Gary Leighton’s Bio

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With over 50,000 personal training sessions performed, a wealth of knowledge, and a deep passion for his work, Gary ranks among the top personal trainers in the United States. He has led clients of all ages to tremendous improvements in body composition, strength, aerobic endurance, flexibility, and balance, goals many of them never thought would be possible. These include men and women with and without exercise experience, personal trainers and aerobic instructors, national ranking athletes, and people with various conditions and injuries. Gary approaches each session with a sincere appreciation for the client’s goals and needs, an eye for detail, and a great deal of feedback. He places great emphasis on safety through instruction on proper postural alignment and technique. Through innovation, education, and motivation, he guides clients to the results they desire.
Gary started Maximum Definition, initially the Bay Area’s first world class personal fitness club, in 2003, as well as several unique fitness programs over the years, including The Battle Royal, Unstoppable, and The Fitness League. His fitness experience also includes that of author, speaker, radio and TV fitness consultant, group exercise and abdominal training instructor, committee chairman for various fitness competitions, and AAU youth basketball coach with 8 championships and a winning percentage over .800 vs high school coaches.