Overview

Jonathan is unquestionably one of the best personal trainers, receiving awards for his work from the fitness industry and from the media.  He is a master of fitness motivation, and possesses a rare combination of deep fitness knowledge and a terrific ability to communicate that will change your perspective on fitness.  His personal experiences with obesity, (see 800 Pounds of Parents for more details) make him a professional that brings empathy and understanding to his charismatic fitness information delivery. 

His insights are highly-valued by the media, and his presentations are not to be missed.  He is an expert at keeping the "person" in personal training and can quickly identify the most important parts of a fitness routine. 

Education and Certifications

• Certified Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise (ACE)
  National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Integrated Flexibility Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• Bachelor of Science, Astronomy, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
• IDEA PFT Recognition System (Elite Trainer)

Awards

2008 "Best Personal Trainer" in Exercise TV's Top Trainer Contest

Current ACE Personal Trainer of the Year

Personal Fitness Professional Magazine's Personal Trainer of the Year

• 2003 Personal Training Director 

Men's Journal Magazine's Top 100 Trainers in America

Media

2008 Discovery Health - National Body Challenge Fitness Expert

Media:  Jonathan is a frequently quoted fitness expert in the following publications:

• LifetimeTV.com
• WebMD
• Women’s Health and Fitness
• Better Homes & Gardens
• Fitness Magazine
• Tennis Magazine
• Washingtonian Magazine
• The Washington Post
• Cooking Light
• IDEA Personal Trainer
• ACE Certified News