Meet Charles DeFrancesco CPT
Charles is Level 3 certified
Certifications: NASM, NFPT, EFTI, EFG Prenatal
Charles DeFrancesco is the owner of the education program at Westchester Sports and Wellness. He is also a consultant for Pure Fitness Group, LLC and Fit and Functional, LLC. Charles is a former co-owner of Greenwich Sports Medicine, where he was in charge of all personal training and therapy operations for over five years.
Charles is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and by the National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT). He is also USAW Olympic lifting certified and Equinox Fitness Group Prenatal certified. Charles has completed specialty courses for Functional Exercise Specialist, Cardiac Conditions (AFPA), attended EFTI, and has over 5,000 hours of clinical experience. Charles was a guest speaker at the 2009 IHRSA conference in San Diego. He also holds year round seminars and educational courses in the tri-state area.
Charles is one of the authors of the accredited NFPT standard CPT study manuals. He created NFPT's advanced trainer workshop and writes continuing education courses for ACE, NASM, NSCA and NFPT. He is the NFPT workshop coordinator for the Northeast region, and currently sits on the NFPT Board of Education. He is also a board member of the Ethics and Safety Compliance Standard for personal trainers. Charles is the main author of the Principles of Functional Exercise manual and A Squash Players Handbook.
In addition, Charles has written numerous articles and has given presentations on various topics, including: basic movement screenings, essentials of core training, flexibility and strength & conditioning. Many websites and magazines publish Charles's articles, including www.ptonthenet.com. Charles works with a variety of doctors and has consulted with them on developing programs and training staff for their rehabilitation facilities. In addition, he consults with commercial gyms, corporate parks and fitness studios.
Charles's clients are saying …
I have been training with Charlie for over 2 years and enjoy my increased flexibility and strength. Charlie has an in-depth understanding of training that he uses to tailor an excellent individual work-out plan. He listens and creates a unique regimen that has variety to maintain interest while continuing to focus on the overall plan. I recommend him highly and look forward to many years of keeping fit and staying healthy. - Jon Sheindlin, MD
It has been 10 years that I have been training with Charlie. He has gotten me back to my original weight after two pregnancies. He helped me to maintain my weight throughout the years with diet and exercise. I am very active I many sports and he has helped me through strength training to build my core as well as work on muscle weakness to prevent injuries. I plan to be very active for a long time and happy I have Charlie to help keep me fit. - Susanne Vasquez, Optometrist
I have been training with Charlie for over a year, after unsuccessfully being able to work with various trainers in the field due to their inferior quality. Charlie's extensive knowledge about anatomy and programming was evident from our very first meeting. His workouts are detailed and challenging while simultaneously rehabilitating. He is motivating and energetic, and his main goal is to improve strength and conditioning in a safe and effective manner. Charlie has given me the tools to transform my body, and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for the best in the business. - Denise Groothuis, RD