Derrick Watkins

About Derrick
Born and raised in Jersey City..with more than 10 years experience in Mind and Body Shaping , I am certified personal trainer and sports performance coach who works with beginners, athletes, pro athletes, student athletes, men and women who want to get in shape mentally and physically. I am certified by W.I.T.S AND CPR/First Aid certified as well. If you are an actor, model, singer, rapper who is looking to get fit for your next performance , I can get you there quickly! The next time you step on stage you will have more energy, stamina , passion and power! As a tone, strength and body bulking trainer, Derrick can help you develop the right physical and mental fitness goals you are looking to achieve. Whatever your fitness goals are, I can help you get there quickly and safely.
My favorite client story
One of my past clients came to me to lose weight and tone her body. She was an avid walker and loved to walk in 5 mile races thru out NJ. She went to one 5 mile race and realized that she was the only overweight person in the race. When the race began, she quickly fell behind. So far behind that they began picking up cones as she pass them. Suddenly she heard music playing from behind her as she walk. It was a police car playing Eye of Tiger and I will Survive as she walk the 5 mile race! She said she felt so much joy and appreciation for finishing the race!
My favorite exercise
Compound Movements
HIIT
Pilates
My favorite quote
Quotes I live by..."I will Until, I win! "Motivating Minds and Chasing Lives" "Proper Preparation and Performance Beats Poor Performance"
My training philosophy
If you can master your mind you can achieve any fitness goal!
My training experience
10 years experience as an athlete , trainer , motivator and sports performance coach.
Areas of Expertise
- Core and Balance
- Strength Training
- Weight Loss
- Flexibility and Mobility
- Muscular Definition
- Muscle Gain
- TRX
- Functional Training
- Sports Performance Training
- Cardiovascular Conditioning
- Stress Reduction
- Corrective Exercise
NCCA Accredited Certifications
Additional Certifications
Sports Performance Specialist, CPR/AED/First Aid
Education
MSW, BA
Who I Especially Like Working With
Actors, Beginners, Law Enforcement, Men, Middle-aged, Military, Models, Peri/Post-menopausal, Rehab, Seniors, Student-athletes, Women, Youth
Medical Conditions Experience
Addiction, Anxiety, Cancer, Depression, Stress
Training Areas Served
In-home or Outdoor Training
Get new clients. Change lives.