Biography

Calabasas fitness trainer James has over ten years of fitness training experience and can help anyone reach their fitness goals.  He became certified as a trainer when he was eighteen years old after moving to Los Angeles from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Over the years, James has designed and implemented nutritional and exercise programs for clients with various capabilities and limitations.  He has worked with people of all ages, from the elderly to collegiate athletes.

James is also a professional natural bodybuilder through two organizations, the NGA and Musclemania.  He recently won the title of Mr. Natural California.  James first started bodybuilding to gain size and strength for Tae Kwon Do tournaments, being the Wisconsin State Champion in 1994.  He has been bodybuilding ever since and has been able to make a living out of his passion. 

James recently completed graduate studies at California State University Northridge with a Master's degree in exercise physiology.  He also works there teaching strength training. 

Whether your interest is to lose body fat, fitness, improve shape or appearance, increase strength and endurance, boost energy or improve sports skills- James is focused on helping you achieve maximum fitness results in the least amount of time.  James can train you at gyms or private homes located within Southern California including; Calabasas, Malibu, Woodland Hills, Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks. 

Credentials:

§  B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

§  Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through NSCA

§  Certified Personal Fitness Trainer through NASM 

Competition History:

2007 1^st and overall NGA Natural California

2005 1^st Musclemania World

2004 3^rd Musclemania Superbody

2004 1^st NPC Wisconsin

2004 1^st NPC Junior Wisconsin

2003 1^st AAU Summerfest

2001 2^nd Musclemania Chicago

2000 4^th NPC Ohio Natural

1999 3^rd NPC Wisconsin

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To schedule training with James

call (310) 772-5105

or email

James offers fitness training at gyms, private training studios and homes in Calabasas, CA.  In home or office/location training is available in the area including Westlake Village, Agoura Hills and Malibu.

I decided to invest in a personal fitness trainer to help me lose the weight I gained in college.  I chose James because he has the complete package as a Fitness.  I didn't want someone that was just going to help me lose the fat temporarily.  James taught me how to improve my current body and how to maintain it for life.  He was realistic about my goals and so motivating with regards to healthy living.  It truly was an investment because I understand what I was doing wrong and now I know what is correct. Now I am very fit the happiest I have been with my image which to me is priceless!

My relationship with James has been very positive and beneficial.  His passion for health and fitness shines through while he is instructing others and it motivates his clients to do their best.  James is very approachable and personable, not intimidating in the slightest way.  I consider him an unsurpassed expert in the field of fitness and strength training.  He is extremely knowledgeable, kind-hearted and safety-oriented.  He is also intellectually curious; we discuss nutrition and fitness topics on a physician's level on a regular basis.  James has an outstanding willingness to learn and then to pass that knowledge onto others.

In the first four months I worked with James, I made significant progress.

My body fat declined by over 4%, while my lean body mass and overall weight increased from 165 to 170 pounds.

Aside from improving my lifts and cardiovascular endurance, my clothes fit better. People on an unsolicited basis commented about the change in my appearance.  James is personable, dependable, and motivating.

Mark Chaplin