I'm a National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) certified personal fitness trainer dedicated to helping my clients make fitness and nutrition a holistic journey (lifestyle) and not merely a destination (goal). Originally from South Jersey, I served in the U.S. Navy and since have earned a Bachelors degree in Marketing with an emphasis in Sports Nutrition. 

 

Not only has fitness and nutrition always been a part of my life, they were instrumental in saving my life. Late January 2012, I was infected with Bacterial Meningitis and underwent brain surgery. During surgery, my heart rate fell to 20 beats per minute (nearly a flat line). The doctors said my strength and health pulled me through the surgery. After only three months of therapy, I was cleared to resume training with a renewed focus and energy, on a mission to make people aware that it is not difficult to make changes in your life when it comes to fitness and nutrition. 

 

Since the surgery, I have made several notable appearances, including a television debut on the Food Network Channel show Good Eats playing Clarence in the Another Man Food Show: Breakfast episode; an interview in IDEA Fitness Journal, January 2012 issue along with client Alton Brown (writer, editor of the Food Network, "Alton Brown Talks Food & Fitness"); a theatrical debut in Community Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia as Mitch in "Strength & Vulnerability"; and a film debut as a Peacekeeper in The Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire released November 2013.

 

In addition, I am an avid salsa dancer (salsero), mainly cuban "casino" style salsa (casinero), and I'm very active in attending salsa dance studios/socials throughout the metro Atlanta area. This unique experience in dancing salsa helps me to connect with and encourage clients to have effective and challenging cardio/anaerobic activity while getting in shape. My Salsa with ME (Metabolic Exercise) is a metabolic conditioning class I’ve designed to incorporate both challenging, high-intensity, full-body anaerobic exercises along with fun salsa moves to burn fat, build lean muscle, increase metabolism, and learn salsa while getting in fantastic shape!

The commitment and presence I bring as a former Naval airman, actor, and salsa dancer is the same that I bring as a personal fitness trainer and expert. Those personal experiences have fueled my passion to help my clients incorporate fitness and nutrition programs that promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle. I am ready to help you start your personal fitness journey, so don't wast another minute. Request a free consultation/evaluation today!