Daniel Loigerot

Daniel Loigerot brings over 25 years of international experience to the fitness industry. Along with being one of the foremost Athletic trainer, Daniel has owned & managed successful fitness centers in France and in the US.

Presently, Daniel overlooks the development and execution of the growth strategy of Daniel Loigerot Inc. Daniel Loigerot Inc. specializes in providing Health, Wellness and Stress Management Programs through its DL FIT Brand. Individual and group Wellness classes are organized both at the conveniently located DL FIT Pilates & Wellness Studio in Soho Manhattan and in retreats organized in Spas/Resorts internationally. DL FIT Corporate-programs have also been catered exclusively to fit the ever-changing stressful work environment. Daniel Loigerot Inc. also merchandises its own range of DL FIT wellness-related products (Books, Multitoner, Balls, Bands, DVDs, PhotoBooks, Programs on the Go.) to complement the programs offered. All DL FIT wellness programs offer a comprehensive, scientific approach that evaluates the complete individual through a formal assessment methodology from which Daniel designs a specific development plan that addresses both the individual's mental toughness and the individual's physical performance. Just a few of the celebrities that worked with Daniel at DLFit include Naomi Watts, Scarlett Johansson, Patty Hansen, Liev Schreiber, Edward Norton, Keith Richards, Emeka Okafor.

Prior to launching the DL FIT Brand, Daniel co-owned The Pilates Edge Studio (SoHo, New York) from 2001-'04 and Gymnastique Loigerot (Marseille, France) from 1987- 2000. Both centers have specialized in body conditioning and fitness training through its highly-trained and certified staff. Daniel has been responsible for management of all the fitness centers along with development, execution and implementation of all marketing and financial plans. He has also been responsible for Instructor-training and ensuring the continued standard of top-notch wellness programs. Core to Daniel's presence in the fitness industry is his expertise and background training. Daniel has multiple degrees from the Sport University of AIX-Marseilles and its School of Medicine.

A Physical Education Teacher and Athletic Trainer, Daniel holds an elite certification in the Pilates Method for Body Conditioning from Master Teacher Romana Kryzanowska, one of the last remaining Pilates disciple who was personally trained by Joseph Pilates and is a certified Sports Nutritionist. From 1990 to 1996 he was a National French Triathlete and participated in the World Championships. He subsequently became the strength coach for the National French Basketball Team from 1996 to 1998. Finally, from 1997 to 1999 he was the strength coach for the National French Cyclist Team.

Daniel is the co-author of the Pilates Edge - An Athlete's Guide to Strength and Performance (Penguin Putnam, 2004). The book applies Pilates to specific sports disciplines, such as golf, tennis, cycling, running, swimming, and skiing. This application demonstrates Pilates' enhancement of sport performance, and its ability to prevent and rehabilitate injuries. Pilates Excellence, his video, provides an in-depth roadmap to this training approach. In 2005, Daniel designed the innovative DL FIT Ball which is being taught in studios around the world. Daniel continues to invent and create news ideas for the Pilates lifestyle, believing that you need to take risks to grow. His new product, the MULTITONER is a new generation of the Pilates magic circle and has been developed as the perfect tool to give you the most effective Pilates workout available today.

In 2012, "21" 2 Experts - 1 Goal, Daniel's new Fitness and Nutrition book helps people reach their goals in just 21 days! "21" features never-before-seen exercises, superfoods and nutritional support supplements developed to help men and women of all body types look and feel great.

Daniel's expertise has been widely recognized by the media. His work has been featured in Martha Stewart's Show, NBC Channel, People Mag, US Weekly, AM NY, FITNESS Mag, Parent Guide, Pilates Style Mag, Time Out New York; Hers Muscle and Fitness; Self; Beyond Fitness; Healing Lifestyles; Ski; Hers ("How Pilates can compliment weight training for women"); Instyle Mag, www.USATodayPGATour.com; Bookreviewcafe.com, Sheknows.com and the TV News 12 Connecticut.