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Exercise has meant a lot to Cindy Kelley for a majority of her life. “I’ve always been active,” Cindy said. “The first time I lifted I was a senior in high school. So I’ve always been kind of in lifting before it was a thing that women did. There is something about strength, and there’s […]

Tiffany Anthony has always enjoyed exercising. She even was a runner when she was younger.  “Back in the day when I was concentrating on my health I used to do sprint triathlons, I’ve done the Riverbank Run a couple times,” Tiffany said. Sometimes, as life happens, health stops being a priority. Tiffany decided in the […]

It may have been 6 years ago, but Julie Benison still remembers vividly the first time she came to PowerStrength Training Systems. She had many challenges, but the biggest was easy for her to identify. “Walking in the door,” Julie said candidly. “I have never been an athlete or anything remotely like this. I literally […]

Dealing with back pain while aging can present significant challenges, impacting one’s quality of life and making even simple tasks feel paralyzing.  Sarah Debski started down that road, but she was not going to let it burden her for long, so she came to PowerStrength. “My main reason for starting was because I was having […]

Charity Plaxton found herself at a daunting crossroads in her life, grappling with a major choice that left her feeling uneasy and conflicted. Presented with 2 options, neither of which appealed to her, she felt an overwhelming sense of discomfort.  “I had herniated my disc in my lower back and basically was given the decision […]

Mark Dunham never had interest in joining a gym for most of his life. “I’ve never had a gym membership, ” Dunham stated. “I wouldn’t go anywhere else, because you go to the gym, I don’t know what I’m doing.” However, he couldn’t help but notice how his boss had changed his life by coming […]

Lesia McQuade prioritizes her health. Weightlifting has been a game changer for the former Livonia, Michigan resident.  “It really helped my back,” Lesia said. “My back was really bad and I started lifting and it made a big difference. I had done yoga, bootcamp, swimming, I tried different things – but lifting, that whole exterior […]

Teresa Pillars was a type 2 diabetic. She had knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, and plantar fasciitis. A year of physical therapy did nothing to help her. Every week she had a standing appointment with a chiropractor. Temporary relief, sure, but the pain would always return. Teresa was in her late 50s, and unable […]

Congratulations Karen Arnold! 2019 Women’s Transformation Grand Prize Winner at PowerStrength East When it comes to lifestyle change, Karen is as dedicated as they come. Never missing a training session throughout the 30-day challenge, and focusing on her nutrition and making healthy choices each and every day helped her achieve her goals. “It’s been a […]