“First let me say that Stephen’s approach to weight training is like no other: It makes perfect sense.
His 3-4-5 Total Body Workout allows you to perform the most effective workout in half the time you would normally spend doing other weight training routines.
I have been working out consistently for the past 10 years, concentrating mostly on cardiovascular fitness/aerobics, and every time I attempted to adopt a weight training program in to my workout regimen, I would get frustrated and end up quitting because I felt like I was spending countless hours in the gym putting forth the effort, but getting no results.
Therefore, I didn’t want to entertain the idea of trying a new weight training routine because I had failed numerous times in the past.
But when I contacted Stephen and started to learn about and understand his approach, I thought, “What do I have to lose?”
To be honest, I contacted Stephen with the intent to train with him for only a few sessions, enough time (or so I thought) to just learn the basics and apply them on my own.
But after the first few sessions, I noticed a difference and am continuing to notice positive changes in my body. Within weeks I started noticing definition and was working muscles that I didn’t even know I had.
As far as abs, his approach is the best.
By learning to focus on the core of your body and using your abs to stabilize, I noticed definition that a million crunches wouldn’t give you.
And it didn’t take long at all for me to notice how much stronger I was becoming. Within a few sessions training with Stephen, I realized that everything I had done up to that point was time spent returning no results.
This is the only workout that has ever worked for me.
I have lost 20 pounds since June 2003 (which is when I first started training with Stephen) and plan to follow his approach for the rest of my life. My friends and family think I spend hours in the gym trying to achieve my weight loss and fitness goals, but little do they know, I usually spend no more that 1 hour, 3-4 times per week on the 3-4-5 weight training routine.
I am like everyone else in that I am looking for the most effective total body workout, but do not want to spend hours in the gym trying to achieve those goals, and Stephen’s program delivers fast, safe, and effective results in half the time.
There is no doubt Stephen has changed my life and my approach to fitness. During the time I have trained with Stephen, he has provided nothing but positive and professional encouragement on helping me achieve my goals.
I’m confident that if you combine Stephen’s program with drinking plenty of water and a well-balanced diet, you will achieve your fitness goals, too. In fact, if I could, I would train with him forever.
I could continue on forever about how Stephen has changed my life and what an impact his program has made on me.”
- Lisa McDonald
“I thank Stephen for helping me create a strength routine for efficient, powerful and injury-free performance.”
- Todd Hesel, personal trainer, 3-time Ironman finisher
“Stephen has helped me improve my golf swing by increasing my range of motion with well-chosen stretching and strengthening exercises.
I am now able to drive a ball much farther than my size would previously allow.
I’ve been with Stephen for almost seven years, and he has helped me stay fit by continually enhancing and modifying my exercise program to adjust to my aging body’s changing needs. ”
- Carolyn Mugno
“Over the past seven years, Mr. Holt has helped me improve my agility, speed and strength tremendously.
In high school and now as a Division I lacrosse player at Duke University, I credit my sessions with Stephen for my success and lack of major injuries.”
~Katie Laschinger, 2-time All-American Lacrosse Player
“I have been working with Stephen for over three years and have achieved fantastic results.
During my tenure with Stephen I have experienced less back pain than I had had in years prior and reduced my body fat percentage by nearly 10%.
Finally, he never lets working out get boring since he provides new and challenging workouts that make working out fun.
While most people make excuses for not working out, I look forward to it and I can thank Stephen Holt for that. So, thanks Stephen!”
- Karen Mikalaski
“I have been training with Stephen for the past 8 months and have noticed a tremendous difference in my stamina, physical strength and body.
Stephen is a dedicated professional and is genuinely concerned about your success. He is patient, thorough and extremely knowledgeable about training methods. I believe he is creative in his approach. Look around – average trainers still aren’t employing his successful methods!
I worked out on cardio equipment and took classes for years and never achieved the results I have achieved in just 8 months work with Stephen.
I thank Stephen every workout for his help. He has enhanced my life.”
- Diane Olsen
What other fitness professionals have to say:
“A credit to the fitness industry”
American Council on Exercise
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“You are indeed a leader who
will be long be remembered as part of
the origin of the fitness profession.”
Dr. Sal A. Arria
President, National Board of Fitness Examiners
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“We need more dedicated trainers like you
representing this great profession.”
Sandy Todd Webster
Executive Editor
IDEA Personal Trainer
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“The top dog of the fitness industry”
eFitness.com
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“A more logical way of achieving fitness”
- Baltimore Sun
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“I am heartened to hear of your efforts.
Keep up the good work.”
The Honorable Barbara Mikulski
United States Senator – Maryland
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“I appreciate your excellence, knowledge,
and outstanding commitment to your profession.
You remain a shining star.”
Douglas Brooks, author of: Effective Strength Training,
Your Personal Trainer, and Going Solo: The Art of Personal Training
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“Thanks for your leadership in strength training.
You set an excellent professional model.”
Dr. Wayne Westcott, Ph.D.
Author of six texts on strength training
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“I am honored to call Stephen
a friend and fellow teacher.”
Tom Purvis, PT
co-owner, Resistance University
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“Successful and articulate”
“Personifies what it means to live in this country”
Keith Mills 2News sportscaster
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“Informative and interesting”
“A leader in the field of sports medicine”
American Running Association
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“Committed to improving lives”
in nomination for
Leukemia Society Man of the Year Award
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“You are a true pro.”
Ryan Lee, President, PersonalTrainerU.com
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“The most professional personal trainer in the area”
Michael Jones, President
North American Academy of Health, Fitness, and Rehab Professionals
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“Keep up the great work. You truly give the business of Personal Training a great role model.
I speak of you often to students who are considering a career in PT. You have done it the way it is supposed to be done!”
Professor David Petrie
MS Dept. of Health and Sciences Gettysburg College
