Dr. Richard F. Gagliardi Sr., Honorable Police Commissioner of the City of Mount Vernon with a Ph.D. in physiology, is president of Richard’s One on One Physiology, 175 West Putnam Ave. He is respected for his knowledge by orthopedic surgeons, endocrinologists, and MDs who come to him for alternative medicine. He is a published author of an exercise book called "The Shape of Your Life" which sells for $9.95. In addition, he has been a columnist for the Greenwich Post for many years writing a Health & Awareness Column. Richard will also answer any questions for free from anyone interested in a healthier lifestyle.

Richard is a certified fitness therapist with the International Sports Science Association and has been in the fitness field since 1970. He is Founder of the NATIONAL EXERCISE WITH OXYGEN THERAPY PROGRAM LLC and a member of the ISSA International Sports Science Association for more than 10 years.

Richard is also a certified Hypnotherapist. He is a skilled and trained professional who helps you use your own powerful mind to increase motivation or change behavior patterns by inducing a trance state. When hypnotized, your mind is operating in its subconscious mode (referred to by some as the "first gear" of the mind).

Richard belives undertraining, poor technique and especially, overtraining, are the chief culprits. Lack of concentration and excessive socializing are also typical barriers to progress. Richard's One on One is no typical gym. Its all done behind closed doors. Richard shuts down the entire facility just for you.

Richard has seen the health fads come and go, but in the end, hard work, steady habits, common sense - and a little expertise - get his clients to where they want to be.