Paul has a business degree from Penn State and began working in fitness in 1993 as a volunteer trainer at a family fitness center while working full-time in retail distribution. He became certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) in 1999 as he embarked on a career shift. He then enrolled in classes at Eastern University in St. Davids, PA. While in school he became the Fitness Director for Gold’s Gym of Plymouth Meeting, a position he held for 4 years. During that time he also certified through the ASPT (Academy of Sciences in Personal Training), the only personal training certification at the time to incorporate a clinical exam In 2002 he obtained a B.S. in Health & Exercise Science with concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine. In 2004 he became certified through NASM (the National Academy of Sports Medicine) studying the Optimal Performance Training model. Then in 2008 he became a certified Nutrition Specialist with the AASDN (American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists). In addition to working out, Paul is a movie enthusiast, enjoys travel with family and going to concerts with his wife.
Email: paulm@fitnessrxperts.com