About me

Hi, I’m Drew Swithin. From 2014-2022 I was owner/operator of a fitness studio called Golden Physique that was located in Lincoln Square. You can still find the Yelp page with all 5-star ratings and a couple dozen reviews I’m very proud of. Anyhow, my specialty was individualized training in a small group environment. That business model took a major hit during the pandemic so I eventually made the difficult decision to close the studio.

A few years later I’m living in Park Tower and still have the same passion for fitness and helping people. I would like to offer my services to those around me in a semi-private gym or home atmosphere if that is preferable.

I know from decades of experience it isn’t necessary to have expensive equipment, really heavy weights, super long sessions, or even ultra high intensity to achieve health, fitness, and even aesthetic improvements. But it does require knowledge, focus, and consistency. That’s where I come in. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help in your fitness journey.

A little more about me:

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. I served in the Illinois Army National Guard and was deployed to Iraq in 2004. I was a police officer in Wilmette, IL from 2009-2014 when I left to open my fitness studio here in Chicago. In my spare time I enjoy walking by the lake, training in Brazilian jiu jitsu, and working towards Spanish fluency through immersion in Mexican shows/movies/music.