Founder, Gilchrist Performance & Professional Development LLC

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I bring over a decade of experience as an independent fitness professional grounded in growth, discipline, and integrity. After training at Equinox’s flagship Manhattan location (2014–2015), I built my own practice, developed a necessary functional system, and expanded my services across Manhattan, DUMBO Brooklyn, Williamsburg, and the Hamptons—working within some of New York City’s most exclusive residential fitness environments.

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My journey has been shaped by both professional development and personal adversity, including two battles with stage-3 colon cancer. That experience reinforced my core philosophy: knowledge earns certification, but professionalism earns trust. This belief led to the creation of The Fitness Trainer’s Guide to Gym Etiquette, built on the Three Pillars of Etiquette: Punctuality, Respectfulness, and Consideration into the development of educational and youth initiatives including Ta’Viyah & Neriah’s FitFam Adventures.

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I believe real success is built through consistency, character, and resilience, and I am committed to helping organizations do the same.