Doug Smith C.P.F.T (A.F.L.C.A.), C.F.C. 

Doug is the president and co-owner of Academy Fitness.  He has been a Certified Personal Trainer and a  Certified Fitness Consultant since February of 2000. His areas of specialization include motivation, active lifestyles and strength training. Doug is well known for his engaging personality, his sensitivity to the needs of his clients, and his remarkable motivational abilities. Clinically, Doug subscribes to a holistic approach to fitness and often works in close collaboration with Physiotherapists, Nutritionists and Psychologists in providing physical therapy and rehabilitation for individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries and other significant medical concerns. Doug also has considerable experience in motivating difficult-to-serve youth towards healthy and active lifestyles.

Doug's proudest accomplishment as a Personal Trainer was in preparing a group of novices for the 2000 Honolulu marathon. All completed the run successfully and several placed in the top 25% of the 22,636 finishers.

Doug's plans for the future include the introduction of a program for children and youth with fitness and diet concerns, and running the Boston marathon in 2006.