Ripped Challenge Success Stories
I’ve been thrilled about all the response from the users of the program, and I’m happy to be able to bring Ripped! to a broadening audience. For me, there is nothing more gratifying than seeing the people who use my program getting stronger with every workout. Here’s what some of those people have to say, many thanks to everyone who took the time to share their experience!
~ Jari Love
View a few of the people from our Ripped! Challenge 2007
| Participant |
|
Before |
After |
Difference |
Karen
 |
Date: |
|
|
<3 months |
| Weight: |
165 lbs |
120 lbs |
-45 lbs |
| Chest: |
|
32" |
|
| Waist: |
|
27.5" |
|
| Hips: |
|
35.5" |
|
| Right Thigh: |
|
22.5" |
|
| Bicep: |
|
10.5" |
|
| Body Fat: |
25% |
17% |
-8% |
| Participant |
|
Before |
After |
Difference |
Carla
 |
Date: |
|
|
<3 months |
| Weight: |
194 lbs |
151 lbs |
-43 lbs |
| Chest: |
47" |
41.75" |
-5.25" |
| Waist: |
36.5” |
30" |
-6.5" |
| Hips: |
47" |
39.5" |
-7.5" |
| Right Thigh: |
29" |
24.5" |
-4.5" |
| Bicep: |
13.5" |
13" |
-0.5" |
| Body Fat: |
28% |
21.6% |
-6.4% |
| Participant |
|
Before |
After |
Difference |
Amanda Jassman
 |
Date: |
Jan 13, 2007 |
Apr 7, 2007 |
<3 months |
| Weight: |
138.4 lb/63.0 kg |
125.2 lb/57.0 kg |
-13.2 lb/6 kg |
| Chest: |
35" |
33.5" |
-1.5" |
| Waist: |
33.5" |
30.5" |
-3" |
| Hips: |
39" |
36" |
-3" |
| Right Thigh: |
25" |
22.5" |
-2.5" |
| Bicep: |
11" |
10.25" |
-0.75" |
| Body Fat: |
21.5% |
15.7% |
-5.8% |
Click here to read Amanda's Story! (opens in a new window)
| Participant |
|
Before |
After |
Difference |
Brianne McRitchie
 |
Date: |
Jan 13, 2007 |
Apr 7, 2007 |
<3 months |
| Weight: |
190 lb/86.4 kg |
160 lb/72.7 kg |
-30 lb/13.7 kg |
| Chest: |
36.5" |
34.5" |
-2.5" |
| Waist: |
38" |
29.5" |
-8.5" |
| Hips: |
44" |
40" |
-4" |
| Right Thigh: |
23" |
21.5" |
-1.5" |
| Bicep: |
12.5" |
12" |
-0.5" |
| Participant |
|
Before |
After |
Difference |
Dawn Kingdon
 |
Date: |
Jan 20, 2007 |
Apr 15, 2007 |
<3 months |
| Weight: |
145 lb/66 kg |
128 lb/58.2 kg |
-17 lb/7.8 kg |
| Chest: |
36" |
33" |
-3" |
| Waist: |
32" |
29" |
-3" |
| Hips: |
40" |
36" |
-4" |
| Right Thigh: |
25" |
23.5" |
-1.5" |
| Bicep: |
11" |
10.5" |
-0.5" |
| Participant |
|
Before |
After |
Difference |
Ken Wrigley
 |
Date: |
Jan 20, 2007 |
Apr 15, 2007 |
<3 months |
| Weight: |
214 lb/92.3 kg |
179 lb/81.4 kg |
-35 lb/10.9 kg |
| Chest: |
42" |
43" |
+1" |
| Waist: |
44.5" |
38" |
-6.5" |
| Hips: |
42.5" |
37.5" |
-5" |
| Right Thigh: |
26.5" |
23.5" |
-3" |
| Bicep: |
14" |
15" |
+1" |
| Participant |
|
Before |
After |
Difference |
Lisa Harder
 |
Date: |
Jan 13, 2007 |
Apr 7, 2007 |
<3 months |
| Weight: |
167 lbs |
140 lbs |
-27 lbs |
| Chest: |
37" |
35" |
-2" |
| Waist: |
31" |
28.3" |
-2.7" |
| Hips: |
42.5" |
39.8" |
-2.7" |
| Right Thigh: |
26" |
24.3" |
-1.7" |
| Bicep: |
12.5" |
11.8" |
-0.7" |
| Participant |
|
Before |
After |
Difference |
Marianne Swihart
 |
Date: |
Jan 15, 2007 |
Apr 9, 2007 |
<3 months |
| Weight: |
145 lb/66 kg |
143 lb/65 kg |
-2 lb/1 kg |
| Chest: |
37.5" |
36.5" |
-1" |
| Waist: |
33.5" |
32" |
-1.5" |
| Hips: |
38.5" |
37.5" |
-1" |
| Right Thigh: |
22.5" |
22.5" |
N/C |
| Bicep: |
12" |
12.5" |
+0.5" |
| Participant |
|
Before |
After |
Difference |
Susan Bayley
 |
Date: |
Jan 13, 2007 |
Apr 8, 2007 |
<3 months |
| Weight: |
180 lb/82 kg |
160 lb/73 kg |
-20 lb/9 kg |
| Chest: |
38.5" |
36.5" |
-2" |
| Waist: |
38" |
35.5" |
-2.5" |
| Hips: |
41" |
39" |
-2" |
| Right Thigh: |
35" |
23" |
-12" |
| Bicep: |
12.5" |
11.5" |
-1" |
More Testimonials From Ripped! Participants:
Marla (44)
I have to share this with you. This is so exciting for me.
I've been doing your workouts for 2 months and I've been very consistent. After the first month I added cardio intervals into my workouts -- I felt my body had recovered and gotten strong enough.
Today I pulled out a workout I haven't done for a long time: Pyramid Upper Body, by Cathe Friedrich. I was curious to see if I had gotten back to a point where I could resume the weight/pounds I did last year. I didn't really expect I had. Well, get this, not only could I do the weights I did last year, but it was so easy that I had to increase my weights to poundages I've never, ever been able to lift. How much does THAT rock?!
I was stunned! I keep a notebook of the workouts I do and the weights I use and today is a banner day in my journal. I'm going to have to get out my crayons and decorate it!
Thank you, Jari. You know I've never stuck to a workout program for 2 straight months before -- I usually get bored. The reason I was able to do your workouts for 2 straight months is because they're so fun. I mean I actually didn't realize how much they were helping me, I just knew I totally loved them. Dont' get me wrong, I knew they were good, I just didn't know my body would respond this well.
Thank you, Jari. This is just so amazing. I was stuck at those weight levels for so long I just assumed that was all I could do. I had no idea I could lift more. Today was a big surprise.
I wanted to share this with you. Without you I wouldn't have had this break through.
BIG HUGS!
Laurie Fownes
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Jenny Kaulback
Just want to thank you for creating these workouts. I tried both Slim & Lean and Ripped to the Core this week. I have hip and back problems that have always made me shy away from leg work but your videos make me WANT to do leg work. I modify a lot with the lunges – basically I just step back and forward or side to side and I go really easy on the squats but I still feel the effects. I also felt I got a good upper body workout using Ripped to the Core using only 3 pound weights. I look forward to seeing what my results will be after a month or two and hope that by taking it easy and carefully during these workouts, I can keep up with them. I was about to purchase a home gym but then discovered your videos so I feel they’re a great find.
Thanks and I look forward to your new DVD’s this fall/winter!
Carole Steeves, B.Sc(Agr.), AFLCA, Ripped Instructor
I was suffering from chronic back pain for over 10 years. I had been to specialists, had cat scans, tried alternative therapies, and nothing really helped, nor was the pain ever diagnosed. I was on medication twice daily to help manage the pain, which didn’t work at lot of the time. I was even admitted to the emergency room for the pain that was so bad, I was vomiting while in the hospital. My degree is in Animal Nutrition, therefore, I have always been very aware of my own nutrition and health and I really did not like being on medication, but could not function otherwise. I started going to the Ripped classes at Fitness Plus from day one that it was offered. There were two reasons for this, I was getting married and wanted to look my best and also I hoped maybe it would help my back. My theory being that sore muscles on top of my pain couldn’t possibly hurt any worse than I already was, but hopefully, I would look good!! I did the ripped classes about 2-3 times a week and yes, I did still have a lot of sore muscles on top of back pain for the first couple months, but I was determined to keep going. After 6 months, I noticed that some days I had no pain at all, so I decided to cut my pain medication in half. Within another 3 months, I had even less pain, and cut it again in half. Within a year, I was totally off all my pain medication and have had virtually no pain since. Ripped is the only “treatment” that TRULY helped me. This is what inspired me to want to be a Ripped instructor as I know first-hand how it made me healthier and pain free.
Nancy Hayes (64)
The program, your cheerful and encouraging demeanour, and the excitement of being in a huge class of enthusiasts make Ripped not only fun and entertaining but good for me too! I have been a "regular" at your classes twice a week since September/04 when we revised my fitness program to accommodate the difficulties I expected to have when I stopped taking Vioxx. I eliminated all my bouncing type activities, added Ripped to my weekly program, increased the stretching and pilades-type exercises, kept up my power pacing (spinning) once a week and continued hiking and skiing on weekends. Surprise...it worked! No more anti-inflamatories and having more fun than ever!
Heather Profeta
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Theresa Comelli, Windsor, Ontario
I LOVE working out to your RIPPED video. I'm 6 weeks into it and am wondering if you will do a sequel or an advanced second work out. It's easy to follow and I really am impressed that I can do the workout with minimal equipment and right in my own home. I am seeing results but don't want to get bored after 12 weeks!! I was an ardent gym person but find that I can save loads of time working out at home so I am interested in great videos such as yours.
Owen Sinclair (44)
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Naomi Cleary, Lloydminster, Alberta
I’ve had two children and after doing the Ripped! workout, I’ve seen a difference in my waistline that I couldn’t achieve with any other program. I’ve lost about 10 pounds and lots of inches. I feel great after every workout. It’s so motivating.
Maria Bandol (52)
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Jennifer Houghton (37), Ripped! instructor
My Before photo shows me at a very sad time in my life. I had just lost someone very close to me and fitness and exercise took a backseat to other priorities for a few years. When I finally felt like getting fit again I spent a year doing all the cardio work I used to do and managed to lose 20 of the 35 pounds I had gained. Then I hit a plateau and no matter how much cardio I did I just couldn't lose any more pounds. Then I started Ripped! and in 6 months I not only lost the 15 more I wanted to lose but an additional 5 pounds just melted off. I lost 20 pounds and my body fat went down by 7%. I went from a size 12 to a size 6. I'm now more firm and toned than ever and I feel energized. I was so impressed with the results I became a Ripped! instructor. Now two years later I still feel great and I'm maintaining the weight loss.
Trudy Murray
I’ve been working out for 20 years and have tried many workout tapes. I thoroughly enjoyed the Ripped! workout. I liked the overloading and variety. The way you work out right to the beat is excellent.
Alexis Grant, St. Charles, Illinois
There are very few workouts that really work the entire body in 50 minutes. I should know – I own over 50 DVDs. I love the cardio, endurance and strength training I get in the Ripped! workout. And it’s so easy to follow. The Ripped! workout keeps me from getting bored. The rep count is mixed up so that my muscles don’t get too used to doing “2 up, 2 down”.
Marcus Maldonado (23), Texas
After doing the Ripped! workout twice a week for only two weeks, my energy level has gone through the roof. I’m feeling muscles I had all but forgotten. I feel fantastic.
Peter Grant (24):
“I have been going to “RIPPED” classes 2 days/week for 3 months and have lost 25 lbs! This new healthy outlook on life has increased my energy and strength.”
Karen Clark Le Poole, Olympic Silver Medallist, Synchronized Swimming & Chris Le Poole, World University Games Medallist, Diving
"We loved Ripped because it's designed so you can sculpt the body you want. We both want that Ripped look, but I'm after a sleek shape whereas my husband wants more muscle mass. Ripped is the one workout we can do together and still achieve our separate fitness goals."
Janice McCaffrey M.Ed., Chartered Psychologist, 3 time Olympic Racewalker, Canadian Masters Marathon Champion
I love Ripped ! Jari will keep you motivated and challenged throughout the workout and the results are tangible in a short time! Ripped is an ideal weight training routine for runners and walkers wanting to gain specific strength they can use in their sport. As an athlete and coach I believe in Ripped as a critical part of a training program. Once you try it you will too!
Sasha Bahador, Wellness Services Coordinator for the Talisman Centre:
"Jari’s workout is intense! Her routines have a lot of thought given to flow, body alignment, and individual physical ability. The program gets results, [partly because] Jari is a natural motivator and people get hooked on the workouts. No matter when we offer the Ripped! classes, they fill up."
Krista Guichon, (48) Physiotherapist and Ripped! user since February 2004:
"Since I’ve been doing Ripped!, I’ve become more toned. People have been asking me, ‘What have you been doing with your arms?'"
David Melnyk (50):
"I’ve now got the body of a fit 25-year-old, with energy to spare!"
Ben Spooner (24):
"I consider myself to be in very good shape, but the first few Ripped! workouts I did were extremely challenging! Many of the techniques felt easy at first, but by the end of the class, my 20 lb barbell felt like 120 lbs! Since starting Ripped! I have decreased my body fat percentage by nearly seven percent in a 6 month period"
Eugene Best (28):
"After being out of school for quite sometime, I had lost a fair amount of my former physical figure. [Ripped!] was the motivation and physical fitness I needed after such a long period of doing nothing. I have decreased my body fat percentage by nearly seven percent in a 6-month period. It’s great!"
