HIGHER LEVEL FITNESS

 Jessica needed to build strength for her daughter and her own self-image.  With the help of Coach V and the Higher Level Fitness team, dedication and consistency, she managed to put on 20 pounds of pure muscle. Read on to learn how she did it!

 From Jessica Mordu's personal journal

Before: 80 lbs

After: 100 lbs

Vital Stats

Before:
Age: 27
Weight: 80 lbs

 
After:
Age: 29
Weight: 100 lbs

Why I Got Started

I knew I needed to make some changes in my life. I was sick and tired of fighting thoughts of food and body image and knew I needed to make some changes.  I was having a hard time lifting my daughter and carrying her around and I wanted to gain some strength for her. Only I had no clue what changes would be in store for me, I couldn't have imagined at the time.

 How I Did It

I started sort of by accident. I met Coach V at a grocery store and he saw how I was struggling with my daughter. He offered to make me an at home program that would add muscle to my frame. After a brief Q & A, my program was e-mailed to me. I had an old set of 5 lb dumbells and pulled them out of the closet. I did the  exercises from Coach V's program, then quickly became hooked.

It didn't take long to progress from 5 lb dumbells to weights that were much heavier. As a result I called Coach V and set up a consultation so I could take my training to the next level. And now this has become a passion of mine and cannot imagine not doing it. I now strength train 3 times per week (full body) with Coach V, while doing cardio most days out of the week, usually walking or kickboxing.

 Supplements

• EAS 100% WHEY
• MUSCLE MILK
• GOOD MULTI-VITAMIN

Diet

Meal 1:

• Oatmeal
• Milk
• Whey Protein 
• Egg Whites

 Meal 2:

• Cottage Cheese
• Berries

 Meal 3:

• Turkey/Peanut butter
• Whole grain bread
• Fruit
• Cottage cheese

 Meal 4:

• Air-popped popcorn
• Scrambled egg whites
• Avocado
• Salsa

 Meal 5:

• Chicken breast
• Sweet potato
• Broccoli

 Meal 6:

• Protein shake

Right before bed I'll also have plain rice cakes with peanut butter or a banana with peanut butter, or I'll have cheese and grapes

Training

I follow the workouts and advice given to me from Coach V and the Higher Level FItness team. This is  an example of what I would do  as follows:

• Squats: 100 lbs, 12 reps, 3 sets (plus some low end reps)
• Deadlifts: 100 lbs, 12 reps, 3 sets
• Sumo Squats: 80 lbs, 12 reps, 3 sets
• Lunges: 40 lbs, 12 reps each leg, 2-3 sets
• Chest press: 40 lbs, 12 reps, 2 sets
• Chest flyes: 40 lbs, 12 reps, 2 sets
• Overhead press: 20 lbs, 12 reps, 2 sets
• Tricep Extension: 20 lbs, 12 reps, 2 sets
• Dips: 12 reps
• Bicep curls: 20 lbs, 12 reps, 2 sets
• Hammer curls: 20 lbs, 12 reps, 2 sets
• Abs

 Suggestions For Others
 

Never give up on your goals and dreams. It may take the help of someone like Coach V but It's never too late.  Having an active lifestyle along with some muscle feels amazing!

Higher Level Fitness changes lives!

We are excited to share some of our success stories with you.

Here is what some CFL Grey Cup Champs had to say about the Higher Level Fitness team.

"Few strength and conditioning specialists possess the knowledge, dedication, and desire to help others like Coach V and the Higher Level Fitness team. Coach V is a great asset to any community, athletics in general, and to the sports performance profession. Coach V has an ability to identify individual weaknesses (and strengths) and the unique capability to help folks improve these areas through motivation and a sound proven training approach."  

Markus Howell
CFL Calgary Stampeders Wide Receiver
Grey Cup Champion

"I've had the privilege of competing with & against Coach V. With that comes a personal knowledge of how strong a competitor Coach V is. He's able to help you meet your challenge head on....& with extraordinary success rate! Coach V's attitude & dedication is infectious! The whole team at Higher Level Fitness will help transform your life. I've been i n the CFL 11yrs now...and with the help of Coach V and his team, I know I will be at my best on the football field and maintain a healthy lifestyle off of it!"

Wayne Shaw
CFL Toronto Argos
Defensive Back
Grey Cup Champion

"I can honestly say Coach V changed me as an athlete. He is a great friend of mine. If you want to get to  a Higher Level,Coach V is the guy that can get you there. This guy knows what he is talking about, and knows how to get an individual to the highest athletic level they personally can perform at."