Expert Qualifications
This highly qualified resistance training specialist - personal trainer and educator currently serves as president, director of education and resistance training exercise biomechanics instructor for a nationally accredited personal training certification organization. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and a a number of professional organizations. This expert has presented nationally for AAPTE, IDEA Health and Fitness Association and the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) and guest speaks for colleges and universities in the area of resistance training and exercise biomechanics. This expert has created a two-year, nine hundred hour, Personal Trainer Exercise Science and Sports Medicine curriculum, approved by the New York State Department of Education for high school juniors and seniors. This expert is an active contributor to industry publications and educational textbooks. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science and Human Development, and a New York State Professional Teaching Certification.
Bio Snapshot
- Location: NY
- B.S., Health Science and Human Development, State University of New York Empire State College
- Certification, Personal Training (CPT), National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Certification, Personal Training (CPT), International Sports Science Association
- Certification, Physical Fitness Specialist (CPT), The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research
- Certification, Personal Training (CPT) Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
- Certification, Personal Training (CPT) National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Certification, Master Fitness Specialist (MFS), The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research
- Certification, Resistance Training Specialist (RTS0, Resistance University
- Certification, Resistance Exercise Equipment Analyst (CREA), Resistance University
- Certification, PACE Instructor, Arthritis Foundation
- Certification, ACE Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise
- Member, American College of Sports Medicine
- Member, New York State American Alliance of Physical Education Health Recreation and Dance
- Member, National Organization of Competency Assurance
- Member, International Dance and Exercise Association
- Honor, IDEA Health & Fitness Association's VIP by IDEA World Fitness Convention 2010
- Honor, "Most Popular Course Award" by Hofstra University, University College
- Honor,"The Company to Watch" "Body Works 1 to1 Personal Training by Newsday Business
- Former, Fitness Trainer, Greg Buttles Health and Fitness Center
- Former, Vice President at Extreme Fitness Center
- Former, Fitness Director at Long Island Fitness Clubs
- Former, Owner/President at Bodyworks 1 to 1 Personal Training
- Former, Area Fitness Manager at Town Sports International
- Former, Director/Co-Owner at The Training Zone
- Present, Teacher at a career and education center
- Present, President/Co-Founder a personal training education company
