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Letter from Matt:
When I first met Moni I was trying to get back into shape. In my thirties I discovered that working out and eating right helped me to look better than I had in my twenties. I had just taken a new job, however, and my schedule was off. I had let myself go for months and gave in to the rat race and the convenience of fast food. I had worked with trainers before and had some ideas about what to do, but I was tired of the routine and felt little motivation. I also was wary about finding a new trainer. While I wanted to lose fat, I REALLY wanted to build muscle too. Many trainers are great at one or the other, but to find someone who is a master at both is rare.
Enter Moni.
My first meeting with him was somewhat nerve-racking. I didn't want to get my body measured. It wasn't what it used to be. I was skinny where I wanted muscle and paunchy where I wanted to be lean. Also, work was taxing, and I was tired. How was this going to work?
Moni put me at ease with his genuine personality, enthusiasm, and goofy humor. Then he impressed me with his knowledge and willingness to listen to what I had to say.
In the first weeks of training, I noticed some characteristics that put Moni above the other trainers I've had. His approach is very holistic. From stretching to drinking water, from varying routines to using unique exercises I had never seen before, Moni proved to be an original. His positive spirit and motivation were contagious, and I knew this was going to work.
After a month I felt great. My weights increased dramatically along with my muscle growth. I was becoming more lean. And as an unexpected bonus, my flexibility increased greatly. I felt fantastic. Working out seemed new again. I have to mention the unique exercises again. Just when I would get comfortable with a workout routine, Moni would change it up with something I had never done or even seen before. It bugged me at first (and we would argue!!), but eventually this variety helped me to develop muscles I didn't even know I had.
After a year, I noticed (and everyone around me noticed) a big difference. I was back to looking better than I had in my twenties. And with Moni I felt more fit and stronger than I ever had before.
I have since moved to New York City and no longer workout with Moni. I miss him and the workouts and will be hard-pressed to find someone of his caliber to train me here. I hope that this message inspires the men and women who read this to take on the challenge of better fitness with Moni as your guide. You'll be so happy that you did.
Take Care,
Matt |
