released from physical therapy, I found that I just kept re-injuring myself. Christmas shopping put me over the line and I spent Christmas day taking painkillers borrowed from my mother. I tried to find a personal trainer but no one was interested in an injured person.

I found Body Intensity in March. Dominic assured me they would take it slowly and get me back in shape. I wasn’t interested in becoming a body builder; I just wanted to get through my life with little pain and be healthy. Michelle was my trainer and she was very patient with me. They tailored a program just for what I needed. Michelle took it very slowly in the beginning and little by little she helped me build my strength and support the muscles around the injured areas. She also explained everything and wrote everything down for me. I am definitely stronger now than I have ever been.

I have been going to Body Intensity for 9 months now, 2 days a week. I am doing things that I haven’t been able to do in years. I always coddled myself thinking my back couldn’t take certain exercises but now I can do more than ever. I am so very thankful for Michelle and her good nature. She always made it a pleasant (and challenging) workout. Bodybuilding? Hmmm….