Derek has been in the fitness industry for over 14 years.
He was first certified while attending North Carolina State University.
He used his passion for fitness as a way to pay his way through college.
Derek has had numerous jobs in fitness. Most of his experience came while
working for Gold's gym. It did not take Derek long to excel in personal
training as he became the Fitness Director of 3 Gold's gyms. He has designed
programs and trained in excess of 150 clients.
Derek also was responsible
for hiring and training all new trainers at each facility.
He combines his extensive knowledge of exercise science, resistance training,
cardiovascular training, and nutrition when designing programs. He has
trained and conditioned individuals and teams for several sports and athletic
events.
Derek's ability to motivate individuals along
with his dedication is the backbone to his success. He provides clients
with structured programs, which focus on individual needs, experience,
goals, and fitness levels to maximize efforts to get the desired results.
Derek provides one-on-one personal training/conditioning,
group training, marathon training, pre-natal and postpartum
training, and rehabilitation training. He provides NYC
Fitness Experts with a great option for clients since he
is an accomplished weight trainer and competitive runner.
