About Me

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Growing up in Naples, Florida gave me a great childhood. I got to be outside my whole life playing tennis, riding my bike, hanging out with friends at the beach, sailing and fishing on the pier. My love of fitness started in high school when I was a little overweight, not happy with the way I looked and wanted to change. After graduation I bought a new 12 speed road bike and rode it everywhere. Doing 100 miles a day on weekends was a normal thing. I started eating better, feeling better and seeing a noticeable change in my physique. At the time Solo-flex played infomercials constantly, so I bought one and the transformation continued. Thoroughly hooked I read everything that was available on fitness, bodybuilding, eating better and just health in general. The first time I saw the movie "Pumping Iron" I knew I was going to compete one day. 

At Florida State University I majored in Exercise Science and Nutrition Science where I also gaining a certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and from the American College of Sports Medicine as a Clinical Exercise Specialist. By 1993, I was the only certified trainer in the Naples, FL area with these certifications and was turning business away. Life was great, I was busy doing what I loved and knew deep down I wanted to own my own gym. I found one for sale in Boone, North Carolina where I moved shortly thereafter.  I loved the people, training clients and having my own facility. I later sold the business and took a job as a clinical weight loss exercise specialist but never gave up personal training. So, here we are doing what I love on-line and hoping you will join me to get fit and strong and live a long healthy life.