TESTIMONIALS
"I’ve been training with Mike V. since July 2008. What I love the most is that Mike always keeps my training routine fresh and challenging. He is very encouraging and enthusiastic. Kettlebell training is efficient, by my achieving a full body workout in just a half hour session! Working in two half hour sessions per week is manageable. My physique has become noticeably more toned since starting at High Level Fitness – something I wasn’t able to achieve on my own, even with considerable cardiovascular conditioning for road races and sprint triathlons. I was surprised at how far I’ve come in terms of strength and conditioning in such a short time.
I’d highly recommend High Level Fitness to anyone looking to step up their exercise regimen and get noticeable results for their efforts. I love the personalized routine that is complimentary to my cardiovascular training and continues to challenge me as an athlete. Kettlebell workouts have made an impact on my physical health, well being and confidence as a triathlon competitor."
~ Michelle Parisi
"To a new client observing the absence of mirrored walls and thumping music, the simple, clean space of High Level Fitness might seem too quiet and fresh to provide the superlative strength training and health conditioning. But one session with any member of the staff is more than enough to convince the uninitiated that it is in fact the perfect backdrop for the focused, dedicated, attentive and warm professionalism of its staff. Each trainer combines complete knowledge of physiognomy, an enthusiastic commitment to the fitness profession, and a dedication to the well being of each client. The careful monitoring of each session’s results is the clearest but by no means the most satisfying evidence of progress, and one of the most important distinctions between High Level and any of its other purported competitors. Consistency here is well rewarded with both physical and psychological results, and is self-demonstrated as strength milestones are encouraged and reached.
Having trained at many of the most revered and respected facilities all over the country, High Level naturally achieves that to which virtually all others can only aspire in motivating and crafting individual paths to the optimum overall health, strength, fitness and satisfaction of each client. I have never felt healthier, happier or more physically challenged and fulfilled.”
~ Sandra Marucci
"When I turned 40 last year, my wife threatened that if I did not get into better shape, she would trade me in for two 20 year olds. Not really, but I did decide to take the initiative to work off some of the excess pounds that were hanging on my 5 foot 9 inch frame. I had been working out with some regularity, and was still able to go out and run 5 or 6 miles no problem; however, my exercise regiment lacked something, and I was not making progress. I was gaining a few pounds every six months. I decided to try working out with Mike Vasilides (pronounced “Mike V.”) at High Level Fitness.
Over the past eleven months, the only thing that I have really changed is adding my two 30 minute lifting workouts per week at HLF. (I may be more food conscious, courtesy of some ideas from Mike V., but I still have a pretty heavy fork, and if anything I am eating more, small meals that keep the metabolism fueled.)
I have lost 20 pounds and 3 or 4 inches in my waist, while adding muscle that I can see and feel. The changes have been consistent and gradual. I am stronger, especially in my core region, which I feel when I am doing other sports or even just picking up the kids. I also have less back and neck discomfort after a long plane ride or car trip, since my core muscles support my back more effectively.
I have done both the Super Slow Motion and Russian Kettlebell workouts at HLF. You may be a Smarty Pants who thinks that one cannot get a “real” workout in a half hour. Feeling is believing, however, and the numbers also work: In the traditional free weight workouts I did 10-15 years ago, I would do three sets of eight rapid reps with heavy weights on around eight exercises- 3 sets times 8 reps times 2 seconds times 8 exercises equals 6.5 minutes of exertion. In Super Slow Mo, one does one set of eight 16-second reps with moderate weights on eight exercises- that’s 17 minutes of exertion, or 2.5x the time of exertion in a traditional free weight workout. Both workouts yielded good results, but the HLF workout is 30 minutes versus 1 ½ hours, and the HLF workout fits into my schedule better and .
Here are some other benefits about HLF observed by a layperson:
- Low impact exercises that lessen the odds of injuries
- Focus on building core strength, flexibility and strength throughout the range of motion in exercise
- I have worked out with three of the trainers, all of whom are top notch
- Committed, enthusiastic and empathetic trainers
- Flexible schedules and convenient Bryn Mawr location
- Accurate scheduling. You get there on time, and you leave on time. You never have to wait for your appointment.
- Great facilities (including showers)
Super Slow Motion Workout and Russian Kettlebells are two “new” workout practices that have been around for a long time. If you work with the trainers at HLF, you will get in better shape and become stronger and more toned. This is a great investment to make in yourself."
~ Tony, PA