Brian E. Fracassa
Brian is the founder BodyWorks Personal Training (1988), a Best of R.I. award winning personal training service. He has a B.S. in Physical Education, Health, and Adapted Physical Education from the University of Rhode Island (1991).
He is a teacher at S.W Bridgham Middle School (1992 to present), and the creator of QuickFit and QuickFit2Go - The 30 minute strength training and cardio workout all in one. In 2003 he introduced Contraction Training as a superior alternative to traditional weight training.
Brian is the owner of The Fracassa Fitness Group, a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the Gatorade Sports Science Exchange,and earned a Best of R.I. award for personal /fitness training.
In october 2008 opened Rhode Islands premiere "boutique" luxury fitness center, BodyWorks personal fitness studio where membership is limited to ensure privacy and results.
Brian has been featured on WJAR 10, 920 WHJJ, Providence Monthly, East Side Monthly, Rhode Island Monthly, Kent County Times, East Greenwich Monthly, Parenting Magazine, and the Providence Journal. Recently, he was the featured speaker at "The Elite 11 Invitation Only Football Camp" on the myths and misconceptions of nutrition and fitness. Former participants of the camp include Vince Young, Tim Tebow, Carson Palmer and Tom Brady to name a few.
Tom Bakalakis, B.S.
Tom is a personal trainer and exercise specialist who received his Bachelors degree in Kinesiology (the study of motion of the human body) with a specialization in exercise science from the University of Rhode Island. Throughout his education, Tom studied many different applications of exercise. In addition to his familiarity of exercise in healthy adults, he has also studied exercise in adults with health conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Tom also performed extensive research in physical activity and weight training in children and prepubescent teenagers. He realizes the growing statistics of inactivity and poor diet in today’s children which led to him writing an article on the importance of physical activity in children and teenagers. Tom’s wide knowledge of exercise allows him to know the subtle differences needed to train all people regardless of age, gender or level of fitness.
While in school, Tom completed an internship in physical therapy at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. This allowed him to gain experience in rehabilitation to go along with his background in exercise. Tom spent 4 months in his internship and still goes back to volunteer his time as much as possible. He maintains a strong relationship with many of the therapists and patients at Hasbro and thoroughly enjoys the time he spends there volunteering.
If anyone would like to schedule a free personal training consultation you can contact Tom through bodyworkstraining at bfrac@cox.net . Whether your goal is to lose weight, build strength or just get physically fit, Tom is the man to talk to. Personal training is available for beginner, intermediate and advanced sessions. Schedule your consultation today.