DOUG SKLAR

Founder/Head Trainer

Doug Sklar of PhilanthroFIT Training

I have always had a passion for health and fitness. As you can see, I have pursued my passion in a variety of fields throughout my career.

All of these experiences have allowed me the good fortune to help hundreds of people from a variety of backgrounds reach their fitness related goals.

I look forward to the opportunity to help you accomplish all of your fitness related goals.

In Good Health,
Coach Doug

Doug Sklar

EDUCATION

  • MS – Exercise Science and Health Promotion (Concentration in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention), University of Pennsylvania-California
  • BS – Health and Physical Education, University of Delaware

CERTIFICATIONS

  • N.S.C.A. Certified Personal Trainer
  • N.A.S.M. Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • Advanced Exercise Nutrition – Human Kinetics
  • N.A.S.E. Certified Specialist in Speed and Explosion for Sports Competition
  • R.R.C.A. Certified Distance Running Coach

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE

  • TRX Expert Trainer
  • TRX Suspension Training
  • TRX Group Training
  • TRX Sports Medicine

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 15 years private personal and group training.
  • 15 years: High School Varsity and D1 College Coach – Track, Basketball, Cross-Country
  • 12 years: HS Physical Education Teacher (classes include Cross Training, Strength and Conditioning, High Intensity Training, Sports Conditioning, and many more)
  • 3 years: Marathon Coach with the NYC Chapter of Team in Training

PERSONAL

  • Multiple time, sub 3:00 hour marathoner
  • Ironman Florida 2008
  • JFK 50 Mile Run 2009
  • Competitive adventure racer
  • My proudest accomplishment was Coaching the Calhoun School Varsity Girls Basketball team to back-to-back league championships in 2008 & 2009, and the best record (21-2) in the history of the school (for a girls or boys team). Just an amazing team that, through hard work and determination, turned me into a championship coach. Being part of this team was truly a highlight of my career.