Rick has worked in the fitness industry since 2002 as a personal trainer, licensed massage therapist, college and university adjunct professor, NASM faculty instructor, author, and creator of the “Type 2 Diabetes Fitness Specialist” course for the MedFit Education Network. He has presented at numerous fitness conferences within the US and internationally. As an entrepreneur, he is the founder and owner of Independent Training Spot, with six gyms based in NYC, with plans to expand. He also co-owns RēCOVER, the world’s first recovery studio. In 2022, Rick was awarded the IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year Award. He is also the award-winning host of the NASM CPT Podcast and holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a doctorate in health science