Trainers

Ishan Wijetilleke

Halcyon Fitness was founded by Ishan Wijetilleke to share his passion, enthusiasm, and expertise for an active, healthy lifestyle with others. In his early life, Ishan played varsity football and lacrosse at The Potomac School. Upon graduating from American University, he completed a 75-day NOLS semester in the Alaskan backcountry. His pursuit of an active lifestyle, and drive to lead others to do the same, spurred him to work as an outdoor educator at Adventure Center – Asia, a team building and adventure company in Sri Lanka, that works with high ropes obstacles, rafting and mountain biking. He later became the director of a mountain biking program, at Outer Quest, an adventure school in Great Falls, Maryland.

Ishan wasn’t always in top shape. He battled weight issues throughout his early life. He realized that, in order to truly enjoy an active lifestyle and be happy, he needed to get his physical fitness and weight under control. After spending just over a decade over 225 pounds, finally reaching 240 pounds, he dedicated himself to aggressively losing the weight and keeping it off…permanently.

He soon became a personal trainer at Gold’s Gym, working there for nearly half a decade, helping clients achieve their goals, by taking them through individualized training programs and bootcamps. He later joined Xsport as an assistant fitness manager and then to personal train at Equinox, only to realize it was time for Halcyon Fitness.

Ishan understands what it takes to see real change and works with his clients to achieve their goals, bringing the equipment and the workouts, to them. He has personal trainer and nutritional consultant certifications through the National Personal Training Institute.

He recognizes the best way to get results is with an individualized training program comprised of short-term and long-term phases and goals. And it should all be, fun. Ishan says, “Ultimately, the most fun is when you start noticing your body change in positive ways and you feel more alive and invigorated. It’s a great feeling when you have to buy a new wardrobe because your waist has shrunk. The workouts remain challenging and you’re still progressing!”

The workout world can be daunting. Ishan knows how to keep it simple, effective, and engaging. Eventually his clients achieve their goals, maintain their change, and even inspire others to make the same healthy changes! In today’s rushed environment, you’ll find Halcyon Fitness is your workout solution. Whether you are trying to lose fat, get toned, get stronger, increase range of motion or vitality, whatever change you wish to experience — Ishan can help.

Why put off ’til tomorrow what you can start today? Enjoy a complimentary consultation and workout. Get started today!