My career and personal passion is achieving overall Fitness and Wellness goals for anyone I work with.I’m a Certified Personal Trainer in Memphis, TN - certified through the Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX.
I’d welcome the opportunity to talk with you – to answer your questions and hear of your personal fitness goals.
I graduated from Lambuth University in Jackson, Tennessee with a 4 year degree in Communications, Marketing Minor. I am a Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer (CI-CPT), CPR/AED certified, and professionally insured. I am a fitness personal trainer in Memphis, TN. A majority of my life has been spent in the gym, and I have enjoyed exercising with many different types of people while growing up, including competitive body builders.
Helping people achieve their fitness goals is very important. The sooner one gets his or her results the better. Total body wellness becomes an important concept in today's society. Our general American population remains one of the most unfit/overweight and unhealthy populations in the world. A lot of this is due to people taking in too many calories daily and not doing any or enough exercise during the week (on a consistent basis) to burn off calories and keep the metabolism in over-drive from muscle tone and development. People don't often realize that just exercising 2-3 days per week consistantly is better than nothing and will get results; rather than worrying about breaking your back every day on the gym treadmill or trying some inhome video tape or gimmick on your own with little motivation. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends exercising atleast 3 days per week for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
I am here to help my clients reach any specific fitness goals that they may have by listening closely and acting responsibly with my clients best interests at heart. When placed in my care, you will experience an array of motivational techniques and exercise modalities to help achieve your goals.
"Don has helped me to become fitter and stronger than I have ever been in my life. I never even imagined that one can feel and look better so fast. I specially want to underline Donald's constant attention to the efficiency of exercises. Workouts are never boring and always challenging because he constantly changes the routines." B. Zybtek, M.D.
**************************************************************** "I've been working out for years. As an orthopedic surgeon, my understanding of the human body was useful but not what it took to achieve my goals. I had 10 pounds to lose and just couldn't budge the scale. Then, my muscles were toned but didn't show on the beach.
I began working out with Don 3 times a week. After 8 weeks, the pounds are gone and my lean muscle mass is up. I even got my drinks bought after dancing with my shirt off! That was a first!
Don has a consistent regimen and is VERY concerned with safety. He is determined to make gains but, not with the risk of injury. I would highly recommend Don to anyone serious about conditioning their body!" JOHN LOCHEMES, M.D.
**************************************************************** “I have trained with Don for approximately four months. He took an immediate interest in understanding my fitness goals and expectations for end results. He has tailored our work outs accordingly to ensure I achieve my desired results while also making the work outs fun. Throughout our relationship, Donnie has gone out of his way to accommodate my busy schedule and show me exercises I can do on the road, as my career takes me out of town almost every week. After four months of training once a week, I have reached all of my fitness goals. I have lost well over 15 pounds of body fat and have become much more toned. When I started with Donnie I had 27 % body fat, and after 4 months I now have 15 % body fat!! I also have a much better understanding of all the different weights in the gym and how to use them properly to prevent injury and maximize results.” Susan Steed Cobb President, Cobb Consulting LLC
1 Person Rate -East Memphis Gym location @ Park and Ridgeway next to PF Chang's - $55/session, also a 3 month gym membership required, Fitness First Studio LLC, $45 total for a 3 month gym membership, no binding contract or commitment, you can also use the gym on your own at any time
Group of 2 people - 1 SESSION $90.00/session
Session at Client's Business, Office, or Residential Gym : $45/session : In Memphis area
$50/session : Outside Memphis/surrounding areas
-Sessions are typically an hour long, Payment Options - Cash or Check
