IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™
“IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ guests share memorable life-changing inspirational moments and sometimes unexpected life path direction changes and how mentors played an invaluable role offering encouragement, opportunities and support.
Insightful discussions featuring individuals from diverse backgrounds and unique professions sharing stories of both the challenges and purposeful successes in their personal and professional lives.”
IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™
#004 Vinny Finneran
Vinny Finneran
Chicago, Illinois
Educator/Track & Field Coach
Born in the The Bronx, New York
St. Nicholas of Tolentine - Elementary and high school
Rutgers University, BA in Fine Art
University of Illinois-Chicago, MS in Exercise Science
DePaul University, MEd History/Political Science
Occupation: Retired
Vinnie Finneran’s moved to Chicago in 1978 and began working in the heath club industry in 1979 as a lifeguard at the East Bank Club in Chicago and moved up into management. Spent the next 20 years developing, updating, and opening health clubs in the Chicago area.
As an aside, began doing radio, television, lecturing, on fitness and health topics as well as training concepts for competitive events. Began coaching track and cross country at the high school and university level and some post collegiate club running and triathlon training.
After teaching physiology part time at University of Illinois and Illinois Masonic School of Nursing I decided to become a full time teacher. I taught Physical Education in the Evanston, Illinois school system for 22 years and retired in 2023.
Now living in New Hampshire. Married 38 years and has three daughters.
Personal Message from your host;
Greg Jankowski,
The Balance Professor
Vinny was and still is a major contributing mentor in my life giving me my first break in the industry in ‘92 in Chicago. With numerous personal achievements and an adventurous career and life Vinny brings everyone who crosses his path inspirational motivation to take another step forward and challenges themselves to living their true selves and encourages
a unique, “What if?!” mentality.
Greg A Jankowski, CPT NASM
thebalanceprofessor@gmail.com
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IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast
Join Greg Jankowski, The Balance Professor™ with 30 plus years as a professional wellness coach, fitness trainer, balance author and motivational speaker, as he interviews guests of all ages and backgrounds to encourage mentee experiences and young people to seek out a mentor, while they pursue their own unique vision quest of “fitting in.”
“IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ guests share memorable life-changing inspirational moments and sometimes unexpected life path direction changes and how mentors played an invaluable role offering encouragement, opportunities and support.
A certified personal trainer and core balance educator recognized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, NASM Greg is also an author and dynamic "edutainment style" public speaker with over 30 years fitness industry experience.
