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Harris Sophocleous

Madison, WI 53718
www.yelp.com/biz/sophofit-madison
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About Me

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Growing up in Athens, Greece, I was a competitive swimmer for 12 years. I have over 20 years of experience as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. I am a fitness advisor for police units (SWAT), I am Battling Ropes Certified, and I provide swimming instruction as well. As a fitness expert, I h... moreGrowing up in Athens, Greece, I was a competitive swimmer for 12 years. I have over 20 years of experience as a personal trainer and fitness instructor. I am a fitness advisor for police units (SWAT), I am Battling Ropes Certified, and I provide swimming instruction as well. As a fitness expert, I have trained clients from novices to experienced athletes, and have trained clients from age 5 to 85. I enjoy challenging clients to reach beyond their perceived limits so they can reach new levels of fitness of body and mind. I help clients learn how to use their surrounding environments to obtain the best workouts possible. less
Profession
Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Sports Conditioning Pro
Expertise
Activities:
Body Leverage/Bodyweight Training, Bodybuilding, Boot Camps, Cardio Machines, Circuit Training, Core Conditioning, Hiking, Kettlebells, Personal Training, Running, Swimming, Trail Running, Triathlon, Walking, Water Fitness
Specialties:
Biomechanics, Bodybuilding, Cardio Workouts, Core Training, Corporate Wellness, Executive Fitness, Exercise Physiology, Family Fitness, Fat Loss, Fitness Assessment, Fitness Education, Flexibility, Group Exercise, Injury Prevention, Men's Fitness, Personal Training, Plyometrics, Postnatal Fitness, Postrehab/Injury Recovery, Prenatal Fitness, Sports Conditioning, Strength Training, Toning and General Fitness, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Weight Training, Wellness Coaching, Wellness/Preventive, Women's Fitness
Degrees
Bachelor's Degree Exercise Science/Education, University of Alabama
Master's Degree Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Emphasis, United States Sports Academy
Years Experience
21-25 years
NSCA - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Verified
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
Fitness & Wellness Insurance Agency

Harris's Locations

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Within 25 miles of 53718 (Mobile Training Radius)

Additional Information

Rate
single; discounts for packages and doubles/groups, online/Skype training available
Payment Methods
Cash, Credit Cards, Personal Checks
Awards & Accomplishments
Former member of the Greek and Cypriot National Swim Teams
Languages Spoken
English, Greek
Gender
Male
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Donna Calk
On Apr 11, 2013
Harris ran a women's Boot Camp program for almost 4 years on the Chicago North Shore. I can honestly say he was a true professional and an expert at fitness training. He pushed the women to the best physical shape of their lives while doing it in a positive and safe manner. He constantly kept the workouts fresh and challenging. Harris is not only an expert in the field of fitness, but a man of character who always showed up when he said he would and always did what he promised to do. Certainly one of the best trainers you will ever work with.
Rovertos Gross
On Apr 10, 2013
Harris was my personal trainer for 1 year in Chicago. Without any doubt I can highly recommend him. He managed, within less than 6 months, to take me from subzero fit-level to a very good performance (including much better looks) that positively affected both my professional and personal life. Harris knows his profession inside-out and is a great instructor bringing in the results and life energy you desire. It was my best USD investment. Needless to say that he is a fun-to train with personality by keeping absolute high level of professionalism. Therefore after my return to Europe I continued working out his Harris via Skype.

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Harris's Recent Blog Posts

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posted on June 26, 2012

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posted on April 22, 2012
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