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James,
Calabasas Fitness Trainer |
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Certified Personal Trainer |
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Biography
James has established
himself as a fitness expert with his exceptional knowledge, outstanding
physique, and by unselfishly communicating his fitness philosophies to
others. He is a health advocate that genuinely wants to help his
clients get in shape. James has successfully worked with people of all
backgrounds and levels; collegiate athletes, fitness enthusiasts,
competitive bodybuilders, CEO’s, executives, doctors, teenagers, and the
elderly.
James moved from Wisconsin to Southern California in 2004, after
graduating from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a Bachelors
of Science degree in Kinesiology. Kinesiology is the study of human
movement, or exercise science. In 2008, James attended California State
University Northridge and earned his Masters of Science degree in
Kinesiology after completing his thesis work on core muscle activation
patterns using electromyography.
He has a twin brother, Matt, who also resides in California. At 14
years old, James took up martial arts. He advanced in Tae Kwon Do
quickly and soon achieved black belt status. At the age of fifteen, he
became the Wisconsin State Tae Kwon Do Champion, with a mere 125-pound
frame. Kohler then wanted to begin working out with weights to get
bigger and stronger for the martial art tournaments. After he picked up
his first barbell, he knew he had found his passion.
Obsessed with working out, James wanted to learn more and more each
day. He became fascinated with the sport of bodybuilding and decided
not to continue on with competing in Tae Kwon Do. Instead, he continued
on with his training regimen. He entered the Mr. Wisconsin contest at
the age of 20 and placed third in the Super-Heavyweight line-up. He
continued to compete throughout his college studies, winning the Mr.
Wisconsin contest five years later.
James has been in 11 bodybuilding competitions to date and has competed
at the national level. In 2005, he won the drug-tested Musclemania
World show which earned him a pro card in bodybuilding. He is also
professional with the NGA organization, after winning the overall title
of “Mr. Natural California” in 2007. His success in competing has lead
to several fitness modeling opportunities.
James became a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of
Sport Medicine (NASM) at the age of 18, and now has over 10 years of
personal training experience. Over the years he has guided countless
persons in losing weight, gaining muscle, feeling healthier, and
completely reshaping their body. In 2007, he became a Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National
Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Throughout his graduate coursework, James was a Teaching Associate for
Strength Training at Cal State Northridge. He currently is an
Instructor for UCLA Extension, teaching an online course, Advanced
Concepts in Personal Training. This teaching experience has improved
his ability to communicate training concepts and foster healthy
lifestyle principles with his clients.
Whether your
interest is to lose body fat, improve shape or appearance, increase
strength and endurance, boost energy or improve sports skills- James
is focused on helping you achieve maximum results in the least
amount of time. James can train you at gyms or private homes located
within Southern California including; Calabasas, Malibu, Woodland Hills,
Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks.
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Fitness trainer in Calabasas
To schedule training with James
call (310) 772-5105 /
or email
Credentials:
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B.S. in
Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through NSCA
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Certified Personal Trainer through NASM
bodybuilding Competition History:
2007 1st
and overall NGA Natural California
2005 1st
Musclemania World
2004 3rd
Musclemania Superbody
2004 1st
NPC Wisconsin
2004 1st
NPC Junior Wisconsin
2003 1st
AAU Summerfest
2001 2nd
Musclemania Chicago
2000 4th
NPC Ohio Natural
1999 3rd
NPC Wisconsin
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See what James' clients are saying! |

I decided to invest in a personal trainer to
help me lose the weight I gained in college. I chose James because he has
the complete package as a personal trainer. I didn't want someone that
was just going to help me lose the fat temporarily. James taught me how
to improve my current body and how to maintain it for life. He was
realistic about my goals and so motivating with regards to healthy
living. It truly was an investment because I understand what I was doing
wrong and now I know what is correct. Now I am very fit the happiest I
have been with my image which to me is priceless!
~Krystal Hutcheson, Malibu |
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In the first four months
I worked with James, I made significant progress.
My body fat declined by
over 4%, while my lean body mass and overall weight increased from 165 to
170 pounds.
Aside from improving my
lifts and cardiovascular endurance, my clothes fit better. People on an
unsolicited basis commented about the change in my appearance. James is
personable, dependable, and motivating.
Mark Chaplin, Encino |
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My
relationship with James has been very positive and beneficial. His
passion for health and fitness shines through while he is instructing
others and it motivates his clients to do their best. James is very
approachable and personable, not intimidating in the slightest way. I
consider him an unsurpassed expert in the field of fitness and strength
training. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind-hearted and
safety-oriented. He is also intellectually curious; we discuss nutrition
and fitness topics on a physician's level on a regular basis. James has
an outstanding willingness to learn and then to pass that knowledge onto
others.
-Dr.
Edward Young, M.D., Tarzana |
"After working with several trainers
prior to James, I was discouraged with the lack of results. When a
friend referred me to James I decided to give it one more try. I
was surprised to find that after working with him for only a
couple weeks that I was already seeing progress and that I was actually
enjoying working out again. James and I have been working out on a
regular basis now for over a year and the results are amazing. Just like
my friend recommended that I use James as my trainer, I am recommending
to anyone else who is in need of a new routine to give him a call."
-Shawn Preisler, Woodland Hills
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