To say Brad Goodstein is passionate about exercise might be an understatement. The personal trainer has been in the industry for 10 years and recently started his own workout business called
Retrofit Studio.
The downtown Royal Oak-based business specializes in personal training because it's what Goodstein believes is the best way to help people live healthy lives by making small, manageable changes.
"I know it works," Goodstein says. "I have had clients who have lost 100 pounds. I had a guy lost 160 pounds."
It's not all about weight loss. Retrodfit Studio's clients also include people who are overcoming injuries or looking to strengthen joints so they can do everyday things with ease, such as climb stairs or get out of bed.
"It's not always about losing weight," Goodstein says. "It’s about feeling better and having more energy."
Retrofit Studio has grown to a staff of five people. It has doubled its customer base over the last year, which has led Goodstein to look for a bigger space to accommodate its new clientele, expand its service offerings and add more staff.
"I surround myself with really good people," Goodstein says. "People who are passionate about fitness."
Source: Brad Goodstein, owner of Retrofit Studio
Writer: Jon Zemke
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