William J. Harris

I am a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association, certified Level 1 CrossFit Coach, NAS Strongman competitor, and the founder of Riverdale Strength and Fitness. My primary objective is to provide you with only the most accurate and unbiased health and fitness information available and to save you the wasted years and headaches associated with achieving long term and sustainable results. If you're the type of person who can appreciate a no B.S. style of communication and straightforward honesty, you will benefit greatly from what I have to share with you!

In my opinion, the road to achieving optimal fitness begins with developing the proper mindset. The body can go only as far as the mind takes it, so training your process of thought as vigorously as you train the movement of your body is the essential element required to build the strongest version of yourself. I believe that fitness is a state of mind and a way of being, not a temporary destination. Your fitness level and appearance is the physical manifestation of your confidence, courage, dedication, discipline, faith, integrity, pride, and responsibility.

Over the last 9 years, I have had successful hands on training experience in various modalities and have always committed myself to learning from the best coaches, trainers, and instructors in the worlds of sports, fitness, and wellness. I founded Riverdale Strength and Fitness to give those who strive to be the best they can be the opportunity to do so with the correct tools and without unnecessary distraction. No matter who you are or where you come from, I will undoubtedly change your perception of what you are capable of.

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