Graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy ('75).

Received extensive education in Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology, which provided the understanding on how the body’s metabolism works, and how it can be influenced to speed up or slow down. Howard also learned how the muscular system works and how exercise can build and strengthen muscle fibers.

Begin weight lifting as a hobby in his 20’s.

Started working out with a personal trainer in 1985 at the age of 32 and continued with the same trainer for 12 years. At the age of 45 Howard began applying nutritional knowledge to his exercise programs and began seeing additional positive results.

Left sales in 1998 to manage a Fitness Club in Old City (Old City Ironworks) that was purchased by his family.

Helped build the membership base at Old City Ironworks from 350 members to over 1300 members by 2003.

In 2002, Howard helped start a second Fitness Club in Northern Liberties called Ironworks II. Helped build the membership base to over 750 members in one year.

Sold both Old City Ironworks and Ironworks II in October 2003.

Started a personal training company with his son Scott that employed over 10 trainers doing over 200 training sessions per week.

Graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1975. Taught in the Philadelphia School System for 3 years.

Began a sales career in retail in 1978 that eventually led to management positions with 3 different companies. Sales career lasted over 15 years in Retail Fashion.

Started a management position in the Fitness Industry at Old City Ironworks in 1999. Expanded her management skills by taking on a second management position at Ironworks II in 2002. Helped increase memberships at both clubs that the family sold in 2003.

Was brought on to co-manage the family’s new Fitness Club in East Falls called East Falls Fitness.

Received his Personal training certification in 2002. Began personal training at Old City Ironworks and Ironworks II in Philadelphia.

Presently personal trains over 35 clients and teaches 3 group classes per week.

Scott brings energy, excitement and enthusiasm to his one on one personal training session.

Imagine a workout where slow repetitions are combined with movements designed to isolate individual muscle groups. Most people tend to have one side of the body that is stronger, weaker or tighter than the other side.

This special workout is designed to bring a high level harmony within and between all muscle groups... muscle balance. The end result will be a body and spirit that is more in balance and less prone to injury.

David Etkin is a certified trainer (AAAI/ISMA) specializing in beginner workout programs. His focus is easing into a steady and manageable routine along with nutritional emphasis. Additionally he is qualified to train physically challenged individuals.