I am a 48 year old male who is the owner operator of a car wash. I went to Pondeli's Lift for Life Center for a few reasons, but primarily to strengthen my back, which was surgically fused in 1984. The nature of my job has me working 11 hour days and more than several of those hours are on my feet.
Before my first workout Pondeli performed a 1 hour free evaluation. The result of the evaluation allows Pondeli to get the proper workout which suited my specific needs.I started working out in November of 2003 and after just 4 months of one on one closely supervised workouts incorporating machines, free weights and plyometrics my back feels stronger and better then it has in years, as does the rest of my body. Whether you have worked out or have never worked out (like me) before, Pondeli's Lift for Life One on One Personal Training Center can accomodate your physical needs.

Mr. NickdiBello
NU-LOOK car wash Philadelphia, PA

Having been a High School and College athlete and remaining physically active all my life, I knew it was becoming more important than ever as I entered the "40 something" zone to have a balanced fitness regime. However, the responsibilities of running a company and being a full time husband and father actively involved in my three children's school sport activities left negative time for going to the gym. My lifestyle is fast paced and my occupation is high stress. How to fit it all in a day?
Pondeli had the perfect solution. We set up a gym and training center, in my home, where he now supervises the whole family's work-outs. We all have a quality work-out with Pondeli's special personal attention to our individual needs. The children have a regular regimen to supplement their sports. My fit time actually gives me more energy, energy to meet all my responsibilities and in addition compete in several adult basketball leagues.
The benefits Pondeli has provided can't be measured and extend way beyond myself. Now we, as a family, are truly "at home" with fitness!
Thank you Pondeli!

Daniel J. Rhoads Jr. - 45 years old
President and CEO of Rhoads Industries, Inc.

I've been training at Pondeli's Lift for Life since March of 2002. Overweight as a kid, in my late teens I lost 50 pounds, remaining skinny throughout my young adult years. When I reached my mid-40s however I got hit with that classic male "spare tire" and as I approached the half-century mark I thought I'd better do something about it before it completely rolled over me.
Having never been athletic, the idea of working out was, to me, about as desirable as taking poison, but seeing Pondeli's ad promising real "one-on-one" training I decided that I at least owed it to myself to check it out. So check it out I did, secretly hoping that I would find a reason as to why it would not make sense. But the more I spoke with Pondeli, visiting the center, getting a condition assessment, trying a work-out - the more convinced I became that this just might work for me after all.
And work for me it has. Pondeli's good-humored training style eased my self-consciousness and gave me the motivation to continue working out even when I did not always have the personal impetus to do so. Once Marian joined the center I began training with her and soon found her concerned and caring way to be a huge asset in bolstering my confidence level. Marian also developed a fat-burning, muscle-building diet regimen for me - no easy task being that I am a vegetarian hooked on carbohydrates. I now know proven success. I've lost 20 pounds, gone from a tight size 34 waist pants to a comfortable 32, seen my pumped-up biceps pop-out for the first time ever, and even have had a stranger come up to me to compliment me on my "flat stomach." (I don't think it was a pick-up line - she was about 75 years old.)
"Lift for Life" has become a "way of life" for me.

Bill Stat - 50 years old
Gulph Mills, PA
Advertising Manager - Lenox China

At the age of 49 my whole life changed. My husband died suddenly and I became a widow. I was scared and alone and I didn't know how I was going to cope. I needed to find some way to get myself motivated and interested in life again. I had a support group that I went to but I still needed something more.
That was when I decided to try working out with Pondeli. I had never done anything like this before and I was apprehensive about going to a personal trainer, but I figured I might as well give it a shot. It was the best decision I have ever made.
From the very first work out session I knew I had found the right personal trainer for me. Pondeli made it interesting and fun while still being very professional. His knowledge and expertise made me feel very comfortable. He always explained everything and answered all my questions.
It has been 3 months since I started working out and I am seeing a lot of nice changes. I feel stronger and more confident in my appearance and myself. I am definitely looking a lot better in all the right places. I can't wait to see what's going to happen in the next 3 months!
Thanks Pondeli for getting me started on a path towards feeling and looking better.
You're the best!"

Ms. Fay Hankin
Dispensing Optician