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James

James

The bodies that puzzle other trainers often find their way to James.

After more than two decades in coaching, he has built a reputation for solving complex physical challenges—stubborn plateaus, lingering injuries, and bodies that seem unresponsive to change. Where others see frustration, James sees information.

His study of biomechanics, corrective exercise, anatomy, and strength training has taught him that every body leaves clues. Progress is rarely about doing more—it’s about identifying what’s missing.

James approaches each case with patience and observation, much like a diagnostician. Once the real constraint is found, the solution is often simpler than expected.

His goal isn’t simply to make people stronger.

It’s to help them move beyond limits they thought were permanent.

Highlights

• 20+ Years Coaching Experience
• David Barton Trainer Since 2006
• Corrective Exercise & Strength Specialist

Philosophy

“Every body tells a story. Learn to read it before you try to rewrite it.”

Certifications:

  • EFFECTIVE STRENGTH TRAINING - Moves International Fitness
  • FITNESS PRO’S GUIDE TO STRENGTH TRAINING OLDER ADULTS - Exercise Etc. Inc.
  • FULL BODY FLEXIBILITY - Exercise Etc. Inc.
  • LIFESTYLE AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT (2nd Edition) - American Council on Exercise
  • OPTIMAL MUSCLE TRAINING - Exercise Etc. Inc.
  • PERSONAL TRAINING FROM A TO Z - Moves International Fitness
  • PROGRAM DESIGN FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS - Moves International Fitness
  • SCREEN, STEER, MOVE- Maximum Training Solutions
  • STRENGTH TRAINING ANATOMY, Exercise Etc. Inc. 
  • THE COMPLETE CORRECTIVE EXERCISE LIBRARY - The Biomechanics
  • THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CORRECTIVE EXERCISE - The Biomechanics
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer American Council on Exercise (NCAA accredited)

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