Fitness Together Trainers
Jim Borden
Owner
Fitness Together - Newtown Square
Hi, and welcome to Fitness Together – Newtown Square, where we are fully committed to helping our clients achieve their unique set of goals.
I have been passionate about fitness for the past 40 years. I started swimming competitively at the age of 9, and continued right through college, where I achieved All America. I remember many meets at Suburban Swim Club and training at Foxcatcher while in college. I loved the idea of setting goals, working hard to achieve those goals, and the feeling of accomplishment when those goals were met. I want our clients to experience that same sense of pride when they meet their fitness goals. In the years since college I have ran in multiple 10Ks, completed the Philadelphia marathon, and most recently, competed in an indoor rowing competition. Much of my formal education is business oriented (BA in Economics from East Stroudsburg, MBA from Carnegie-Mellon, PhD in Accounting from Drexel), and I have taught Accounting at Villanova University for the past 20 years. However, I have also recently earned an AAS in Health and Fitness from Montgomery County Community College and I am a nationally certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine. I believe this unique background will help me to educate and inspire our employees and clients as they work towards their goals.
As the owner of this studio, I want to create an environment where employees are valued and respected, and where each client becomes a Raving Fan. I believe that exercise is one of the key dimensions in a holistic approach to wellness, and look forward to sharing my passion for fitness and helping you reach your full potential.
Chris Norton
Manager
Fitness Together - Newtown Square
I was born in Livingston, NJ and developed a passion for fitness and weight training during high school, where I excelled in both baseball and basketball. I gave up a collegiate baseball career to study medicine but stayed very active in both sports, winning several championships around the Philadelphia area in a variety of leagues. I also worked as a competitive swimming coach while in college. I graduated from Villanova University in May 2004 with a B.S. in Biology, but declined an opportunity to go to medical school and joined the family business - financial services. I was a leaders’ level producer my first full year as a financial services rep, but never fell in love with the business. Exercise and health were the two things I remained passionate about, and in the Fall of '06 I decided to pursue a Masters Degree in Kinesiology, as well as obtain certification to become a Fitness Professional. I am currently a certified personal trainer through the Scirion Institute of Exercise Physiology, and I am also pursuing a Masters in Kinesiology plus several other nationally recognized certifications. I love working with individuals who develop the passion and desire to work hard and stay physically fit. My energy and love for the business is contagious and my clients reflect it. I currently reside in Manayunk and am still very active in various sports leagues in the area.
Dan Finck
Personal Trainer
Fitness Together - Newtown Square
I grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada, where I was a very active kid. I attended Middlesex School in Concord, Ma, where I played lacrosse and hockey. This is where I started to become interested in fitness as a means of training. I went to Whittier College in California where I played lacrosse and received my BA in Kinesiology and Leisure Science. I continued to develop and learn health and fitness techniques and strategies while training with our team's strength and conditioning coach. My knowledge of the movements of the body also grew through my studies in Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Nutrition, and Anatomy to name a few. I have continued to evolve athletically playing professional lacrosse for the Philadelphia Wings and the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League. Throughout my college and professional careers, I have enjoyed learning from some of the best strength and conditioning coaches; both spent time at the US . Their guidance has helped me become a more well rounded trainer and coach. I have a passion for fitness and living a healthy life style. My commitment to keep learning and developing my knowledge in health and fitness is a life long goal.
Julie Partridge
Personal Trainer
Fitness Together - Newtown Square
I fell in love with fitness and the mechanics of the human body at the age of 10. My father was always in our basement lifting weights and I think he was the one who sparked my curiosity. He showed me the proper way to workout and I was hooked. I then joined the swim team and continued to compete for 9 years. After graduating high school in the National Honor Society, I decided to go to West Chester and pursue a degree in Kinesiology. I finished 2 years at West Chester and then went to the National Personal Training Institute to get my personal training certification. I am currently certified in Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Nutrition. I also am certified in Pilates with AAAI & ISMA. I hope to go back to West Chester to get my degree in Kinesiology. I have been personal training for the past 4 years and I love every moment of it! I love helping people accomplish their goals and teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle.
Iszel Glover
Personal Trainer
Fitness Together - Frazer
Iszel has been involved in sports and fitness his entire life. Growing up as an athlete, Iszel was a member of the West Virginia University track team. After transferring to Lincoln University, he earned his English education degree and then went on to coach various high school sports such as track, basketball, football and soccer. He has increased his fitness knowledge over the last 3 years as a certified in home personal trainer. He is also CPR/AED certified through the American Red Cross. He is currently working towards his nationally recognized certification through NSCA. With experience working with young elite athletes to cancer survivors Iszel is motivation and knowledgeable with the willingness to learn in order to help his clients become successful.
