Lighten-Up/HIT FIT

Linda Ponzar

• Weight Loss: 5 lbs

• Body Fat Weight Reduction: 5.1 lbs

• Cardiovascular Fitness Improvement: 4.5ml/kg/min

• Total Body Strength Capacity: 101.73 (kg/m) Increase

A recent chance introduction to The HIT Center has started me on the road to be healthier and more physically fit (Thank you Patrick). I could tell you about myself and how I came to be here, but heck, I’m here 3 times a week, just stop by and talk to me.

What makes The HIT Center work for me? The key is the outstanding, knowledgeable personal trainers. They listen to my goals, push me as hard as they know I can go, modify routines to keep them interesting and challenging, and encourage me every step of the way. They are personally involved with helping me achieve my goals, whether it’s sharing in my accomplishments or listening to my disappointments. Thanks.

“What you receive by reaching your goals is not as important as what you become while working towards them.” From “Laughing In The Dark” by Chonda Pierce.

Speed-Up Client of the Month

Anthony Serangeli
Age: 17
Duchesne High School
Ice Hockey (Forward)

Jack Combs # 21

• Saginaw Spirit, 2005-Current

• Position: C o December 2007 OHL Player of the Month

• Most goals in a season: 42

• Known for: Stick handling and scoring at will

Jack began training at The HIT Center in June of 2008. Shortly after training started, he was invited to the 2008 Colorado Avalanche Rookie Training Camp.  Jack hopes to be drafted straight into the NHL by the Avalanche, or their Lake Erie affiliate in the AHL. 

Mr. Combs got his start playing hockey 14 years ago with The Webster Wings Mini Mites.  Since then, he has played for teams such as The California Wave in Anaheim, and at 16 years of age was drafted by the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL.  He played 1 season with the Rangers and was traded to The Saginaw Spirit.  Jack has spent the past three seasons with Saginaw and had a break out season last year scoring an astonishing 42 goals and handing out 58 assists in 67 games.  Jack is known for his amazing stick handling skills and ability to score almost on command.  Jack indicates his invitation to the Avalanche Training Camp as his greatest accomplishment to date. In Colorado, he plans to learn what it takes to be a professional athlete at the highest level.

Jack’s experience at The HIT Center:

“I heard about The HIT Center through a couple of local St. Louis hockey coaches who have seen great results in their athletes that have trained at The HIT Center.  The thing I like the best about training at The HIT Center is the relationship you develop from their one-on-one training style that is very hard to find anywhere else.  Their training protocols demand a high level of dedication and a superior work ethic. These things are easier to accomplish and results come quicker with a dedicated personal trainer there to push me during every training session.  The area of my game that has improved the greatest and been most evident on the ice is my speed and endurance. I recommend training at The HIT Center to athletes of all skill levels because the programs produce noticeable results, and we all want to be better at what we do.”

JR Nikols

• Former NFL and NFL Europa. St. Louis Rams 2002-2005
• 2 time Division I-AA All American Tight End at Western Illinois

Brian Schaefering

• Former University of Illinois and Lindenwood University standout
• Current rookie defensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns (2008)