Ray Porter

Background

About Ray Porter

I am the owner and Body Transformation Specialist at Workout With Ray. I am an Aerobics Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Biggest Loser Trainer Pro in the Quad Cities area with years of experience working with clients to improve their health, fitness, and attitude toward life. Before starting to help people get fit and reclaim their health and their bodies, I was a Lutheran pastor. I have been an athlete my whole life, but it was during the years in my three parishes that I began to run and train on a regular basis. To date, I have competed in 12 marathons, including the Boston, New York (twice) and Chicago Marathons. I have run numerous half marathons and countless 5 and 10k races. In addition to training for the Boston Marathon in 2010, I also trained for, and completed, the Quad Cities and Chicago Triathlons while juggling a full schedule. In 2013 I have competed in the St. Anthony Triathlon in April, the Quad Cities Triathlon in June, and the Pigman 1/2 Ironman Triathlon in August, in addition to numerous 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathons & other races. I am First Aid & AED certified. I have studied Kotosuha Shito Ryu Karate, Koga Ryu Kobudo and Katsa Ryu Kempo for 22 years and have earned the rank of 5th degree Black Belt and the title of Renshi Shihan. Specialties: I started Workout With Ray to help people reclaim their bodies and enjoy better health. I have helped athletes striving to make the varsity team, people desiring to run 5k to marathon distances, triathlon training, baby boomers fighting "the inevitable middle-age-to-senior spread", new moms who want their pre-baby bodies back, and seniors who want to continue enriching their quality of life. Workout With Ray helps people achieve the body of their dreams while gaining more energy, living longer, and feeling better about themselves while having fun in the process! Contact me to find out more! I look forward to working with you to achieve your fitness goals!