About
Qadry Ismail grew up in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and attended Meyers High School where he excelled in both football and track. He is a Hall of Fame member of the State of Pa Track & Field Coaches Association, was named the #1 high school hurdler in the nation by T&F News, and was inducted into the Meyers High School Wall of Fame for football and track. Qadry attended Syracuse, earning a B.A. in Speech and Rhetorical Studies. He is a two sport All-American (football, track); Super Bowl champion, Baltimore Ravens the "Go-To" receiver on the 2000 team; and played professionally for 10 seasons.
Education & Certifications:
- Two sport collegiate All American (football, track)
- Level I USATF certified
- Track and field assistant coach (sprints, hurdles, jumps) West Boca HS ‘04-’06
- Head coach at Patterson Mills HS ‘09-’13
- MORR Certified
- Trigger Point Myofascial Compression Certified
What is your approach to training?
I call it the "Walk Beside" - helping people in their quest to live a healthy and productive life. I feel that by helping a person improve biomechanics they will gain proper movement over their body. For example, less restrictions to the hamstrings lead to a better gait cycle within a walk, run or sprint. Working people in all planes of movement is the key to helping people improve their fitness. From TRX, Kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, medicine balls, slam balls, sleds, resistence bands, mini-hurdles, treadmill, rowers, BOSU balls, and rings... They are all in my arsenal to help one in the multi-planes they live in each day!
What led you to The Arena Club?
The Arena Club has a great atmophere and people to work with and be around. I'm always learning something new from my colleagues and engaging with members is a rewarding experience
What would you say to someone who is considering personal training?
Anyone can get you tired, but can they get you better? Form dictates function, proper form commands a better performance. If I can identify your weakness in your biomechanics and empower you to fix them and get rid of them for good, then you will function in your daily life pain-free and more capable to handle the stressors of the day-to-day living.
What is something interesting about you?
I have been in the sports broadcasting industry for nearly 20 years. Clients both young and old are always surprised to see or hear me on radio or television! I go from workout gear to custom suits! I can clean up well.
Specialty Areas
Weight Loss, Senior Wellness, Women's Health, Corrective Exercise, Strength Training, Nutrition Guidance, Olympic Lifting, Sports Performance, Postop/Rehab, Mobility/Flexibility, Functional Training, Small Group Training, Lifestyle Coaching