When 18-year-old Joe Guerrero wasn't playing baseball, he was fishing at the lake near his home in suburban Lake Worth, as as he was the afternoon of August 2nd when dark clouds began rolling in. He says,"I saw the storm way north, started drizzling, so I started walking home and last thing I remember is waking up in the hospital."He opened his eyes to see second degree burns covering much of his body. The shorts he was wearing were scorched. His face was black, blue and bloody. It was the startling aftermath of being hit by lightning. "They didn't think I was gonna be able to walk after the first day," Guerrero explains. He proved them wrong, enduring painful rehabilitation and quickly getting back on his feet. His father, also named Joe Guerrero says, "It's amazing. It's nothing short of amazing." Amazing because only four months later, Joe is doing more than just walking. He is lifting heavy weights and working out several days a week with personal trainer Joel Molina of 1822 Fitness in suburban West Palm Beach. His focus is not only on building his strength but also on getting back on the baseball field during this, his senior year at Palm Beach Central High School. "I've been playing since I was four, I just can't stop, it's in my blood," Guerrero explains. And now, it's in his blood to continue beating the odds. He says, "People tell me you got hit by lighting, you can't do that. No, I'm gonna do it. If you tell me I can't do something I'm gonna go and prove them wrong." - Marci Gonzalez, WPTV News Channel 5
"We signed our 9 year old son up for baseball speed and agility training at 1822 back in July and his fall season was very successful. Speed out of the batters box drastically improved with no more stumbling. Arm strength developed so well that Nick was a force on the mound. Nick has truly enjoyed every session with Joel and Ariel who have developed a program that not only is physically challenging but also there is a high level of fun tied into the program. Nick is expecting to play for the Yankees someday and is hoping that 1822 can help him get there" - Ed Fratz
Working at 1822 Fitness for over a year now has helped me reduce my cholesterol and HDL levels as per recent blood test. Comparing with 2009, my cholesterol went down 11 points from 183 to 172. My food cholesterol (HDL) went up 4 points from 56 to 60 and my bad cholesterol (LDL) went down 14 points from 115-101. Working out at 1822 does pay off i your health. Numbers don't lie. Thanks Joel! - Josue Molina
"Hey Joel....Big thanks to you!!! Andrew is at St. Thomas, D-II in NY playing on a scholarship in his junior year. Thanks and God Bless for your training in his senior year at John I. Leonard H.S. You're the Best and Thanks for Everything!!! - Bill Hancsak (Andrew's father, St. Thomas Aquinas College Baseball)
"Thanks coach for helping to get ready physically, mentally and spiritually to play at the next level. I've learned so much from training with you and you have truly been a great influence and a role model in my life" - Ariel Gonzales, INF, NU Baseball
"Thanks Joel for getting my team ready before the season. Great work!! - Coach Alicia Hobson, SCS Varsity Volleyball
"Thanks coach Molina for helping me with my mental and physical game. I have never felt so comfortable on the court until I started working with Coach Molina. I have more control, more confidence, and power. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for coach Molina. You are the best!"- Kelsey Wood, Captain/Libero, Cardinal Newman Volleyball
"Thanks coach Molina for helping me be in top shape throughout all these years" - Thomas Thornton, LHP, UT Baseball
"If you want to be the best you have to train with the best, and that's coach Molina. Thanks coach for all you've done to get me ready before every season" - Derek Niesman, IN/OF, ETSU Baseball
" Joel, thanks for training us and for pushing us to be ready for the season...You are the best!! Thanks for everything!!!"- PBSC Volleyball Team, FL
"When I joined 1822 Fitness two months ago I was in the worst shape of my life. After just two months, the results I've seen have been endless. While competing in mixed martial arts I have trained with world class athletes and trainers but I have never been pushed harder mentally and physically as I have with Mr. Molina. My strength and conditioning have improved DRAMATICALLY! Thanks to Mr. Molina I have been able to get back on track and back into MMA faster that I thought possible. Thanks again Mr. Molina!" - Daniel Adeimy, Ex-Minor League Baseball Player and Mixed Martial Artist, FL
"I love 1822 Fitness!!! Thank you for everything Mr. Molina!! You're the best... I definitely feel the improvement when I play volleyball. I jump higher, move quicker and feel better. Thanks!! - Nashali Vazquez, FL
"With my dad being a PE teacher, sports have always been a very important part of my life. I have done it all, track and field, volleyball, swimming, etc. I thought that I was in great shape! But when I started doing bootcamp with Joel, Oh boy! I wasn't even close to be in shape. Now, I'm 33 and feel a lot better physically that I have ever been before. This training has really pushed me to my limits and has changed the way I used to see exercise. Also, it has improved the way I saw nutrition overall. If you want to be in complete shape, you ned to change also your eatig habits. That is also something that Joel encourages all of us to do, and with this combination, I assure you will look and feel different and better!!! Furthermore, I want to say that he is committed to all of us to give us the best of the best, and honestly I never experienced that level of comitment before in any GYM or with any personal trainer. I trust this man with my physical health and that is something I challenge you to do! You will not regret doing the same!!! I promise!"- Lisa Rojas, FL
"Training with Joel Molina has been amazing. My speed and agility have improved dramatically and now I'm ready for the season. If you want to improve your game I would highly recommend training with Joel Molina"- John Silviano, SCS Baseball
"After a year of working out with Joel my whole attitude towards exercising has changed, the results have been exceptional. I am a 58 years old woman who has seen great results, I'm slimmer, stronger and feel 100% better” - Veronica Gambill, FL
"I got faster!!!...Before I started training with Coach Joel Molina my 60 yd sprint time was 6.9-7.0 seconds. After 2 months of intense training my time went down dramatically to an impressive 6.57 seconds. Thanks coach!!” - Jordan Hernandez #1, Wellington High Baseball, FL
"I've been working out with Joel for five months. The thing I like the most is that extra stamina that I have. I have also toned up some areas that needed toning. I look forward to working out because I know Joel will make me give it my all and do my best. Thank you Joel!" - Michelle McCormick, FL
"After 4 weeks of 1822 Fitness training I have noticed that my foot speed has really improved after going from 1:16 seconds on the dot drill to 52 seconds. I also noticed that I am much more explosive with my jumping while playing basketball after performing plyometric drills with Joel" - Lonnie Funderburke Jr. #5, TSU Basketball
"I am going into my junior year at Warner University, where I play basketball. I have been working out with Joel Molina for less than a month. He has put together a workout to make me faster, stronger, provide better agility and quicker movements. I have seen my speed, agility, vertical, and strength increase in such a short period of time. I am excited about the up coming season and to accomplish all of my goals such as, have a winning season. Also, another goal is to be named player of the year. I feel like all these things are more than obtainable thanks to Mr. Molina and 1822 Fitness!" - Ivana "Beebe" Soberal, Warner University Basketball
"While working out with coach Molina was a great hands on experience, I benefited in many ways. I learned how to be pushed ad make a commitment. It was worth every single penny. It is hard to be self-motivated; with coach Molina pushing me to be the best I can be was great and very beneficiary. Coach Molina is the best trainer to work with. I've been working out with him for 3 years, and I've seen results that I can't ever dream of. While training I have formed a great friendship; he is a great friend and trainer. A man of his word that can make you healthy and fit!" - Dan Gambill #29, UMass Boston-Men Baseball
"Working out with Joel Molina was one of the best decisions I made in my life. I torn my ACL last year and lost most of my strength in my left knee. Joel Molina knew just what to do to strength my knee and helped me and my basketball career tremendously. I would recommend anyone who is trying to lose weight, get stronger, or build muscle that Joel Molina is the man for the job" (Grandview Preparatory School-'09 Alumni & Boys Varsity Basketball-'09 FL State Div. 1A Runner Up) - Paidrick Matilus #3, Wingate University Basketball
“The 1822 Fitness model and circuit training is the most complete for transforming your body and changing the way exercising is looked at. I have always been in an overall good shape, but since I’ve been training with Joel Molina, I have developed a hunger and a desire to achieve my best physical condition possible and stay there. Joel @ 1822 is very knowledgeable, staying at the top of the business and developing routines that actually work. I can say that @ 33 I’m in the best shape of my life and that I will never stop. Thanks Joel for all your patience, you are the best Personal Trainer Ever!!! You out there…experience The Most Electrifying Workout in the Business with 1822” - Josue Molina, FL
Working at 1822 Fitness for over a year now has helped me reduce my cholesterol and HDL levels as per recent blood test. Comparing with 2009, my cholesterol went down 11 points from 183 to 172. My food cholesterol (HDL) went up 4 points from 56 to 60 and my bad cholesterol (LDL) went down 14 points from 115-101. Working out at 1822 does pay off i your health. Numbers don't lie. Thanks Joel! - Josue Molina
"Hey Joel....Big thanks to you!!! Andrew is at St. Thomas, D-II in NY playing on a scholarship in his junior year. Thanks and God Bless for your training in his senior year at John I. Leonard H.S. You're the Best and Thanks for Everything!!! - Bill Hancsak (Andrew's father, St. Thomas Aquinas College Baseball)
"Thanks Joel for getting my team ready before the season. Great work!! - Coach Alicia Hobson, SCS Varsity Volleyball
"I am going into my junior year at Warner University, where I play basketball. I have been working out with Joel Molina for less than a month. He has put together a workout to make me faster, stronger, provide better agility and quicker movements. I have seen my speed, agility, vertical, and strength increase in such a short period of time. I am excited about the up coming season and to accomplish all of my goals such as, have a winning season. Also, another goal is to be named player of the year. I feel like all these things are more than obtainable thanks to Mr. Molina and 1822 Fitness!" - Ivana "Beebe" Soberal, Warner University Basketball
