TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR
BODYSMITH ATHLETES
BODYSMITH member for 6 years
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Steven Stamkos "Working with Randy and the rest of the staff at Bodysmith helped me achieve my goal of making it into the NHL. I started with Randy when I was 13 years old and he got me started on the right track. As many people know, lifting weights at a young age can stunt your progress as an athlete, so I was lucky to have worked with a professional like Randy to get me started on the right path. Working on hockey specific body weight exercises such as sprints, agility work, box jumps, stair jumps etc., enabled me to gain an edge on my peers while preparing me for my future workouts as I got older. Randy’s 1 on 1 work with me kept me motivated and on task, while at the same time developing a friendship to keep things fun and comfortable. The one thing that kept me interested at such a young age was the variance in exercises. Many kids tend to get bored and antsy while working out, but Randy prevented that by constantly changing up the workload to make it challenging and fun at the same time." I went on to work with Randy for 6 years, and I owe a lot of my successes as a hockey player to him. I was very fortunate to start at a young age and mature physically under his supervision. Not only were his workouts and nutritional programs great, we still have a very close friendship because of how much he cares for his clients." |
BODYSMITH member since 2002
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Mike Sullivan "I had the pleasure of meeting Randy in 2002 when he took on the role of off-ice trainer for my hockey team, the Stouffville Spirit Jr. A., that was a big year in my life as I was getting interest of scouts from teams in the NCAA, OHL and NHL. I had realized there was a future ahead for me in hockey and Randy was there to show me skill can only take you so far. I began working out at Bodysmith and that's when I noticed the improvement in my game. Randy helped me gain a solid work ethic and the knowledge of how my off-ice training is a reflection of my noticeable improvement on the ice. This included a schedule of weight lifting for strength, quick feet and agility drills to improve my speed and balance and a series of sprints/dryland techniques for cardio and endurance. In addition to the daily workouts, Randy taught me the importance of nutrition. In order to go hard every day, a proper diet was necessary to keep a high energy level and build muscle mass. Through the years Randy was not only a trainer but a good friend. For someone that is serious about training, BodySmith gives you the atmosphere to get the maximum out of your workouts. I appreciate everything Randy has done for me and I will continue to tackle any workout regiment he throws at me for years to come." |
BODYSMITH member for 7 years
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Simon Gysbers, Defenseman "I've been training with Randy for three summers now, and every summer he has helped me a great deal to get ready for the upcoming hockey season. Each summer I have gotten a lot stronger and a lot more conditioned thanks to Randy's workouts. His workouts also helped a lot with injury prevention since I have been fortunate not to have had many injuries during my three years with Stouffville. Each hockey season I have improved as a player thanks to Randy and this has helped me obtain a hockey scholarship to the Division I school Superior State." |
BODYSMITH member since 2003.
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Mike Forgie "I first met Randy at the age of 19 while playing for the Stouffville Spirit. At the time my knowledge of strength and conditioning was limited to say the least. I never realized how increasing my strength and bettering my conditioning could translate to better results on the ice. Randy's personality and his love for what he does is infectious. I quickly found myself very interested in the field of strength and conditioning. Like many kids when I began my university career I had little idea about which direction I should pursue academically. After seeing Randy's love and dedication to his craft first hand I was determined to complete a kinesiology degree. Having the ability to help people live healthier lives or take an athlete’s potential to the next level is something Randy takes very seriously and I wanted to experience the same satisfaction. Randy has helped me further my hockey career through my physical fitness not to mention rehab some very serious injuries that I have unfortunately encountered along the way. Randy is always preaching hard work and his honesty and friendship are something that I value very much. I think any serious athlete is looking for any advantage they can gain over the competition, I consider Randy to be that advantage. The workouts and camaraderie I feel at Bodysmith are one of a kind and I am extremely thankful for all Randy has done for me. Ultimately, the decision to work hard must be made by the athlete but Randy has an incredible amount of knowledge and has had proven results with many athletes from all sports. You can't control how skilled you are but you can control your level of fitness. Randy has helped me achieve levels of physical fitness I didn't think possible and I will be forever grateful to him for all his help and encouragement." |
