Walter Lewis
Aug 26, 2026
Kyle’s off season preparation for Football at Shenandoah University. Our goal: build a body that could perform better and handle the physical demands of college football.
This summer, I had the opportunity to work with my stepson, Kyle, as he prepared to return to Shenandoah University for football. Our goal: to build a body that could perform better. Also we wanted to make him stronger, leaner, more muscular, and better prepared for the physical demands of college football.
We combined progressive strength training, conditioning, nutrition, recovery, and consistency. And as you can see from his before-and-after photos, the physical changes were impressive. But the pictures only tell part of the story.
The Strength Behind the Transformation
During his training, Kyle significantly increased his strength, working his way up to:
Bench Press: 275 lbs
Squat: 330 lbs
Leg Press: 385 lbs
Back Row: 140 lbs
What I love most about this transformation is that we weren’t training simply for appearance— we were training for performance. As his strength increased, his physique changed with it. He became leaner and more muscular, with noticeably greater definition through his chest, shoulders, arms, back, legs, and core. I’m so proud of his progress.
Now it’s time for him to take that work back to Shenandoah University and put it to use on the football field.
The Lesson for All of Us
You don’t have to be a college athlete to train with a purpose. Whether your goal is to lose 20 pounds, gain strength, flatten your stomach, improve your health, or simply feel better when you look in the mirror, your body responds when you give it the right stimulus—and stay consistent long enough to see the results. Don’t just wish for your transformation. Train for it. Work for it. And become the healthiest version of you.