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. 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

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.



Nick McIlvaine

Nick McIlvaine

Certified Personal Trainer

  • National Personal Training Institute Certified Personal Trainer ® NPTI
  • NPTI Certified Nutritional Consultant ®
  • CPR, AED, and FIRST AID certified and authorized provider.
  • Fully insured.

ABOUT NICK

Nick grew up in Philadelphia, PA and has been active with sports and fitness his whole life. Throughout grade school, he was involved in baseball, basketball, hockey and swimming.


As Nick went through high school, hockey became his favorite sport. Nick played ice hockey for Archbishop Ryan High School. Nick then went on to study Kinesiology at West Chester University, where he played roller hockey.


After two years of study at West Chester, Nick attended the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) where he studied to become a personal trainer. Since excelling in his studies at NPTI, Nick fell in love with what he does and he loves helping people achieve their goals. To this day, Nick is still active playing roller hockey and loves working out.


Nick’s life ambition is to help as many people as he possibly can, feel and look their absolute best through an exercise and nutrition program that is fun, fast and effective!


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

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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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

HIT Fitness

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
"I have tried many personal trainers in the past but there is no one like Dan... NO ONE! He is there every step of the way and never let me give up. Thanks Dan." –Kevin | Gainesville, Florida
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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!