Rick
Haddad
HOMEFIT Personal Trainer
Certifications / Achievements:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
Virtual Coaching Specialist
20+ years coaching and leading group fitness and performance
Elite Masters endurance athlete
Retired Combat Veteran | Purple Heart Recipient
Specializations:
Functional strength and movement efficiency
Aerobic conditioning and endurance development
Corrective exercise and post-injury return-to-training
Longevity-focused programming and injury prevention
Structured sessions with clear coaching and measurable progress
Bio
NASM CPT | CES | Army Master Fitness Trainer | Endurance Performance Coach | Masters Ultramarathoner
Rick Haddad is a performance-focused personal trainer and endurance coach with decades of experience building strength, resilience, and discipline in individuals of all ages and abilities. A retired Combat Veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Rick brings a calm, no-nonsense, fundamentals-first approach rooted in precision, accountability, and long-term results.
With over 20 years of group fitness leadership experience in both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Infantry, Rick has coached and developed everyone from elite military units to everyday individuals seeking better health and performance. His background as an Army Master Fitness Trainer and program integrator for large-scale performance optimization initiatives gives him a deep understanding of human performance, movement standards, and injury prevention.
Rick is NASM Certified as both a Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, with advanced expertise in post-injury recovery, functional strength development, and sustainable aerobic conditioning. He specializes in:
Functional strength and efficient movement
Endurance and aerobic conditioning
Post-injury and corrective training
Structured, efficient session design
Longevity-focused programming
An elite masters ultramarathoner, Rick practices what he coaches. He has earned multiple Masters division podium finishes, including a Boston Marathon qualifying performance and multiple trail marathon trophies in 2024–2025. His personal commitment to high-level performance informs his coaching philosophy: train smart, stay healthy, and build capacity that lasts.
Clients can expect clear instruction, purposeful programming, and a steady, disciplined coaching style that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and measurable progress. Whether the goal is rebuilding strength, improving endurance, or elevating overall performance, Rick helps clients move with confidence and achieve meaningful, lasting results.
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
Rick believes training should build capacity for life — not just for a single season or event.
His coaching approach emphasizes:
Functional strength and efficient movement
Sustainable aerobic conditioning
Post-injury and corrective training
Structured, purpose-driven programming
Longevity and long-term performance
He focuses on helping clients build resilient bodies, disciplined habits, and the physical capacity needed to perform confidently at any age.
His sessions are precise, efficient, and designed to create measurable, lasting results.