TESTIMONIALS

  Marcia Miller

I give this statement with the utmost respect and admiration for Anita Coleman and S. “Scorpio” Vance of Scorpion Athletics.  I was blessed with the opportunity to meet Ms. Coleman in 2001.  At the time, I was in search of an individual who would assist me with my personal fitness goals.  Prior to meeting Ms. Coleman, numerous personal trainers who were offering their services for hire approached me.  After conversing with some of them, I was still not comfortable with signing a contract for their services.  The information they gave me was very generic and appeared to be rehearsed.  When I finally met Ms. Coleman, I instantly knew that she was the person I needed to work with.  The fact that she cared was so obvious.  Her knowledge and ambition exceeded my expectations of her.  Her dedication and passion for fitness and health really stood out.  She took her time and spoke with me prior to setting up our first workout session.  She made sure to do a proper assessment of my health, and me as well as made me aware of her credentials/ certifications.  She also made sure she knew my personal goals and challenges; based on what she knew, she generated a personal plan just for me.  I was so impressed and pleased with her.  I felt very comfortable working with Ms. Coleman.  I trusted her advice; and by doing so, not only did I reach my personal goal, I learned so much about fitness and health.  Ms. Coleman has such a strong knowledge base in all that she becomes involved in.  While she assures to assess everyone individually, because we are all different, she is consistent in what she relays to everyone regarding fitness and health.

 Marcia Miller

I have also known S. “Scorpio” Vance for as long as I have known Ms. Coleman.  I have conversed with him regarding fitness and health, as well as had the opportunity to workout with him.  He and Ms. Coleman are two very professional people.  They work very well together.  The both of them exemplify what it is to be dedicated, strong, knowledgeable, and passionate about the nature of their business.  They both appear to have much integrity and demonstrate a good work ethic.  They are both wonderful as individuals, but they are powerful as a team.  I wish the two of them much success in their business endeavors.

Sincerely,

Marcia Miller

Always Evolving

   Joann Hicks

The decision to change your life is daunting; scary even.  If you are anything like me…it is not something you are easily motivated to do.  Nevertheless, change is necessary for the evolution of your person and for the development of your spirit.  Therefore, I guess you could say that I reached a point in my life where I was ready to Evolve.  I was ready to become the best me I could be.

I had to change my lifestyle.  It was not healthy.  I was overweight, had high cholesterol, and was constantly fatigues.  I tried working out on my own, but I didn’t have any real health or fitness knowledge…thus no results.  Yeah; we have all been told, “just watch what you’re eating and workout several times a week”.  But I took that to mean, “watch the food as it crosses your lips and take the stairs at the job”.  I did not really apply myself and make a serious effort at defeating the “biggon” gene that I inherited from my family.

I needed solid information on managing my nutrition I could workout, but what I needed to know was, “how should I workout’?  What physical activity would suit my lifestyle, my personal goals, and me?  For years, I had a lack of physical activity and my nutritional education was poor to say the least.  I was lost; but not for long.  Change was all around me.  The first change was all in my MIND.  I was now determined to finally take my health and my life seriously.

   Joann Hicks

Then a chance encounter (if there is such a thing) with Anita Coleman and S. “Scorpio” Vance of SCORPION ATHLETICS started me on the path of evolution.  From our first encounter, they motivated me.  Their energy and enthusiasm for health and fitness was contagious.  My first meeting with Anita and Scorpio let me know I found a team that was passionate about what they were doing, and that they had a wealth of knowledge to share with me.  They wanted to empower me and took on the challenge of helping me meet my own personal health and fitness goals.  They were glad to teach me how to eat, and they structured a workout regiment that helped me become everything I had envisioned for myself.

It has taken time and patience…Anita and Scorpio put in hard work right along with me…They had to re-educate me, motivate me, hold me accountable, and praise me.  But I have needed each roll that they have played in my life.  From SCROPION ATHLETICS I have been introduced to a variety of programs designed to help me meet my health and fitness goals and I have CHANGED.

They have changed my life.  I have evolved and willingly even.  I am in control of my future now…In control of my health and I am my best “me”.  Mind, BODY and Spirit – Thanks to SCORPION ATHLETICS.

Evolution is a process…A continual process that allows one to move through change to the fulfillment of milestones.

Joann Hicks

The Evolving

  Anita and Jena

I am writing this letter on behalf of Anita Coleman.  I have been a client of Anita’s since August 2002.  I clearly remember admiring her strong health body.  I asked her if she would train me and help me get into shape.  I mentioned that I had been trying to loose weight for months but I had reached a plateau.  Anita asked me several questions: what is your goal, how much water do you drink per day, what are your eating habits like, how much cardio do you do per week, and do you lift weights?  I was embarrassed to answer most of her questions.  I actually believed that if I work hard, I could reward myself with wonderful snacks like pizza, chocolate, cookies, or chips.  Anita informed me that she had several clients she was working with and was not sure if there was any room for me in her schedule at that time.  I begged her to take me on as a client and I assured her that I would be a good student.  She took me on as her client with conditions.  Her conditions were that I had to be present and on time for my sessions, workout to my fullest potential, change my eating habits as a way of life, stay focused, and I could not quit.  I accepted and agreed.

After my consultation with Anita, I knew I was ready.  I realize that in order to loose weight and keep it off, I had to approach my body with discipline and honor.  This consisted of healthy eating habits and establishing a workout regimen that included strength training and cardio.

My starting weight was 168 lbs.  My goal weight was 150 lbs.  Anita motivated me to work to my fullest potential.  There were days when I felt like giving up.  She would say, “Jena, the body will do what you tell it to do?”  I found this statement to be true.  “Tiring and exhausting, but true.”  At this point, I had a true understanding of weight lost and healthy eating – there was no turning back.  After the first month, I noticed small changes in my body.  My body became leaner and stronger.  I had more stamina and endurance.  I learned to listen to my body my esteem grew stronger and I worked out harder and longer.  I looked forward to the monthly results.

Anita introduced me to spinning.  Spinning is a high intense cardiovascular exercise where you are climbing, sprinting, and running on a stationary bike.  After my first ride, I promised I would never ride again.  One year later, I had surpassed my weight loss expectations and I became a licensed spinning instructor with Madd Dog Athletics.

After one year of intense discipline, my trainer helped me loose 25 lbs and several inches all over my body.  I developed natural healthy eating habits.  Anita is not just a great instructor and trainer, but she is my friend and a good person.  She is clear and passionate about her calling.  She is dedicated and strong-willed.  I love her, honor her, and respect her.  She never quits.

Jena Rogers

I am writing to provide information about the services I have received from Scorpion Athletics over the past 3 years.  I have been in personal training with S. “Scorpio” Vance twice weekly over this period.  Scorpio’s responses to my physical fitness needs have far exceeded by expectations on every criteria.  He is thoroughly professional, extremely well educated, dedicated to on-going professional development and learning, and intentional in his planning and encouragement for me to take the necessary steps outside of our training sessions to promote my health and well-being.  A little over 3 years ago, I (a 63-year-old woman) was diagnosed with diabetes.  When I began training with Scorpio, I brought an early history of athleticism but very little systematic exercise over many many years.  I had also worked previously with two other trainers whose work with me was of an entirely different caliber.

In contrast, Scorpio was attentive, systematic, and treated me like a person who could understand and benefit by knowing the reasons for what he was asking me to do.  I have lost weight and become so much stronger and healthier that I have been able to approach my work as a professor with more optimism and energy, interact with my grandchildren in a physical way that small children demand, and generally feel a sense of well-being that I never imagined possible at my age.  In addition to his deep fund of knowledge and experience, Scorpio is a warm, interesting and caring person; someone who remembers what happens in each session and tried to build not only my physical capacities but also my positive attitude and commitment to a well-rounded health lifestyle.  When I have found it more difficult during particular periods of time to follow through on my regimen outside of training, he continued to be encouraging, respectful, and helpful in reminding me of the relationships among these various aspects of my program.  From my perspective, he is a highly intelligent and responsible person whose work in the world makes a difference for people of all ages and backgrounds.  His commitment to this kind of life work is evident in his persistence in building Scorpion Athletics over time.

In short, I am so impressed with Scorpion Athletics I recommended their work to anyone I meet who needs or wants this kind of extraordinary teaching and learning in their lives.  In three years, I have never had a moment of discomfort or regret about this choice; this is remarkable for someone who for so many years had taken little time to address my own issues.  I attribute this entirely to the vision and qualifications of Scorpio (and Anita) and would like to support their growth as an organization in any way I can. 

Susan Lytle