In my heart I will always be that awkward movie/film nerd who found hope and confidence in his cinematic heroes.
As a kid growing up I was far from being an athlete, but rather shy and awkward — finding my courage through the inspiration of Indiana Jones, Han Solo and Superman.
My true fitness journey began in my 30’s during a deeply personal placewatching my Mom battle cancer.
Losing her forced me to confront my own life and pushed me to make meaningful changes.
It motivated me into an industry I have now been a part of for over 15 years. But during the better part of that time I struggled to find my true voice.
At times I even found myself going through the motions and more often than not bored with my training.
And at times it reflected back to me in my coaching. Many of my clients were getting results but it just felt a little lifeless.
Like many, I got lost in the labyrinth of fitness — the latest trends, differing opinions, confusing “rules” and the pursuit of the perfect body.
I knew something was missing. I trained because I had to…not because I loved to.
Losing my father to a stroke in 2024 was when things became crystal clear.
His quite sudden passing shook me deep to my core.
Time became even more precious and I felt a vulnerability like never before.
So I made a decision. Moving forward I would only do things I love to do.
I had already been leaning more and more into kettlebells and the steel mace but now it was clear where my passion needed to go.
These two tools stripped away everything I didn’t enjoy about conventional fitness, and showed me just how fun training should be.
And the best part? These tools woke up my inner film nerd and that little kid with the wild imagination.
Training with these tools turned my training into a playground and my workouts into a test of my inner hero.
Whether you find a passion for kettlebells and mace or not — I truly want you to find the movement practice that lights you up and gets you excited to take better care of your body.
CREDENTIALS
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
NESTA Kettlebell Coach
Steel Mace Flow Level 1 with Honors
Steel Mace Flow Level 2
IKFF Level 1 (in progress)
CPR - C/AED Certified