Adam Campbell, Jr.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Exercise Sciences from Tulane University
Associates Degree in Respiratory Care Therapy from Delgado
ACE Certified in Youth Fitness
Fitness has always been my passion, so when the opportunity arose to go to Tulane University and study Sports and Exercise Sciences, I jumped on the chance to earn my Bachelor's degree of Science and start a new journey in my life.
I tried going to several different gyms, and often saw how people didn't get the results they wanted. They would come into the gym and workout daily, still they saw minimal results. The ones who were frustrated enough with the lack of progress and decided to inquire about personal training were met with high prices. It was also noted that many of the personal trainers seemed to give the same watered-down advice to everyone, not focusing on the individual needs.
It was at this point I started to seriously invest in the idea of opening up a personal training studio. My studio would offer a variety of innovated exercises with affordable rates with or without contracts and most important, I wanted to focused on making my clients feel like family.
Adam’s Vision
All great achievements start with a vision. Adam Campbell Jr. had a vision, and he coupled it with deep passion.
Adam is a New Orleans native who doesn’t take his roots lightly. He was gifted with a natural athletic ability, and a love for seeking knowledge. He loves everything having to do with the great city of New Orleans. This is especially true when it comes to its people.
As a sports and fitness enthusiast, Adam completed his dream of earning degrees in the sports sciences. He graduated from Delgado Community College and Tulane University with degrees in Exercise Science and Respiratory Care Therapy. He also achieved his personal dream of starting an award-winning fitness studio.
The BreakThru Fitness philosophy and approach to training comes from Adam’s frustration with how many traditional gyms are designed. He has observed hundreds of people lose their motivation for achieving fitness goals simply because the workout environment was not conducive to productivity. He also became very dismayed at how some trainers chose to convey minimal information to clients when they function in large gym environments. He observed that client success was directly tied to the amount of information and attention they received from trainers.
Years studying exercise science also helped Adam realize that there is a host of exercise techniques available that can benefit people, but they are underutilized in most gyms. These techniques can speed client results, and they can quickly convey knowledge that can be used by people for life.
BreakThru Fitness is a no-nonsense studio. There is no cookie-cutter training method that will work equally for all people. However, certain solid principles regarding physiology and nutrition are employed. These principles are customized to meet the needs of every client. Nothing is watered-down, and no client goals are treated as less important than others. This is the main advantage of personal training that Adam infuses into every program in his studio.
The Mission of BreakThru Fitness
Simply put, the mission of BreakThru Fitness is to help people find a concrete way to achieve their fitness goals. Of course, this has everything to do with the goals themselves. They are as diverse as the people who have them. That is where most traditional workout facilities get it wrong. Trainers must be versatile and inventive. They must be willing to teach people about traditional and non-traditional ways to be challenged.
Adam Campbell Jr. absolutely believes that the entire world is a gym. In the past, getting fit usually meant one of two things. Those two things were lifting heavy weights and doing various forms of boring cardiovascular activities. There is no argument that these things work for certain people, but they do not address all fitness needs.
Adam’s passion for helping everyone achieve goals has led him to incorporate a nearly limitless battery of exercise techniques into training sessions. The techniques help people better understand how to direct their efforts where they are needed most. They also help to create a solid foundation for continued physical conditioning as a lifestyle.
When a client starts to train at Breakthru Fitness, they do not enter an environment where they are simply told to do a specific number of “reps and sets.” They are introduced to proven exercise and nutrition science methods that they can adopt as their own. This only happens with the personal attention from a trainer that each client receives. Adam Campbell Jr. wants Breakthru Fitness to be a place that never creates a reason for a client to give up on their dreams of being fit and confident.
Why do so many people give up on their fitness goals?
It certainly isn’t because they don’t want them to happen!
Most people give up on goals because they get “stuck in a rut.” The main reason for this is boredom. People tend to use exactly the same training and diet plan for months on end. The body has an amazing ability to adapt. If a training regimen doesn’t evolve, the body will stop changing.
Personal trainers constantly provide motivation and ideas to improve how you approach working out. Some people fail at fitness because they only see workouts through their own viewpoints. A personal trainer is always identifying things you might not see. They communicate how to make slight adjustments in workouts and nutrition plans to properly coax the body to change.
Why are trainers like Adam Campbell Jr. so extraordinary?
This is a very interesting question. Some people who become trainers have never experienced what it is like to struggle with a personal fitness issue. This does not mean that they are not excellent at what they do. It does mean that they might have a problem identifying with others.
Personal trainers New Orleans like Adam Campbell Jr. have experienced what it is like to be frustrated pursuing a fit lifestyle. He knows it is difficult to find a workout environment that is comfortable, affordable, and promotes programs that fit personal goals. He knows that true fitness does not always happen quickly. It can be a struggle, and it often requires the support of others. He also understands that knowledge is power when it comes to being healthy.
When a person learns about the truths and myths of being fit, they can finally work toward what they want. Studios like Breakthru Fitness are perfect for people who have had more struggles than successes when it comes to exercise and fitness. This is because trainers like Adam Campbell Jr. understand that the struggles are real. With that truth, anyone can learn to “break through” past barriers.
What are some requirements for working with a personal trainer?
Can you commit to regular fun workout sessions? Can you gradually adjust the way you enjoy food? Do you really want to change the way you look and feel? Well, that’s about it.
Many people never consider training because they think they have to fit in with the crowd. What if you don’t know what to wear while exercising? What if you are self-conscious about your body aesthetics? What if you think that you look funny while exercising?
What if there was someone available who told you that they want you to be your best in spite of these things? That is what an exceptional personal trainer is for. They look through your concerns to your potential.
On the practical side, a personal trainer can give you advice about “gearing up” for exercise. People new to exercise usually want to learn about things like,
* Proper workout attire that helps them feel comfortable when training.
* How to properly and safely use various pieces of exercise equipment.
* General gym and fitness studio etiquette.
* How to stay focused when it seems like everyone else is much more fit.
* How to avoid injuries, and how to manage post-workout soreness.
* How to fuel workouts with the right types of food and nutritional supplements.
The answers to all of these questions are revealed during personal training sessions. There is nothing like learning as you go, and a trainer is there to answer questions any time that they arise. In a way, the most important overall requirement is for you to “trust your personal trainer.” Incredible things can happen when you do.
It’s all about choice!
A big myth in fitness culture is that personal trainers are bossy. If bossy means giving a client every reason to succeed by pushing them through barriers, it’s true. The fact is, a client is always in control. Trainers can communicate hard facts about what you need to do to improve your physique, but it is only according to what you desire to accomplish.
A New Orleans personal trainer like Adam Campbell Jr. can be tough, intense, and dedicated to constant improvement. He is this way in order to help you become the same. Ultimately, you are in charge of the direction of your sessions, but you will be given the best tools possible. Working one to one with a trainer is the surest way to learn what it takes to get lasting results. You might be pushed hard, but it will only happen because you choose to make a change.
Are you ready to finally gain control of your physical self? If the answer is yes, personal trainers in New Orleans at Breakthru Fitness can make it happen.