I began lifting weights when I was 15 because I wanted to improve at sports. Strength training definitely helped my athleticism, but looking back the biggest takeaway was a boost in confidence and self-esteem.

I have vivid memories of this little 10×10 room at my friend’s house where 3-5 of us would train daily that summer of '92. We lifted, we laughed and our friendships grew strong. A year later I joined my first gym, Physiques Unlimited with my buddy Joe. It was a small, family owned gym where everyone knew each other. The older guys (probably my age now), were quick to give advice and help us younger guys out. Like that 10×10 room, there were a ton of laughs and valuable life lessons.

After earning my degree in Exercise Science and Wellness from Florida Atlantic University, I bounced in and out of the fitness industry, while bartending. It wasn’t until 2008, ten years after college that I realized what I should be doing as a career.

I started my training career as, Dynamic Performance Systems. Sounds like a sports-performance car mechanic right?

Yeah, I messed up a lot.

I also learned a lot…and changed a lot.

But one thing remained constant:

My vision of a gym where everyone enjoys the process and has a good time.

I wanted to create a place where you’ll be held accountable – with coaches (and fellow clients) looking for you at every workout.

For years, people have thought of the gym as a scary, intimidating, and overall, a pretty boring place.

I set out to change that.

In 2010, I made the transition from training people in their homes and parks, to opening an actual facility.