Business Profile: Fit With Z!

What made you want to become a personal trainer? 

I wanted to become a personal trainer to influence the lifestyles and behaviors of others. I get extreme personal satisfaction when my clients are able to improve their medical risk factors through proper diet and nutrition. In addition, I am a physician assistant and, oftentimes, I’ll make use of medical weight loss in addition to regular personal training to help patients achieve their goals. It is, however, important to point out that I am not a registered dietitian.

Please, tell us about your services.

I provide in-home personal training, corporate wellness, group workshops and seminars and medically supervised weight loss programs.

What areas do you serve?

The South and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago for personal training and I also operate a medically supervised weight loss program located within a doctor's clinic in Vernon Hills at Ritacca Laser Center. 

Why should someone use a personal trainer and nutritionist?

Weight loss and a healthy lifestyle is something that most people instinctively about but, more often than not, do not have the will-power and expertise to achieve and follow through with.  

What recommendation would you give someone who might not be able to afford personal training on a regular basis?

One cannot afford not to do something about it. If you don't have your health, you really don't have anything. The cost of being proactive with one's health far outweighs the cost of medical bills down the line. But everyone can take steps today to walk more and eat out less.

Any upcoming events?

We will have an open house next month in the medical weight loss clinic at Ritacca Laser Center in Vernon Hills, date to be determined.

Do you frequent any of the local gyms?

If our client has a home-gym, we will make use of it.  Otherwise, we will bring necessary equipment. Personally, I exercise at home. 

Where is your favorite local place to go for a nutritious meal?

I frequent  Restaurant in Flossmoor.