I'm a certified personal trainer and running coach. I'm ALSO a professional counselor, licensed massage therapist, and nutrition coach. This background gives me a deeper understanding of mind and body - and how they can work together to get you results! We'll start with your fitness level and goals.
I'll keep you on track to reach those goals with the routines, mindset, and accountability that a trainer like me can provide. I know just where to make the little changes that will make a big difference, and how to get you motivated to stick to it. There are so many exercises that you might not know about.
I'll keep you on track to reach those goals with the routines, mindset, and accountability that a trainer like me can provide. I know just where to make the little changes that will make a big difference, and how to get you motivated to stick to it. There are so many exercises that you might not know about.
Services
Fitness takes work, but it doesn't have to be complicated - not with me. As your trainer, I'll create a custom plan that makes it as simple as possible for you to get results. One size does NOT fit all and I'll make sure of that. We'll look at your strength, mobility, cardio, stability, and I'll use my expertise to create the structured workout you need based off your current fitness level and goals.
I know how to adjust the pace and programming for your current fitness level. I'll show you how to change your running form to increase your efficiency and improve your time. Minimize injuries and improve results with proper warm up, cool down, strength and recovery routines. We'll work on boosting runner specific strength and increasing flexibility with stretching routines to minimize injuries and improve performance.
If your busy, stressed-out routine is keeping you in a cycle of fast-food, take-out, frozen dinners, or less than optimal eating habits, you're not alone. Urges for quick and easy food become stronger when you're time deprived and without a plan. That's why my nutrition program focuses on permanent habit changes that are sustainable over time.
Massage isn't just a luxury, it's essential for good health. It enhances the body's natural healing ability, and has a huge effect on all areas of general wellness. I've often helped clients who were experiencing pain and tightness before or after a workout. Massage can be integrated into a training session for mobility and pain relief or as a stand alone service.
Reviews (8)
Alison Colman
Dec 06, 2020
Report
Rachel Starbuck
Nov 03, 2020
Report
In addition to all the usual benefits of BobFit, here's one that has recently surprised me:
Some days, when Bob starts out by asking "How are you today?" and I go right into blabbing about my aches and pains, bad mood, whatever, Bob is happy to listen (he means it when he asks) BUT, after a minute or two, he will say: "Let's do some warmups while we're talking." Simple, right? But how often do we forget that it's possible to think/feel and move/do at the same time? Now, when I find myself sitting in a ruminating, calcifying lump, I might borrow Bob's voice to tell myself: "Let's do a few dishes
Some days, when Bob starts out by asking "How are you today?" and I go right into blabbing about my aches and pains, bad mood, whatever, Bob is happy to listen (he means it when he asks) BUT, after a minute or two, he will say: "Let's do some warmups while we're talking." Simple, right? But how often do we forget that it's possible to think/feel and move/do at the same time? Now, when I find myself sitting in a ruminating, calcifying lump, I might borrow Bob's voice to tell myself: "Let's do a few dishes
Alison Belson
Aug 20, 2020
Report
I have loved working with BobFit for the past 2 months. He was able to tailor the workouts to my specific needs and to use the equipment that I already owned. I relied on the videos, since I do not live in the Portland area and they were short, informative and helpful. I felt motivated to complete each workout given and I was feeling stronger after just a few weeks! Thanks Bob for making workouts fun again!!
Jennifer Brusselback
Aug 05, 2020
Report
I was looking for a way to hold myself accountable for getting more fit when a friend recommended BobFitPDX. I started with small group classes and am now doing personal training with Bob. This has helped me so much! I've been working out for 4 months now regularly. I feel stronger and have more energy. I had never tried personal training because I didn't know what to expect. Bob explains every excerise, makes it fun, and keeps things interesting. I'm so glad I started working out with Bob.
Greg Spehar
May 21, 2020
Report
Bob was top notch. I had joined a bootcamp but the time and expense was excessive and Bob helped me setup my own personal bootcamp with his program.
Bob was great at addressing my priorities and really listening to what I wanted and not giving up on helping me achieve my routine. At first I did not know if his program would work, but the hands on combined with the iOS app I was all in.
He keep connecting almost on a weekly basis to ensure I was making progress. Bob's knowledge in massage, personal training expertise and dealing with people that have crazy schedules and crazy lives was the perfect
Bob was great at addressing my priorities and really listening to what I wanted and not giving up on helping me achieve my routine. At first I did not know if his program would work, but the hands on combined with the iOS app I was all in.
He keep connecting almost on a weekly basis to ensure I was making progress. Bob's knowledge in massage, personal training expertise and dealing with people that have crazy schedules and crazy lives was the perfect
Mehitabel Bigsky
May 04, 2020
Report
My mom is 82 years old and in good health but slowing down. She had stopped walking and was getting more unsteady, less willing to go out. She was resistant to seeing a "personal trainer" at first, but it has made a huge difference. Every time we leave Bob's, she says "I feel good! I always feel better after I leave there!" What's special about Bob is he really listens, empathizes, and pushes just enough. He is flexible and able to respond to how she's feeling that day. When her shoulder was hurting and she didn't feel like exercising, he did some massage with her. But the next week it was back
Jenna H.
Nov 15, 2016
Report
I've been seeing Bob every couple of weeks for about 6 months now. Originally I was looking for a personal trainer to help with self-perceived form issues and chronic lower back pain, as well as starting a running plan, and Bob zero'd in on the problems (lack of core strength!) almost instantaneously. I've never been very good at exercising but since working with Bob on core strengthening, my lower back pain has almost completely subsided and my form is remarkably improved. Previously I was the kind of person who would be likely to sprain an ankle or a knee on a quick sprint to catch
George L.
Nov 11, 2016
Report
