With its action-packed boxing classes, Empowering Punch has taken the fitness scene by storm. Professional boxer and owner Paul Scianna has raised the fitness bar to help clients achieve better results. He and his staff have been a part of some amazing success stories that continue to inspire. Here Paul shares just a few of his clients’ remarkable testimonials.

Allyson, age 28

“My weight has been like a yo-yo since I was 16. I am a pediatric RN and the weight started coming on steadily as my job consumed me. I tried diet pills, Weight Watchers and trainers at other gyms, but the yo-yo cycle continued. I train with Paul twice a week and take fitness classes two to three days a week. Paul developed a nutrition plan with food I would actually eat. I saw instant results. Having so much weight to lose felt like such an unattainable goal, all I saw was a big mountain in front of me. We made little, attainable goals. It’s been almost a year and I’m down 100 lbs. and have dropped six sizes. Paul holds me accountable. We weigh in weekly; he reviews my food journal and calls to check on me. Of course I splurge every now and then because sometimes life happens and that’s what I need. The difference is that now I know when to stop. The great thing about how I’ve gotten this far is that I didn’t do it on a diet. It’s an actual lifestyle change. I love walking into Empowering Punch and being greeted by others who are there for the same reason. Everyone’s working their butt off but having so much fun. That mountain’s suddenly not so high anymore.”

Dan, age 47

“I started training in December with a goal to lose 90 lbs. in a year. After five weeks I’ve already lost 21 lbs., three percent body fat and three-and-a-half inches off of my waist.”

Amanda, age 18

“I came to Empowering Punch because I’m a collegiate volleyball player and wanted to increase my vertical and get stronger. I lost six lbs. in my first three days of training. At my first practice, I was stronger than ever, my hitting was great, and my passing improved more than anything.”

Loretta, age 78

“I watched Paul’s boxing classes for weeks and finally got up enough nerve to try one. Not only did I get hooked on boxing, I now work with a personal trainer three days a week. My flexibility has improved so much that everyday aches and pains have gone away. My trainer is fantastic, the classes are a blast, and all of my friends are there.”

Brad, age 31

“I was looking for an alternative in my exercise schedule and finally found it. I tried a mixture of Boxing and TRX classes and lost nine pounds in my first week. The instructors do a great job at keeping you motivated to the point where you can’t wait for your next class.”

Steve, age 30

“I was a weight lifter for 10 years. As I got older, I just couldn’t find the motivation to do it anymore and I was bored with the standard routine of a ‘normal gym.’ When I started Empowering Punch, my goal was to lose 23 lbs. for summer. It has only been six weeks and I’m down 14 lbs.”

Marie, age 48

“I’d been training with Paul for 14 months when I got diagnosed with cancer. The doctor said because I was in such great shape when I got sick what should have knocked me out didn’t because my body was so healthy. I was unable to work out for over a year so I lost all of the lean muscle and endurance I’d gained from months of training. I was finally cleared to exercise and I went straight to Empowering Punch to start the journey again. I am on round 18 of chemotherapy and because of Paul and the support at Empowering Punch I am fighting my way back to health.”

Empowering Punch is located in the Southpark Mall in Strongsville. Enter through the arched doorway to the right of Dick’ s. The phone number is 440-572-2270. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; other times by private appointment. The website is www.EmpoweringPunch.com.