Give a brief but insightful account of life before JQ's BFit2.
I have 3 children Grayson, Izzy and Brady and not forgetting 'Driver' the dog! We are a very active family and love spending time outside riding bikes or playing catch. Having been heavily involved in sports, namely baseball, I realize how important it is to keep myself and my family fit and healthy. Therefore, I've made fitness a part of my life and made sure to be involved in coaching the kids in their sports i.e. soccer, basketball, golf etc.
Before I got into the fitness industry I had a lawn care company for several years. Working for myself and working one on one with my clients was very appealing. I feel fortunate to have been able to combine my skills acquired through being a business owner with my love of fitness. It gives me such satisfaction that I can't see myself doing anything else.
How has JQ's BFit2 influenced your life?
I love being at JQ's. Coming from a large corporate fitness center JQ's allows me to be more hands on with clients and allows me to work closely with, in my opinion, some of the best Fitness Professionals in the area. It has enabled me to grow professionally and better help clients achieve their goals. The members are great to work with and JQ's BFit2 is a fun place to workout in!
Favorite Quotes to live by
Try everything at least once.
The only thing running and exercising can do for you is make you healthy. Mickey Lolich Tigers pitcher (1963 1975)
How do you bring health and fitness into your life?
As a father I want to make sure that my kids get the best Dad I can give them. I want to be strong and healthy for them and their kids. That means I need to be around for a while. I train 5 to 6 times a week and do a combination of strength and cardio workouts. Golf is one of my favorite past times so I try to make sure that I include sufficient core and balance work. If I have time constraints and want to get a balanced and effective workout I just jump into a JQ's Cross Training class. Working out right without eating right is only half the battle. It's something that I work on daily. Three kids and a sweet tooth do make it a challenge but it's so worth it!
If you could make one lasting impression on a client what would it be?
I hope our clients know how I truly enjoy my job and like having fun while working.
If you could impart just one piece of advice to a client what would it be?
Try everything once.... you never know what you are capable of achieving. Always expect to succeed and exceed your goals!