Formal Fitness Training

07/17/2026

**October 2025 – July 2026**

Connor has been training with me for about two years, and working with him has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.

I’ve trained plenty of young athletes over the years, but this kid is something special. He listens, learns, asks thoughtful questions, and consistently follows direction. During our time together, he has become incredibly strong while preparing for his lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball seasons.

Young athletes do not always have the opportunity to train year-round. Strength and conditioning often come in focused three- or four-month phases between competitive seasons, which makes every session important. The work Connor has put in will continue to improve his performance, build confidence, and help keep him healthy on the field and court.

Connor will be a senior this year, and I could not be prouder to mentor him and know him as a person. He is an exceptional young man, and I have no doubt that he is going to make a serious mark on this world.

Keep rocking, brother!

04/28/2026

What truly makes a fitness program effective long term?

After 20+ years of personal training, overcoming multiple injuries, and coaching hundreds of clients, I’ve learned that real transformation doesn’t come from quick fixes.

It comes from:
Structured strength training
Sustainable nutrition
Accountability
Consistency
A system built for real life

That’s exactly why I built Formal Fitness Training—to help busy professionals create strong, lean, capable bodies without wasting time on trends or extremes.

If you’ve ever struggled with consistency, injuries, or finding a realistic long-term approach, this may resonate with you.

I just published a new article breaking down what makes Formal Fitness Training different.

Formal Fitness Training helps busy professionals in Reading, PA build strength, lose fat, and achieve sustainable results through expert coaching.

04/27/2026

Coming soon...... what makes Formal Fitness Training different than other personal training organizations or trainers.

04/14/2026

If you’re trying to lose body fat before vacation in the next 4–16 weeks, one of the easiest places to tighten up is your sugar intake.

A few small adjustments can create a meaningful calorie deficit without changing your whole life.
Start by checking:

• Coffee drinks
• Sauces & dressings
• Protein bars
• Alcohol mixers
• “Healthy” yogurts / granola
• Late-night snacks

You do not need to eliminate sugar completely.

You just need to stop accidentally eating hundreds of extra calories per day.

Fat loss is math.

Sugar just hides well.

Need help building a plan before summer?

Message me “VACATION READY”

04/07/2026

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04/06/2026

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03/02/2026

It’s Monday.

Before your inbox fills up.
Before meetings take over.
Before life gets loud.

Did you schedule your workouts for the week?

Your health isn’t something you “fit in” after success.
It’s what allows you to sustain success.

The strongest people I work with:
• Protect their training time
• Eat with intention
• Play the long game

If you’re building a business, a career, or a family —
Your body needs to be built too.

Let’s have a strong week.

— Mike
Formal Fitness Training