McCohn Muscle April 2017 Client of the Month

Ben Shimp

Ben started training with us soon after his 30th birthday. He was having success in his personal life and wanted to keep the momentum going by dropping some excess weight and body fat, and COMMITTING to a healthier lifestyle.

We had a few issues the first couple of weeks. Ben had to overcome a calf injury. We weren't sure if it was excess weight, his build, or his footwear but he took the initiative and went out and bought calf compression sleeves. The rest is history.

He lost 25lbs in five months. His body fat dropped from 33% to the mid 20s. He has also dropped 5in combined in his waist and hips. His bench press, shoulder press, back squat, and pain tolerance have all increased substantially, and he is a sumo squatting BEAST!

He also found the time to marry his amor, Leyva. I'd say Ben is doing pretty good. Congratulations on your Client of the Month sir. McCohn Muscle doesn't have many men on the team, but you rep the brand very well.

McCohn Muscle Client of the Month- November 2014

Amanda Scalise....a CHAMP in everyone's book!

She brings the energy and effort all the time, and her attitude is contagious. In October she lost 3lbs while participating in #GutCheck BootCamp and her standard once a week training sessions. She also managed to find the time to complete the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Half-Marathon in just over two hours. Two days after her half-marathon she came into her training session and pressed a client best 96 reps of 45lbs barbell flat bench press. BOOM! 

Scalise also completed a half-marathon in October 2011, August 2013, and her first full marathon in October 2013. I might even be missing one or two of them.

She is an inspiration and a motivator. She works hard balancing career, family, fitness, and fun. I can count on her to lead by example, and I also know that every once in a while she is going to challenge me. She has been a loyal client and a great friend. We have seen each other overcome a number of obstacles and witnessed the growth that came from them. Even though she is one of the youngest, she currently is my longest tenured client. I've always believed that a trainer can only be great if he trains clients that do great things. That's what Amanda Scalise is to me....just flat out a great person.

Columbus full marathon Oct 2013, Mile 18

Who is Amanda Scalise to others? 

Well....I train a young lady that's 17 years old. I admire her for the simple fact that she does one thing that so many people are allergic to doing, and that's keep it real. One day this young lady looked me in my face and said, "Amanda is somebody I want to be like when I get older." Wow. What a compliment from someone who is worth admiring herself!

To other clients I would say she is a leader. She's silly and funny, always engaged, and a hard worker. From time to time she can be counted on to create a rebellion against the trainer as well.

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When you have people like these supporting it, you're in pretty good shape.