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Guest: Rob Fletcher
"Think of it as 'American Idol' for fitness trainers," says Rob Fletcher about his proposed reality-TV show, "America's Next Great Trainer." Fletcher is a certified personal trainer and a lifelong resident of Suffern who has been working out since he was a teenager. He'll be shopping around his proposal at the Arnold (Schwarzenegger) Sports Festival Weekend, March 5 through 8 in Columbus, Ohio. The series is just one aspect of a larger plan which aims to promote healthy lifestyles and includes a book, radio show and online programming.The overall mission of ANGT, LLC, of which Fletcher is the president, is to educate, inspire, empower and transform lives across America by showcasing professional trainers, coaches and instructors.Another aspect of the plan is ANGT TV (www.angt.tv), which features dedicated online channels that will offer instructional segments, advice and tips on health, fitness, nutrition, sports performance and motivation, provided by health and fitness experts, trainers, doctors, pro athletes and lifestyle coaches."My personal stories of the people I've changed and empowered through fitness and martial arts training led me to create ANGT," says Fletcher, 52, adding that "the poor state of many Americans' fitness levels and health must be addressed."Fletcher's intense interest in health and fitness began at age 15, when he started working with weights and reading Muscle & Fitness magazine. He realized how much fitness and strength levels can boost a person's appearance and sense of well-being.In his early 20s, he decided to focus his life on fitness, immersing himself in the martial arts, eventually being named to the 1995 USA Kickboxing Team.Thirty years later, he is, not surprisingly, still a gung-ho fitness freak. Fletcher — who is 5-foot-10, 185 pounds and has 8 percent body fat — frequently sweats it out for an hour at Body Bank Fitness in New City and the New York Sports Club at the Palisades Center mall.
Leo believes in what he called the "F3" workout which is faith, family and fitness. Leo incorporates these three variables into his kick-hopping workouts and gives his heart and soul to his students. Leo is passionate about fitness and has always motivated people with his energy and enthusiasm since he was a kid. Leo views himself as a thermostat and changes the environment wherever he goes.Leo has trained celebrities including Aswan North, the lead singer of an alternative pop rock band founded by Randy Jackson called, "Paper Tongues." Leo has also made two workout DVDs (Leo Wright's Five Borough Workout DVD series - Volume 1 and 2. Most recently in 2014, Leo released a third DVD which is a 3 part series of Kick-hopping incorporating: pure cardio kick-hopping, a kick-hopping butt blast and a 15 minute beast mode intense kick-hopping workout. Leo has also done fitness modeling for Nike.
Leo makes it a habit to give back to the community and Fitness the Wright Way has partnered with Healthfirst (an insurance company) to promote healthy living and lifestyles for their employees and in the communities. Leo is Healthfirst's fitness ambassador, personal trainer and group fitness expert. Leo travels throughout the tri-state area representing Healthfirst at different events to promote wellness including: Circle of Sisters, Bronx Harmony Day with the NYPD, St. John's Health Expo, and the American Diabetes Association Expo at the Jacob Javits Center. Leo also goes into the inner city communities and promotes fitness as Healthfirst's ambassador at events such as: PS 155 Plant Day, PS 55 Back to School Event, Harlem Wellness Event, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration, and Brownville Wellness.
Most recently Leo won Fitorflop Season 3 - an online reality series to find America's Next Fitness Star. Leo's high-energy kick-hopping workout, charismatic and motivational personality make him great for TV. He's passionate about helping others stay healthy and meet their fitness goals.You can catch a brand new Kick-hopping class at Power Studios (55th Street and 3rd Ave), NYC's newest chic boutique fitness studio on Monday nights at 7:30pm and Thursday nights at 6:30PM.
"Think of it as 'American Idol' for fitness trainers," says Rob Fletcher about his proposed reality-TV show, "America's Next Great Trainer." Fletcher is a certified personal trainer and a lifelong resident of Suffern who has been working out since he was a teenager. He'll be shopping around his proposal at the Arnold (Schwarzenegger) Sports Festival Weekend, March 5 through 8 in Columbus, Ohio. The series is just one aspect of a larger plan which aims to promote healthy lifestyles and includes a book, radio show and online programming.The overall mission of ANGT, LLC, of which Fletcher is the president, is to educate, inspire, empower and transform lives across America by showcasing professional trainers, coaches and instructors.Another aspect of the plan is ANGT TV (www.angt.tv), which features dedicated online channels that will offer instructional segments, advice and tips on health, fitness, nutrition, sports performance and motivation, provided by health and fitness experts, trainers, doctors, pro athletes and lifestyle coaches."My personal stories of the people I've changed and empowered through fitness and martial arts training led me to create ANGT," says Fletcher, 52, adding that "the poor state of many Americans' fitness levels and health must be addressed."Fletcher's intense interest in health and fitness began at age 15, when he started working with weights and reading Muscle & Fitness magazine. He realized how much fitness and strength levels can boost a person's appearance and sense of well-being.In his early 20s, he decided to focus his life on fitness, immersing himself in the martial arts, eventually being named to the 1995 USA Kickboxing Team.Thirty years later, he is, not surprisingly, still a gung-ho fitness freak. Fletcher — who is 5-foot-10, 185 pounds and has 8 percent body fat — frequently sweats it out for an hour at Body Bank Fitness in New City and the New York Sports Club at the Palisades Center mall.
Leo believes in what he called the "F3" workout which is faith, family and fitness. Leo incorporates these three variables into his kick-hopping workouts and gives his heart and soul to his students. Leo is passionate about fitness and has always motivated people with his energy and enthusiasm since he was a kid. Leo views himself as a thermostat and changes the environment wherever he goes.Leo has trained celebrities including Aswan North, the lead singer of an alternative pop rock band founded by Randy Jackson called, "Paper Tongues." Leo has also made two workout DVDs (Leo Wright's Five Borough Workout DVD series - Volume 1 and 2. Most recently in 2014, Leo released a third DVD which is a 3 part series of Kick-hopping incorporating: pure cardio kick-hopping, a kick-hopping butt blast and a 15 minute beast mode intense kick-hopping workout. Leo has also done fitness modeling for Nike.
Leo makes it a habit to give back to the community and Fitness the Wright Way has partnered with Healthfirst (an insurance company) to promote healthy living and lifestyles for their employees and in the communities. Leo is Healthfirst's fitness ambassador, personal trainer and group fitness expert. Leo travels throughout the tri-state area representing Healthfirst at different events to promote wellness including: Circle of Sisters, Bronx Harmony Day with the NYPD, St. John's Health Expo, and the American Diabetes Association Expo at the Jacob Javits Center. Leo also goes into the inner city communities and promotes fitness as Healthfirst's ambassador at events such as: PS 155 Plant Day, PS 55 Back to School Event, Harlem Wellness Event, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration, and Brownville Wellness.
Most recently Leo won Fitorflop Season 3 - an online reality series to find America's Next Fitness Star. Leo's high-energy kick-hopping workout, charismatic and motivational personality make him great for TV. He's passionate about helping others stay healthy and meet their fitness goals.You can catch a brand new Kick-hopping class at Power Studios (55th Street and 3rd Ave), NYC's newest chic boutique fitness studio on Monday nights at 7:30pm and Thursday nights at 6:30PM.
