TRANSFORMATIONS
12/5/17
PHYLLIS BURCH seriously injured her shoulder in 2015 – doctors had to graph the tendon back to her bone – and she was sidelined for six months. As a former ballerina and active cardio kickboxer at another gym, Phyllis knew she had to start building her strength again and get back to working out.
Phyllis and her two sisters decided to try out Smash Hit in March 2016 after a referral from another client. They gave the kickboxing classes a try, and Phyllis was hooked. “I loved it from the start!” she said.
But getting back into a workout routine proved difficult. Phyllis said she couldn’t go five minutes without needing to stop and catch her breath. Now, she said her stamina is much better, and her breathing improved 80%. And while she said it doesn’t look like she’s lost weight, she added so much muscle.
An unexpected kickboxing benefit for Phyllis is better sleep. “I’m a semi-insomniac. That’s another reason why I go to kickboxing. I never thought that would happen,” she said.
Phyllis said she likes attending Ken’s kickboxing classes because they are structured. “I like the physicality with kickboxing. I also like the aggressiveness at times. You can put in as much as you want and make it work for you. I really enjoy it,” she said.
Phyllis’ sisters decided to go in a different direction. They enjoy attending James’ Jabs, Kicks & Abs class on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.
Phyllis said it’s the variety of classes at Smash Hit that works for so many people. For her, it’s kickboxing. For her sisters, it’s the cross training moves. Phyllis’ advice: “Go try out different classes – circuits, yoga, cardio boxing – try it out, and you’ll find something you like.”
In addition to the regular scheduled classes, Phyllis said she enjoys attending fundraising and health awareness events that Smash Hit hosts throughout the year. She recently attended the Punch Paint for Psoriasis event where she and other participants wore donated Smash Hit boxing gloves, dipped the gloves in paint, and punched a large canvas to create a community art project to promote psoriasis awareness.
She said it is the community of Smash Hit members that make coming to the club so enjoyable. “I have really met some nice people and made friendships that mean a lot to me. The world has really got some interesting people in it. We’re at Smash Hit for ourselves, but we’re willing to help each other,” she said.
PHYLLIS BURCH seriously injured her shoulder in 2015 – doctors had to graph the tendon back to her bone – and she was sidelined for six months. As a former ballerina and active cardio kickboxer at another gym, Phyllis knew she had to start building her strength again and get back to working out.
Phyllis and her two sisters decided to try out Smash Hit in March 2016 after a referral from another client. They gave the kickboxing classes a try, and Phyllis was hooked. “I loved it from the start!” she said.
But getting back into a workout routine proved difficult. Phyllis said she couldn’t go five minutes without needing to stop and catch her breath. Now, she said her stamina is much better, and her breathing improved 80%. And while she said it doesn’t look like she’s lost weight, she added so much muscle.
An unexpected kickboxing benefit for Phyllis is better sleep. “I’m a semi-insomniac. That’s another reason why I go to kickboxing. I never thought that would happen,” she said.
Phyllis said she likes attending Ken’s kickboxing classes because they are structured. “I like the physicality with kickboxing. I also like the aggressiveness at times. You can put in as much as you want and make it work for you. I really enjoy it,” she said.
Phyllis’ sisters decided to go in a different direction. They enjoy attending James’ Jabs, Kicks & Abs class on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.
Phyllis said it’s the variety of classes at Smash Hit that works for so many people. For her, it’s kickboxing. For her sisters, it’s the cross training moves. Phyllis’ advice: “Go try out different classes – circuits, yoga, cardio boxing – try it out, and you’ll find something you like.”
In addition to the regular scheduled classes, Phyllis said she enjoys attending fundraising and health awareness events that Smash Hit hosts throughout the year. She recently attended the Punch Paint for Psoriasis event where she and other participants wore donated Smash Hit boxing gloves, dipped the gloves in paint, and punched a large canvas to create a community art project to promote psoriasis awareness.
She said it is the community of Smash Hit members that make coming to the club so enjoyable. “I have really met some nice people and made friendships that mean a lot to me. The world has really got some interesting people in it. We’re at Smash Hit for ourselves, but we’re willing to help each other,” she said.
8/29/17
DAVE O’RYAN had just celebrated his third-year anniversary as a recipient of a kidney transplant. For 18 months following surgery, Dave was limited in his workouts to walking, biking and kayaking. He was ready to take his workouts in a new direction.
Dave joined Smash Hit in July, partly to check boxing off his bucket list (his grandfather boxed) and partly for a new gym routine to keep his interest. Smash Hit was a great fit.
Dave found “fun, helpful, non-judgmental” members and coaches at Smash Hit, explaining they were “really positive and understanding.” But even better, he also experienced tremendous improvement in his health with his new Smash Hit classes:
“My numbers and functions monitoring performance have been improving since surgery, but had peaks and valleys to a point. The six weeks at Smash Hit resulted in very smooth numbers and greatly improved test values — to the point specialists stated I had increased levels by up to 20 percent in some tests, and have the physical capability of some one much younger.”
Congratulations, Dave! We’re proud to highlight you and your accomplishments after only six weeks of Smash Hit classes. We can’t wait to see how much further your training will take you in the weeks ahead.
DAVE O’RYAN had just celebrated his third-year anniversary as a recipient of a kidney transplant. For 18 months following surgery, Dave was limited in his workouts to walking, biking and kayaking. He was ready to take his workouts in a new direction.
Dave joined Smash Hit in July, partly to check boxing off his bucket list (his grandfather boxed) and partly for a new gym routine to keep his interest. Smash Hit was a great fit.
Dave found “fun, helpful, non-judgmental” members and coaches at Smash Hit, explaining they were “really positive and understanding.” But even better, he also experienced tremendous improvement in his health with his new Smash Hit classes:
“My numbers and functions monitoring performance have been improving since surgery, but had peaks and valleys to a point. The six weeks at Smash Hit resulted in very smooth numbers and greatly improved test values — to the point specialists stated I had increased levels by up to 20 percent in some tests, and have the physical capability of some one much younger.”
Congratulations, Dave! We’re proud to highlight you and your accomplishments after only six weeks of Smash Hit classes. We can’t wait to see how much further your training will take you in the weeks ahead.
6/27/17
JASON BOLTON's story exemplifies determination. Look how far he's come! Smash Hit is proud to have played a part in Jason reaching his goals.
"The start was 202. The goal was 175. The current weight is 169. Don't believe the hype that there's a secret formula or diet. This is the product of 0 supplements, 0 scoops of protein powder. This is 100% staying disciplined, running 1 more mile than I originally wanted to at the end of a 90-degree day, getting off my ass when I said 'I need to take a break today,' punching a bag as hard as I can when my shoulders are about to give out ... I'm still eating protein in its purest form - 95% wild game. No salt, no sugar during the week, eating every 3 hours, not using a cheat day as a day to go insane, but a day as 'Let's see how disciplined you can be today' even with self granted permission. Your mind tells your body to give up at 45%. Don't forget you still have 65% still in the gas tank (110%). Don't practice defeat. Get up every morning and tell yourself you're going to win today."
JASON BOLTON's story exemplifies determination. Look how far he's come! Smash Hit is proud to have played a part in Jason reaching his goals.
"The start was 202. The goal was 175. The current weight is 169. Don't believe the hype that there's a secret formula or diet. This is the product of 0 supplements, 0 scoops of protein powder. This is 100% staying disciplined, running 1 more mile than I originally wanted to at the end of a 90-degree day, getting off my ass when I said 'I need to take a break today,' punching a bag as hard as I can when my shoulders are about to give out ... I'm still eating protein in its purest form - 95% wild game. No salt, no sugar during the week, eating every 3 hours, not using a cheat day as a day to go insane, but a day as 'Let's see how disciplined you can be today' even with self granted permission. Your mind tells your body to give up at 45%. Don't forget you still have 65% still in the gas tank (110%). Don't practice defeat. Get up every morning and tell yourself you're going to win today."
