Derek has been in the health and fitness industry for over
20 years. His passion for
sports, health, fitness and nutrition has motivated him to
become one of the elite personal trainers in New York City.
Derek is a competitive runner, accomplished weight trainer,
cyclist and urban athlete whose
athleticism is the foundation for his achievements. Derek
emphasizes education as the key to fitness success. His
instruction focuses on form, as well as diversity in order to
maximize results.
He has helped change the lives of individuals from all
different backgrounds including pre and post partum moms,
corporate executives, doctors, celebrities, those new to
exercise as well as the elite athletes. His ability to motivate
individuals through continued support and encouragement only
adds to his success. He combines current and past
experiences, with his extensive knowledge of exercise science,
anatomy, weight training, cardiovascular, and nutrition to
ensure his sessions are new, exciting, and challenging.
Some of his accomplishments include:
- ISSA Certified
(International Sports Sciences
Association) personal trainer
- AFAA Certified (Aerobics
and Fitness Association of
America) trainer
- Group Exercise Certified
- ISSA Specialist In
Performance Nutrition (SPN)
- Prenatal and Postpartum Certified
- Member of NSCA (National
Strength and Conditioning
Association)
- Advanced CPR Certified
through American Heart
Association
- Fitness Director for three
Gold's Gym (trained over 70
in-house trainers)
- Director of Wellness and
Fitness at Rangeley Region
Health Center
- Director of Wellness for
Blackpoint Partners
- Fitness Model for Today
Show segment and Champion
Athletic wear
- Competitive 5K, 10K,
marathon,
biathlete,
and urban athlete
- Director of Wellness for
Blackpoint Partners
- Celebrity Trainer - Nicole
Kidman and Natalie Portman
- BS North Carolina State
University
