Real People. Real Results.
See how clients over 40 are moving better, dropping weight, and gaining energy they thought was gone.
Testimonials
Pepper Bowins
“After just three months with Jesse at Sylvester Fitness, my chronic pain dropped from an 8 to a 4. I can now get out of the car and stand up after a long ride or movie with almost no discomfort."
Karin Garite
"With Jesse's help I learned just how strong I can be. With programming designed for me and my goals Jesse helped give me confidence in the gym far surpassing my expectations!"
Chris Gebhart
"Due to Jesse's coaching I have picked up not just better weight lifting form but along the way he has helped me with nagging pain and discomfort including in my lower back and groin."
Client stories
In July 2022, just 45 days after turning 50, I experienced a sharp pain in my left hip after a long day of sitting at ballgames and “sprinting” back and forth to the car. What I thought was a simple ache turned into 2.5 years of ongoing treatment — including chiropractic care, three different physical therapists, and multiple injections — all aimed at addressing three bulging discs in my lumbar spine and SI joint issues. Despite all of this, I made little progress and was becoming increasingly frustrated and discouraged.
When Jesse launched Sylvester Fitness, he mentioned that he believed he could help me. Skeptical but determined, I decided to give it a try.
After just three months of working together, my pain has gone from a chronic 8 to a manageable 4. I can now get in and out of the car and stand up after a long movie or car ride with minimal discomfort — everyday activities that once felt overwhelming. Even more surprising, Jesse has guided me back into exercises I thought I would never do again, while also introducing me to new movements I had never attempted before.
We began in December with primarily stretching and muscle activation sessions three times a week. Over time, we progressed to three days of challenging strength training, including cardio and impact-based work. Jesse also provided nutrition guidance, giving me a well-rounded, whole-body approach to fitness and healing.
Most importantly, I can now lift, carry, and play with my granddaughter — who arrived in mid-December — without fear or hesitation. What once felt impossible is now part of my everyday joy, and I’m deeply grateful for this transformation.
Pepper Bowins
