Dr. Vincent “Ben” Bocchicchio has been one of the most influential people in the fitness industry since the fitness boom of the 1970s.
As the creator of slow resistance training in 1974 -- a mainstream fitness technique used by trainers nationwide -- Dr. Ben forever changed the the way we exercise. Thirty five years later he still consults to and advises some of the
leading trainers in the world, and remains one of the most reliable and knowledgeable mainstays in the exercise world.
A highly sought-after fitness consultant, Dr. Ben has advised The U.S. Olympic Committee, The National Football League, Major League Baseball, World Team Tennis, numerous major college athletic programs, and served as the training program developer for Total Gym™. His client roster includes world-class athletes, A-list celebrities and some of the industry’s top trainers -- his reach extending to tens of thousands of clients nationwide.
Dr. Ben has authored more than 200 articles, studies, and professional presentations on the subjects of health fitness and exercise, and been cited in numerous books, articles, and studies as an expert and a reference source. In 1978, Dr. Ben was lauded by the N.Y. Press as “The Guru of Fitness”.
The owner and operator of numerous health and fitness facilities throughout the nation, Dr. Ben currently maintains a private fitness and health practice in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the first exercise physiologist to include his SMART™ Exercise in cardiac and low back rehab programs in the U.S.
Dr. Ben holds two doctoral degrees: one in Exercise (muscle) Physiology, and another in Health with a specialization in Physical Exercise. At New York’s Columbia University, he did post doctoral work specializing in Weight Management and Body Composition.
In his sixties, Dr. Ben continues to train regularly using his revolutionary SMART™ training system. This enables him to maintain a high level of strength, significant muscle mass, and single digit body fat. He currently, and continues to be a much sought after expert and consultant to corporate, educational and individual clients.
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