Hi, I’m Greg Murphy, owner of Primitive Athlete.
I have a passion for fitness and training and love to share it with others in hopes that I might guide them towards improved health and quality of life. I combine my love of fitness and helping others and deliver it to the Greater Philadelphia area through Primitive Athlete, my advanced personal training studio in West Chester, PA. From the science of fitness and nutrition to the lifestyle benefits of being healthy, I’m convinced that everyone can grow to love personal training if they can find a program they enjoy.
My History
I have been training in the martial arts for over 30 years. At age 9 I started boxing, and at age 15 I started studying more efficient concepts of unarmed/armed training that covered all ranges of attack, and specializes in neutralizing violent opposition by using direct, efficient motion. Using the fundamentals of boxing, kickboxing, kali, grappling (jiu jitsu, wrestling), I have formulated a highly individualized form of self-defense; one that is practical for unpredictable attacks in real-world situations (weapons, multiple attackers, terrain, etc.). I have been teaching self-defense out of my personal training studio for over 15 years. I started doing personal training at age 20, completing my first certification course at Cabrini College for Strength and Conditioning. I specialize in athletic performance enhancement, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, weight loss, and body building. I have also studied alternative medicine and holistic nutrition at the American College Of Healthcare Sciences.
My Philosophy on Personal Training and Nutrition
My approach to personal training is uniquely customized to each of my client’s specific goals. Everyone has a different level of physical ability, and I tailor my recommendations to age, fitness, health, and injury considerations. I use certain styles of exercise and movement to support proprioception and cognitive function, along with varying motions and movements, the instruction of proper form, and strength and conditioning strategies. Whether you want to learn self-defense, improve your athletic performance, get stronger and build muscle, or rehab an injury, I will help you reach your goal, carefully and properly, through a customized personal training program.
When it comes to nutrition, I recommend whole foods that are organic, grass-fed, and free of unnatural chemicals and hydrogenated oils. I believe in healthy fats, low carbohydrate intake, and avoiding processed foods. I take a holistic approach to nutrition and overall health by encouraging small lifestyle changes that go beyond diet choices and meal plans. Even common household cleaning products can have a significant impact on our bodily health.
You can read more about Primitive Athlete’s services and philosophies by visiting our personal training services page and our nutrition page. I look forward to working with you soon!
Primitive Athlete asks: Do you know the difference between personal training and exercise?
Understanding the difference gives you control over your approach to your health. Which path will you take?
The Difference Explained
With personal training, you are motivated by a specific goal and stay focused. It includes intensity, and a desire to be better every workout. Training measures feedback and progress. Without accountability, anything else is just plain exercise.
Exercise alone lacks specific goals and real purpose. It is done for the sake of burning calories, and often lacks intensity and drive. It frequently consists of the same routine day in and day out, or a random choice of familiar movements that aren’t overly challenging. With exercise, workouts tend to feel like a chore and are often inconsistent.
Which do you prefer?
Are you one of those people who just does it for the burn and the sweat, to see your FitBit tell you that you burned some calories? Or are you striving to make real progress that improves your bodily health with every workout?