Septimiu (Septi) Teodorescu was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania, where he was recruited for the country's elite gymnastic team. In his teenaged years he joined the Romanian circus and performed in more than 20 countries around the world. It was while performing in the United States in the 1990's that he decided to make America his new home. Septi's background as a gymnast, acrobat and bodybuilder gave him personal experience and expertise in a wide range of exercise methodologies. In more than ten years as a personal trainer in this country he has complemented his personal experience with accreditation from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the American Counsel on Exercise (ACE). He has also studied nutrition extensively, and has participated in a number of workshops on the subject. Septi's success as a personal trainer/mentor has been matched by his success as a competitive bodybuilder. In 2004, he was the overall winner in the Midwest Natural Bodybuilding Championships. He has continued to excel in the years since, winning his weight class every year from 2005-2007.
Septi Fitness offers personalized, one-on-one training away from the crowds and hassle of a health club. Your one-hour private sessions will be designed to meet your goals and maximize your benefits. Septi will guide your through a workout that makes every exercise count. And since there's no waiting for equipment, you can get a lot done in a relatively short period of time, making Septi Fitness ideal for those whose busy lives and careers don't permit the luxury of spending hours at the gym.
Septi believes that fitness, good nutrition and healthy lifestyle can help people of any age, background or athletic ability improve the quality of their lives. He will personalize an exercise and nutrition program to your goals and needs. If you're a young athlete, the emphasis might be on building muscle mass and diagnosing weaknesses in your training routine. If you're older, the emphasis might be on maintaining both muscle and flexibility. In every case, however, nutrition and lifestyle are key components to your success. In working with Septi you'll received the benefit of his guidance in these essential components of good health. The benefits of training with Septi will continue long after you've left his studio.
Septi has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most friendly, approachable personal trainers in the Madison area. "Ever since I was sixteen or seventeen, people have come up to me in a gym and asked me for advice," he says. "They felt like they could talk to me." Some prospective clients might be intimidated by the idea of training with a champion bodybuilder. But clients of Septi find it far more inspiring than intimidating. "I don't just tell people what they should do," he says. "I live the lifestyle." He has a passion for teaching from his both his knowledge and his experience. His many loyal clients would agree that Septi's greatest strength isn't physical: it's his ability to relate to people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of physical fitness and to inspire them. Young or old, competitive athlete or just someone looking to get back in shape, you'll find working with Septi an experience as enjoyable as it is healthful.