Vessell’s Fitness Complex
Success Story Of:
Joe & Carol Bennett

     Meet husband and wife of 32 years, Joe & Carol Bennett.  Their story demonstrates how health problems can motivate someone to a fitness level never thought attainable.  It starts in December 2004 when Joe had open-heart surgery.  Instead of being discouraged by his condition, Joe decided it was time to take charge.  Although his rehabilitation was complicated by severe back problems, Joe implemented a heart-healthy diet and began rehab through PCRMC.  The combination of diet and exercise started the weight loss process.  Carol was so inspired by her husband’s effort and success that she implemented that same program for her life.
     After completing rehab, the Bennett’s knew they needed to continue regular exercise and therefore joined Vessell’s Fitness.  They met with David as their fitness instructor who gave them a program that incorporated both cardiovascular and strength training.  Their workout includes 40-minutes in the cardio center and 30-minutes of strength training.  They faithfully workout 3-4 times per week.
     The overall success of this couple has been phenomenal!  Joe has lost 50 pounds, has much less problems with his back, and says, “it has been the most unbelievable and rewarding thing I’ve ever done.”  Carol has lost 39 pounds (equivalent to 4 dress sizes) says she feels stronger and healthier (she can actually see her muscles) and her mental attitude is 1000 times better. They follow a reduced calorie, high nutrition diet plan.  And according to this amazing couple, these changes are permanent to their life. 
     It has been 1.5 years since Joe’s surgery and he says “I never realized I could look and feel this great!”  They are a great testimony throughout Rolla of the efforts of a healthy lifestyle.  We at Vessell’s Fitness extend our congratulations to them and are happy to be a part of such a success story.