My Story

As early as I can remember I have enjoyed exercising, from an early age I regularly went to the local track and ran and played football with my mom and siblings. On weekends I would go with my Dad and older brothers to the community rec center and compete with my older brothers in lifting weights and playing basketball. As I got to middle school I often rode my bike to nearby gym and lifted weights throughout the week. This continued into high school, where I in addition would wake up before school and train in the morning, often practicing drills, or running.

Shortly after a grueling cross country season suffering from a pain lower leg injury (Osgood-Schlatter), I experienced a new pain in my lower back. The initial cause of which Doctors could not confirm but suggested that due to prolonged and repetitive stress induced by the various activities I was engaged in combined with the weakened state of being young and growing I had fractured 2 vertebrae in my lower back. The treatment involved multiple months wearing a complete torso brace 24 ours a day to restrict mobility and allow the damaged vertebrae to heal. After the removal of the brace I underwent months of physical therapy where I developed I more profound curiosity for the physiology and anatomy of the human body.

Since that time I have invested countless hours in learning and implementing effective and efficient training methods in my life and the lives of others. I have never been regarded as a world class athlete and I recognize the various genetic and socioeconomic advantages that enable someone to compete at the highest levels. But I do believe that many of us are performing vastly below our potential. And not being a genetically gifted individual myself I have put in the work to identify the ceilings of the “average Joe”.

If you think of a conventional scale, you have two forces located on the opposing sides of a pivot point. I like this representation because is teaches that balance is found in experiencing the extremes.

For example: we experience exhaustion and fatigue and then rest and relaxation.

These opposing forces and others like them like those on the scale provide balance in our lives.
I believe in living a balanced life and balance is something I strive for in everything I do. Making health/ fitness a component of that life is just as essential, as eating, sleeping, faith and family.

The programs I design aim to do the same, incorporating all aspects of
Literal balance and flexibility to promote durability and longevity and prevent injury
Muscular Development and Hypertrophy – to establish joint stability, metabolic efficiency, and aesthetic confidence
Speed and Power – To enable you live life, compete at a high level, and enjoy being active
Cardio vascular Strength and Endurance – Allowing you to participate in the activities you enjoy for longer, encouraging heart and vascular health and integrity.

In a culture where we idolize the extremes, I hope to encourage balance.

“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create”
– Jana Kingsford