Success Stories
My Pal: Mr. Ray Cavanaugh
Back in the summer of 2005 I received a call from a former client of
mine which I met while programming fitness instruction at the community
senior's centre. Stella Cavanaugh was very concerned about her husbands
health and needed help with a severe back problem.
Ray suffered with disc herniation, spinal stenosis, abdominal wall
herniation and had suffered several strokes which left him with limited
use of his right side. Ray was confined to the house with a limited area
in which he could move around relying on his faithful walker and lots of
assistance from his dedicated wife and best friend Stella.
I spoke to Ray's family physician and we agreed that Ray would
definitely benefit from a flexibility and stability exercise program. We
knew that the road to recovery would not be overnight but Ray was
determined to progress to a healthier pain free lifestyle.
The exercise program consisted of flexibility, stability, strengthening
and balance. As Ray grew stronger spinal decompression exercises were
added. Each month Ray grew stronger and stronger and now today,
approximately a year after that phone call, Ray is mobile and is not
limited to his walker any more. He sleeps pain free, eats like a horse,
and watches all of his favorite sports on TV while relaxing in his
recliner chair.
My hat goes off to you Ray! Even at 82 years young you committed
yourself to improvement and a healthy lifestyle. Which goes to prove
exercise is limitless to age and over whelming conditions.
Meet Doug Martin
Back in Jan. 2005 my associate suggested that I speak with a friend of
hers that was having trouble with a chronic shoulder problem. After
consulting with Doug we determined that there were definite problems
inside the shoulder that needed to be corrected or there could be long
term ramifications.
Doug had a severe fall a few years back which left him with a shoulder
dislocation and subsequently he needed a pin for partial shoulder
mobility. The shoulder mechanism had showed signes of atrophy ( muscle
shrinkage ) and was very sore and lacked strength and range of motion.
The exercise protocol was going to take some time but the long term
prognosis was good. The program consisted of Internal / External
shoulder rotation (Primary) followed by secondary muscle strengthening
and stabilization.
Within the first month Doug was feeling stronger and range of motion was
increasing and the pain had diminished. A few months later Doug now
enjoys a full exercise regiment including all the exercises that he
could not do because of his shoulder restrictions.
Fire Fighter Christopher Stewart
From my first consultation with Glenn Foley to my last set and rep in
his gym, Glenn’s commitment and pure energy towards my goals both helped
motivate and allow me to surpass my initial ambitions.
As
a professional fire fighter, I have a commitment to fitness and
maintaining a healthy lifestyle; however, after a few years of up and
down medical set backs, I was in a plateau physically and needed some
help. Facing a timeline for an upcoming clinical fire fighter
assessment, I needed to increase my aerobic capacity (VO² max.),
decrease my body composition and improve my flexibility.
With only 5 weeks to accomplish all these
objectives I was extremely challenged and a little anxious. Without
Glenn and his incredible guidance and fitness program development I
would not have been able to lose 15lbs, decrease my body fat percentage
by 4%, and improve my VO² max. by 8 l/min. Additionally, the benefits
from his nutritional and dietary advice maintained my energy levels and
allowed for my body to endure the demands I was undertaking. Glenn along
with his associate Brenda make up an unbelievable team, they will
facilitate in assessing your goals and provide you the direction,
commitment and the personal support needed to carry out and achieve your
visions. It is with great privilege to have trained and worked with
Glenn Foley.
Christopher Stewart
Waterloo, Ontario