Woodland Hills Fitness

Biography

James has over ten years of personal fitness training experience and is confident in his ability to 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. 

California State University Northridge is where James attends graduate school, studying exercise physiology.  He also works there as a teaching associate for 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 Training 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

Biography

Debby McKnight has over 20 years experience as a personal fitness trainer.  She is skilled and experienced in working with clients of all levels of fitness - from beginners and geriatrics to competitive athletes and bodybuilders, fitness and figure competitors.  As a mother and grandmother, Debbie is a great example of how to live the fitness lifestyle.

Debbie is available for personal fitness training in Woodland Hills, California.

Debby is also a well-known former competitive bodybuilder. 

Brief Competitive History:

Jr. USA Champion

USA Champion (winning the heavyweight, overall and mixed pairs divisions)

Finalist in:

Ms. Olympia

Ms. International

Jan Tana Classic

IFBB European Grand Prix

Certifications:

ProPTA - Private Trainers Association - Examiner

PFIT (Baylor) - Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist

ISSA

AFAA

To schedule fitness training call (310) 772-5105

or email

For years I have used the Stairmaster which has allowed me to eat basically what I want and not gain weight.  Yet, as a mother of two and closing in on my 44^th birthday, I noticed that my body had lost much of its tone. So, as a special gift to myself, I decided to jumpstart my body by losing a little weight while firming it up, yet I knew I needed help.  Through a Google search I found Jason.  After our first meeting, I felt I could put my health and fitness goals into his hands, his enthusiasm and professionalism had me sold.  He put me on a rigorous program that included nutrition, cardio and weights. He explained how all three are essential ingredients in achieving a higher and healthier state of fitness.

Because weight training is one important part of this program, he put me in touch with an excellent trainer, Debby McKnight, who works out of a gym closer to my home.   She has a background in professional bodybuilding.  She’s extremely knowledgeable and dedicated.  She is also hands on which I truly appreciated. She made sure I was using proper body form while working out, not only to avoid injury, but to also give the targeted muscles the best workout possible.

Their support and expertise was invaluable in helping me not only achieve my short term goals but also create healthy lifestyle changes that will benefit me for the rest of my life.  Thanks you two!    Sophia

I decided to invest in a fitness trainer to help me lose the weight I gained in college.  I chose James because he has the complete package as a fitness trainer.  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!

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, Encino

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.