Coach Dinos has 4+ years experience and has trained over 100 people from 14 year-olds to 60 years old.
2006
Started working at Fitness First Bethesda (FFB) as a trainer in September
In four months, I trained a total of approximately 20 people about 150 times
Discovered that I loved the business so much I wanted to work in the field more
2007
Based on my December 2006 discovery, I started Coach Dinos, a Maryland-based personal training and fitness company. Its a legit company too (those of you who know me also know I’ve had a website consulting company for ten years and love small businesses)
Continued to train Fitness First members as a FFB trainer
Started training with the NASM methodology
Attended 2 day NASM training session
Joined IDEA Health and Fitness Association
Developed Coach Dinos further
Started training people under Coach Dinos
Developed a small online food log using Google Apps
2008
Continued to train Fitness First members as a FFB trainer
Continued to develop my company and train people
Honed my skills as a trainer
Looked at new ways to merge in personal, online personal training
Researched various topics regarding fitness and the human body
Started a weekly regimen of reading industry journals and industry blogs
2009
Continued to train Fitness First members as a FFB trainer
Continued weekly regimen and research
Stopped working at Fitness First Bethesda at the end of April to enjoy summer break
I may or may not have a secret…wink wink
2010
Continue to blog, research and study. My focus is on exercise science and Kinesiology (study of human movement)
Motivational Quotes
"Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember-the only taste of success some people have when they take a bite out of you." ~ Zig Ziglar