“Where STRENGTH, well-being, and looks come together.”

Strength: The ability to do every day tasks exceptionally well. The strength aspect of H&V is the core of the program. It refers not only to muscle strength but to the strength of being able to accomplish anything. From running 10 miles to hitting a home run in your company softball [...]

Bringing LA style and fitness to Waterbury, CT!!

I was born and raised in the Waterbury, Ct area, and this is where I started as a personal trainer. It really seems like ages ago since I trained my first client at the YMCA.
Since then I’ve trained in a variety of locations in Florida, San Diego, and most recently Los Angeles. My [...]

Solana Beach Gym and Personal Trainer Directory

Putting together a directory of the favorite gyms and personal trainers in Solana Beach.  I’m gonna be networking with studio owners, gyms, personal trainers, nutritionists, and anyone that has to do with fitness and health in Solana Beach.  I could use everyones help with this as well.
There will be more directory’s coming for Encinitas, Cardiff, [...]

Relax and Enjoy Encinitas CA

Many of us have extremely busy lives and don’t take the time to enjoy our beautiful surroundings.  Encinitas, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, and the rest of North County have some especially scenic areas to relax and enjoy ourselves.
Fitness and health isn’t limited to running and lifting weights at the gym.  There is also a point here [...]

Free Personal Training Session for North County San Diego Residents

We are now offering a FREE personal training session to all those in North County.  It doesn’t matter where you are: Encinitas, Cardiff, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Del Mar, or surrounding areas.  We will have one of our top notch, colleged educated, certified personal trainers meet you at a park or come to your home.  We [...]

Swami’s in Encinitas… Another Great Place for a Workout

Are you looking for a motivational place to train?  Maybe just get out of the boring gym for a couple weeks?  Encinitas and North County offer many beaches and parks to do this, but Swami’s is definitely a favorite in the area.  Have a friend or personal trainer meet you there, and you could get [...]

What I’m Doing….

Researching!! Looking to bring you the best fitness/health events in North County along with the best gyms and venues for personal training in every city. If you have a personal trainer or belong to a gym in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad or surrounding areas please let me know what [...]

What I’m Doing…..

Going for a run up the 101…. Starting down in Cardiff up to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas and back!!   Encinitas and North County are unbelievable for scenic runs or workouts.  Fitness is definitely easier here!!  I guess it works out that i’m a personal trainer here.

Profile of Encinitas, CA Parks….. #1 Cottonwood Creek Park

Here’s the first in a series of reviews of the local Encinitas parks.  Let’s start with one I’m overly familiar with as I hold boot camps and hold personal training sessions at this great location.
The park is Cottonwood Creek Park and its located on 95 North Vulcan right on the corner of Encinitas Blvd.
Cottonwood has [...]

Quote of the week

“What can I do for all you’ve done for me?” Private Matt Ryan
“Live your life the best that you can.” Sgt John H Miller.
-From the movie Saving Private Ryan

Where is Encinitas CA??

Just figured I’d let everyone know a little bit about the beautiful town that I live and work in.  Fitness and health is a way of life here as most people exercise on a regular basis.  Take a drive along the coast and you will see people running, biking, and surfing.  There are also plenty [...]

Must See Fitness Resources and Links

Websites
Workout
Pass

Underground Strength Coach!
T-Nation
Strength Coach
Bodybuilding.com
PT On The Net
Westside Barbell
GetFit.es
Physical FIt.net
Nutrition
John
Berardi
Precision
Nutrition from John Berardi
Meal Plans
101
Carb Rotation
Diet
Naked
Nutrition
Trainers
Craig Ballantynes
Turbulence Training
Patrick Beith’s
Athletes Acceleration
Todd Durkin
Alwyn Cosgrove
Eric Cressey
Valerie Waters Movie Star
Fitness
Dave Depew
Zach Even Esh’s Blog
Juan Carlos Santana @ IHP
Mark Verstegen @
Athletes Performance
American Council on
Exercise
Gray Cook and
Functional Movement
Lee Taft and Sport
Speed
Higher,
Faster Sports from Kelly Bagget
Business/Marketing
Jim Labadie
Net Profit
Explosion
How To Sell
Fitness
Fitness Consulting
Group
Noel Lyons
Association and Certification [...]

Fat Burning Exercise Tips for a Beach Body

Here is a great video for tips on fat burning exercises from Craig Ballantyne. There are also some more great tips from Ballantyne which you can check out in the video section. He’s also offering a free report on the dark side of cardio that i’m unable to post here, but which is definitely worth [...]

A Quick Introduction

I’m a personal trainer residing in Encinitas, CA. Originally from the East Coast I have developed an expertise in fitness from my experience with many different populations.
I love reading anything fitness, health or nutrition related.
I’m also a huge sports fan with a passion for the New York Yankees.

Check out my credentials below and [...]