Jacob is the Founder of ARETE and is a Certified Personal Trainer who transforms human lives with the “ARETE Method”, a fitness program he discovered and designed himself. Jacob’s belief in consistently improving his body, mind, and spirit leads to an effective transfer of energy, practice, and teachings to his clients in a methodical manner.

He blends calisthenics, kettlebells, and yoga techniques to help individuals & businesses build a functional, flexible, and balanced body, mind & spirit. He trains his clients in their office, their home, or outside or virtually to help clients save time.

Jacob is also Private Ski Instructor and trains clients at their preferred ski resort or area. He became a Certified Ski Instructor in 2017 in Revelstoke Mountain Resort within the province of British Columbia, Canada where he also got trained in Avalanche Safety. Afterwards he spent five seasons living, working, and skiing in Telluride, Colorado where he skied over 100 days per season.

Jacob now lives in the Greater Philadelphia Area and serves clients locally & virtually, yet is willing to travel nationally & internationally to meet his clients needs and goals.

See below for Jacob’s most impressive athletic awards, mentions, and feats: