The “How”
I think exercise should challenge you but also be enjoyable. I like to be a positive presence for my clients, helping them learn and empowering them to feel good in their bodies. I primarily see myself as a teacher. I encourage people to go outside of their comfort zone sometimes. But you will never find me yelling at people.
The “What”
My style of training mostly fits the definition of functional fitness. I believe the strength training you do should prepare you to meet the challenges your body will face in the real world. That includes the tasks of everyday life (like picking up and carrying things, chasing little ones around, putting your own suitcase in the overhead bin, etc.) as well as the demands of whatever activities you find exciting (hiking, gardening, running, skiing, traveling, etc.)
“The Who”
Strength training is for everyone. Old, young, middle-aged. Sedentary, actively competing. Newbie, veteran. If you have a human body and live in the modern world, you can benefit from strength training.
Specific populations that I’m especially passionate about working with include clients who…
- Are new to strength training
- Are looking to build resilience and get out of chronic pain
- Are runners wanting to run more miles and be more efficient in every mile
- Are athletes of all ages wanting to improve their performance in whatever competition they’re training for
See my Who I Train page for more info!
These are a few of my favorite things…
There are a million pieces of equipment you might use in a gym and not all are created equal. I prefer to skip the machines and instead use tools like the following!
*Denotes equipment that I can bring with me for sessions in your home.
Kettlebells*
So many functional and dynamic movements you can do and so many ways to load them – goblet, front racked, bottoms up, overhead, etc. I would pick a kettlebell over a dumbbell any day and for almost any exercise.
Hexbars / Trapbars
Deadlifting is essential for building muscle mass and bone density for both healthy aging and improved performance. Hexbars are the ideal tool for maximizing load while minimizing strain on more vulnerable parts of your body.
Cable Machines / Bands*
These expand your options by making it possible to have fine-tuned resistance at specific heights and directions that don’t have to be aligned with gravity. Think pull downs, lifts, chops, paloff presses, standing rows, etc.
TRX / Rings
Enjoy the benefits of suspension training, particularly beneficial for your shoulders. Hanging. Rows. The list goes on.
Mobo Board*
An excellent tool for training the nervous system how to generate stability in the foot, knee, and hip and then strengthen that pattern. Particularly important for runners and agility athletes. Designed by renowned PT and biomechanics expert Jay Dicharry.
Rowing Machine
A full body workout that will get your heart pounding and muscles burning while you improve your cardiovascular capacity (VO2 max). I like to do interval workouts on the rower and always take the time to teach proper technique.
