Category Archives: Fitness

When I peruse social media these days, one of the main things I look for is someone or something that will be inspiring and motivational, which brings me to a number of fitness instructors, but only a few of them consistently engage and inspire, which is why TJ Collins earns his first Dazzler of the Day. Collins grew up in the Capital Region and after an extended stint in New York City (where he worked with the likes of SoulCycle, Barry’s Bootcamp, 305 Fitness and Equinox) finds himself back up here, offering personal fitness trining, health and wellness coaching, and general motivation for the masses. He is currently offering bootcamps and personal training, so check out his website here. 

A descendant of MTV’s original reality-television show ‘The Real World’ and its spin-off ‘Road Rules’, ‘The Challenge’ pits participants of both against each other for a series of competitive challenges that makes for double the explosive television. Taking part of that is Nam Vo, who is also an international fashion, cover & fitness model, actor, coach  and instructor. He can now add Dazzler of the Day to the impressive curriculum vitae. 

Not to put too-fine of a point on how ageless I am, it needs to be disclosed that I once babysat Calvin and I used to play cards with the grandmother of Bryan. So yes, I go way back with these two Dazzlers of the Day. Today they are launching Stepbrothers – a far and triumphant cry from the little kids I remember quite fondly, and a bold evolution of their training brand. Calvin and Bryan have been honing their unique brand of fitness and wellness for well over a decade ~ their knowledge, experience, and camaraderie combine for the powerful synergy of inspiration and aspiration that personifies the best kind of trainers. 

Visit their new website for available fitness plans and an extensive menu of options for anyone looking to forge a healthier lifestyle.

From www.trainsb.com: Stepbrothers is a health and wellness company organized by two fitness coaches who’ve made it their priority to empower others and create a community of strong and like minded individuals. Stepbrothers offer 15 years of experienced coaching within the fitness industry and pride themselves in their abilities to instill the importance of hard work and discipline into everyday people while being able to enjoy and embrace the journey.

With our #TRAINSB program, we’re aiming to bring more flexibility around our workouts, while keeping the same energy and community we do with our in-person PT sessions. The result is a fully customized workout and nutrition plan, that adapts to your goals, schedule and needs.