…as a personal trainer has been shaped by my own journey with fitness and the lessons I have learned along the way. This story began when I was a young teenager. The academic course load I took was stressful and I needed an outlet. Running, biking and even rollerblading were activities of choice. When I started these recreations I was just intending to burn off some extra energy, but as I continued, I loved the meditative head space I found while performing them. Not only did I get sweaty, but my mood and focus was better. I would continue these activities for years, but as I entered college I noticed my body was so much more lanky compared to other guys. Many of my mentors and coaches told me I was a late bloomer, but as I started this new chapter in my life I felt that the contrast needed to be addressed.