Charlie has been studying and working in the health and fitness field since 1984 and has been involved in all practical, administrative and managerial areas of personal fitness training, nutrition, sports activity direction, athletic training and outdoor activities.
He has held multiple fitness certifications, has spent countless hours on self‑education and hands-on experience in both traditional and the latest, cutting‑edge fitness principles and philosophies. He has trained and instructed thousands of clients, athletes and class members of all ages and abilities, providing them motivation and education in areas of health, nutrition and lifestyle enhancement. He has also worked with hundreds of trainers, coaches, instructors, nutritionists, physiologists, therapists, motivators and health practitioners from all across the health and fitness spectrum. He has owned and managed fitness companies and has experience in outdoor activity coordination, leading hikes, bootcamps, bike tours, boxing and martial arts.