My experience at Fitness for Health has been truly unbelievable. I am doing things I didn’t think were possible… I came to Fitness for Health with some skepticism because that’s my nature. My doubts only increased during my first visit when Marc showed me the equipment their clients used. I thought, ‘How could these ‘toys’ possibly do anything for me? “I am a 70 year old grandmother born with a mild case of cerebral palsy…I had fallen several times, one fall resulting in a knee fracture at which point my children convinced me to use a cane when I walked outside. I felt as though my body had betrayed me and I could no longer depend on it. I became cautious and as a result reduced my activity…Marc and the FFH staff have been incredibly creative tailoring the activities I do to my specific needs. With their encouragement and persistence I’ve gotten stronger, improved my balance and used muscles I didn’t know I had. “Marc presents me with a new challenge. My response: ‘You’ve got to be kidding!’ I’m convinced it’s impossible. And yet, to my amazement, after repeated effort, I accomplish it. I can now walk up a flight of stairs without holding on to the railing. I haven’t been able to do this since childhood. “The most significant aspect, I believe, is the increase in my physical confidence. A loss of such confidence often results in fear which inhibits older adults from engaging in physical activities.
Fitness for Health has been coming to CCBC Children’s Center every Friday afternoon for 2 years.” “The children love them and so do our staff. Enthusiastic, patient, and fun teachers plan a wonderful hour of activities and exercises that are developmentally appropriate. The class has a waiting list every week!!
“All the children and teachers look forward to Tuesdays when Mr. Chris, Miss Bristal, and FFH come to play.” “The FFH staff is knowledgeable, creative, energetic, and passionate about their work. They understand how gross motor skills impact social and emotional development. And they are determined to help each child develop the abilities necessary to participate successfully in school and feel confident in a variety of settings. “They recognize individual needs, and coordinate with classroom teachers to effectively address each challenge. They also have the greatest equipment and most fun ideas. They inspire children to work hard and take risks. It has been a true pleasure to work with Marc Sickel and FFH…and we look forward to our continued partnership for the benefit of our children.”
“I have had the honor of knowing and collaborating with Marc, Chris, and the team at Fitness For Health for many years.” “They truly give to each client a sense of care, encouragement, and self esteem far beyond what is required for targeted goals. The quality, dedication, and expertise provided by FFH not only helps in the needed physical growth, but each client leaves with a sense of joy and accomplishment, a gift that is truly rare to find. “I have observed closely the growth many clients have made over the years and the constant internal growth FFH has invested in to always keep the client’s needs at their forefront. It has been a complete pleasure to know Chris over the years who is a gentleman in every way as he dedicates himself wholeheartedly to a community that is so blessed to have him in their lives.”
“Fitness for Health gives my students opportunities to use different equipment that helps them improve their gross motor and social development skills.” “Staff members are always professional and really care about each and every child. They are always ready to help, and are a great addition to our Physical Education program.” | Kennedy Krieger: School Montgomery County Campus"
I started working with Fitness for Health in February in order to quicken my reaction time, first step and my decision making. As a professional goalkeeper in the NWSL, it is vital to be quick in all those categories. Fitness for Health adjusted my program to specifically goalkeeping, and replicated every exercise to a game like situation. They make you think and use your brain in different ways while still focusing on reaction time and not hesitating. In the month and a half that I worked with them, I saw significant improvements in my hand speed, decision making and reaction time. Fitness for Health made workouts exciting because of the uniqueness of it. I look forward to working with them in my next offseason.
“Twelve years ago my daughter had her 6th birthday party at Fitness for Health. It was a huge hit, but who would have guessed that at the age of 15 she would be back on a more serious level working with Reza to improve her eye hand coordination skills and reaction time – both extremely important as a lacrosse goalie committed to play at a D1 school in the fall of 2016. Her prior lacrosse training had focused on strength, speed and agility, in-goal training, but she had never had an opportunity to receive specific training that was really geared toward improving her reaction time. We have seen a very steady improvement in her response to the ball and ultimately in goals saved. Reza continues to work with my daughter and is constantly challenging her to reach the next level. Reza thinks outside of the box to test my daughter’s abilities, stimulating areas that enhance the response time. We are very fortunate to have Fitness for Health and Reza that together provide my daughter with a unique training opportunity.”
“I 100% believe that working with Fitness for Health has bettered my game. My position requires eye hand quickness and cognitive quickness. Reza has created drills that have helped me. I am able to focus more acutely on the ball and am able to respond at a much faster rate than before I started working at Fitness for Health.” | Georgetown Visitation 2016/U of Cincinnati 2020
“My daughter was afraid to exercise because she believed that she would injure herself. Fitness for Health trainers worked with her and now she has a gym membership and takes responsibility for her own health. This is a real success.”
