About Tom Barbieri, NASM-CPT and USATF-CRC
So what about me? Let's get to it....
The Nerdy Stuff:
I love human anatomy, physiology, and functional biochemistry. In other words, I'm fascinated with how the body works and adapts to exercise, stress, and nutrition in the "real world". That's why I do this!
I studied biology in college, with an emphasis on human anatomy, physiology, and athletic training. Currently, I'm recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as Certified Personal Trainer and as a Certified Running Coach by USA Track and Field. I’m also a Certified Level 3 USA Hockey Coach with a specialization in strength, conditioning, and nutrition. I'm always evaluating the worthiness of and working towards several other key specializations that will help me effectively expand my skill set within the fitness and wellness realm.
While it's important that I've had the classroom experience, I also have vast experience working 'in the field' with athletes at all levels. This hands-on experience is rooted in working closely with variety of experts: general physicians, chiropractors, metabolic specialists, podiatrists, cardiologists, and professional athletes and sports teams. These valuable partnerships allowed me to observe, learn, and apply key fitness training, endurance coaching, and wellness systems that have helped individuals achieve their goals. This experience in applied exercise science is the foundation of my unique ability to effectively match sport- and fitness-specific modalities to goals and objectives of athletes of all abilities. Yes, everyone is an athlete, to some degree - even YOU!
In addition to my field experience, I've been fortunate enough to have worked closely with athletes at all levels in a sport-specialty retail environment. Not only is this where I learned top notch customer service skills, but this experience has exposed me to working with folks from helping them choose footwear and equipment to meet their unique needs, helping to troubleshoot training issues and setbacks, to seeing my first experience in developing training plans for athletes other than myself, and most importantly see many people I've worked with achieve goals they never thought possible.
As part of my recent professional experience, I held the role of senior project manager with a large national bank. Previous to that role, I was a team leader and corporate training coach. I've lead work teams as large as 150+ associates spread over a large geographical footprint.
The Personal Stuff:
OK, so really what do we have in common? Lot's! I'm a husband, and a Dad to two (very active) boys. I live in Reston, Virginia - just outside of Washington, DC. I run a small business (...this one!), I have a mortgage, bills, help with school carpool, share in managing kids activities, love to have fun and at the same time have all the concerns you may have as we get older.
To add some balance into my life, I'm an avid age-group athlete. Not a 'weekend warrior', but I'm not what I would consider fast or 'elite'. I'm an experienced runner, swimmer, and cyclist having participated in over 100 triathlons, 25 marathons, a handful of ultra-marathons and many other endurance events since 1989. I've built many training plans around all conditions and circumstances. I've simply used experiences and biofeedback as the drivers to make adjustments based on adaptations in training and performance in every event I or my clients have participated in.
My personal experience in fitness and health has not been without it's challenges. After successful completion of Ironman Lake Placid in 2011 - my 100th triathlon - fitness and overall wellness was no longer a priority. Boy, was that a mistake! Upon going through some serious soul-searching, I identified some key changes I needed to make to my active life and nutritional habits. This changed my life and and may have even saved my life! The results have been incredible: Weight drop of over 50 lbs, vastly improved bio-markers, improved muscular endurance, more efficient training protocols, and faster race times. Oh, and I just feel better!
Connect with me on Facebook. My other social media icons are at the top of this page.....
Let's chat about you - Contact me.
Check out the About Tioga Wellness page.
I'm available for media interviews, podcasts, guest blogging, and speaking for large or small groups. Get in touch with me directly through my Contact page.
The Nerdy Stuff:
I love human anatomy, physiology, and functional biochemistry. In other words, I'm fascinated with how the body works and adapts to exercise, stress, and nutrition in the "real world". That's why I do this!
I studied biology in college, with an emphasis on human anatomy, physiology, and athletic training. Currently, I'm recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as Certified Personal Trainer and as a Certified Running Coach by USA Track and Field. I’m also a Certified Level 3 USA Hockey Coach with a specialization in strength, conditioning, and nutrition. I'm always evaluating the worthiness of and working towards several other key specializations that will help me effectively expand my skill set within the fitness and wellness realm.
While it's important that I've had the classroom experience, I also have vast experience working 'in the field' with athletes at all levels. This hands-on experience is rooted in working closely with variety of experts: general physicians, chiropractors, metabolic specialists, podiatrists, cardiologists, and professional athletes and sports teams. These valuable partnerships allowed me to observe, learn, and apply key fitness training, endurance coaching, and wellness systems that have helped individuals achieve their goals. This experience in applied exercise science is the foundation of my unique ability to effectively match sport- and fitness-specific modalities to goals and objectives of athletes of all abilities. Yes, everyone is an athlete, to some degree - even YOU!
In addition to my field experience, I've been fortunate enough to have worked closely with athletes at all levels in a sport-specialty retail environment. Not only is this where I learned top notch customer service skills, but this experience has exposed me to working with folks from helping them choose footwear and equipment to meet their unique needs, helping to troubleshoot training issues and setbacks, to seeing my first experience in developing training plans for athletes other than myself, and most importantly see many people I've worked with achieve goals they never thought possible.
As part of my recent professional experience, I held the role of senior project manager with a large national bank. Previous to that role, I was a team leader and corporate training coach. I've lead work teams as large as 150+ associates spread over a large geographical footprint.
The Personal Stuff:
OK, so really what do we have in common? Lot's! I'm a husband, and a Dad to two (very active) boys. I live in Reston, Virginia - just outside of Washington, DC. I run a small business (...this one!), I have a mortgage, bills, help with school carpool, share in managing kids activities, love to have fun and at the same time have all the concerns you may have as we get older.
To add some balance into my life, I'm an avid age-group athlete. Not a 'weekend warrior', but I'm not what I would consider fast or 'elite'. I'm an experienced runner, swimmer, and cyclist having participated in over 100 triathlons, 25 marathons, a handful of ultra-marathons and many other endurance events since 1989. I've built many training plans around all conditions and circumstances. I've simply used experiences and biofeedback as the drivers to make adjustments based on adaptations in training and performance in every event I or my clients have participated in.
My personal experience in fitness and health has not been without it's challenges. After successful completion of Ironman Lake Placid in 2011 - my 100th triathlon - fitness and overall wellness was no longer a priority. Boy, was that a mistake! Upon going through some serious soul-searching, I identified some key changes I needed to make to my active life and nutritional habits. This changed my life and and may have even saved my life! The results have been incredible: Weight drop of over 50 lbs, vastly improved bio-markers, improved muscular endurance, more efficient training protocols, and faster race times. Oh, and I just feel better!
Connect with me on Facebook. My other social media icons are at the top of this page.....
Let's chat about you - Contact me.
Check out the About Tioga Wellness page.
I'm available for media interviews, podcasts, guest blogging, and speaking for large or small groups. Get in touch with me directly through my Contact page.
