Dan Melita

I’ve been in and out of physical therapy and personal trainers for 15 years due to multiple knee surgeries in my teens and Dan Melita is by far the most talented and scientifically educated fitness professional I’ve ever worked with (MD’s included).
As a rather obsessive scientist with a background in biology myself, I do a lot of research and reading about staying in shape so it’s important for me to have a trainer who no only can keep up but give me perspective. As a result our sessions are often full of scientific banter, which is great fun.
Dan has not only stayed very attentive to my injuries and helped me get back nearly all of my lost mobility, but I’ve been able to put on more muscle than ever before and look better than ever, and I was quite fit going in.
Best I can say is that if your a picky geek like me, you should check Dan out.

I found Dan when I was looking to rehab from a sports injury. I found myself stronger than ever and keep coming back to stay strong and competitive for my tennis tournaments. I have a secret weapon… Dan Melita!

I have known Dan for almost a decade. He is a tireless worker, professional athlete and inspiration to clients. I would recommend him to anyone looking to start taking their health and fitness seriously!
He is patient, extremely knowledgable and has the tenacity needed to help people push through their limits. Real motivator, I refer Dan regularly!

Dan is simply the best! I’ve tried to get in shape by self-​motivation several times, but it always wears out. Not so with Dan! Dan is the guy who will keep you on track even when you just want to curl up on the couch and eat chips. And he REALLY knows what he’s doing! Before you get started, he sits down with you and discusses goals and injuries. He even gave me tips to strengthen my weak knees. His nutrition tips are awesome too. And if you’re really lucky, he might let you sample some of his healthy baked goods that he whips up from time to time. Talk about motivation! Seriously, I cannot say enough good things about this guy.

Dan is awesome! Both my husband and I have been training with him and it’s been great. He’s competent, knows his field, and extremely personable as well. He listens to your feedback, injuries, weaknesses (my back is hurting, I’m feeling tired, this muscle is tight, or that) and will work around (and help you recover from) all of these as he designs your work out for you. He has turned into a good friend very quickly as well — and when you work with him you know he genuinely cares to help you achieve your goals.

I can’t say enough good stuff about Dan. If I could give him 10 stars I would. As the other reviews have mentioned, Dan is very competent and knowledgeable in his field. I was super impressed by how quickly and accurately he identified my weaknesses simply by observing how I move. He does use scientific jargon when he explained what muscles I should focus on which can be confusing for me who has minimal human anatomy background but it all just made me more impressed by him. He does take time to explain it to me in simpler terms too. The workouts and stretches he then suggested for me is definitely helping me make my weaknesses stronger.
The diet and eating plan that he has provided for me has been working phenomenally well so far. Since I started it 3 weeks ago, I’ve been able to lose and keep off 5 lbs. That doesn’t sound like much but I’m a small asian boy with most of his fat in my back and love handles. My clothes are fitting better, my six pack is starting to show and i have a lot of energy to keep up my workouts. My running time and endurance has improved too. My problem in the past has been the yo yo dieting and binging to satisfy my sweet tooth. The eating plan Dan provided me had enough sweetness that i don’t crave more. I’m really excited about my results so far and I would recommend him for anyone who needs to get that little push to be the best and healthiest they can be. I can go on and on with this review but I’m not because i don’t want to oversell, even though it’s true. Dan is the MAN!

I have been training with Dan since 2009 and I enjoy every minute of it. I started training with a buddy and initially we told Dan that we’ll work out but we won’t run. Dan kept his promise of no running during training but he got us in such good shape that we started signing up for races on our own. I was never the athletic type growing up and Dan changed all of that for me. Now I love running, cycling, hiking, and even got back into yoga and got certified as a yoga teacher.
Work outs with Dan is not all about the physical stuff. He is a great life coach as well.
I highly recommend Dan to anyone and everyone. In fact, my mother-​in-​law, sister-​in-​law, and husband are now also clients of Dan. He will tailor your work outs to exactly what you need.
Thanks Dan for reminding me that I’m stronger than I am physically and mentally!

Dan is one of the most competent and conscientious trainers I’ve ever worked with. Since 2001, I’ve had three major surgeries on my shoulder and have gone to over a half dozen trainers and physical therapists with no success — until I met Dan. He has gone above and beyond to help me reach my goals for strengthening and conditioning, and has always provided a great deal of personal attention and care. I highly recommend Dan for anyone who is recovering from injury, getting back into shape, or looking to take their conditioning to the next level.