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Rochelle S.
Speech Therapist
Shape Magazine "Success Story" May 2007
New York, New York
I cannot say enough complimentary things about Jonathan Fass and acceleratedstrength.com! I have lost a total of 75 pounds while training with Jonathan and I have maintained this healthy weight for the past 2 1/2 years!!! I began working with Jonathan in January of 2003, long before the days of acceleratedstrength.com. Today, I am still a client and continue to see muscle and strength gains that amaze me and those around me. Jonathan has always provided personalized attention and has been vigilant in addressing any physical/medical concerns that I have had.

He preserves an ideal balance between being a professional and knowledgeable coach and a motivating supporter that is capable of addressing the emotional aspect of the weight-loss process. A program created by acceleratedstrength.com will be one that is research based, always adhering to best practice, and addresses the client's individual needs. No cookie-cutter plans here! There are many programs out there, but there are none that have the moral fiber and heart of acceleratedstrength.com!

Karen A.
Assistant Director - Student Leadership & Involvement
Rutgers U, New Jersey
Jonathan has been a great personal trainer for me. Although I was scared at first, he has made training meaningful and FUN, not to mention the incredible results I've seen over the past 9 months. He really knows his stuff and makes you feel comfortable in an environment that may be very intimidating. I value his knowledge and commitment to personal training!

Ann Marie D.
Department of the Navy
New Jersey
Third time's a charm. Jonathan Fass is the third trainer that I've "tried on for size" since December 2005 when I decided I wanted to explore the path of clean eating and weight training. Prior to this, I had been an endurance athlete and completed numerous running races and triathlons. I completed an Ironman in September 2003.

After 10 months of working with two other personal trainers, I learned exactly what I wanted from a coach and I went looking for the right fit. Jonathan has far exceeded my expectations as a coach, and I actually consider him a friend after working with him since October 2006. I couldn't be happier with my choice of Jonathan as a trainer, and I can proudly say that I have recommended him to my friends and they are also successful members of the Accelerated Strength community.

Jonathan is supportive, intelligent, helpful and encouraging. Jonathan's program design is creative and challenging, and he stands behind what he says in his blog and backs his programs up with "solid reasoning and science." After 9 months, I am stronger, leaner, and I trust my coach completely. What more could I ask for?

Brian R.
Rutgers Men's Rugby New Jersey
Jonathan came to our college rugby team as a strength and conditioning coach. After attending a game and assessing our areas that needed improvement (overall size), he designed a nutrition and lifting program, incorporating Olympic Weightlifting along with traditional weight room and conditioning workouts. I was able to gain 15 lbs. (from 185 to 200 lbs.) in a single season, while improving my speed and explosiveness. His expertise and knowledge in the field were extensive, and without it, I could not have attained my goal.

Lisa C.
Dental Assistant
Alaska
At 41 years of age and a busy mother of 3 teenage boys, I decided it was time to get serious about my fitness goals. I had a history of yo-yo dieting that was damaging my health, and needed someone to guide me in the right direction. I had some experience in the gym over the years and thought I "knew it all"...but I had NO IDEA!

I did not want any "average Joe" trainer you can find at any local gym or on the internet. I needed someone with the knowledge and background Jonathan has. I needed a fitness coach I could trust to safely and honestly take me through my fitness journey.

Jonathan has extensive practical background and knowledge in the science of exercise and all areas of resistance training. He demonstrates weight exercises with knowledge and depth of understanding, not only in execution but also the application of these movements and how they are best suited for each individual. He is always friendly, professional, prompt and attentive to my needs. I feel I can ask him anything.

Jonathan customizes his workouts to the client's needs and manages to keep it fun and interesting. That was exactly what I needed. My physique and strength gains are better than I could have ever imagined they could be!

I would highly recommend him to anyone who is serious about starting a no bull workout plan where results are inevitable.

Rebecca B.
Department of Homeland Security
New York
I have been interested in fitness for quite some time. I began running in 1997, and quickly grew to love it. I started lifting weights in 2004, but really didn't get into heavy lifting until the summer of 2005. I was hungry and thirsty to learn everything that I could about it. I gained knowledge and learned a lot from a number of online fitness sites. I planned out my own workouts, and my own menus, etc....

I thought I was having good success, but after a while I started to feel like I was just spinning my wheels, and making very slow progress, if any progress at all. I even ended up getting injured from my lack of proper training, so, in October of 2006 I decided that I was going to take things to a new level, and hire a coach. This was a very big deal for me, because I had never worked with one before. I wanted to make sure that the person I chose would be in tune to my needs as an individual, and develop a plan for my personal goals, etc....

And this is just what I found with Jonathan Fass of Accelerated Strength. Not only did I get a plan developed just for me with my goals in mind, I got a whole lot more. One of the first things that we began working on was my posture. This was something that I really wasn't even aware of having a problem with. He immediately brought this to my attention..So Jonathan immediately began coaching me and putting this issue first, to get proper muscle balance, and then we moved forward from there.

I have been working with Jonathan for over 8 months now, and have seen a tremendous difference in my body composition. I have lost a total of 18 inches from my body, and have lost 13.8 lbs. Jonathan is very efficient about getting back to me when I email him with questions concerning training, diet, etc.

He gets my weekly plans out to me in an efficient manner as well, giving me plenty of time to prep myself for the week ahead. He truly cares about each individual, and their needs, and will do whatever he needs to make sure that they are met, which is the number one priority for me when I considered choosing a coach.

This has been an overall wonderful experience for me, and I look forward to continuing my journey with Jonathan and the Accelerated Strength team. And now that Jonathan has teamed up with some other wonderful experts, I can only imagine that things are just going to get better from here on out!

Jennifer E.
Owner, Piano Pronto
California
I have had the pleasure of working with Jonathan Fass for the past year. When I initially signed up my primary goal was fat loss. While achieving my fat loss goals I also learned a ton about working out and fueling myself properly.

As a former fitness instructor I used to spend hours in the gym. I always subscribed to the philosophy that "more workouts must equal better results." I quickly burned out and wondered why my results were seemingly minimal. Jonathan and his training programs helped me realize that I could spend a lot less time in the gym and achieve better results. With Accelerated Strength it's the quality of time you put in rather than the quantity.

My goals recently shifted as I have started training heavily in the art of Muay Thai Kickboxing. Jonathan has tailored my strength program to help me achieve more speed, endurance, and balance. You can be confident that no matter what your goals are he will tailor an ideal program to help you reach these goals.

Aside from writing great programs I can't say enough nice things about Jonathan as a person. He truly is a great "coach." He has always been prompt, attentive, supportive, motivating, and the list goes on and on. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Jonathan Fass and Accelerated Strength in your corner.

Sarah S .
Fitness Instructor
Germany
I have been a client of Jonathan Fass and Acclerated Strength for almost a year now. I can sum up my experience with Accelerated Stength in one word - AMAZING!! Having worked with both other online trainers and trainers at the gym, I can tell you the service you get from AS is second to none. The support, feedback and coaching I get is not only invaluable, it is fast...almost all of my questions are answered within hours. Jonathan (AS) is so patient, understanding and supportive. And the training? I have never had so much fun or gained so much strength in the gym!! After years of spinning my wheels and getting no where, it is so exciting to have a program that evolves with me as I progress, and is always challenging and fun. I plan on being a client of AS for a long time to come.

Cory E.
Business Developer
New Jersey
I approached Jonathan Fass several months ago in hopes of addressing a series of injuries I had suffered while weightlifting. Over the course of the past 6 years, I had encountered numerous setbacks that ultimately had me in and out of the gym more times than I'd like to admit. I researched endlessly, but ultimately lacked the knowledge to implement a corrective plan.

I met with Jonathan to discuss my workout history and examine my areas of concern. Shortly after, he targeted these imbalances and devised a logical program aimed at rectifying my injuries. For the past month I have been working on this program and have seen considerable results. In addition to strength, mobility and flexibility gains, my pain has diminished and I feel confident that these issues will soon be left behind.

As someone who puts a tremendous priority on health and well being, I cannot begin to explain how invaluable Jonathan's guidance has been. His blend of both personality and expertise are evident in each session. In a field that's typically saturated by ego and little follow through, Jonathan's passion and knowledge has been awfully refreshing.

Thank you Jonathan.

Katie D.
Rutgers Women's Club Soccer
New Jersey
Jon has been training our soccer team for years. He taught us how to do our first squats and dead lifts in perfect form! My favorite workouts have to be the circuits because he designs them so that we work out every muscle group to the extreme and I walk out of the gym feeling like I just got the best workout of my life! He gives us workouts that specifically improve our explosiveness and agility, and his positive attitude is just an added bonus to go along with being such a devoted trainer. He really does care about your goals for your body and always answers any question we have, whether it's about workouts that aim towards a specific area that we want to improve on or any nutritional questions to help our energy and performance. The best part is when I have people telling me that my legs are so cut and fit, I know that I have Jon to thank!

Karen D.
Construction estimator/project manager
New Jersey
I been with Jonathan Fass of acceleratedstrength.com for 5 months and I absolutely LOVE his services. You get a new plan every week and each one is different and more challenging. Jonathan is very knowledgeable and an extremely supportive coach and he really works with you incorporating things you enjoy. That helps to keep me even more motivated.

In addition to a superior training program I got to be part of a great website with a forum of supportive people I consider my friends. Everyone I've met since I've started my plan has been great!

In all honesty, there isn't one thing that I could say that I dislike about the services I've gotten since I started with Accelerated Strength. I almost took a different route with online training but looking back, I know I made the right choice.

Would I recommend Jonathan and Accelerated Strength?? ABSOLUTELY!

Jackie J.
Home Maker
West Virginia
At 30 weeks pregnant, I began searching for a personal trainer online. I knew that after I had my baby I would have to workout at home, as my gym didn't take infants under the age of six months. I also knew I was gaining too much weight with my pregnancy and would need some support along the way to lose the weight. I contacted several online trainers: some of them didn't answer my questions, Some gave me short answers, while others gave me answers way above my head, while still others took forever to answer my emails.

Jonathan wasn't like that. He emailed me back immediately. We agreed to begin training after my 6 week appointment. He even checked in on me during my pregnancy, even though I wasn't technically a client yet!

I ended up having a c-section and a 9lb 8oz baby boy!!!

Jonathan and I decided to begin training on January 1st, after the holidays. He was amazingly supportive: Jonathan designed my program to suit my post surgery situation. He was supportive through the whole process. He always answers email back immediately.

On his bi-weekly form he has a section for how are you feeling? I once put Dumpy. He sent me an email immediately asking me what was wrong!!

With Jonathan's help and the support of the other clients on his team I have been making huge strides in my eating and my muscle gains. Plus, my posture has greatly improved. I've also made great strides in my strength: At the beginning of pregnancy I could chest press 30 lb dumbbells. For my very first workout with Jonathan I could only chest pres 15 lb dumbbells for a total of 3 reps. Today I am pressing 70 pounds with the olympic bar...and the majority of this has been working out at home!

Quite Frankly, I LOVE Jonathan!!!! And I will NEVER give up my spot!!!!!!!!!

Sarah Y.
Student
Washington, DC
Another happy Jonathan client! I took a break for a few months due to moving and such, but I will be starting back with him again very soon.

I think it's almost a year since I started working with Jonathan. He answers all my questions promptly and the program is personal and suited to what you need to work on. I think the fact that just about all his clients have been with him for a year or more speaks volumes. I almost went with another trainer and I am so glad I didn't. Hiring Jonathan was the best investment and gift that I ever gave to myself!