Hey, Squad!

I’m Josh, a four-year Division 1 collegiate athlete, licensed chef, fitness professional, YouTuber, husband, and father. I have over a decade of experience in the fitness and nutrition world where I’ve trained and consulted with clients across the globe to help them stay in peak condition year-round. I make it possible by making it approachable—and enjoyable. So, you can expect lots of healthy, delicious recipes from me to keep you engaged in the now and excited about the journey ahead.

I’ve worked with high-profile clients in some of the world’s largest markets, but my most rewarding experiences have come from my work with the Special Olympics where my passion for helping others truly shines. My experience with diverse cultures and backgrounds have not only enriched my personal growth, but have also deepened my belief in accepting people for who they are, which has ultimately helped shape my inclusive approach to health and wellness. The sky is the limit. I can’t wait to level-up, together!

What’s your approach to health and fitness? Is one more important than the other to you? Why?

I feel that they go hand in hand, which is why I took the approach of becoming both a healthy chef and a trainer. I've often seen people struggle with nutrition, saying it's hard to stay in shape because healthy food doesn't taste as good, and they don't know what to do in the gym. Since working out and cooking have always been hobbies of mine, I've set a goal to help people understand how to live a healthier lifestyle.

If you could do one workout for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Dumbbell lateral raises. I’m obsessed with building my lateral delts.

What was the defining moment that changed the way you look at health & fitness?

When I was growing up, about 90% of my family was overweight, and I knew I didn’t want to be like that.

You were a beginner once. Who did you rely on for information and inspiration?

My first football coach was the one who introduced me to eating peanut butter and bananas for bulking. He also motivated me to always do my best, no matter what. There were three people I will never forget who inspired me to achieve the physique I have today: one when I was 13, another at 19, and the last at 22.

What’s one thing you wish someone told you when you decided to get serious about your health & fitness?

It never gets easier, you just get better.

We’ve all had those moments where we wanted to cancel our alarm clock, rebel against our meal plan, turn right back around once arriving at the gym. Can you tell us about the moment that comes to mind? How did you push through?

I had never broken a bone in my body until one day while playing pick-up basketball. I felt depressed when the doctor recommended taking 3-4 weeks off post-surgery because I had never missed that much time away from the gym. As difficult as it was, I also felt embarrassed when I was cleared to work out again. I had a cast on my leg and had to ride a scooter in the gym since I couldn’t put any weight on my leg yet. Despite that, I went to the gym every day and even drove using my left foot because my right foot was injured. My mindset was to get it done no matter what! Long story short, I ended up inspiring a lot of people and learned a great deal about rehabilitation and how the knees, ankles, and feet work together.

What does it mean for you to be on the Dymatize Squad?

The Dymatize brand was always highly spoken of around the fitness community. It was always a trusted source to get high quality protein. So being a part of the Dymatize squad means a lot to me because I only like to use and recommend supplements that are high quality and can benefit those in need.