Born in Paducah, Kentucky, halfway between Possum Trot and Monkey's Eyebrow, Skipp Swoope brings a laid back nature to the hustle and bustle of Hollywood.

Five years ago, he was one hundred pounds overweight. He reached a breaking point after a life-long battle with overeating and diets and made a commitment to reach a healthy weight he could maintain for the rest of his life. He left a nine-year San Francisco technology sales and marketing career for fitness counseling after reaching his healthy weight goal. Since then,
Skipp has been using his weight loss experience to help others make the same commitment.

His expertise in weight loss and human connection coupled with his enthusiasm, compassion, and confidence set him apart. Mandy is on her own weight loss journey and said "...finding someone who you feel like you can trust enough to help you seems like a tall order. Then, you meet Skipp and it's like this giant ball of white light and positive energy has come hurling into your life, you feel like, okay, so I can do this and it's not the impossibility I've always felt before." Many of Skipp'sfirst clients still work out with him today.

"Skipp is not just a trainer, he's a friend," said Hank.

Pilates is a way for Skipp to help others reach their goals in half the time it took him. He keeps the heart rate up in the fat burning zone for the entire hour. Though this may seem grueling, his clients say it is the fastest sixty minutes they have ever experienced. He enjoys teaching Pilates, because it tightens the buns after the first two to three sessions, improves posture and flexibility, and the movements are safe. He plays great music and it's fun. To learn more about Skipp please go to TURNINGPOINTFITNESS.COM

Skipp is certified through the advanced level with Pilates Plus and is the owner of Pilates Plus Palm Springs.