What you like best about personal training/teaching classes?
I enjoy helping clients reach their fitness goals both in the studio and daily life. The first step is to design a clear roadmap. With that in hand, you’ll be able to take small, manageable steps that amount to a new self-image.

Why did you become a trainer/instructor?
I love to teach – especially when the subject matter is as active and important as fitness. Every day presents us with new challenges and opportunities; being a trainer allows me to think outside of the box and create a program that is right for you.

Favorite type/mode type of training?
I base every session on the concepts of functional fitness. Following a movement progression that relates to a person’s everyday activities is the key to becoming fit for life.

Your own athletic accomplishments:
Before becoming a personal trainer, I was a professional track and field athlete. In 2003-2004, I received full funding from the U.S. Olympic Committee and resided at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. In 2004-2005, I received sponsorship from Holyfield International Track Club and Disney to race abroad. I am a two-time National Champion at 400m and a ten-time All-American.

Things you are currently working on/training for:
I am currently training to be a healthy, active adult. I play on a summer Ultimate Frisbee team, bike, downhill ski, and hike in our nation’s parks.

Hobbies/What you do when you are not training:
Music is one of my passions. I love jazz, folk, and acoustic coffee-shop songwriters. I play guitar and piano.

Family or significant others:
I am recently married to a wonderful young lady, have a sister who is traveling in South America for a year, a Tai Chi/Qi Gong instructor mother, and a father who reads Biblical Archaeology books in his spare time.