Hello there and welcome to Jon Linchitz Personal Training! You are one step closer to a happier, healthier and stronger you!
Background:
My Dream
From a very young age, it was my dream to be a professional athlete. I grew up a disciplined gym rat and three sport athlete all the way through high school. After college, I became an elite level rugby player and track cyclist for a combined 10 years, earning a national championship medal in both disciplines. Unfortunately since high school football, I was also contending with a very serious chronic injury called cervical spinal stenosis. This condition is very painful, debilitating and potentially life threatening. In fact, I was temporarily paralyzed on the rugby field from it, instantly ending any hope I had left of being a professional athlete.
Became A Need
This complex injury turned my life upside down forcing a desperate need in me to get out of chronic pain and danger fast. I went back to college to study anatomy and physiology (particularly the spine and Nervous System), took every prerequisite class for Physical Therapy, and earned a BS in Biology at Hunter College. At the same time, I was working at my father’s medical center, personal training some of his very ill and/or deconditioned patients.
My father, an experienced MD, ran a medical wellness center which took a wholistic approach to health and rehabilitative wellness. This was exactly the environment I needed to be in since all conventional methods of treatment were either short lived fixes or too risky to consider. While I worked there, I got to collaborate with his fellow Physicians and PTs about highly specific corrective exercises and treatment modalities that helped many patients get their lives back. I also managed the supplement department, collaborated with an experienced dietician, and developed a solid understanding of nutrition, vitamins and supplements and their role in healing as well.
To Help Others
I strongly identified with many of my father’s patients because I knew what it was like to feel trapped in my pain. Once I was finally able to heal myself with proper exercise, nutrition, sleep, spiritual practice, etc., I was then able to share with them the secrets that have helped me along the way. It felt really good to help others get out of pain! I never thought my own healing journey would lead me to a new passion and career path but helping others became a therapeutic practice, giving me a new lease on life.
Empower Themselves
Chronic pain and limitations are often unique from person to person, and require a customized approach to moving past them. In your initial complimentary assessment, we will sit down and attempt to understand your injuries and limitations through your history. I will then perform a standard functional assessment and address any limitations in strength, mobility and any other imbalances I may see. Finally, I will take all of my findings from your assessment and create a program tailored to your specific needs and goals. This will include customized exercises, a meal plan, homework/cardio, and possibly other modalities that when executed correctly, will undoubtedly help you heal and ultimately achieve your goals. From there, my workouts will challenge you and allow you to move about the world, mobile, strong, and confident. You got this!
Sometimes getting healthy can feel like a daunting task, however with a little patience and small pragmatic steps forward, you can get your life back. I know because I did it. I learned so much from my life experience and now it’s time to pass it on. I will always be learning and collaborating about newer better ways to help you achieve your goals. That is my promise to you. I look forward to meeting you, learning all about your specific background, needs, and fitness goals, and applying my knowledge and expertise to help you achieve them in a safe and timely manner. Please fill out the contact form below and let’s get you better!
Thank you,
-Jon
I have an MS in Education from the University of Long Island (LIU Post), a BS in Biology from Hunter College, certifications in NASM (Fitness Trainer and Senior Fitness Specialist), ISSA Fitness Nutrition, Strong First SFG (Kettlebell Lvl 1) and ASTI (CPR/AED) certified to highlight a few credentials.
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