About Aaron
I am the owner of High Performance Elite a private trainging studio in Marietta, GA where we serve athletes and busy professionals. I have been in the health and human performance industry for over 12 years. My journey began in college as an exercise science major, and member of the football team. After completing my athletic eligibility, I became a student assistant coach with the football team, spending my time coaching on the field, in the weight room, and in athletic training room.
During this time my passion for coaching and helping others really begin to grow. After graduating, I spent the next 3 years as a Division 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. After coaching for 3 years, I shifted my path towards personal training and wellness.
As a trainer I worked primarily with middle-aged to older adults, as well as individuals recovering from injuries. Many of my clients had chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Working with these special populations was both rewarding and challenging, and expanded my ability to help others. I quickly became the go to guy for special case clients, and for elderly clients with chronic conditions and movement dysfunctions.
After gaining much experience, I developed a unique training philosophy and methodology that I continue to use til this day in my own business at High Performance Elite. The High Performance training method blends the principles of strength and conditioning, athletic development, and rehab science into one system that bridges the gap between rehab and High Performance. With this training model I am able to help
My favorite client story
I had an elderly client who had Parkinson's disease and could barely walk when we first started training. He had been training with a different trainer for about 1-2 years before he began to train with me. He was one of my 1st 1-on-1 personal training clients after I had been working with Division 1 athletes for the past 3 years. I wasn't sure how much I could help him improve, but I learned what training strategies, methods, and progressions would best fit him. Over time he got stronger, improved his balance, and gained more confidence in his physical ability which also had a positive effect on his mental health. After several months of training for only 30-minutes 3x/week, he was able to do freestanding strength training exercises and jog laps around the indoor track at the fitness center. It was great to see his amazing progress, and to see how strength training can benefit people of all ages and varying chronic conditions.
My favorite exercise
Not a single exercise, but I love single leg exercises as the are great for develop balance, neuromuscular coordination, strength, and athletic power.
My favorite quote
It costs what it costs, and it takes what it takes.
My training philosophy
No matter the goal, make sure the client or athlete can first move well. Once they move well then they can move often, and move often under load. Quality movement lays the foundation for sustainable training in order to achieve fat loss goals without injury, recover from an injury, or improve strength and athletic performance.
My training experience
See bio.
Areas of Expertise
- Strength Training
- Flexibility and Mobility
- Posture
- Functional Training
- Sports Performance Training
- Injury Prevention
- Corrective Exercise
- Weight Loss
NCCA Accredited Certifications
Additional Certifications
ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist, TRX Level 1, USAW Sports Performance Coach, NSCA Certified Special Populations Specialist, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Education
Master's of Kinesiology, Bachelor's of Science in Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science
Who I Especially Like Working With
Beginners, Middle-aged, Overweight/ Obese, Post-rehab, Student-athletes, Women, Youth
Medical Conditions Experience
ACL tear, Ankle Injury, Arthritis, Artificial Hips, Artificial Knees, Asperger's Syndrome, Asthma, Autism, Back Pain/Issues, Bad Posture, Bone/Joint Injury, Cardiac Rehab, Chronic Pain, Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes, Golfers Elbow, Hamstring Issues, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Hip Pain/Issues, Hip Replacement, Hypertension, Joint Pain, Knee Pain/Issues, Limited Mobility, Lower Body Pain/Issues, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Neck Pain, Neuropathy, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Parkinson's Disease, Postural Issues, Prediabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rotator Cuff Issues, Sciatica, Shoulder Issues
Training Areas Served
Great trainer. Aaron was encouraging, supportive and very knowledgeable.
Aaron was very knowledgeable about the situation. He took the time to understand my history and goals - then recommended a holistic plan that included exercise and nutrition choices.
Great experience! I loved the session with FYT. The trainer was on time, was super knowledgeable and friendly. He encouraged me to spend some time healing with a physical therapist before continuing any shoulder exercises.
I started working with Coach Aaron during COVID. I am 61 and my goals are focused on ‘growing old gracefully’ with strength and stability a close second. Upon starting with Coach Aaron, he immediately devised a workout plan based specifically on my goals and age-related limitations. Since then, I have seen significant results. My lower back pain is gone, the stiffness in my joints has lessened, and I have visible definition in my arms and legs. Coach Aaron is focused and pays attention to every detail, making sure you use correct posture and do each movement correctly in order achieve maximum results and avoid injury. I love that if I get discouraged, he gives me a positive reality check. Coach Aaron is an extremely knowledgeable and talented personal trainer. If you put in the work, he will get you where you want to go. I can’t recommend him enough!
Aaron is the best coach/trainer I’ve ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable and attention to detail is top notch. He is highly committed to his craft and ultimately seeing you achieve your goals.
I began working with Aaron last August due to having knee surgery and a desire to improve my overall fitness level. I started by setting small goals, and after approximately 6-8 weeks, I noticed a significant improvement in my fitness levels, which brought me great satisfaction. I appreciate that Aaron fulfills the role of both a coach and a teacher, as I consistently learn something new during each session. Highly Recommend.
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