Detroit Personal Training Blog - PT In The D

27 Oct 2022
PT in the D October Client Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are doing big things in and around Detroit! Each month we will be highlighting one client and their impact on the community.... Sarah puts to practice the core principles we try to encourage with our clients including a healthy work/life balance, consistency with exercise, and the importance of overall health as a lifestyle. Being a nurse through Covid has added more stress into an already high stress job, but the commitment to keeping herself as healthy as possible has not wavered. Here is a bit more about her story.... "I have been a nurse for over 10 years, most of which have been in Labor & Delivery. I am currently a Labor & Delivery nurse at one of the large ....
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22 Sep 2022
PT in the D September Client Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are doing big things in and around Detroit! Each month we will be highlighting one client and their impact on the community.... Dave brings energy to each workout in the studio even as the demands of work deadlines and family responsibilitiesmay be pulling him in multiple directions. Consistently making progress doing 6AM challenging home workouts is easier said than done and something not many are dedicated enough to stick with. Here is a bit more about his story.... "I lead a six-person design practice called Iannuzzi Studio focused on architecture, interior design, and planning. We serve a variety of clients both locally and nationally, and our work is engaged in ....
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25 Aug 2022
PT in the D August Client Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are continuing to do big things in and around Detroit. Each month we will be highlighting one client and their impact in the community. Stephan has been a regular in our semi-private sessions the past few years andcontinues to push himself to stay consistent and make the strength training workouts a regular part of his routine. Here is a bit more about his story.... "I’m a Senior Experience Designer with Consumers Energy, a utility that provides natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of Michigan's 10 million residents, with my focus being on renewable energy programs. Although not part of primary role I’ve had the privilege to serve folks of Michigan as ....
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PT in the D July Client Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are continuing to do big things in and around Detroit. Each month we will be highlighting one client and their impact in the community.... John is 100% devoted to his profession as a first responder and strives to be the best he can be to serve others. I've never met someone who does more educational workshops and hands on trainings than he does to make sure he is prepared for every situation. Here is a bit more about what he is doing to help us stay safe when he is called on to help..... "I am a Paramedic/Firefighter assigned to Public Safety Special Operations teams in Oakland County. We are responsible for supporting public safety members who go into hazardous ....
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25 Jun 2022
PT in the D June Client Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are continuing to do big things in and around Detroit. Each month we will be highlighting one client and their impact in the community.... Katie keeps her days full between a busy family life with two boys and a career that demands her full attention. Her dedication to both is unmatched. Finding time for her personal health and fitness is no doubt challenging but she has continued to find a way to make it work. Here is a bit more about what she does to help the people of Detroit.... "I am a Managing Attorney at the State Appellate Defender Office (SADO). SADO provides representation to people who appeal their state court criminal convictions and cannot afford ....
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PT in the D May Client Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are continuing to do big things in and around Detroit. Each month we will be highlighting one client and their impact in the community.... Bianca has continued to work through all the challenges the pandemic has presented for all medical professionals, while also staying active keeping two boys under 5 busy. She has remained dedicated and focused on her workouts, never backing down from any challenge we throw her way. Here is a bit more about what she is doing to make a difference! "I am a pediatric otolaryngologist at the Children's Hospital of Michigan, and I split my time evenlybetween the office and the operating room. I take care of kids of all ages, both in ....
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26 Apr 2022
PT in the D April Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are continuing to do great things in and around Detroit. Each month this year we will be highlighting a new client. Melanca is a role model in every sense of the word, and we're lucky to have her here working in Detroit. While usually running between various responsibilities both personally and professionally, carving out the time to exercise has been a high priority these past few years. Here is a bit more about what she is doing in and around Detroit! "I’m the President and CEO of Hudson-Webber Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to improving quality of life in Detroit. The foundation invests in organizations and initiatives that advance shared prosperity ....
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27 Mar 2022
PT in the D March Client Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are continuing to do great things in and around Detroit. Each month this year we will be highlighting a new client. Christine is a high energy, hardworking, mom of 2 that gets as much out of each day that she can. Finding a way to squeeze in a few workouts and focus on healthy habits has not come easy. With a strong dedication to make it a permanent lifestyle change, Christine has stayed consistent these past 12 months! Here is a bit about her story... "In late 2020 I went through multiple health and personal challenges. After finishing cancer treatment and getting the all clear from my physicians about a year ago - I was ready to start taking better care ....
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22 Feb 2022
PT in the D February Client Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are doing great things in and around Detroit, and each month we will be highlighting a new person to let others know what great people we have as a part of the PT in the D community. Since I met him around 2010–prior to the launch of PT in the D–Dierk has had an intense interest in health and fitness, as well as a powerful drive to advance community initiatives and generate social change. When he's not breaking a sweat at PT in the D, he's serving as president and CEO of Connect Detroit. The nonprofit serves as a community intermediatory, standing ready to support grassroots and nonprofit organizations through fund development, project management, ....
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14 Jan 2022
PT in the D January Client Spotlight: Clients in the Community

Our clients are doing great things in and around Detroit, and each month we will be highlighting a new person to let others know what great people we have as a part of the PT in the D community. Rheanne has been a supporter of fitness, getting involved in the community, and all things Detroit since Day 1 when I met her in 2008. When she's not putting in some sweat equity at PT in the D, she's running (literally) in every direction at the Boll Family YMCA to keep the doors open and the programs alive that can enhance and support many families' lives throughout the Detroit area. Here is a bit more about her story... " About 16 years ago, I decided that I needed to join a ....
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