Dan Amzallag, CPT

Dan Amzallag possesses personal training certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Weider Institute of Health, combined with 12 years of experience in the field of kinesiology, resistance, cardiovascular training and with extensive knowledge in nutrition. He also authored three books entitled in chronological order: The American Dream: How do you buy or start a business with no cash down; Mission Possible: Eat More to Lose More: Combating the Obesity epidemic in America and finally, Gloateus Maximus: Behind the scene of Personal training. Thorough research has been conducted during the writing of this sarcastic book through seminars, interviews, sociological studies of human behavior, reading and many other avenues revolving around the industry of personal training.

Dan Amzallag has also trained in several cities across the country and internationally. He also devoted his time to offer seminar to Montgomery Public school system to inform youngster about eating habits and how to eat healthier. Finally, he helps clients lose weight by combining healthy lifestyle and regular exercise.

This is our journey, Ladies and Gentlemen. Your Destination? Having fun, laughing, living long, healthy and looking good!

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Hey Jim! The training is great! I love working out with Dan! He really knows how to push me to work out hard. "I can't decide which I like best: the work out, or when it's over! I'm already feeling better physically and mentally, even though its only been about two weeks. Although I haven't weighed myself yet (I'm a little scared, but I'm planning on doing it on Friday), I can already feel the difference in how my jeans fit. I have no doubt that in another month or two, the ones I'm wearing now are going to become my "fat jeans."

Thanks for checking in. And thanks for placing me with Dan. He's amazing!

Hey Jim! Just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed having a personal trainer, it has really changed me physically and emotionally. I have learned so much from Dan and love how he motivates me with each exercise. "My body is tighter and firmer than it has been in years thanks to Dan! I wish I would've hired a personal trainer years ago!!!"

Jim, Dan has been a wonderful trainer. "We have greatly enjoyed the sessions and now have a well rounded routine to work on!" Thanks for your help!

Hi Jim, I'm seeing results and my muscles are getting tight. Dan is a great trainer and a great person to workout with. He is so understanding with me. He shows me how to do different exercises that I did not know how to do and he really put me threw a good workout in the one hour. He is so easy to work with and I have had to change times and he works right with me so I can train with him. "I have dropped to 179 pound from 190 when I started so his training and my diet is really working for me!!" Dan is a A+ trainer in my book because I have never had a trainer before I only got help at Bally's when I was a member. So to end I'm VERY happy with Dan!! Thank You!!

Larry Musson - Gaithersburg, MD

Below Dan explains how he got into the business of personal training, his overall approach with clients, his fitness philosophies and more.

A:Choosing to become a personal trainer enabled me to help people in their time of need and provide them with the necessary motivation to reach their goals. Personal training is not just about giving a biology lesson about every single muscle incorporated in the human body but mostly to make it fun and enjoyable. This is what a personal trainer is all about.

A:My specialty is nutrition, muscle development, losing weight, and adapting a healthy lifestyle that will keep you active for many years to come.

A:The biggest challenge I face when training clients is to come up with new exercise to keep them motivated. It is always to keep yourself abreast to new changes in the industry and to informe the clients about these new changes that he can benefit from. Motivation is key!

A:Dealing with non serious clients is to be honest with them and telling them that I rather have them throwing their money in the garbage disposal versus handing it to me. If they are not serious about changing their body or lifestyle, no need to waste my time.

A:Important components are to create a relationship with your clients. This is what a personal trainer is about, being a confident, helping them with different aspects of their lives but mostly the one regarding health. Punctuality is very important and this is what I need my clients to be. If I show up in time, I would like the clients to do the same.

A:Strengths? My personality, my openness to discuss any issues, my sense of humor and my politeness. Weaknesses? Well, hard to admit my weaknesses, however, all trainers have possibly the same one, is not reaching the clients goals, and that can be considered a failure.

A:These extreme diets are not something that I will promote, as discussed in my book.

A:How long will it take me to lose weight??

A:Favorite fitness author: Arnold Schwarzenegger, if you can call him an author.

A:Arnold Schwarzenegger himself, coming from another country and succeeding greatly in this great country.

A:Well, be patient. Rome hasn't been built in one day. Need to persevere, need to have great dedication to reach your goals in a timely manner. Do not be rush, take time and the results will show.

A:One on one I prefer since you can put time on one person only, pay 100% attention to this individual.

A:Reach 30 clients in my repertoire.