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I’m interested in—obsessed with—finding ways to move that can make you feel better, look better, and function better in every aspect of your life. All of my credentials stem from this lifelong passion.
I’ve been a professional trainer since 2003 and since then have helped people from diverse backgrounds achieve their fitness goals.
From corporate types to schoolteachers to luminaries in the entertainment industry, I’ve helped clients lose weight, bulk up, and feel their best in record time.
Finally—and I think, most importantly—I’ve helped to reshape how people feel about, and think about their bodies, so they feel great 24-7.
A few highlights:
25 Years of Fitness:
I started training regularly in high school, back in the late 80’s.
My wife and kids can attest that I rarely miss workouts, no matter how stressful or distracting my life becomes.
If there’s a workout program or tool out there, I’ve probably sampled it.
When I find one that is useful and effective, I implement it into my clients' routine.
Nationally Recognized Expert:
In the last few years, I’ve become a go-to resource for some of the top fitness publications in the country.
I’ve written dozens of articles for national magazines, including Men’s Health, Experience Life (where I am a contributing editor), and T-Nation.com.
I have also co-written two books on fitness:
The Exercise Cure (Rodale) and
Your New Prime (HarperWave), and written several more, including Weight Loss After 40, and the Six Week Lean Muscle Up Plan, both published by Hearst.
I have also presented numerous lectures on the Feldenkrais Method® at, among other places, the IDEA Fitness Summit in San Diego.
 Men's Health January 2013"Seven Fitness Tests" by Andrew Heffernan How to ace seven tough tests of fitness. |
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 Men's Health March 2012"The Sweat 16" by Andrew Heffernan Sixteen fitness tips from sixteen of the top strength coaches in the NCAA. |
 Men's Health December 2012“Way of the Warrior” by Andrew Heffernan On hand-to-hand training with the stars of the NFL. |
 Men's Health November 2012"The Flab Assassin" by Andrew Heffernan On training (personally) with Frank Matrisciano, the toughest trainer alive, and surviving...barely. |
 Men's Health October 2012“Reloading the Cannon” by Andrew Heffernan On the training philosophy of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. |
 Men's Health October 2013"Muscle Secrets of the Super Fit" by Andrew Heffernan The body you've always wanted starts with these 25 strategies. |
 T Nation June 2012"Five Indoor Cardio Drills For Tough Guys" by Andrew Heffernan Challenging and innovative cardio options you can do in a commercial gym. |
 Experience Life“Lift to Lose,” September 2012 Feature article on strength training for weight loss. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Energy Systems Training,” June 2012 Feature article on how to train your three energy systems for maximum performance. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Yin Yang Fitness” August 2011 by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor Feature on a balanced approach to fitness. |
 Experience Life“The Joy of Parkour” October 2011 Article on training like a freerunner. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Stair Mastery” February 2011 Workout article on stair-climbing. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Hip Hip Hooray” September 2011 “Take care of your hips” workout article. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Wild Workouts” November 2010 Feature article on unstructured, outdoor fitness trend. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“The Web of Life” November 2011: Feature article on therapies affecting the fascia. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Lifeby Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Simplicity Complex” March 2011 Workout article on barbell complexes. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“More of the Best Exercises You’re Not Doing” September 2010 Feature article on six unusual, effective exercises (Award Winning article). by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Resistance Is Not Futile” December 2010 Feature article on resistance stretching. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Overtraining: Myths, Facts, and Fantasies” June 2011 Feature article. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“One Month to Muscles” January 2012 Feature article on a muscle-building workout. (Award Winning Article) by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“The Strongman Workout,” May 2012 Article on how to train for girevoy (kettlebell) competition. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Three Ways to Work Out Smarter Than Ever” October 2010 Feature article on fitness technology. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“The Feldenkrais Fix,” November 2009 Article on the Feldenkrais Method. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“The Best Exercises You’re Not Doing” May 2010 Article on six effective but little-used exercises. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Core Essentials, ” May 2009 Article on core training. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Learn to Power Clean” April 2011 Workout article. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“The Right Timing” Jan-Feb 2010 Article on tempo training. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Strength Hangs in the Balance” July-August 2010 Feature article on the TRX. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“Fit In Ten” March 2012 Article on training for girevoy. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life“End the Year Strong” December 2011 Feature on how to reach three fitness goals in record time. by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
 Experience Life"Abs, Defined" April 2012 Workout article on ab training (Award Winning Article). by Andrew Heffernan, contributing editor |
Somatic expertise:
In May 2013, I completed the rigorous four-year certification program to be a Guild-Certified Practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method®--an in-depth system for improving body awareness, and movement quality and competence.
Feldenkrais can be used as therapy, to alleviate pain and improve function, and as a way to improve on already-excellent functioning.
Feldenkrais is the most comprehensive and effective way of affecting functional change in the body. For more on my use of Feldenkrais in one-on-one sessions, click here.
Athletic Background:
I hold a black belt in Shorin-Ryu karate, have experience in aikido, jeet kun do, boxing, and stage fighting (armed and unarmed).
For two years, I was a competitive triathlete, and finished as high as second in my age group in numerous events. I currently participate in fitness competitions and placed in the top five in my age group at the DEKA Strong World Championships in 2022.
Certification:
2008: CSCS-NSCA (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association)
Guild-Certified Practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method®