James Webb
James started personal training in 1992 as an enjoyable part-time venture. He quickly realized that the ability to inspire people to help themselves was most rewarding.
A graduate of Ohio State University, James holds certifications from three nationally recognized health and fitness organizations:
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Certified Level III Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Certified in Older Adult Fitness with the American Institute of Fitness Educators (AIFE)
James has continued to expand his knowledge of health and fitness, enabling him to work safely and effectively with individuals who have particular health conditions and across the age spectrum. He has continuing education certificates in the following areas:
- Cardiovascular Nutrition and Fitness
- Exercise Programs for Adolescents: Training the Young Athlete
- Physical Therapy Solutions: “Rehab to Recreation”—The Shoulder Complex
- Advanced Training in Weight Management for Health and Fitness Professionals
- Biomechanics of Assisted Stretching (BAS)
James is also competitive bodybuilder with membership in the International Bodybuilding Federation and the National Gym Association. He has won the following bodybuilding awards—all drug free—after the age of 50:
- 2005 (INBF) Keystone Supernatural Bodybuilding Championships, Masters Men Over 50 Division, 2nd place
- 2004 (INBF) Keystone Supernatural Bodybuilding Championships, Masters Men Over 50, 1st place; Open Light Weight Division, 2nd place
- 2004 Mr. & Mrs. Philadelphia Bodybuilding Championships, Masters Men Over 50 Division, 2nd place
- 2003 International Bodybuilding Federation (INBF)/Pro Qualifier; New York, NY; Masters Men Over 50, 2nd place
- 2003 (INBF) Keystone Supernatural Bodybuilding Championships, Masters Men Over 50, 1st place; Open Light Weight Division, 1st place
- 2002 Annapolis Bodybuilding Championships, Masters Men Over 50 Division, 1st place; Light Weight 35-39 Division, 1st place; Middle Weight Open Division, 2nd place
- 2002 (INBF) Natural Mania; New York, NY; Masters Men Over 50 Division, 2nd place
- 2001 National Gym Association (NGA) Light Weight 35-39 Division, 1st place; Middle Weight Open Division, 3rd place
Fred Nickens
If you are looking for some hard core military style training, then I'm your man. With my 18 plus years of military training I bring a good mix of civilian fun with a boot camp flavor.
Monica R. Smith
I first found my passion for fitness through playing basketball at a very young age. After receiving my B.A. from Louisiana State University, I realized that my passion for fitness actually had become my purpose. I entered the fitness industry first as an assistant manager, and then two years after that I acquired my National Academy of Sports Medicine personal training certification. As a personal trainer I love to challenge my clients to strive to become stronger, strive to be more flexible, strive to have better stabilization and endurance, and strive to live their best lives. I believe that fitness is about more than sets, repetitions, and weights—it’s about empowerment. I feel certain that through fitness and wellness we can discover our bodies' greatest potential!
Alex Szweda
Alex Szweda has a lifelong interest in human movement with personal experience during his high school years as both a thrower of Discus and Javelin, and Powerlifting. During his education at college he discovered the great synergy between weight training and yoga. He now trains clients efficiently and thoroughly with a combination of weight training and yoga. Alex has a B.S. of Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University. His certifications include High Intensity Training under Roger Schwab, disciple of Arthur Jones. As well as being a Yoga Alliance 200 Registered Yoga Teacher. By combining the strength and conditioning benefits of weightlifting with the discipline of yoga the body becomes strong, limber, and balanced.