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Our Experience and

Credentials

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Extensive Hands-On Experience

Over the past thirty years, Protect My Gym’s staff has extensive hands-on experience in understanding the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine  Health/Fitness Safety Standards and Guidelines. Protect My Gym and has built a first rate reputation thru mandates, rules,  liability claims, court testimonies, depositions, reports, and defending health clubs, and fitness centers nationwide. We are seasoned in analysis of exercise and movement, Personal Training, Group classes, and the equipment used in physical training. Exercise science, spacing of equipment, floor design, with a heavy concentration on bio-mechanics has helped hundreds of claims get resolved without the stress of downtime, and rising insurance costs.

  • Staff member and President / Founder of Results Plus Personal Training Center – opened in 1986 and currently employs 12 trainers with over 350 clients.
  • Founder of Fit-Pro’s Personal Training School – an accredited online academy for personal trainers.
  • Launched Fix My Fitness Club – the “How To’s” and “Why Not’s” of Exercise – to avoid claims, negligent acts, reduce liability, and increase standard of care.
  • Founder of Expert Witness Fitness – provided my expert opinion for the plaintiff and defendant on fitness, gym, sports related injuries. (Over 30 cases in one year)
  • Inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2012, Top 20.
  • Voted as one of the top 100 most influential personal trainers in America in 2012.
  • Featured on the cover of Golf Digest in 2000, 2001.
  • Voted as one of the top 15 industry leaders from the US and Canada by the Association of Fitness Professionals / IDEA.
  • Published or featured in articles: The Huffington Post, The New York Times, Golf Digest, Connecticut Magazine, Status Connecticut, World Traveler, Men’s Fitness, Men’s Health, IDEA Personal Trainer magazine, Blogger Huff Post.
  • Spotlighted on: Good Morning America, “Fitness Fridays with Dave Parise” on WTNH News Channel 8, “Dave Parise’s Corporate Health Tip of the Week” on Fox Network, “Wake Up Your Workout with Dave Parise” on WTNH News Channel 8.
  • Published “Certified vs Qualified: Making trainers aware of negligent acts” and “Anatomical Profitability: The art of prospecting” for fitness professionals.
  • Completed numerous advanced-level certifications including: National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council of Exercise, CSCS, RTS 1-2, ACSM.
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
  • Currently a National Education Provider for The National Academy of Sports Medicine (License #540) & The National Federation of Personal Trainers.
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