Originally from Long Island, NY, Ben came to Virginia to enroll in James Madison University’s Health and Physical Education Masters Program. He graduated in 2003 and is now in his fourth year of teaching physical education and health at a South Riding middle school.

As a young adult, Ben became interested in strength training when he found himself confronting his own health and weight problems.  Because of this experience, he understands the commitment it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but he also understands the benefits of such a commitment.

Ben's teaching and work as a personal trainer reinforce each other to give him has a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy and physiology. All of Ben's clients love his passion for communicating the value of a life-long commitment to healthy, active lifestyles.