David DiFabio

Dave DiFabio MA, CSCS Dave DiFabio is the founder of Team Speed Fitness and Consulting Services. He is a Rutgers University alumnus and is currently the College Avenue Fitness Center, Power Gym & Personal Training Coordinator for Rutgers University. For three and a half years, prior to joining the professional staff at Rutgers College Recreational Services, Dave worked as a Health and Fitness Specialist at Sony Music's Corporate Fitness Center in Manhattan where he had the opportunity to train celebrities such as Alicia Keys. Dave holds a B.S. and an M.A. in Exercise Science, he is also a co-adjunct professor in the Exercise Science Department. He has also co-authored two studies with Shawn Arent PhD, CSCS: • Impact of hardiness on performance changes in Division I Soccer Players throughout the season • Effects of a carbohydrate and protein supplement on training parameters in Division I soccer players. The results of the above studies were presented at the American College of Sports Medicine's 52nd and 53rd Annual Meeting in 2004 and 2005 respectively. Dave has contibuted fitness tips for Men's Health Magazine and written numerous articles for Men's Fitness Magazine. A member of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dave teaches classes such as Spinning, Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Combat Conditioning, and Muscle Conditioning while simultaneously specializing in Functional Training, Sports Conditioning, and Injury Prevention. Dave has worked with special populations such as healthy adults, children, and athletes (including members of the Scarlet Knights Varsity Men's Soccer Team).