2009 Judge Dave DiFabio

 CSCS/ M.S. Exercise Science

Exercise advice:  Don't just copy what you see others doing in the gym.  Just because they "look good", it doesn't mean they're doing everything correctly.  Even if they are doing things correctly, it doesn't necessarily mean it's going to work for you.  Everyone will react slightly differently to the same routine, especially if we're dealing with injuries or special conditions.  So what should you do?  Get your fitness info from more than one reliable source (certified and degreed trainers, therapists, strength coaches, and sites such as http://www.acsm.org and http://www.nsca-lift.org). And remember the definition of INSANITY:  Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result!

Typical weekly workout:  In a nut shell - I do Cardio 6X a week, upper body weights 2X week and lower body/core weights 2X week.

Workout goal:   Just fighting "Father Time", workout enough so that I can eat what I want.

Some interesting things I have done/do:  Love to travel - have seen Alcatraz, Pearl Harbor, Italy win the World cup, the Christian catacombs of Rome, the Island of Capri, etc..  I teach for the Exercise Science Department and write for Men's Fitness Magazine.  I will be featured in an upcoming issue of Men's Fitness magazine as one of America's top trainers.  I worked for Sony Music in NYC and met famous musicians.  I enjoy going to concerts, and going on road trips to watch the Giants play in different cities. 

Pet Peeves in the Gym: Guys that drop their weights thinking the loud noise will be impressive to others, those that talk on cell phones while they workout - "like you can actually get a good workout and talk on the phone at the same time?!".  I also hate having to move a number of 45lb plates off of a weight-tree peg just to get to the 10 lb plate I need.

What I am looking for in the "Top Trainer" workouts:  Balance and Efficiency.  Workouts should be well rounded and emphasize muscular balance, good posture, strength, endurance and mobility/flexibility.  Finally there is no need to workout for 3 hours a day - give me a workout that can be done in 60 minutes or less.