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Born and raised in the East Bay in California, Founding City Member James Fowler has had quite the journey to be where he is today. A Cal Berkley graduate, Fowler came to New York City in 1989 in pursuit of a career opportunity.

With a Physical Education degree and experience running track and field at Cal, Fowler first found work as a personal trainer at a small boutique gym.

Shortly after his arrival, the company opened up a facility in the World Financial Center.

“They used to train Tom Cruise, Madonna, and many other notable celebrities” Fowler said.