Adam started out as a nerd who hated exercise. He was a distance runner, and hated it, and the way his body looked and felt.

Adam began lifting weights to learn to manage depression and anxiety, and was immediately hooked. Within a few years, he transformed from a 140lb weakling to a 200lb bodybuilder and powerlifter, and developed a passion for self-improvement.

Adam got into personal training to help others experience the same empowerment that he did and learn to love their bodies and the way that they move. He founded GAINS in 2012 as a way to share knowledge and help to advance the fitness industry in a more positive and empowering direction.