This firefighter and former athlete is redefining what it means to stay fit while juggling a demanding career and a passion for basketball. By creating a welcoming community gym, he’s showing how a love for fitness can transform lives—at any age.

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How fitness get into your life?

Fitness became a huge part of my life early on.

I played baseball and basketball growing up. Once I became serious with basketball, I began going to camps/clinics and playing AAU basketball in addition to playing for my high school.

With the increase success I had there was a need to get stronger, faster, more explosive and in shape. It ultimately helped continue playing basketball in college where I pick led Athletic Training in as my major.

What is your daily/weekly fitness plan, as a firefighter?

I workout at anywhere between 3-5 X a week. I’m at the fire dept 2 times a week and I do my best to get a workout every shift. I typically do my lower body days at JET and my upper body at the fire dept. I also play in 2 basketball leagues a week.

Why you decide to build up a community gym?

I decided to open up a gym to give my clients a safe and fun space to train.

I worked in several gyms prior to opening JET and I tried to take the good aspects of those gyms and learn from the negative to create a unique family experience.

What is your current goal for yourself or your gym?

My current goal for myself is to continue to work on my fitness .

At the age of 38 I couldn’t feel better.

So it’s my job to show up to the fd in the best shape possible and also to look the part at JET. I love basketball so I am trying to continue playing for as long as possible. So my ultimate goal is to prove age is just a number!

What GMWD fitness products do you have?

I currently have the GMWD stair climber and the incline chest press.

How is your and your trainees’ user experience for GMWD products?

We love both products!

The stair climber has been implemented in majority of our training sessions. I personally have been utilizing the incline chest press and love the ability to vary the angles and grips!

 

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