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Doug Slobodien
Old Job: Freelance photographer, then full-time
parent.
Why He Changed to Fitness: When his first
son was an infant, he volunteered at the YMCA in exchange
for a family membership. He helped members learn how to use
the weight equipment and found it  fascinating.
That was 15 years and 30 certifications ago!
New Job: Instructor and personal trainer
at Riverside Health & Fitness in Mansfield, New Jersey;
also holds nine part-time jobs and five volunteer positions.
Why He Likes Fitness: “I enjoy the
constant influx of research and information,” says Slobodien.
“By leaving myself open to opportunities that have presented
themselves, I have found that the fitness industry has led
me to some wonderful places and fascinating people.”
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