Testimonials

Dwayne Helton
Lost 17 pounds and 4 % Body Fat in 12 Weeks

My name is Dwayne Helton.  I have been friends with the Anta's since my family and I began going to Metro Life Worship Center in Feb 05.  From the beginning, I always told Julio that I would come by the office to see what would help me lose some weight and get into better shape.  Two years later, in order to help my son who studies Kung Fu at Anta's win in a VIP contest, I joined XFT (Xtreme Functional Training) In the XFT class we do kettlebells, medicine ball, Indian Clubs, kickboxing, interval training and other functional training. What a difference that choice made. I was very upset at the way I looked and very unhappy about how much weight I had put on.  With the nutrition plan and the workouts, people actually starting asking if I was losing weight. That made me feel better about myself and made me want to continue in my workouts. I am very glad that God put Julio and Elena Anta in my life.  Also, with my being in the military, I am very proud of the patriotism I feel any time I hear Julio speak or I am at the school. Julio and Elena, you have helped me extend my time on this earth with my family and I will never forget you. You will be BLESSED!

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Angel Calvo
Beat Diabetes and lost 29 pounds in 12 weeks

My name is Angel Calvo, last year I found out I had Diabetes 2 the hard way. Waking up one morning and not being able to move. I was told that I would have to take insulin shots three times a day for the rest of my life. After starting the insulin regimen three months later I had gained approximately 40 lbs. This was the heaviest that I had ever been. Right there I decided I had to take charge of my life and not let Diabetes win the battle. At about that time I heard about Julio Anta trough my church (Metro Life) and that he had a program called XFT Xtreme Functional Training. I looked into it further and decided this was a program for me. When the opportunity came up to do a program through my church called First Place at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense I decided to jump on board and join both programs. Through proper diet, First Place and Anta's Xtreme Functional Training three times a week I was able to meet my goal of losing 25 lbs and surpass it by another 4 lbs. The best news I just found out last week is that I won the battle against Diabetes 2. I am completely off the insulin and Diabetes free. Trough prayer, and Anta's Xtreme Functional Training I have achieved a very important goal in my life. I now continue to work out with Julio at the XFT class and continue to pursue my life long goal to become a better Christian.

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Cristina Bonilla (XFT and Pilates Student)

I started taking XFT (Kickboxing, Kettlebell, Indian club, Boot Camp) class with Mr. Anta about 5 months ago in March. I can say that I lost a substantial amount of weight and I'm practically at my goal from when I started. I have found a comfortable place to be active and workout. I have tried gyms before but never really achieved much due to lack of training and overall not a pleasant environment. I am now working towards toning my body as well as maintaining lost weight. I have started Pilates with Mrs. Anta. I can say that I have an overall more positive outlook in general and feel pretty good about myself. I use to be completely sedentary and now I look forward to working out.

Christina has lost 28 pounds since she started classes at Anta's Fitness and Self Defense 5 months ago and her body fat level has gone from 28.4 % in May when we took it to 23.3 % in August.

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Ron Melnik (personal trainer)

As a successful personal fitness trainer in Pompano Beach, FL (Ft. Lauderdale area), a former collegiate football coach (Iona College, NY) and athlete (NC State football player, Atlantic Coast Conference honors recognition), Ron Melnik expects his clients to possesses passion and intensity when it comes to maintaining a fit body. " We as individuals should always strive to find effective methods to improve health, strength and body composition. Having discovered Kettlebells and trained with his mentor Julio Anta (Anta's Fitness and Self Defense, Doral,FL) Ron has become a Kettlebell enthusiast due to the incredible results he and his clients have achieved using the Kettlebells. "Never before have I used training methods as good as Kettlebells to improve strength, speed and flexibility all at the same time. Most of the Kettlebell movements require the person to use their whole body at the same time making Kettlebells the ultimate total body workout. It is a high impact workout that achieves incredible results. Workouts are done in thirty high intensity minutes. What more can you ask for."

Gabriel Dorta (XFT student)

My wife Arlene and I enrolled in XFT (Xtreme Functional Training) several months ago and it has made a huge difference in our lives. One of the great things about it is that it never becomes boring, there's always something new, there's always a challenge to keep you motivated. Unlike a gym workout, the training is interactive and works muscles and joints you use literally on a daily basis.

Danielle Guelmes (Black Belt Club member XFT student) 

Ever since I started Kung Ku at Anta's I've had more confidence and I feel better about myself. Kung Fu has changed me in many ways, mentally and physically. When I walk down the halls of my school I fell less intimidated with school bullies who like to take advantage of other kids.

I have also lost 16 pounds while learning kung fu and self defense in the teen's class. I also started doing Anta's Xtreme Functional Training Class which consists of Kickboxing and kettlebell training with my father after my kung fu class. I feel that I have achieved something that will benefit me now and in the future. I encourage all kids of my age and other ages to try Kung Fu.

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I was transferred to Miami in the year 2000 to set up an international business office. I can honestly say that I was very depressed, completely out of shape and self conscious of weighing 210 pounds. Not long after I arrived I went for a complete check up. The doctor told me that my cholesterol level was quite high and I needed to improve substantially my physical condition. That was more than enough to get me to the point where I know I needed to change my life. So, I joined Antas Fitness and Self Defense as a Kung Fu student. My physical condition improved and in my first year I lost 20 pounds. Then in the second year I started coming to the kickboxing class and I lost another 25 pounds. I suddenly realized that I was no longer self conscience, embarrassed or depressed about how I looked. Today I am proud of the fact that I stuck it out and I am thankful to Mr. and Mrs. Anta for their help in the achievement of this extremely important personal goal.

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