John Burns
Personal Trainer Tier III
PRINCETON
Personal Trainer John brings us fitness with an emphasis on sharing knowledge. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Health & Physical Education from Montclair State University. He is certified in nutrition and practical exercise from C.H.E.K. Institute. His experience includes instructing physical education to children in grades kindergarten through 12.
Beyond teaching physical education, John’s background includes providing sport-specific training for teens and young adults. He has also worked with senior populations, giving him a broad knowledge of evolving fitness skills and needs throughout life. Whether creating exercise programs for a young athlete or a client who wants to build stamina later in life, John delivers effective, customized fitness sessions.
John’s Success Stories
Joe D.
I’ve been working with John Burns since the fall of 2013. At that time, I had chronic debilitating back pain from inoperable disc herniations and was feeling very pessimistic about my chances of making any real or lasting progress. As I began my weekly workouts, I struggled mentally to feel capable of doing even the most basic stretching and exercises in each session. John was encouraging and patient, and his positive attitude slowly transformed my constant feelings of “No way can I do this” into thinking I could really do more than I thought possible. He steadily rebuilt my confidence, and as the weeks went by, I made great strides in my core strength, balance, and stamina. He has excellent communication skills and is adept at building trust. He never makes me feel bad about what I can’t do today and helps me realize my long-term potential if I commit to a program and consistently work hard to achieve reasonable goals. While I still have challenges and more to do to be my best self, I am undoubtedly guided by the best trainer I’ve ever worked with. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in becoming stronger and healthier than they may have imagined they could be.
Cathy S.
Coming back to the gym after the pandemic, I knew I had lost a lot of strength and flexibility. I talked to John about my exercise goals (fitness for daily living and powerlifting) and started working with him as a Personal Trainer. John first assessed my strengths and weaknesses and then designed a program to help me meet my goals. As we work out, John focuses on my body mechanics, corrects my form, and introduces exercises to strengthen specific muscles to improve performance. I am progressing rapidly toward my goals and have benefited greatly from John’s knowledge and the personal attention he devotes to helping his clients meet their individual goals.
Cathy S.
The biggest improvement in my golf game has come, not from golf lessons, but from working with John to improve my body mechanics so I can execute a more effective swing. I believe you cannot play your best in sports unless you prepare your body to move with power. As more golfers see the value in this type of training, John will be a rock star among trainers. And, it could not happen to a nicer person. Thanks, John!