WELCOME!
My name is Drake Taylor.
I’m an American personal trainer living in Italy (Conegliano).
I am a certified personal trainer since 2008, and nutritionist and DNA specialist since the beginning of 2021 (link). In life I am also a writer, a father and a person who tries, in his small way, to help create a better world. I originally came to Italy in the summer of 2016 as an officer of the United States Air Force. I have traveled and lived in different parts of the globe, but in 2021, after 15 years, I finished out my career and decided to stop in Italy with my wife.
In my personal life, sport has always been important: in addition to weight lifting, I have run several marathons and also participated in various Men’s Physique, cross country, triathlon and biathlon competitions. I have also competed in tennis and swimming and participated to numerous combat sports.
AIRFORCE
Even my job, given my particular positions (protecting the President of the United States and other State leaders, responsible for anti-terrorism and nuclear weapons), required an extraordinary fitness level. I remember very strenuous trainings, like the one in the jungle (jungle warfare), in Southeast Asia, or the harsh preparations for combat and survival.
One of my tasks, however, was also being a Physical Training Leader for my units: for years I have prepared training programs and made sure that my men were strong, fast, but, above all, healthy.
If you live in Italy, you can check military training events here:
ONE OF MY MANY “BEFORE/AFTER”
You might be thinking that I might not relate to you since I have always been in shape. Well, there have been times in my career in which my fitness took a back seat: I had injuries, I had to travel and move around the globe (I have moved 27 times in the past 15 years, in 4 continents) and I have been a single parent. During those times my diet was not the best and I allowed myself to gain weight. Yet, I never allowed it to define who I am or was as a person.
THE BOOKS I HAVE WRITTEN: The four hats of leadership and Finding your way
