ABOUT HIT FITNESS
HIT Fitness Training was founded by Dan Bowen in 2008. He felt that there was a true demand for quality, In-Home personal trainers. The HIT Fitness Training team is committed to helping you meet your goals. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. HIT Fitness offers In-Home personal training in Philadelphia County, Montgomery County and in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. No equipment is needed! HIT Fitness supplies everything that you may need. Whether you would like to train alone, with a spouse, or with a friend, we can accommodate almost any situation!
HIT Fitness also offers in the gym training in Northeast Philadelphia and in Huntingdon Valley, PA. No membership required! We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the Fitness Industry. Our goal is to inspire and encourage others to embrace fitness as a new way of life, rather than a quick fix. Will you be next?
MEET THE TRAINERS
Dan Bowen
Founder/CEO HIT Fitness Personal Training
- National Personal Training Institute Certified Personal Trainer ® NPTI
- NPTI Certified Nutritional Consultant ®
- NPTI Instructor
- Associate’s degree in Exercise Science. (AS)
- Member of the Health and Fitness Professional Advisory Committee
Montgomery County Community College - CPR, AED, and FIRST AID certified and authorized provider.
- Fully insured.
ABOUT DAN
Dan grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While growing up in the city, he participated in sports and realized at a young age how important teamwork and being active was. Once Dan graduated high school, he attended the National Personal Training Institute to pursue a career in personal fitness training. Realizing that he had a true love for the field of fitness, he then continued his studies at Montgomery County Community College where he majored in Exercise Science. His exposure to the field of fitness has ignited a passion in him that he loves to share with others on a daily basis.
As a NPTI (National Personal Training Institute) Certified Personal Trainer, together you and Dan will build a program designed specifically for your needs, catering to your age and physical state. Together, Dan will work with you to achieve your goals.
Dan’s personal fitness service includes working with each of his clients to develop a customized training program. Dan shares up to date, current experience, by providing workout and fitness education to the community.
Dan has developed a loyal clientele in Philadelphia County, Montgomery County and in Bucks County. His advanced training techniques and continuous quest for excellence in his skill has made him a sought after personal trainer in the Philadelphia area.
National Personal Training Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
On this page you will find answers to many of the questions we receive from individuals about personal training and the fitness programs I offer. If you do not find answers to your questions here please email me or call (267) 784-3626
What is personal training?
Personal training consists of one on one coaching from a experienced and certified personal fitness trainer. The trainer teaches you, motivates you, corrects form and encourages you to work hard consistently while following a detailed fitness and nutrition plan that has been developed for you based on your lifestyle and goals. Personal training is the most effective method of achieving your health, fitness, and/or weight loss goals.
What kind of results can I expect?
Everything depends on how badly you want to achieve your goals and how hard you are willing to work! True fitness is about the hours of the day and week that you are not with one of our personal trainers. Our programs will allow you to get the most that your body is capable of. Some other important factors are age, gender, attitude, what you learn from me, and how much you apply these lessons to your lifestyle after you leave our hands.On average, most clients lose approximately 1 to 2 pound of body fat per week and often will lose 5-15 pounds in a 10 -12 week period. Results will vary.
How often should I meet with a personal trainer?
This depends upon your goals, how quickly you want to achieve them, your schedule, time available to exercise and your budget. When considering the cost, be sure to remember that this is your health and there is nothing on Earth that is more important. Without your health, you have nothing. On average, most clients show the best progress when they meet with a personal trainer 2-3 times per week. If sessions are less than that, many people will slack off and won't get nearly as much out of it.
How fast do you want to achieve your goal and see results?
The more frequently you meet with your trainer the faster you'll see results. There are several reasons for this. With the consistency, accountability, motivation, and guidance that we offer, you will work much harder than you would on your own.
Do I need to have equipment if I am going to be working with a trainer in my home?
No! Nearly all of my in-home clients have little or no equipment and get amazing results. I have all the equipment needed for each workout. No more crowded gyms, no more waiting for machines, now the gym comes to you. All you need is to work the muscles and you can do that with body weight, calisthenics, exercise bands, free weights, manual resistance, and an exercise Physio ball. Of course, having some machines are beneficial if your budget allows for it.
Are you certified? Insured?
Yes, I am certified and I carry a degree in exercise science. I carry a comprehensive insurance policy from sports fitness.
Why should I choose H.I.T Fitness Training?
I offer the most comprehensive personal training programs out there. I develop a customized strength, flexibility, cardio and nutrition plan based on your goals, your time available to exercise, and your current fitness level. Best of all, I bring the program to you! It's my job to motivate you and keep you on track to your goals.
What areas do you service?
Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
Where will I meet with my trainer?
I will come to you! If you would like, you can come to me at the gym at no extra cost!
Why is personal training so expensive? Why do other facilities have lower rates?
It's about your health. Can you really put a price tag on your well-being? There are hundreds studies on the benefits of good fitness. I provide that for you in a relaxed environment suitable to your fitness level.
How do I get started?
Just give me a call or send me an email We will be happy to answer any other questions you might have and set up your free consultation.
Does it cost extra to train in the gym?
No. Training with me in the gym is free with any package purchase.
Dan Bowen
Certified Personal Trainer
267 784 3626
2727 Philmont Avenue, Suite #109
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
dan@hitfitnesstraining.com
Why hire a personal Trainer?
A personal trainer is not a luxury!
It's a great investment in your health and well-being! Ask any fitness expert and the answer is always the same. The best way to get started on an exercise program is to use a personal trainer.
Personal trainers work intensively with individual clients to develop training programs best suited to help them achieve better health and well being - then supervises every workout to assure maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Workouts are fun and safe, leaving you feeling exhilarated, not exhausted.
- New clients get a fitness program tailored to their precise needs and desires, assuring progress without exhaustion. They learn the safest and most effective way to perform each movement.
- Clients with medical conditions get a program coordinated with their doctor or physical therapist. Personal trainers are experienced in dealing with a wide range of exercise limitations.
- Need help sticking to a program? Personal trainers make workouts fun. They make the best workout partners. They work around your schedule, and they never look for excuses to skip a workout. They motivate, encourage, and keep routines fresh.
- Not making any progress? Our trainers know all the tricks for getting you to that next level. They know all the best training programs and newest techniques.
What you can expect from your trainer for in home training
Your First In-Home Session Is Always Free!
Here's What Happens
The basic idea is for us to get to know each other, and for you, as a prospective client, to get a feel for what it would be like to work with us. We'll ask you a bunch of questions about your health and fitness background, discuss your fitness objectives, and then lay out an overall program to get you where you want to go.
The procedure goes something like this:
- We complete a Medical Health Questionnaire. This helps determine: a) whether you should get a doctor's clearance before beginning a serious exercise program, b) whether there are problem areas we should work around, and, c) whether there are old injuries or weaknesses that we can help with therapeutic type exercises.
- Next comes a Lifestyle and Activity Analysis. We'll start by gathering some basic information such as your height, weight and so forth, calculate your body Mass Index (BMI), and do a body fat analysis using electrical impedance. Then we will discuss your exercise history. Most relevant is what you've been doing recently but everything counts. If you were very active 10 or 20 years ago, it will be much easier to get back in shape than if everything is brand new.
- We then discuss: "What do you want to get out of an exercise program?" There will probably be some give and take here because we want to ensure that your goals are challenging but realistic. For example, we want any weight loss to be permanent, not based on water loss or unhealthy eating patterns.
At this point, it is up to us to use everything we have learned about you to lay out a balanced, healthy exercise program and if you wish, make some recommendations on your diet. Most programs will include elements of cardio, strength and flexibility work. Everything we've learned about you will be grist for the mill.
We go through an "Exercise Recommendations" form which includes space for:
- Aerobic exercise recommendations - type of exercise (treadmill for example), frequency, duration, and intensity level, based on heart rate. We'll explain the concept of your training heart rate zone and how to use it in your training.
- In the strength training section, we typically recommend 12 to 14 different exercises to target all of the major muscle groups of the body. The mix will largely be determined by your objectives and exercise background. We will also be careful to include any appropriate rehab or preventive maintenance exercise.
- Flexibility work is often overlooked but is extremely important, particularly as we age. We will describe some basic stretches useful for everyone, and then those that are especially good for your individual circumstances.
We will probably expect you to do part of the recommended program on your own, and other parts with us. Usually that means doing your cardio work on your own and strength and flexibility work with us. We will establish your cardio program and monitor your performance, but we will generally not stand there and watch you walk on a treadmill, for example.
If you choose to work with me, we can start talking about scheduling future appointments. If not, you can just take our recommendations and train on your own. In either case, you've received a full hour of one-on-one attention from a highly qualified fitness professional. Give me a call, and we can set up a convenient time for one of our trainer to come to your home.
My Fitness Programs Include:
- Customized training programs
- Motivation to help you achieve your goals
- Proper techniques and form
- Variety of exercises
- Safety
- Exercise that increases flexibility and stability
- Complete exercise and nutrition resource
- Body fat tracking and analysis
- Nutrition guidance
- Goal planning/setting and updates
Testimonials
After finding Dan’s H.I.T. Fitness website via a Google search for personal trainers, I’ve been training with him for about 9 months now. When I initially contacted Dan about training, I didn’t necessarily know what to expect, but now looking back, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. My initial goals were to lose weight, and to learn ways to make my workouts more efficient and effective. Dan has helped me achieve those goals and so much more. I have increased my overall level of fitness while becoming stronger, leaner, healthier and much happier with myself. On top of all that, Dan’s training even helped me to complete a triathlon! Dan’s workouts are always different, challenging and fun, which makes me look forward to every training session with him. I would highly recommend Dan as a trainer for anyone who wants to lose weight, improve their overall health/fitness, or just to get new ideas for more challenging and effective workouts. Training with Dan is an investment in your health and fitness that you won’t regret!
–E. Angrove | Philladelphia, PA
I could not be more pleased with how I feel and the changes in my body since I have started working out with Dan. My agility has improved tremendously and getting in and out of chairs is no longer a chore. Every day I am walking further and I have much less pain in my legs and my back.
I actually look forward to my workouts and seeing Dan is always a pleasure. Thank you Dan for my new healthy lifestyle.
I feel so much better about myself these days and I give Dan all the credit. His workouts are varied, interesting and tailored to my strengths, my weaknesses and my needs. My bad knee has been strengthened with much gentlenesyet much progress is being made.
–Genie Gibbs | Warminster, PA
I am a client of personal trainer, Dan Bowen. I am close to 57 years old, a juvenile diabetic, a cardiac patient and have high blood pressure obesity. My blood sugars always ran high, my back was in constant pain and I was always feeling run down and weak. I knew that I had to do something. I have seen a lot of personal trainers and they seem to make everyone do the same routine over and over again, and then I met Dan.
Dan is a vault of knowledge and has customized my training to me and my physical needs. I was obese and I had no strength at all. My body was at it's weakest point when I began. Dan doesn't give up on you and he cares.
Within a few months my whole life has turned around with healthy eating habits and working out with Dan two times a week. Not only have I lost pounds, but more importantly a lot of inches. My blood sugars are the best that they have ever been and I only take 1/3 the amount of insulin that I used to take. I no longer have high blood pressure or backaches. I now take my dogs on long walks without getting winded, whereas before I could barely walk from my car to the gym's front door without sitting down to catch my breath. I haven't felt this good since I was in my twenty's. I get stronger day after day.
Dan has not only given me my health back, but he saved my life. All trainers cost relatively the same, give or take a couple of dollars, but if it's the best trainer that you are looking for, Dan is the one. No one can ever put a price on your health, and with Dan you are getting your money's worth.
At this point, Dan is not only my personal trainer, but I also consider him a good friend. I look forward to many healthy years training with him.
–Bernhard Helfrich | Warminster, PA
Dan Bowen is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to personal training. He has extensive theoretical and practical knowledge. His exercise plan is always varied and never gets boring from week to week. This is true for both his "boot camps" and to individual sessions.
Dan is able to quickly modify an exercise to accommodate a weak back, knee sprain or to adapt to a recently healed wrist injury. He is encouraging while, at the same time, has high expectations and helps to push clients to do their personal best. And best yet, Dan always has a smile on his face.
–Catherine McBride | Philadelphia, PA
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Are you ready for an adventure that is both challenging & rewarding?
Transform your body with military speed and efficiency with HIT Fitness Boot Camps!
- Lose Weight
- Build Strength
- Increase Flexibility
- Improve Heart Health
- Improve OVER-ALL Health and Fitness
- HAVE FUN!
HIT Fitness Boot Camp is an outdoor fitness and exercise program that includes fitness instruction and motivational training. Whether you're goal is to lose weight, get fit, or just live a healthier lifestyle, our Certified Personal Trainers will motivate you to achieve your goals. Typically, camps are held on Saturdays, and run for approximately one hour in the morning.
Our boot camp program will help you become more physically fit and toned, lose weight and inches, and gain strength and endurance, which will increase your self-confidence and improve how you feel. The fitness program includes exercises designed with a focus on firming your butt and thighs, flattening your stomach and reducing your body fat.
You don't have to be physically fit to participate in this boot camp?
People of all abilities and ages are welcome to participate. No one will be asked to do more than they are capable of doing safely. Everyone will be challenged to their ability and no one will be left behind.
This program includes the following exercises: Core conditioning, muscular strengthening, circuit training, short-distance running, sport yoga, obstacle courses, sport drills and more!
For location information and the next scheduled camp dates, please e-mail Dan@Hitfitnesstraining.com or call 267-784-3626.
What is the cost or investment in myself?
1 hour boot camp is ONLY $10.00
This is a great opportunity to be motivated and trained by a Certified Personal Trainer in the great outdoors of beautiful Pennsylvania.
How do I sign up now?
Just e-mail Dan@Hitfitnesstraining.com or call 267-784-3626 to reserve your spot today! You can also show up the day of boot camp and register then.
What do I bring to camp?
You will need to have comfortable running shoes, sweat towel and water to keep you hydrated throughout your work out.
What happens if it rains?
You will probably get wet. Unless it is a downpour or lightning, camp will be cancelled. Call or E-mail today to find out when our next boot camp is and where it is being held!