Concord Gym Earns Elite Rank to Train Olympic and Pro Athletes

June 14, 2013, CONCORD, NH - One2One Brian’s Fitness LLC. , in Concord, is newly accredited as a Westside Barbell strength-training facility and is one of only nine in the United States.

“I learned that there were only 8 gyms in the country certified to do this special training and I decided that I wanted to be in that elite group," says Brian Silfies, owner and operator of One2One Brian’s Fitness.

“It was incredible to talk directly to Louie Simmons (a national champion power lifter and owner of Westside Barbell Gym), who called with the news that I was certified!” exclaims Silfies. As a top-rated power lifter, Simmons, the Ohio-based athlete is a World-renowned trainer, having served as a strength consultant to such pro-football teams as: the New England Patriots, the Green Bay Packers, the Cleveland Browns, and the Seattle Seahawks. Simmons authored many published articles and books on strength training. He is an inventor, as well, patenting several strength-training machines, according to his Web site: www.Westside-barbell.com.

Silfies says with his knowledge of the Westside Barbell method and his investment in specialized equipment, he is able to provide a unique, highly focused strength- training regimen that will optimize the athleticism of his clients.

“This certification is no joke, says Silfies. It’s not one you immediately receive upon payment. It takes dedicated study, and once you are certified, you are expected to continue learning through Webinars to stay ahead of industry trends.”

It took a year of studying the science of this type of strength training to become qualified to train pro and Olympic athletes, according to Silfies. In addition to all of the text books, there is a comprehensive four-hour exam. The exam is designed to prove a transfer of knowledge with essay questions and diagrams of what has been learned.

“This has been an opportunity to further expand my skills and those of my clients,” says Silfies.

Silfies is a 20-year veteran of his profession and personally trains people of all athletic abilities, from age 10 and up, to help them achieve their fitness goals. In addition to Westside Barbell, he holds many other certifications: CSCS, USAW, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and Titlist Performance. One2One Brian’s Fitness is the only gym in New Hampshire that is Westside Barbell certified, according to Silfies. Among his clients are Division 1 and Division 2 athletes, Duke University lacrosse, who won the National Championship this year, UNH football and arena football, Ithaca College rugby, New Hampton School basketball, and professional fighters in the MMA. One2One Brian’s Fitness has been in operation for 10 years and is located at 2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 100 B, in Concord, NH.

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