“There ARE NO shortcuts”How does one get into personal training and fitness? Listen to Ritch speak with Alan Filauro on this weeks episode of Ritch in Life.Born in NY & raised in South Salem, NY. Alan’s fitness journey began while playing Division 1 baseball at West Virginia University, after which a spinal injury forced him to turn down an offer from the Milwaukee Brewers. His road to recovery is where his passion for health and fitness was born. Alan has been working in the fitness industry for 9 years, and 4 years ago, launched FilauroFuel, his own company, which embodies group fitness, 1 on 1 personal training, online coaching & health consulting for private businesses in NYC. “I believe living a healthy lifestyle begins with maintaining a strong and fit body & letting go of all the fads we get caught up with”. Alan will help you identify your fitness goals & design an exercise program that fits.He has a holistic approach to fitness and health that will have you feeling great and seeing results in no time.. His philosophy is work hard, lift properly, and have a damn good time doing it with people you enjoy being around.He also reminds everyone to GO TO THE DOCTOR… have bloodwork done & make sure you are in the best condition to transform your body into the best condition possible.Listen to Ritch and Alan speak all things fitness, and find out exactly what he means by “There are NO shortcuts”.Remember to post a comment and share your favorite RitchInLife episodes.  For more about Alan, check out his Instagram @alan_filauro or his website filaurofuel.com !