Stephen Smith

While serving reserve duty for the US Marines I opted on taking a job as a floor trainer for New York Sports Clubs in my hometown. Looking for advancement was not on the agenda for me- I was also seeking to become a teacher. However, after a year, I realized I enjoyed the job- and even more so the science behind exercise and human behavior. Soon thereafter I became certified via NASM, AFFA and Apex Fitness and was promoted to head trainer. After my second year I was promoted to Fitness Manager of NYSC- Norwalk.

In 2001 I was approached by a hometown trainer in helping him open a PT studio named Elevations. Outside of management and operations, training both experienced and green horn trainers was my main responsibility. But in 2006 I desired to go back to school for environmental studies and teaching again.

During my studies I was still freelancing as a CPT and training clients in home. At this time one of my clients mentioned I would be a great fit in a new community center's fitness facility. I decided to apply and got the job as Fitness Manager in January 2008. It feels really great to be back in the industry. Having heard of this company through one of my trainers I decided to see if my love for travel can be included with my passion for fitness.