Danny Trotter was not always a health-conscious, hard-working man. The truth is that he experienced and overcame some rather unfortunate events in order to develop into the person he is today. Danny is open with his personal story in the hopes that it will help others discover that they, too, can turn their lives around.

Danny grew up on the West Coast and had already begun smoking by the time he was eight. By the seventh grade he was using alcohol, marijuana, and crack. He was popular with his peers and graduated as high school class president, but Danny realized early on that he didn't have much else going for him. He bounced from job to job and became involved in harder drugs. His relationships both emotional & physical were artificial. His all American dream of wife & kids was so distant as daily survival was the focus.

Life got even more difficult as he continued to abuse meth-amphetamines and the gangs began to seriously prospect him for membership. Danny lived on the street off and on in his late 20's, needing to steal for things as basic as food. Several frightening events occurred, a baseball bat to the head, a gun in his back, and a contract for his death finally spurred him to change. He moved 2,000 miles away to the rescue of his brother's family in Arkansas to get away form the unhealthy environment with the desire to try to start over. Years of self-medication with street drugs masked a severe back injury that cost him his ability to even walk. His discouragement was heightened by pain and discomfort which led to a costly surgery and a medical bankruptcy.

Danny's recovery from the surgery was nothing short of remarkable. He could not afford physical therapy, but he could afford a gym membership. He watched and studied the best ways to rehabilitate his back. He had long been overweight, and the exercise also helped him to slim down, regain a higher level of health, and recapture his self esteem. He moved to Tri-Cities where he added running to his gym regimen. Danny began to learn more about his body by utilizing the knowledge base of the dedicated trainers and gym members.

A final move brought Danny to Spokane, where he completed his personal trainer certification with the International Sport Science Association. He now uses his knowledge and personal story to inspire others to reach their own fitness goals. His philosophy is not about simply working out a few times a week. It is about creating a new, better lifestyle that will keep his clients healthier and more active in the years ahead.

Barb Trotter,

Owner and Personal Development Director