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Hidden Gems: Meet Brian of Coach Brian Parana Health Coaching

Today we’d like to introduce you to Brian.

Hi Brian, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I started off in high school track and field, which intrigued my interest in sports and taking care of your body.

From there I got a job at the local YMCA to be able to get a free gym membership. Once I was there for a little bit the fitness director asked me to become a group exercise instructor. I was teaching my ab class Monday nights at 5 to 530 called ” Phenomenal Abdominal”! At that point, I realize I can make money through exercise!

I graduated with an exercise nutrition degree in 2004. I worked at the University of Akron rec center when they opened in the wellness suite giving people exercise prescriptions, and wellness assessments.

From there, I became a personal trainer at Akron General Lifestyles. I worked with a few hundred clients throughout my time there for over 5+ years really learning how to interact with people to help get them results in their everyday lifestyle.

I ended up opening up 2 CrossFit gyms between 2010 and 2015 in which I served a few thousand people in the Akron area. I was even able to take one of my old personal training clients to the CrossFit games in 2011 and she won at the age of 60!

Fast forwarding to 2015 until now, I have been a health coach that is on weight loss, improving people’s lifestyle, and helping them get sustainable results.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
in any sort of ownership there’s always challenges that people have to overcome

Being a father for with kids currently one in high school and three in middle school, navigating the work life balance is always tricky.

Through growing multiple businesses in the last 20 years, it’s always challenged my time and priorities.

I’ve been able to find a reasonable work life balance while taking care of my health and spending time with my family.

I use these experiences to help coach other people to be successful

As you know, we’re big fans of Coach Brian Parana Health Coaching. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Being in the health, nutrition and fitness industry for the last 20 years has brought me a significant amount of experience working with people in there every day life.

I help busy working professional professionals with family be successful in their health while being successful in their career and family as well.

I am known for helping people lose weight and find a work life balance through the process. I help people achieve sustainable results they can live with the rest of their life.

What set me apart from other people is the fact that I have a family of six, my family has traveled to all 50 states and multiple continents so I understand how to juggle different situations and environments. I’ve had thousands of conversations with clients in all areas of business be successful with managing their health.

I help people 1:1 navigate there, health challenges in a way that works for them.
My services include nutrition, fitness, time management, stress management, work, life, balance, and beyond through my coaching.

What has been the most important lesson you’ve learned along your journey?
Consistency, perseverance, and determination to reach the goals that you want to accomplish for yourself. Out of all the years I’ve been doing this those are the lessons that stand out..

Leave people better off than when you found them. This timeless rule really sets the tone for all those I work with…

you will have challenges and obstacles on your journey, what are you going to do to find a solution that works for you?

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