"Northwest Personal Training never lets me miss my workouts and the results are worth it. I've lost 35 pounds, increased my strength and muscle mass and I've got energy left to burn!" - Dave Dumas, Real Estate Agent
Featured Event Winter Sports Conditioning Get ready for the best ski and snowboarding season of your life! Date: 10/27/08 - 12/10/08
Philosophy "Changing bodies, changing lives." Our health is one of the few areas in life that we have control over. After 16 years in the fitness industry, my greatest reward has come from seeing people discover new joys in life because they have made the commitment to take care of themselves. With lifestyle being the foundation of change, my philosophy is to focus on the pillars of exercise and nutrition. I adhere to 3 elements - People, Purpose and Principles.
People are the greatest resource. The people that you love and those that you rely on to support and guide you will always be more important than any tasks or objectives.
Purpose refers to the motivation and direction of your goals. Let me help you determine a compelling reason to stick to your program long enough to accomplish amazing results.
Principles are the daily habits and changes you must make to accomplish those goals. I will be your accountability to ensure you follow through with the action plan. I would be honored if you would allow me to play a role in helping you achieve your Personal Best.
Client Base
I have trained clients of all ages and ability levels all over the west coast. The majority of my clients over the years have been people who want an efficient, focused and intense workout. They have time limitations and commitments so they want to know that their training session will be exactly what they need. As a former college athlete, I have trained those interested in improving their condition for a specific sport as well as those who want to prepare for events. Some
of these events have included marathons, triathlons, fun runs, 10K, mountain climbing, hiking, cycling and the Hood to Coast relay. I have also coached over 30 competitors to successfully complete the 12 week Body-for-Life Challenge.
Experience and Credentials
• B.S., Exercise Science, Seattle Pacific University
• Theology and Bible, Western Seminary, Portland Bible College
• American College Sports Medicine Certified Health Fitness Instructor
• American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer and Faculty Member
• Personal Trainer, Life Coach, Fitness Director and Group Instructor
• Certified Cycling and The Lift Instructor
• Presenter at various workshops and seminars in the Northwest
• Attendance at various Fitness Conferences and workshops
Personal Interests
• Hiking
• Running
• Basketball
• Triathlons
• Foreign languages
• Reading
• Ethnic food
• International missionary and social work
• Mountain and road biking
• Wine tasting
• Weight lifting
• Relaxing walks and drinking coffee with my wife Janet and son Makena
"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but by perseverance." -H. Brown
