About:
With over 25 years of experience in the fitness field, Phil Clahar has an extensive and varied background. Mr. Clahar has studied martial arts, free-style wrestling, and Jiu Jitsu under Rob Kahn of Gracie Gym in Tampa, FL and has competed internationally in bodybuilding. In the bodybuilding arena, Phil holds many illustrious titles including Mr. Florida 2008, Mr. Jamaica 2009 and First Place as a super heavy weight in the 2009 Central American and Caribbean Championships. Whether you need to prepare for a bodybuilding competition or just to shed a few pounds, Phil's passion to teach and train people at any fitness level is the key to achieving your goals.
Approximately four years ago, Phil relocated from New Jersey to Wesley Chapel, Florida, where he currently lives with his wife and children. As a longtime resident of NJ, Phil was an active participant in many NY, NJ and PA bodybuilding competitions where he placed First in almost every show he competed in. As an avid gym fixture, Phil became involved in helping friends and family members to achieve their personal fitness goals. As the demand for his instruction and training techniques grew, Phil became certified and insured as a personal trainer.
Phil's commitment to fitness extends beyond the gym. As an active member of the community, Mr. Clahar can be found speaking about health and fitness at many of the neighborhood schools. Phil is extremely passionate about both ending childhood obesity and getting children involved in healthy activities.
At Structured Fitness, our team of professional personal trainers are passionate about helping you achieve the structure you desire! We are a results-driven, innovative personal training company focused on customer satisfaction.
Qualifications and Education:
Expert Rated Certified Personal Trainer
American Aerobic Association International Certified Personal Trainer
International Sports Medicine Association Certified Personal Trainer
25 Years of Weight Training/Weight Management Experience
National and International Level Bodybuilder (Mr. Florida 2008, Mr. Jamaica 2009)
Former Collegiate free-style wrestler
Former National level competitor in Chinese Karate
Phil Clahar has appeared in Lonnie Teper's "Rising Stars" feature of Iron Man magazine, June 2009 issue. See his photo and stats from this issue at
http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/site/phil-clahar/.
In January, 2009, Phil appeared
as the "Cover Athlete" for American Body Plus. In the article which accompanied the cover photo, "Something Special," Phil reveals the center of his personal
philosophy: "Phil believes that competition and life should be about faith, integrity, determination, dedication and always staying humble." Rob Rosetti,
author of the article describes Phil as "a humble athlete of God with a huge heart to go with his huge back." In the same issue, Phil is described as an
"[athlete] who stood out" and "dominate[d]" in the 2008 NPC Florida State Championships. Clahar is described as having "incredible mass and great symmetry and
conditioning...amazing to witness."
2000 Lehigh Valley Overall Champion
2003 Tribeca Heavyweight Champion
2005 NJ Golds Classic Super Heavyweight Champion
2008 Florida State Overall Champion
2009 Mr. Jamaica
Bodybuilding/Figure/Fitness Competition Preparation
Weight Management
Strength Conditioning
Athletic Conditioning
Nutritional Guidance/Assistance
From Phil:
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I have spent the past 25 years of my life researching and implementing strength training, nutrition and weight manipulation to achieve my personal goals in wrestling, martial arts and bodybuilding. During the past 12 years, I have shared my extensive knowledge and research with my personal training clients. My greatest joy and passion is to see the happiness and satisfaction in my clients as they achieve their personal goals. I want to instill in my clients the belief that: |
