| Testimonials and Stories of Success |
Michelle Lichtman lost 120lbs, 10 dress sizes, and plays competitive raquetball. "I could barely move my hips without pain and my mobility was terrible. After working with Joe I have scuba dived in Bali, ride my bike to work without pain, everyday, and I even hiked a glacier! Joe is so creative and entertaining he should be illegal!!!!" |
and Motivation Kelly Hoover lost 30% of her body weight and 40 inches overall, at age 38. "I was always thin growing up and it was never and issue. After getting a desk job for a few years my body really changed. I gained weight and was really out of shape. None of the old clothes fit anymore. I lost 6 dress sizes and wore the same outfit I hadn't fit into in 7 years. Joe taught me how to have fun with the workout experience. Now I am actually running in workouts for the 1st time hard and really enjoying my life again!" |
| Result = (Amazing) Flexibility Beatrice Fenney at age 70 for the first time reached the full splits. "I just wanted to be more flexible and get rid of the aches and pains. I couldn't believe in just 8 weeks with Joe I felt so much better and actually was sitting in the full splits!" |
consistancy Nelly alleviated pain, gained strength, and is comfortable and confident in her workouts and herself. "I had never worked out in a gym before and I had elbow and joint problems. I was very small and weak. 5 feet, 90 lbs. Most importantly I felt unsure of myself and intimidated. Joe very patiently worked with me to give me the confidence. He designed and explained a program just for me, to meet my needs for both the mind and body. I became stonger, alleviated pain, and feel balanced and very good about myself. It wasn't a chore anymore. He actually helped me to enjoy exercise! I look forward to every workout and thank him for his Commitment and the gift of fitness." |
| These are "real people" and quotes from real everyday people and athletes I have trained and their stories. Not models and quick fix before and after hype. Our body goes through phases, cycles, and peaks and valleys. We won't always be at 100%, but how we look at, approach, and integrate our fitness efforts will dictate the results we achieve. I am proud that I helped each person listed below reach goals and achieve life and body changes. |
Cross training for Stamina and Endurance Ryan Harmon ran the Marine Corps Marathon with no soreness, fatigue, or downtime and increased his overall strength, endurance, and recovery rates. "I had ran 7 marathons, multiple triathalons, half ironman's, trained full contact in Muy Tai, and extreme sports. Being from Texas, I was looking for a real challenge, to cross train, and push to another level. I was also in the lottery for the actual "Ironman". Joe challenged me in ways that took my body to the total extreme. I was totally ripped. I found muscles I didn't know I had and felt my body worked on a totally different level. His imagination and insight is limitless. The 1st marathon I ran after working with him I had no soreness, fatigue, or downtime afterwards. His concepts and systems of training are off the hook!" |
and Workout Efficiency Marvin Barnard, M.D. has incorporated several of the Phenom Systems innovative exercises and concepts into his very comprehensive fitness program. "I have always been very athletic. I have worked out for well over 30 years and am always looking for new information and ways to advance and progress for myself and patients. I keep myself up to date on the new approaches and advances in the fitness industry. I wholeheartedly endorse Phenomenal Fitness Systems. The imagination and innovation Joe has applied will definately achieve results. I personally have incorporated some great and completely unique exercises into everyone of my workouts. His use of the "Stretchy Thangs" stretch bands is the missing link in every workout. Joe's ideas will change your mind and body!" |
weightloss, trim down, functional athletics,endurance Bruce Henderson lost 40 lbs, increased his functional athletic ability, decreased his body fat 7 %, feels 10 years younger, more balanced, mobile and flexible than ever before. "I have worked out and been athletic my whole life. I take good care of myself, eat well, and work out on a regular basis. I felt like I couldn't break the through plateau I was stuck at. You really have to try Phenom Fitness Systems to believe it! Joe helped me break plateus, become consistant again, and get my athletic movement and mobility back. I fell like I went back 10 years and my recovery time is greatly improved. Joe is like Bruce Lee in his philosophy and approach to fitness and the martial arts. Completely innovative, creative, and refreshing. Most importantly you will get results!" |
Russell Green reached a whole new level of flexibility and explosive recruitment! " I was always involved in playing sports and athletics growing up. I was a very competetive sprinter. I have hosted a popular cable television show"In the Box" for 7 years. I started training with Joe over 10 years ago for Street Self Defense and proficiency in control and restraint techniques. I served in the U.S. Army and was working in the security field at the time. The Phenom Fitness System Joe has created contains exercises, functional strteches, and progressions that are simply amazing! To reach specific fitness goals or learn effective integrated Martial Arts he is simply Phenomenal!!!!" |
Performance Ready Dominance Mike has become an amazing dominant fighter, grappler, and street self - defense instructor. He has reached elite status and credits his abilities to Mr. Chandler's teachings of mind and body. "Mr. Chandler's creativity, perspectives, and applications are always progressive, comprehensive, and often revolutionary. I started taking martial arts from him at age 14 and always consider him my mentor. I have since become a Close Quarter Combat Instructor and served in the U.S. Marines. I have trained with the best of the best in the U.S. Military in many locations in the U.S. and abroad in the mixed martial arts, boxing, and extreme athletic conditioning. Joe is and always has been a true friend and cares about his students and clients. I learned so much from watching his ability to create effective exercises, drills, and unique appoaches for each student, group, and client to reach their potential. In all my experience he still comes up with insights and concepts I have never heard or seen. If you want to get results and reach your goals Phenom Fitness Systems and Joe Chandler is your answer." |
Balanced Overall Fitness Thomas Roosens completely healed a chronic shoulder injury, life time shin splits, increased his strength and power to the 5th power and he sports the six pack abs. "I came here from Belgium to the D.C. area to work for the embassy and decided to see what I could find here in the way of fitness training. At first I thought fitness in the U.S. was approached in a completely different way. I soon realized Joe just sees and creates a fitness experience that is challenging, interesting , and customized for each specific person. He can find a way to exercise anywhere with anything and it really becomes a fun experience. Most importantly I am pain free and able to work out hard and very heavy with no significant soreness or injuries. He has a gift for balancing workouts so you achieve maximum benifits with minimal soreness." |
Defense, Flexibility, and overall fitness Kris has developed strong, fast, and blinding combinations, as well as great hip mobility, endurance, balance, and is just a "badd" confident woman you wouldn't want to meet in an alley! " I started working with Joe just to increase my physical tone and learn some self defense techniques. I have trained with him now for over a year! I enjoy the way he integrates martial arts and fitness training because it has increased my endurance, really challenges me mentally and physically, and is very practical and realistic to defend myself. It's a major adrenaline rush and stress release I need and look forward too!" |
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