About ron.
Ron's path to fitness and athletics is deeply rooted where both his parents were stand out high school and collegiate athletes. Ron's mom was head majorette all through high school and college, an honor that only a few can say they've accomplished for 8 years in a row. Ron's dad played college football and was an All-State Pole Vaulter in high school and college. Ron's dad was also the General Manager of the USFL's Chicago Blitz Franchise. Ron's dad also put together a successful team of individuals for the Blitz. Bill Polian, Marv Levy and Jim Foster founder of the Arena Football League are just a few to name.
Ron began his career in the corporate world, working for one of the nation’s largest trade show contractors. In 2001, driven by a deep passion for fitness, athletics, and coaching others reach their full potential, he made a courageous shift. He left a successful business path to launch Train With Ron.
A graduate of Valparaiso University and a starting wide receiver for the VU football team, Ron continued competing athletically after college. He trained professionally with the Goldwin Track Club in Boulder, Colorado, working alongside Olympic‑level athletes and coaches. During this time, he posted standout marks of 46.0 in the 400m and 10.5 in the 100m, narrowly missing an Olympic qualifying time by just 1/2 second in the 400m.
Ron’s competitive drive and innovative mindset have made him a leader in the personal training industry. He has created and trademarked multiple training methodologies—including 30 On 30 Off®, Fast‑Paced Lifting, Cardio With a Purpose, Rank Your Workout, and Unlimited Personal Training - the first “all‑you‑can‑train” model of its kind in the country.
Ron follows the philosophy that he will never ask a client to do something he hasn’t done himself.
Ron's recent passion has been competitive amateur golf. He began playing golf and competing just over 10 years ago with a handicap of 15. Like Ron's competitive business and athletic mindset, he dropped his golf handicap to a 1. Highlights include:
Northern Illinois Men's Amateur Golf Association: Match Play Champion in 2019, 2021 and 2025, 7-time Winner and Multiple Top 3 finishes
Wilmette Men's Golf Club: 2014 Open Division Club Champion, 2017 and 2018 Open Division Match Play Champion, 2017 OGC Cup Match Play Club Champion, 2024 Senior Division (45+) Club Champion, 2024 Twilight League Champion, 2025 Scratch Match Play Champion
Glenview Men's Golf Club: 2019 and 2023 Championship Flight Match Play Champion, 2019 Chesterfield Match Play Champion, 2025 Scratch Division Club Champion, 2025 Scratch Match Play Club Champion
Chicago Golf Tour: 2023 Top Division Champion Season Long Points Winner
REMAX World Long Drive: First year competing Ron had a finals Top 5 finish is his age group with multiple 400+ yard drives that season
CDGA Champion of Champions: Earned a qualification and competed in one of The CDGA's signature and most competitive events of the year.
Two Hole-In-Ones to date: 151 yards and 177 yards.
This driven mindset has propelled him to an impressive list of personal athletic achievements including football, track, golf, strength training, and endurance challenges. Highlights include:
Gold Medalist in the 4×400 (missed the World record by one second), Silver medalist in the 4×100, 4th in the World 100m at the 2009 World Masters Championships in Finland, a personal best of 51.10 in the 400m (1.4 seconds from an age group world record)
4x400 National Champion at the Penn Relays and Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden (competing in MSG was one of my biggest athletic honors)
Multiple National‑Level sprint finals and 1st Places finishes in the 100m, 200m and 400m
Personal Bests: 315 lb Bench Press, 225lb Bench Press reps for 15, 405 lb squat, 27 pull‑ups, 4.38 40, a 36” vertical jump.
Even a few tape‑measure 400-foot home runs and multiple dunks over his boys (when he played pick up hoops 😊