The Summit Fitness Studio Covid Safety – What to Expect
The Summit Fitness Studio is currently open for in-person sessions, by private appointment only, to limit the number of clients in the studio at any one time in order to allow for social distancing. We’ve taken many precautions to ensure your and our staff’s safety at our studio. We’re scheduling appointments so there are no more than four clients in the studio at once, to allow for plenty of room for social distancing and to allow for a better training experience. We’re also ensuring that our personal training clients stay six feet
Meet The Summit Fitness Studio Owner Brian Maher
Get to know the founder and owner of The Summit Fitness Studio, Brian Maher! Brian attended Elon University where he majored in exercise/sport science and worked as a personal trainer in the fitness center in Elon's Campus Recreation program. In 2009, Brian moved to Philadelphia and founded The Summit Fitness Studio as an in home personal training business and worked as an in home personal trainer until 2014, when he opened The Summit Fitness Studio's first gym at 1429 Walnut Street. The gym currently employs six personal trainers and offers sessions with registered
Meet the Trainer – Mike
Get to know personal trainer, Mike Orzolek! Mike is an experienced personal trainer in Philadelphia who has been on staff since January of 2017 and has a bachelor's degree in sport medicine from Mercyhurst University and a master's degree in exercise science and nutrition from Sacred Heart University. Mike is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS). Where are you from? New Milford, CT What motivated you to be a personal trainer? When I was in high school I joined a rowing team. The coach
Meet the Trainer – Matt
Get to know personal trainer, Matt Godlewski! Matt is an experienced personal trainer in Philadelphia who has been on staff since July of 2017 and has a degree in kinesiology from the University of Maryland. Matt is also certified as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Where are you from? Haddonfield, New Jersey What motivated you to be a personal trainer? The ability to personally impact and teach the benefits of fitness that have helped me stay physically and mentally well. What’s your favorite healthy meal? A green smoothie Favorite “cheat” meal? Chik-Fil-A
Meet the Trainer – Shawn
Get to know personal trainer, Shawn Irving! Shawn is an experienced personal trainer in Philadelphia who has been on staff since May of 2015 and has a degree in kinesiology from Temple University. Where are you from? Scranton, Pa What motivated you to be a personal trainer? I grew up playing sports, loved exercising and wanted to learn how to improve both athletically and aesthetically What’s your favorite healthy meal? Grilled chicken and rice Favorite “cheat” meal? Cheesesteak What’s one thing you wish everyone who signed up with a personal trainer knew about the process? Trust the Process! Favorite exercise? Barbell Bench
Can a Personal Trainer Help Prevent or Reverse Heart Disease?
Everyone knows that a having a personal trainer or just exercising in general, can help you look good and slim down for swimsuit weather. However, did you know a personal trainer can also help prevent or even reverse heart disease? The Heart Is a Muscle, Too! It’s important to note that the heart is a muscle, too! So just like the muscles of your arms, if your heart is not continuously used and challenged, it will weaken and atrophy. When exercised, the heart pumps more blood through the body and works at
Meet the Trainer – Nick
Get to know personal trainer, Nick Steinley! Nick is an experienced personal trainer in Philadelphia who has been on staff since January of 2019. Where are you from? West Chester, Pa What motivated you to be a personal trainer? I worked in a gym when I was younger and developed a passion in helping others learn how to properly exercise. Once I became old enough, I started training people. What’s your favorite healthy meal? Chicken and rice Favorite “cheat” meal? Pepperoni pizza What’s one thing you wish everyone who signed up with a personal trainer knew about the process? It
Meet The Trainer – Liz
Get to know personal trainer, Liz Marmer! Liz is an experienced personal trainer in Philadelphia who has been on staff since September of 2014. Where are you from? Chesterbrook, Pa What motivated you to be a personal trainer? I was injured a lot as athlete growing up and wanted to study sports medicine so I could help other athletes. I also studied exercise science and realized I enjoyed both and could use the knowledge I learned from my athletic training degree and apply that to any client. Personal training allowed me to pursue what
Meet The Trainer – Rachel
Get to know personal trainer, Rachel Hydock! Rachel is an experienced personal trainer in Philadelphia who has been on staff since May of 2015. She is one of our most senior trainers and also our manager! Where are you from? Walton Beach, Florida What motivated you to be a personal trainer? My desire to help people achieve something meaningful to them What's your favorite healthy meal? All types of salads and grain bowls Favorite "cheat" meal? Chimichangas What's one thing you wish everyone who signed up with a personal trainer knew about the process? That consistency is everything Favorite exercise? Deadlifts How
What Are the Benefits to Using a Personal Trainer
At The Summit Fitness Studio, we’ve helped dozens of clients make the transformation they’ve always wanted. A healthier body, a more energetic lifestyle, and a more positive outlook are all best achieved through thorough training and comprehensive nutrition at our gym in Philadelphia. However, what is the benefit of doing it through a personal trainer compared to doing it on your own? Training plans like strength training, are built to your needs and progress. This means that you’re always losing weight and gaining muscle without losing momentum, but without pushing yourself