About Me
Who is James Shapiro?
A sports performance coach. A personal trainer. A strength coach. James Shapiro fits all of the above. He works with a wide range of clients, all with different goals. James trains division-I athletes, kids, stay-at-home moms, seniors, high-school athletes, and CEOs. Clients rave about their results, level of professionalism, eye for detail, and personality when working with James Shapiro.
James Shapiro holds over 9 years of experience. Originally from NYC, he has done it all in the big apple. From working at big-fitness chains, internet startups, concierge, independent gyms, boutique studios, sports performance facilities, and even having his own personal training studio. His professional accomplishments include internships at nationally recognized strength & conditioning organizations from coast to coast. During that time he has successfully completed two different masters degrees in Exercise Science, multiple certifications, and attended various workshops all to enhance the experience and elevate the value for his clients.
James Shapiro’s scholarly accomplishments are only a reflection of his dedication to human performance. Exposure in a variety of sports as a teen growing up allows him to understand strategies and life lessons competition can bring. His first sport was tennis where he played as a competitive junior. That led him to hold and coach as a USPTA Professional level tennis coach for four years. He also achieved the level of first-kyu in Kendo during that same time as well as boxing toe-to-toe with others inside the NYCPAL boxing ring in East New York.
He isn’t one to shy away from helping others learn from the time and resources he has gathered over the years. James Shapiro consistently offers his professional opinion and has been published or featured in multiple articles. He has been found in EatThisNotThat, Women’s Health, GQ, Aaptive, Insider, & more. When not working out or with clients, James enjoys the classic pairing of a book with a good cup of coffee, lounging at the pool or beach, or hiking outdoors.
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