About The Owner

 
I began working as a personal trainer 27 years ago in Venice California.  In that time I have provided personal training and nutrition services to over 1000 clients in southern California including Hollywood celebrities, athletes, and Fortune 500 CEO's.

Certifications

• Certified Fitness Trainer (NSCA) - National Strength & Conditioning Association
• CPT *Optimum Performance Training (NASM) - National Acadamy of Sports Medicine
• USA Weightlifting Level I Club Coach (USAW)
• Certified Personal Trainer (ACE) - American Council on Exercise
• Licensed Sports Nutritionist - (NASN) National Association of Sports Nutrition
• Certified Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant (ACE) - American Council on Exercise
• Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist - (AAHFRP) - American Academy of Health, Fitness and Rehabilitation Professionals
• Certified in CPR
• 2,000,000 Professional Liability Insurance
• Memberships: NSCA, USAW

Continuing Education

• Paul Chek - Core Conditioning (abdominal training)
• Paul Chek - Core Conditioning (back and ball training)
• Paul Chek - Pushing and Pressing Exercises
• Paul chek - Rows, Pulls, Chins, and the Deadlift
• Human Kinetics - Designing Flexibility Programs

Soft published: Rays Way "Nutritional Guidance for Weight Loss and Longevity"

Employment History in Los Angeles

• Beverly Hills Health Club
• Pritikin Longevity Center
• Gold's Gym Redondo Beach
• Marina Athletic Club

Mentioned in featured articles:  People, Esquire, and the Enquirer Magazine for clients impressive results.

Clients Ray has personally trained or advised:

• Tom Arnold, Roseanne Barr, Britt Ekland, Nancy Sinatra, Vanessa Williams, Mathew & Barbara Eden, Richard Irving (the owner of The Ivy restaurant in Beverly Hills), Kim Ortega (Assistant coach - 1996 U.S.A. Olympic Womens Volleyball Team), Tony Ray (Hair stylist to the stars), Danny Manning, R.L. Osborne (world class BMX rider), Gary Hooker (Hawaiian Ironman masters champion), international print and runway models, physicians, chiropractors, triathletes, numerous entrepreneurs and fortune 500 CEO's for Hilton Hotels, Four Seasons Hotel, Walt Disney T.V., ABC T.V., Premier Inc., Weyerhaeuser.

Custom Gym Design

Extensive experience designing commercial, corporate and custom home gyms i.e. ABC Studio's, Pardee Construction Co., President of Walt Disney T.V., Jay Robb's Gym, CEO of B.J. Construction Co., Tom and Roseanne Arnold.