Heavy Athletics

"I first started going to James for recovery for my ACL tear. James assessed my weaknesses and devised a personalized rehabilitation plan for my knee while also working in conjunction with my physical therapist. I worked with James for 7 months before returning to play soccer and saw significant results. A year and a half later, I am still going to James for training outside of recovery. James is nothing short of the best. He is very knowledgeable and does a great job customizing workouts for individual success in a great environment."

"I've been training with James for about three years. I first reached out to him on social media during my first year at college because of how impressed I was with his commitment to training and coaching. I wasn't even necessarily in the market for a coach, but the level of respect that I had gained from watching him consistently create a positive atmosphere for his athletes and communicate thoughtful, knowledgable instructions made it clear that it would be worth joining his gym. After a full day of training clients, James is the type of coach that will go home and read published research in his field because it gives him the chance to improve his performance as a coach. I truly do not believe there is a single athletic trainer that comes anywhere close to having the dedication and thoughtful expertise of James. I am currently training with James online, and I come back to his gym in Pittsburgh whenever I am home on break from college. His programs are meticulously written, combining proven fundamentals with individualized modifications that make every workout enjoyable. James' ability to communicate ideas, listen to feedback, and encourage his athletes is elite. What started as athletic training has become one of the most rewarding relationships in my life. In addition to helping me consistently achieve my goals in the gym, James has been there to support me in everything I do, whether it be my career, my education, navigating an injury, or dealing with obstacles that have come my way. James is a mentor and a friend, and I'm incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from him for so long. I sincerely hope that anyone looking to work with a sports performance professional reaches out to James. I guarantee it will be one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make. I know it has been for me."

"James and Heavy Athletics have wonderful for our family. We met James through his work for Pine Richland's HS men's lacrosse strength & conditioning program. Two of our children (Sammy-LAX and Maya-Softball) work out in James' small group program, and we love it so much that my wife, Alison, & I joined Heavy Athletics for personal training! James has helped all of us achieve our respective goals. He teaches, pushes, and supports us....his programs always evolve to keep it fun...and his facility is super clean and contemporary. We are exceptionally grateful to be clients of Heavy Athletics! Thank you, James!"

"Heavy Athletics is Life changing! James is one of if not the best Trainers in the area! The gym is the perfect size and has all of the technology/equipment athletes need to achieve whatever it is they want in the gym. James does an amazing Job customizing programs for you to develop to your full Potential! If you are a young athlete, or an advanced one, James is the person you want to be with training in the gym. He teaches technique, safety, always makes you feel comfortable and much more that are all first class; you will not find this anywhere else. When you go to a regular trainer, you get a cookie cutter program, they give you a few tips and tricks to get better, but James really cares to put in the time and attention to each person/athlete making sure they are getting their moneys worth. I played College football for 3 years and James was my off-season trainer for all 3 of those seasons. He enabled me to have success on the field and off the field with my everyday health. Even if you are not an athlete and just looking to better your health, he is the person you need to go to and train with. A first class gym, first class person, with a drive to change the culture of training. Heavy Athletics is the best gym I'v ever trained at!"

"I would highly recommend this gym to anyone looking for a way to reach your fitness goals, whether you’re a beginner or a professional athlete. James is one of the most knowledgeable trainers I have ever been around. He is passionate about his craft and every one of his clients. He invests a ton of time into evaluating each and every one of his clients’ needs and then builds a personalized plan to fit these needs. Since I started training with James in March of 2021, I have seen awesome results. I’m performing at my best on the field, and my body feels great doing it."