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Coaching Interviews:
Ashleigh Gass

Ashleigh Gass is a 26 year old strength coach and exercise therapist who’s always eager to learn and grow. Unlike most coaches, her ego doesn’t get in the way of this growth.

After stagnating for a while, she sought out our body transformation program to help her get into top shape. Here’s what she had to say about the program.

Dr Berardi:
Thanks for doing this interview, Ash. Let’s get right to it – what kind of changes did you make on this program?

Ashleigh:
Well, for starters, let me talk what got me interested in the working with you. It started one day while I was doing some interval exercise on my own. Slugging away, I suddenly realized that I was fatigued and just wasn’t accomplishing what I knew I was capable of.

I was training a lot, knew how to plan properly, but just didn’t take the time to do it well. I wouldn’t call planning your training sessions in the car on your way to the gym perfection! So I knew I had to get out of my own way and turn myself over to you guys. I was looking to gain some lean mass and lose some fat mass while rehabbing a prior injury. The results we achieved together were exactly what I was looking for.

May 1 -
Height – 5’8”
Weight - 139lbs
Body fat - 22.2%
Lean mass - 108.1lbs
Fat mass - 30.9lbs

Oct 1 –
Height – 5’8”
Weight - 145.2lbs
Body fat - 18.1%
Lean mass - 119lbs
Fat mass - 26.2lbs

Dr Berardi:
So, while working with us, you lost over 4% body fat, gained nearly 11 lbs of lean mass and lost nearly 5 lbs of fat mass? What did you think of these results?

Ashleigh:
Having been a competitive gymnast for 10 years as well as competing in tennis, soccer, and natural bodybuilding, I love performance! For a while there I felt weak and soft. After your program I just felt great. I had awesome improvements in my strength and anaerobic capacity. I also became leaner and larger while becoming more efficient in the gym and in all other areas of my life.

Dr Berardi:
Ok, be honest. With your background, did you have any reservations before you started working with us?

Asheigh:
My only hesitation, which was hardly that, was my own ignorance about how effective distance coaching could be. In our profession, I think we feel that if we’re not pioneering something ourselves it must not work. Man, was I wrong! You guys have totally mastered distance coaching! As soon as I saw how seamless your approach was I knew I was in good hands.

Dr Berardi:
While following the Science Link program, what did you like best?

Ashleigh:
It was awesome having all the planning done for me. If you can read, grocery shop, eat, and train you will succeed with this program. You must be teachable, and you must be responsible for putting what you are given into practice. It’s such a great thing really to have such a huge part of your life totally planned.

Dr Berardi:
What are some things you learned while following our program?

Ashleigh:
1. You have to be organized to reach your training and nutrition goals

2. We are not as responsible for our own planning and monitoring when we are the captain of the ship. Put these guys in the captain’s chair and something magic happens.

3. Dr Berardi and his team are awesome human performance coaches, providing their clients with so many awesome resources it’s impossible to fail if you can follow instruction.

4. Every aspect of your program is explained perfectly. If you are new to training you will be provided with everything you need to learn your exercises properly.

5. If you have any questions about your program at any time these guys are available 100% to help you.

6. You don’t have to eat like a bird to get optimal results. This program totally fulfills your nutritional requirements and will never leave you hungry.

7. Pre, during, and post-workout nutrition require special attention. You should not try to figure this out on your own if you are a ‘newbie’. Let these guys do it for you.

8. Distance coaching totally works! There are no limitations whatsoever.

Dr Berardi:
Describe your total coaching experience to date.

Ashleigh:
I was totally elated with every aspect of Dr. Berardi’s coaching system and would highly recommend you give it a try. Whether you are an elite athlete or a desk jockey these guys will create a system that will totally suit you.