Testimonials

Featured Student – Cara Wirth
Wilson Tennis

“Since injuring my back three years ago, Tony has been working with me to get stronger and faster.  This speed and endurance training has helped to prevent injuries and improved my tennis game.  I have been ranked in the top 50 nationally in girls 14 tennis, and am currently ranked 97 in Girls 16’s nationally and third in Middle States sectional Girls 16 and under. Thank you Xcellerated Speed Training.”

Cara Wirth
Wilson Tennis

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The Reading Express Football Team

In 2008, the Reading Express went 12-5 to become the Northern Division Champs. Their record over the last 3 seasons is 41-11 with 3 straight conference championship appearances and 1 league championship appearances.

“The job Tony and Cody did for us and our team this year was priceless. They made the guys on our team faster, stronger, and more durable for the longevity of our season! We look forward to continuing our relationship with Xcellerated Speed Training program for years to come.” – Chris Thompson – Assistant General Manager

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Wilson Bulldogs Soccer Team

In 2008, the Wilson Bulldog’s Girls Soccer Team went 23-5 to become Berks County Champions. They went on to become not only Berks County Champions, but Berks Division 1 Champions, District III Semi-Finalist, and PIAA State Semi-Finalist.

“The training techniques used by Tony and his staff made an immediate impact. Our players were faster, stronger, and more prepared for the season. Using proven fitness strategies and excellent motivation, our players could not wait for the next season. It was a key ingredient for our success.” – Tim Fick – Wilson Head Coach

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Eric “Rock” Rockhold – Reading Express Football Kicker

If your looking to get an edge on your competition, Tony is the guy you want to train with. His commitment and dedication towards making athletes the best is second to none! Tony improved my strength, endurance and conditioning in a short amount of time and got me ready for the Reading Express 08′ and 09’seasons. Train with Tony and be the best you can be on the field!

Eric “Rock” Rockhold – Reading Express Football Kicker
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Grace Blakely
2003 Pennsylvania State Singles Tennis Champion, Varsity Tennis Player for the South Carolina Gamecocks

To: Anyone considering working with Tony Sabanos
Re: Do it!

To become a NCAA Division 1-A tennis player at a top-ranked school, I have had to supplement my tennis workouts over 10+ years by working with many different personal trainers. Each was adequate, but to keep up with the competition of the SEC, I have recently needed the best trainer available, and in Berks County, Tony Sabanos is decidedly that.

Tony is highly professional yet amicable in a supportive manner that ensures a positive experience. His style seems so natural that I almost didn’t notice how he consciously directs each workout in a way that is highly planned yet impressively adaptive. continue reading

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Lisa Ostergaard
Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Director

At 115lbs. I didn’t necessarily need to lose any weight. I did however, need to start eating healthier. I have a fundamental understanding of nutrition and would consider myself a healthy eater for the most part. I avoided fried food, ate lots of fruit and vegetables, and was able to stay away from most things considered junk. But I still needed help.

Because of my job as a Group Fitness instructor I exercise a lot, sometimes too much. I could feel the overtraining taking its toll on my energy levels. I could feel that my performance was being affected. I have always considered myself an athlete, and I wanted to start eating as such, so I could handle the demands for my job. continue reading

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Todd Long

I have been a member of a gym for the past two years. I recently discovered that just being a member doesn’t get results. I decided to give it one last try this past March when I was introduced to my personal trainer. After a short conversation, his sincerity convinced me to sign up for twelve sessions.

I must say I was totally embarrassed by my performance when my trainer gave me my intitial Microfit. I started to wonder if it was possible to make any kind of improvement, but after three or four sessions I started to see and feel the changes. I play one-on-one basketball with my 16 year old son once or twice a week. In the past, I have had to take a breather after the first ten minutes or so, but now I am proud to say that after a half hour of continuous play, I’m still going strong. continue reading

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Ramon Melecio

The work that Tony Sabanos has done with my son Christian Melecio and myself has been outstanding. His dedication to his work and making people attain their goals far exceeds anyone I have ever worked with. His professional expertise in nutrition and training is top-notch. I have been working out for 10 years with weights and never in those years have I felt so strong and powerful. This method of working out gives 100% results.

I lost 20 pounds and 4 inches off my waist and my energy levels are 100% better.  My son Christian is stronger and faster than he’s ever been. He has impressed the coaches with his skills on the court and his level of conditioning. continue reading

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Sandy Wysocki

I am writing this testimony because I am a believer! I have been exercising since the age of 18. So it has become a lifestyle for me. I never entertained the idea of a personal trainer before because I was always a self-motivator, and disciplined where exercise was concerned and my theory was I didn’t need a personal trainer.

My curiosity got the best of me and I decided to try the nutritional program and training regimen put together by Tony Sabanos.  Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!!! The program was 6 weeks of training twice a week along with a nutritional consultation. continue reading

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Katie Erdman

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your support throughout training. Your enthusiasm and knowledge enabled me to reach the short term goals you and I set together. Now, with the program you put together for me I am able to continue to strive and I am confident I will reach my long term goals.

I thought for sure I knew what a “healthy” diet was. Then I met you!! You educated me on what is “healthy” eating. Now I eat several meals a day and am able to maintain my desired weight. My energy level has skyrocketed! I feel GREAT!

For year, I focused on cardio training and while I was able to shed pounds I was extremely bored with my routine and stopped seeing results. You encouraged me to weight train., and put together a program designed specifically for my body type. I was hesitant of weight training. I thought I would “bulk up”. continue reading

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Kathy Hiester

I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the results that I am seeing after implementing the nutritional eating plan that you put together for me. I attended your Nutrition Seminar and after hearing what you had to say I knew I needed to do something to see more results from my workouts.

In the 6 weeks that I have been following this plan, I have lost approximately 6 pounds, dropped a pants size, my body is leaner and stronger and my skin is clearer and softer! continue reading

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Peg Hockley

Thanks to Tony Sabanos, a personal trainer and specialist in performance nutrition, I am on the road to a much healthier lifestyle. In the past couple of years, I made attempts to exercise, and what I thought was eating better, hoping to lose a few pounds. I would continue to get frustrated, as I would not see any results. My husband would occasionally ask me when I was going to go back to the gym, knowing that exercising would make me feel better. I would reply, “one of these days”. Then my clothes started to get tighter. Plus turning 50 did not help in thinking if I would ever be able to get on the right track.  continue reading

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Karla Reppert

My name is Karla Reppert. I’m writing this testimonial on behalf of Tony Sabanos. Tony was my personal trainer for four months. We trained twice a week for an hour. Many days I didn’t think I’d make it out of the gym alive! Somehow I always did!

Tony coordinated my workout regimen, counted my reps, changed my weights, spotted me when needed, and gave me his undivided attention and guidance each and every workout.

Tony encouraged me to push myself beyond my every limit. He taught me to expect more from my body by demanding more from my mind. It’s amazing how the mental and physical realms can produce results when the desire to achieve is there. continue reading

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Matt Burkhart
DeSales University Pitcher

I am a college baseball player. My position is pitcher. Throughout my life I was always trying to increase my velocity and endurance on the mound as well as my overall strength. Before visiting Tony, my bodyfat was at 23% and I had only 155 pounds of muscle on me.

Thanks to Tony, presently my bodyfat is 8.3% and I have 170 pounds of muscle on me. This change in my body elevated my game to a new level. Once considered a placement pitcher, now I am considered a power pitcher. continue reading

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Kerry Engle

As I approached 40 my old workouts and diet seemed to continually become less effective. I was spending way to long in the gym without seeing the results that I used to, which became very discouraging. I had heard about Tony from several friends and started training with him in September.

It took only two weeks after starting the personally designed nutrition and workout program to see results. The combination diet a nd fitness program increased my energy level tremendously while reducing my bodyfat from a liftime high of 33% to 16.9%. I have lost 12 pounds while spending only half the time in the gym. It has proven to be a much more effective and efficient workout. continue reading

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Isaac Barcz

My name is Isaac Barcz and I’m going to tell you how Tony Sabanos has helped me turn my entire life around. Pretty much my whole life had been spent overweight, inactive, lazy, and all-around unhealthy. Last year I reached my low point. I was going through a divorce, felt inadequate as a person, and was tipping the scales at a whopping 294 pounds! I did not have a lot of things going for me, but I did have one thing: the desire to change the way things were.

So I joined a gym and went on that horrible Atkins diet. I was going regularly, but the results were slow to come and I quickly became discouraged. And then I ran into Tony. I talked to him about my situation and maybe I was just genetically predisposed to being “big-boned”. My best bet was to meet a girl that liked chubby guys. Tony didn’t want to hear that. His confidence to change my lifestyle was contagious and I hired him! continue reading

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Mark Stout

As an older athlete conditioning takes on even more importance. Working with Tony and Cody’s program my cardio, endurance, and footwork improved dramatically. There knowledge and motivational ability inspired me to push myself even further than I thought possible. I would definitely work with the two of them again if given the chance.

Mark Stout – Reading Express Offensive Tackle