1. Bio: Dave Parise C.P.T. F.P.T.A. M.E.S.
Founder of Results Plus Personal Training Center opened in 1986
www.resultsplus.com
Founder of Fit Pros Personal Training School / Fit-Pro Academy.
www.fitprospersonaltrainingschool.com
Launched Fixmyfitnessclub.com – the How to’s and Why not’s of exercise, with meal
prepping in the kitchen with “Eat Great N 8”
Over the past thirty years I have had the opportunity to study, apply, and teach exercise
science, with a heavy concentration on biomechanics, and a concentration in safety
standards. I have built my reputation thru my analysis of exercise and movement, as well
the equipment used in physical training, developing tools and methods to assure optimal
safe forces into the bodies of clients, and athletes. I take pride in being a fitness
professional who is up to date and with changing philosophies and my strong attention to
detail has helped numerous clients, athletes, and organizations achieve there fitness goals.
-Inducted in to the National Fitness Hall of Fame 2012 Top 20 in America List
-One of the Top 100 personal trainers in America 2012
-Selected as one of the Most Influential Personal Trainers of all time 2012
-Featured in Golf Digest- 2000 / 2001-Front cover- feature story
-Selected as one of the Top 15 industry leaders from the US and Canada by the
Association of Fitness Professionals / IDEA
-Published in or featured in articles: Writer Huffington Post, The New York Times, Golf
Digest, (Cover 2x) Connecticut Magazine, Status Connecticut, World Traveler, Men’s
Fitness, Men’s Health, IDEA Personal Trainer magazine, Blogger Huff Post.
-Spotlighted on
WTNH-TV News 8 – Fitness Fridays- with Dave Parise
Fox Networks’ Expert Trainer “Dave Parise’s Corporate Health Tip of the week”
Wake up your Workout with Dave Parise WTNH
-Wrote “Certified vs Qualified” “The next level” and “Anatomical Profitability” The art
of prospecting” for Fitness Professionals.
-Completed numerous advanced level certifications including
National Academy of Sports Medicine - American Council of Exercise,
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, Fit-Pros Academy, Resistance
Training School Level 1 and 2 – Currently a National Education Provider License #540

2. WHAT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ARE
SAYING ABOUT DAVE PARISE CPT MES FPTA
Nick Tumminello
Owner of Performance University International
I am writing this in behalf of Dave Parise CPT MES FPTA
As a Coach/Trainer, I associate with a select group of educators, and coaches. I am the
owner of Performance University International, which provides hybrid strength training &
conditioning for athletes and professional educational programs for fitness professionals
all over the world. There are a select few professionals who have impressed me along my
career. Dave Parise from CT. is one of the best in my eyes. Mr. Parise is more than an
educator, he is innovative, with the ability to provide hands on “Optimal application”
solutions for fitness professionals, and athletes. He has the ability to breakdown today's
questionable/ common exercise practices, and teach safer, more biomechanically sound
techniques based on principles of joint function. Anyone, from a professional athlete to a
fitness enthusiast would do very well to train, and learn under the guidance from Dave
Parise.
Steve Cotter, Director,
International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF):
"I am pleased to endorse Dave Parise for his Personal Training course at Results Plus in
Hamden CT.. Dave is a highly qualified and brings a great deal of practical expertise to the
art of teaching kettlebells and physical training. He will show you exactly what you need
to do, and will make sure that you are doing it exactly right. For 25 years, Dave Parise has
been on the cutting edge, experienced, and is truly in the forefront of the competition!"
Peter and Kathie Davis, Co-Founders,
IDEA Health & Fitness Association:
"IDEA Health & Fitness Association the world’s leading membership organization of
health and fitness professionals with nearly 20,000 members in more than 80 countries,
highlights Dave Parise of Results Plus and Fit-Pro's Personal Training School in Hamden,
CT. For the past 27 years, Dave Parise has mixed attention to detail with an obsessive
focus on nurturing and pampering to keep his business fresh and his clients motivated.
On the cutting edge, and out-of-the-box attitude gave Dave Parise a spot light in the
winner’s circle! Dave Parise has been voted one of the counties premier personal trainers
by numerous publications."
Douglas S. Brooks, MS, Exercise Physiologist,
Moves International Fitness:
"Dave Parise is an accomplished teacher and an outstanding educator. His creative and
leading edge training methodologies greatly influence how professionals teach and coach

3. their clients/athletes. Dave is on the front edge of the functional training frontier and
truly knows how to bridge this new information into practical, useable application. Dave
continues to build on his twenty-two years of training and education. His body of work
represents a major contribution to the fitness industry!"
Sandy Todd Webster, Editor in Chief, IDEA Publications:
"Dave Parise of Fit-Pro’s Personal Training School and Results Plus has been an IDEA
Health & Fitness Association member for over 29 years. He has assisted us as an editorial
resource on many occasions and has always represented the industry at large in a very
positive light. He has been generous with his time and has done many good things for his
community and for the industry in general. I recommend him as an educator, and a
provider."
Chris Poirier, General Manager, Perform Better:
"As General Manager of Perform Better Functional Training equipment, I cannot express
how happy I am with the knowledge that Fit-Pros Personal Training School has to offer.
Dave Parise is a 'top notch trainer" One thing that stands out the most to employers,
fitness directors, and certified trainers is fit-pros ability to help the trainer increase
revenue streams by motivating the staff. This increase benefits the trainer as well as the
club. Dave has taken common perception to a new level of functional fitness. I
recommend there course to anyone who no longer want to be a common trainer. Get
ready for an eye opening experience!"
Fraser Quelch, Director of Training & Development, Fitness Anywhere,
Inc.:
"Dave Parise from Results Plus and Fit-Pros Academy has been an avid supporter of our
company, Fitness Anywhere and our TRX Suspension Training program for some time.
Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Dave at a major conference in New York
City. Dave volunteered to assist me with a number of my presentations at the ECA Fitness
convention. I was highly impressed by his ability to be thrown into a series of unfamiliar
sessions and provide outstanding education with minimal preparation. I feel that Dave is
an outstanding teacher and educator with a profound knowledge of human function. I
would recommend anyone who wanted to excel in the personal training industry to work
closely with Dave and tap into his wealth of knowledge."