Dana’s career in fitness began in 1995 when he became interested in becoming an amateur bodybuilding coach. Since then he has trained scores of successful bodybuilders, triathletes, celebrities, and of course some very interesting everyday hometown folk. Dana holds national certifications through the Aerobic and Fitness Association of American and the North American Body Building Federation. He teaches yoga, Spinning, kickboxing and “Super-secret-gutwrenching-abs-of-steel”. Dana is an accomplished yogi in the Ashtanga practice and has trained with some of the world's foremost instructors including David Swenson and K. Pattabhi Jois. He also has had the opportunity to train with Rodney Yee and Richard Freeman. Dana graduated from the Vermont Police Academy in 1997 and currently administers fitness assessments and training to law enforcement personnel with local departments.

A short time ago Dana’s training philosophies, which involve balancing strength and cardiovascular training with nutrition, caught the attention of “QUEST: Investigating Our World.” This six part television series is produced by Maine PBS and is broadcast throughout New England. Dana has also appeared on “48HOURS with Dan Rather and is the author of “ON THE BALL……. A fitness commentary.” Whether you are training for an event or just need a little motivation, Dana’s kind and thoughtful approach to fitness could be right for you. Consultations and fitness evaluations are always free.