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I discovered Tony Reynolds and PSS Athletics nearly 18 months ago, at a particularly
difficult time in my life. I was finishing my fifth year of caring for my elderly mother,
in her home, and trying to keep my home and family running too. I was depressed, and
physically and emotionally exhausted. At the urging of my family, I signed up for a
month's worth of workouts, hoping for a mental lift, as much as a physical lift. During
the first week, my mom died. My inclination was to discontinue, as going to the gym
didn't seem a high priority. Tony advised me to take as much time as I needed, and
he would be ready to start again, whenever I was.
Reluctantly, I came back to the gym the next week, and began the workout program
Tony
designed. I was a skeptic...being married to a physician, I was always hearing "You need to
exercise! You would feel better..." When was I going to fit in exercise? My
feet hit the ground in the morning, and I was busy all day. I battled depression, and when I wasn't
performing my daily duties, I could be found hiding out in the kitchen...often eating my way through
several days worth of groceries!
One day, in a fit of utter surrender, I decided my husband was right. I had no
idea how I was going to accomplish an exercise program, when there were days that I couldn't
even get the beds all made, but I dove in with both feet. I found that during the initial first
few months, life was an emotional roller coaster ride. I was coming from my "stay at home
mom/caregiver world," to adhering to a daily schedule at the gym, and a "doing something all
for me world." I felt excited and encouraged, and at the same time scared and guilty (how
could I spend money on something so selfish?)
There were tired muscles, sore arms and legs, and initially, real fatigue. There were
complaints, lots at first, but through it all, Tony never lost focus of what we were there to
accomplish, and I gained confidence through the confidence he had in me.
My life took an unbelievable leap forward - not to say a transformation, as that implies a life that
I didn't recognize as mine - but a dramatic shift. I have never experienced anything like the feeling
of empowerment that this training program gives you. It is possible to effect change, and take
control of your choices, no matter what happens in life! The choices result in the change, and
Tony guides you through the learning process with care and expertise. I knew nothing about
exercise, and less about what I could accomplish. Tony designed a program that was a
combination of strength and cardio conditioning, and the benefits were real and measurable. I
could talk at length about the weight loss, the energy, the stress relief, and no longer being
short of breath when climbing the stairs at home....those were the measurable benefits of the
program.
The "real" benefits are more fulfilling than those mentioned. Every day I can
look forward to doing something positive. I am happier, more balanced, and feel terrific
about myself.
I have learned that progress is not a straight line, and have had to rearrange my exercise program
to accommodate my new endeavors. The online training program has worked for me in that
regard. I am able to touch base with Tony, through email and the web, and I receive timely
feedback, that allows me to move ahead with my goals. I have control of my work schedule and my
workout schedule, and can still continue with my training partner (my daughter), though we exercise
at different times. The technology is easy to use, and efficient. It has kept
me going when I may have otherwise discontinued. I am combining the online program with the
meal plan that Tony has customized for me, and am continuing to reap the benefits!
PSS Athletics and Tony Reynolds continue their commitment to my success, and I am the
better for it!
It is with deepest appreciation that I make these statements, and confidently recommend PSS Athletics
to anyone wanting to improve their life.
~Marilyn Oehler
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