Leesa walked into my training studio about 8 weeks before her dauthers wedding looking to get into better shape for the big day. She told me about all the trainers before me and how they could not get her into the shape she wanted. I said, ‘I guarantee results Leesa.’ She laughted and said, ‘I will be the first to collect on that guarantee of yours.’ She never did collect. We worked out with weights 3 days aweek and she did the aerobic training I gave her. I also gave her nutrition and eating ideas. Each week I changed her workouts to keep it fresh and incorperated new cardio training routines to keep the fat burning going.  She followed my programs and the change we were looking for began and continued. On her daughters wedding day she was feeling great and showing off her new arms to everyone.  We still train together once aweek and I give her “homework” consisting of weight and cardio workouts she does on her own. She trained hard and reached her goal. I am very proud of what she accomplished and love clients like her.

‘ I worked with a trainer to get ready for my high school reunion, nothing. Worked with another trainer to get ready for my son’s wedding, nothing. Decided to give Bob a try. And to my surprise, he did what the rest could not do. He addressed all the areas I was concerned about, especially my old arms. Sleeveless and and loving it. Thanks to Bob.’ -Leesa

50 year-old Don Rygh broke the WABDL MN state bench press record in the 242lbs. class this past May with a 512 lbs. lift. We trained at The Gym in Plymouth and accomplished the goals he set. I designed the workouts and recommended some supplements to assist his. He is drug-free and pasted the test. He is currently preparing for the WABDL World Championships being held in Las Vegas on November 10th-15th. On the 31st of October, the last heavy training day for the bench, he did 535 lbs and 545 lbs. I believe he could have done 550 or 555 lbs. Don has followed my advice and has benched more than ever before.

     ‘ Bob has provided me with the tools needed to reach goals I never thought possible. His knowledge about proper training and supplementation for the drug-free athlete has been right-on. Without him, I would have never reached my goal of having the state record. Thanks Bob.’

As most of you know I competed in the U.S. Push Competition this past week in Lake Placid.  Here we push a bobsled down a track that simulates the actual start of a bobsled race. 

The Bobsled Federation brought in athletes who are currently on the team, those who were on the 2006 Olympic Team and 2007 World Cup and Americas Cup Push Athletes.  From this competition and the Drivers (there are 5 US Sleds/Drivers) choose their teams to bring to USA Team Trials.  Each Driver gets to select two Brakemen:  Their first choice and an alternate.

The short of the long is I was selected by a driver as an alternate today - which means I made the 2008/2009 USA Bobsled Team. 

I’m really excited about this…and my situation is especially exciting because usually, as an alternate, you don’t get to actually participate in that many races.  It’s more an opportunity to train with the team and get lots of pushes in preparation for your second year.  BUT - this particular driver’s first choice is ranked #3 overall and will probably move up to a higher ranked driver (this is the same girl that I tested against last time and took 2nd to).  So this means I could actually go on tour this season.

Either way I’m just happy to make the team…in ANY capacity.

So THANKS to everyone who has helped and supported me - BUT mainly thank you to Renda for encouraging me to do this, unselfishly knowing that if this happened for us we would be spending lots of time apart.   

From Bob Miller: 

What Tracy did not tell me in her email is she came in 2^nd and lost by only .01 seconds. Tracy will be returning to Lake Placid on October 2^nd for more testing. I am so excited and proud of Tracy and the work she has done. I have been tough and she will tell you the same. I know what it takes to be better, to improve and ask your body to endure all the training. Tracy is a true athlete and has done all that is required to rise to the top. Tracy is still rising and I expect her to be on the US Olympic team.

Tracy, a 31 year-old rugby player, decided she wanted to push a bobsled for some reason or another. She asked me to get her strong, put on some muscle and trim some fat. I agreed right away, I saw the raw talent and true athlete. Besides it sounded like fun to me. We trained twice aweek and she got what she asked for, strength, muscle and lost some fat. She went to Lake Placid, NY to tryout for the US Olympic Women’s Bobsled team. Her tests for strength, speed and skill matched the #6 pusher that they carry on the roster. She was asked to come back for round two of tryouts in August or September.

We have been training three times aweek and her progress has been great. I expect her to make the team and I plan on being in Vancouver in 2010 to cheer her on. She is a dedicated athlete who is using nutrition, weights and cardio work to reach her goal of being an Olympian. What is your goal? Probably not becoming an Olympian. Maybe just looking good in a swimsuit is good enough.