Brendan Simon

I spent my childhood as "the fat twin" (I'm four minutes younger than my brother) in a family full of athletic, muscular, competitive men. My dad was also a baseball and basketball coach, so he was determined to instill a passion for sports in his sons. Despite his endless efforts, I never did find a sport I liked or excelled at. I was always much more excited to learn the routines my sister secretly taught me when she returned home from her jazz and ballet classes. It wasn't until years later in college that I discovered this remarkable place called a fitness center, where one could weight train, dance, sweat, eat healthfully, make friends, and yes, even play sports, all under one roof (who knew?!). Thanks to a regular exercise routine and healthier food choices, I lost 60 pounds. Since then, I've enjoyed helping others identify forms of physical activity they're passionate about and supporting them in reaching their fitness goals. Especially if their passion involves any sort of dancing, I am excited to join the journey and celebrate our successes together.