Meet Our Fairfield County Personal Trainers

Favorite Quote
"No matter how hard you work there is someone else inside you that works even harder." - Inky Johnson

Fitness Background
Dan is the owner and head trainer of GYMGUYZ of Southern Fairfield County. Dan earned his personal training certification from NCSF has been training for several years. Before signing on as the first GYMGUYZ franchisee Dan earned his Bachelors of Science from Coastal Carolina University with degree in Sport Management. Dan thrives to inspire his clients and team through his compassion, dedication and love for health and fitness. Dan can also be found officiating youth sports in the local community. He encourages his clients to work and think like a champion in every aspect of life!

Dan's purpose as to why he chose GYMGUYZ is he enjoys the success stories and changing peoples lives through a healthier lifestyle. Having a personal aspect to training is very important and his coaches are hand selected to share that same enjoyment when it comes to training.

Fitness Certification
- National Council of Strength and Fitness
- First Aid/CPR/AED

"Before you quit, think about why you started"

Certifications:
NASM CPT, NASM Senior Fitness Specialist

Activities to stay fit:
Weight training, jumprope

Certifications/College Degree(s):
National Personal Training Institute New England (500 hours) & National Personal Training Institute Special Course Bio-mechanics & Kinesiology

Favorite Quote:
Success isn't about the things that you're going to get... It's about the person who you are going to become" - Elliot Hulse

Activities You Do To Stay in Shape:
Exercise, Break Dancing, Yoga, & Gymnastics

Favorite Quote
-Don’t give up, don’t ever give up." - Jimmy Valvano

Fitness Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies
- AFAA Personal Trainer
- CPR/AED

Favorite Fitness Activities
- Workout out 6 times a week combining cardio and weight training
- Play recreational softball

Certifications/College Degree(s):
Bachelors in Exercise Science
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

Favorite Quote:
Its important to make exercise fun so that way exercise doesn't feel like a chore. Exercise is meant to be enjoyed! "Strive for progress, not perfection"

Activities You Do To Stay in Shape:
Hiking, swimming, skiing, strength training, any outdoor activities

Certifications/College Degree(s):
National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist

Favorite Quote:
"Fitness is not about being better than someone else...it's about being better than you used to be"

Activities You Do To Stay in Shape:
Weightlifting, Calisthenics, Cardio, Dance, Sports & My Favorite (Keeping up with my Son)