Brian Weller

WHY DID YOU BECOME A FITNESS INSTRUCTOR?

Why did I become a fitness instructor? Because I don’t like wearing shirts. In all honesty it is because I like working with people. An instructor is part trainer, part friend, part enemy and part psychologist. I like connecting with my clients on a personal level. I like seeing them make strides and smash barriers they didn’t think they could.

FIRST JOB?

I was washing cars for my dad’s car dealership before I could remember. I also worked in a huge lemon making lemonade at fairs before I was of proper age.

FAVORITE PUMP UP SONG?

Notorious Big – “Hypnotize” or Q-Tip “Vivrant Thing”

HOMETOWN?

Syracuse, NY baby. Gotta have love for the Cuse

JUNK FOOD?

Anything salty…Doritios, Cheetos, Fritos, Pringles, Pretzels. I don’t do sweet. Sugar is for the birds.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT?

Toro is always at the top of my list. The wait honks but the food is worth it. I pretty much roll out of there at the end of the night.

GO-TO WEEKDAY MEAL?

Cajun pan-seared fish (talapia or mahi mahi), roasted sweet potato and steamed broccoli.

TYPICAL SUNDAY AFTERNOON?

Running around Bunker Hill with my family.

WORST IN-CLASS BLOOPER?

A client was slacking in class and drinking water instead of working. I went up and wanted to mess with her…in the process I slipped and fell into her. I completely smushed her water bottle which squirted all over her face and drenched her. Oops!

FAVORITE WORKOUT GEAR?

High black socks. Growing up every sports team I played on we always wore high black socks. I feel naked working out without them.

WON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT?

Snacks – I get hungry all the time. My wife pretty much packs me little snacks in zip-lock bags like I am a child.

GUILTY PLEASURE?

Chicken wings and onion rings. All day, everyday.

HAVE TOO MUCH OF?

High tops. I have wayyyy too many shoes.

WATER OR COFFEE?

I don’t do coffee. I don’t do caffeine. I have enough energy as is, I am pretty sure my wife would end up killing me if I started drinking coffee. I drink a whole lot of water.

WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?

Normally my sons (those crazy gremlins). Even before Barry’s I was in banking so I am not used to sleeping in. My internal clock is skewed to 6am.

WHO INSPIRES YOU?

My wife. She is the glue that holds this crazy family together. She is dope.

FOLLOW BRIAN:

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