SFL PERSONAL TRAINERS
Jim Gallagher
OWNER, PERSONAL TRAINER, BUSINESS-SAAVY, ALL-AROUND KIND MAN THAT DOES A GREAT JOB OF KEEPING THE TRAIN MOVING
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EXPERIENCE
Former Director of Business Development for the Medical Fitness Association
Served on the MFA Board for six years
Operated several Medical Fitness Facilities including the Healthplex Sports Club in Springfield, PA for nine years
CREDENTIALS
Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology & Special Education
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OUTSIDE OF THE GYM
Jim enjoys kayaking, gardening, playing the guitar, reading, writing (you must check out our blog & his Over Fifty Fit blog to see some of his great insights & inspirational articles!) & loves spending time with his grandkids
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THE STRENGTH FOR LIFE PATH
Jim started lifting when he was 13. This helped him through a lot of things, & he quickly realized the value in helping others in this same way.
Joe Sweeney
PERSONAL TRAINER
CREDENTIALS
NASM-Certified Personal Trainer
Joe has been a personal trainer for the past ten years. He has spent the past 20 years coaching CYO football at St. Francis of Assisi School and 10 years coaching youth baseball in Springfield.
Joe enjoys working out, reading, outdoor activities, spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren.
As a result of the accumulated knowledge from rehabbing multiple injuries and surgeries, Joe believes he brings a unique perspective to the field of fitness and the Strength for Life team.
EXPERIENCE
Retired after 30 year career in Information Technology with Verizon Communications
Personal Trainer for the last 10 years at Fitness Together, Media PA
CREDENTIALS
NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer
BS in Information Technology
OUTSIDE THE GYM
Joe spent 20 years coaching CYO Football at St. Francis of Assisi in Springfield. He also spent 10 years coaching little league baseball with the Springfield Athletic Association. Joe enjoys working out, reading, outdoor activities, spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren.
THE STRENGTH FOR LIFE PATH
As a result of the accumulated knowledge from rehabbing multiple injuries and surgeries, Joe believes he brings a unique perspective to the field of health and fitness.
Retired after 30 year career in Information Technology with Verizon Communications
Personal Trainer for the last 10 years at Fitness Together, Media PA
CREDENTIALS
NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer
BS in Information Technology
OUTSIDE THE GYM
Joe spent 20 years coaching CYO Football at St. Francis of Assisi in Springfield. He also spent 10 years coaching little league baseball with the Springfield Athletic Association. Joe enjoys working out, reading, outdoor activities, spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren.
THE STRENGTH FOR LIFE PATH
As a result of the accumulated knowledge from rehabbing multiple injuries and surgeries, Joe believes he brings a unique perspective to the field of health and fitness.
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