Philadelphia's City Paper critics choice for Best Trainer 2007 comes to the fitness profession with an extensive background in competitive athletics and a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Delaware with a minor in the psychology of coaching. Luke brings unique and cutting edge techniques in plyometrics, circuit training, advanced abdominal work, sports specific programming and core training to his programs. His techniques allow individuals to work toward goals in sports and strength as well as the lifelong pursuit of health and fitness.

In coming months we will feature Luke's innovative strength and cardio respiratory training, as well as advice on nutrition and building a more positive self image.

When working out one should try to incorporate as many multi-hinge, full-body movements as possible. Not only do you work more muscle groups when doing them but they tend to replicate everyday activities while single-hinge, more isolated exercises do not. The days of focusing on one muscle group per day in the gym are over. We have found that muscles do not need more then 48 hours to recover and when you make yourself strong and functional at doing movements that one uses day to day you are less likely to injure yourself around the house or at work. For example instead of doing a simple curl to isolate your bicep try to add a squat into the equation. This will not only develop your arms but also raise your heart rate and burn more calories while imitating an act as simple as squatting down to pick up your child. These full-body movements tend to be harder on the cardio vascular system which in turn makes your workout more productive and condensed for the individual trying to find time to sweat between family obligations and an intense work schedule.