Patrick Boucher, CPT

Pat specializes in sports related fitness such as plyometrics, speed and agility, strength, and endurance training. Pat also enjoys training in general fitness and weight loss strategies for those non-athletes.

I have really enjoyed working with PAT. He is really a good instructor with the right attitude. "I have lost 27 lbs and I am definitely feeling a difference! I can tell by the way my clothes fit and the sizes I am now able to wear!" I feel that Pat has added balance and structure to my life by teaching me how to be more disciplined and giving me a routine that fits my schedule. So I am very happy with my process and want to Thank you for referring Pat to me!

Thanks again,

Nora Buschman - Pasadena, MD

"Hi Jim, things are going very well, I've lost about 5-7 pounds since I started!" The strength training with Pat is great! He's a terrific coach and fun to work with. I definitely want to keep him around longer! Thanks.

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

A: I wanted to be able to share my enthusiasm for personal fitness and overall well being. I think when someone can take control of their body and lifestyle it makes them a much more complete and happy person.

A: I differ in that I would like my clients to understand that what we are doing should be a continuing lifestyle and not just a couple personal training sessions. My specialties are general fitness training and training for athletics.

A: The biggest challenge I face is clients who want dramatic results, but are not willing to make the nutritional and other lifestyle changes to go along with the personal training. Exercise is a great start to body transformation, but it is not the only element.

A: You can try and motivate them and push them a little bit, but at some point you have to be honest with them and have them question how serious they are about achieving their goals.

A: The most important component for me is trust. Your client has to trust that you have their best interest at hand and that you will do everything in your power to help them attain their goals. If you are putting in your best your clients are more likely to do the same.

A: My strengths as a trainer are my enthusiasm and energy, my easy going personality, and my ability to get the best out of my clients. A weakness would be my frustration with someone who is willing to spend the money but not the physical effort to better themselves.

A: I am not a fan of any kind of "Diet." I believe that physical fitness and a healthy body are a result of the way you live your life on an everyday basis. If you are achieving great results on a "diet," that you plan to get off of at some point, you have to believe that the results will decline as well. Especially in a diet like this in which you eliminate a lot of healthy foods when eaten in moderation, and take in such high fat foods constantly, you can't be benefiting your body in the long run.

A: I am not a fan of any kind of "Diet." I believe that physical fitness and a healthy body are a result of the way you live your life on an everyday basis. If you are achieving great results on a "diet," that you plan to get off of at some point, you have to believe that the results will decline as well. Especially in a diet like this in which you eliminate a lot of healthy foods when eaten in moderation, and take in such high fat foods constantly, you can't be benefiting your body in the long run.

A: I do not have a favorite at this point.

A: A young lady who was trying to make the transition from High School to College athletics. She had some physical skills, but no athletic body or functional strength. In a matter of one off-season she dropped 20 pounds and increased her sports specific strength goals enough to make a college softball team.

A: Be patient when looking for results, and try to understand the amount of hard work that goes into achieving your goals. Your fitness program can be very enjoyable but you need to be very realistic with your goals vs. the amount of work you are willing to put in.

A: I prefer to do one on one, because you can really focus on the person's needs and goals. A group has its benefits, but is a little tougher to achieve everyone's goals. Some are more likely to be able to focus in a group than others.

A: My goal is to reach out to as many people as possible and share my enthusiasm for personal fitness and health.