Personal Training Success Stories
REAL RESULTS I've achieved for my clients
"Richie helped to transform me from a 6'3", 240 pound, 20% body fat, out of shape 44 year old man into an 8% body fat 200 pound competitive athlete; From being an "also ran" in the MS 170 bike tour to one of the top cyclists in the field. I have been able to enter and complete the rigorous 200 mile Longest Day Bicycle Tour and could not have even come close to performing as well as I did had it not been for the training that was directed towards that goal."
—Robert Blasi
"Since I work in the film industry as a professional actor I have to keep myself in good physical shape. Richie came to me under the recommendation of my friend and colleague, Tony Goldwyn. Tony has starred in "Ghost," "The Pelican Brief" and "Kiss the Girls," to name a few, and has used Richie to get in shape for several movies and was more than satisfied. Since our profession requires us to sometimes be called upon to get in shape quickly after being told to get out of shape and gain 10-20 pounds, Richie is the one I seek out. Richie's systems have the techniques of transforming a body from plump and overweight to lean and fit. I, myself, have starred in hundreds of films and TV appearances including "Risky Business," "The Fugitive," "Running Scared" and "The Sopranos." For each movie, if time and travel distance are feasible, I will seek out Richie Smyth."
—Joe Pantoliano
"Richie's training methods are so effective, I can see a change in my physique after every session with him. His workouts can be very challenging - but to say all the hard work was worth it would be an understatement: With Richie's help, I won my last NPC Bodybuilding Competition in the best condition of my life, after placing only 4th in the same contest on my previous attempt. Some people asked me why I hired a trainer when I'm a trainer myself and I already 'Know what I'm doing.' The answer is simple: No matter how much you know, you can always learn more. Richie has taught me dozens of new exercises and training techniques that I never even knew existed. He's a totally out of the box thinker, and I don't think he's ever given me the same workout twice. Being a trainer myself has allowed me to appreciate Richie's talent and expertise even more."
—Tom Venuto, BSc. Exercise Science, NSCA-CPT, CSCS
"I am a 50 year old woman who was of average health prior to beginning Richie Smyth's program. However, my muscle tone was almost non-existent and I was gravely concerned about osteoporosis. Richie transformed me. My muscle tone has improved almost 100 percent and I can see a visible difference in my appearance. I can actually feel my muscles emerging! Even though I am in middle age, I believe that my heart and cardiovascular system are in better shape than ever. What could have been a middle age filled with pain and aching has become a time of fitness and well-being. I won't be a timid, hunched-over old woman, but rather a straight-shouldered confident female striding through her golden years. My future looks rosy and I cannot thank Richie enough."
—Elizabeth Cohen
"Although not a flamboyant personality, Richie exudes a quiet strength, trust and charm that give "personal" training a dignity it should have but often doesn't. I cannot more highly recommend Richie on every level. I will be with him, wherever and as long as he will put up with me. Anyone serious about their work at the gym can look at Richie and know that what you see on the outside is more than matched by what is on the inside."
—Phillip Dieckow
"I was a skinny guy who tried most of my adult life to put on muscular body weight, and I had never been successful. I read magazines like Muscle and Fitness trying to get hints, and I even followed some of their diets exactly, but with no success. I ate and ate and ate, but never put on the kind of weight I wanted. I had pretty much given up and thought I would be skinny forever.
As a last ditch effort, I came to Richie Smyth 12 weeks ago with a simple request: I wanted to get BIG! I wanted to put on as much muscle and weight as possible. I have just one word to describe the results I achieved working with Richie: AWESOME! I started at 193 lbs and 10% body fat. At 6'6", we had a lot of work to do. I was doubtful at first, but that quickly faded. After 12 weeks I am now 218 lbs and 9% body fat.
Richie's plans worked unbelievably! They were thorough, comprehensive and easy to follow. He was always around to answer any questions I had, and motivated me always. If you are thinking about making the commitment to changing your diet, and want to make amazing changes to your body, don't hesitate - Richie is the man!"
—Mark Fraser