Gary Leighton
About Gary
With over 50,000 personal training sessions performed, a wealth of knowledge, and a deep passion for his work, Gary ranks among the top personal trainers in the United States. He has led clients of all ages to tremendous improvements in body composition, strength, aerobic endurance, flexibility, and balance, goals many of them never thought would be possible. Factors contributing to Gary’s success include approaching each session with great focus, demonstrating a sincere appreciation for the client’s goals and needs, an eye for detail, and a great deal of feedback. He places extraordinary emphasis on safety through instruction on proper postural alignment and technique. Through innovation, education, and motivation, he safely guides clients to the results they desire in a rewarding and enjoyable way. Gary started Maximum Definition in 2003, as well as several unique fitness programs over the years, including The Battle Royal, Unstoppable, and The Fitness League. Gary’s background also includes experience as an author, speaker, radio and TV fitness consultant, ACSM test examiner, group exercise and abdominal training instructor, and AAU youth basketball coach. His basketball coaching resume includes 8 championships and a winning percentage over .800 vs high school coaches.
My favorite client story
Too many to pick a single favorite.
My favorite exercise
Row
My training philosophy
200% work ethic and focus to provide the proper knowledge, motivation, and professional customer service that allows clients to achieve their goals.
My training experience
Please refer to Experience and Education for work history. In addition, I have also worked out on a regular basis since I was 11 years old.
Areas of Expertise
- Core and Balance
- Nutrition
- Strength Training
- Weight Loss
- Flexibility and Mobility
- Muscle Gain
- Posture
- Functional Training
- Cardiovascular Conditioning
- Injury Prevention
- Stress Reduction
NCCA Accredited Certifications
Who I Especially Like Working With
Beginners, Bodybuilders, Middle-aged, Overweight/ Obese, Post-rehab, Seniors, Youth
Medical Conditions Experience
ACL tear, Ankle Injury, Anxiety, Arthritis, Artificial Hips, Artificial Knees, Asthma, Back Pain/Issues, Bad Posture, Bone/Joint Injury, Cancer, Chronic Pain, Congestive Heart Failure, Depression, Diabetes, Golfers Elbow, Hamstring Issues, Headaches/Migraines, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Hip Pain/Issues, Joint Pain, Joint Replacement, Kidney Disease, Knee Pain/Issues, Limited Mobility, Neck Pain, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Piriformis Syndrome, Plantar fasciitis, Prediabetes, Pregnancy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rotator Cuff Issues, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Shoulder Issues, Sleep Apnea, Stress, Stroke recovery, Tennis Elbow, TMJ
In-home or Outdoor Training
Session Surcharge: $20
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