Our Staff

Steve Lichtman
Owner

His background includes a Bachelor's of Science degree in Communications Management from Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY. While working in corporate America, Steve traveled extensively and was challenged to maintain a consistent exercise and nutrition program. Steve found the support he needed and dramatically improved his health through the help of Fitness Together. After 2 years as a client, personal fitness has become a lifestyle for Steve. In October 2005, Steve purchased his first two studios. He acquired his third Fitness Together in Westborough, MA on September 1st, 2006.

Steve has been married for 27 years to his lovely wife, Barbara. They have two active sons, Jeff, age 18 and David, age 15. Steve stays fit working out with his trainers and exercising five times a week. In his free time he enjoys skiing, tennis and kayaking on Cape Cod.

Michael Cardoza
Vice President Operations

Michael has been a certified personal trainer since 2001. He earned a finance degree from Bentley College and a master’s degree from the University of London (North London Campus). He believes staying fit requires a lifestyle commitment. He feels a balance of strength training, cardiovascular training and healthy nutrition are the key elements to staying healthy. Michael has been active his entire life. He was a three sport athlete in high school and played soccer at the collegiate level. Now, he prefers staying active through strength training, triathlon and any other outdoor activities.

David M. Bearman
Manager
FT Norwell

David is a Certified Personal Trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine and is a graduate of the American Academy of Personal Training of Boston. David also has a Masters degree in Political Science from Northeastern University, a Bachelors degree in Political Science from Boston University, and is a graduate of Northeastern University’s Paralegal Professional Program.

Before his recent move to Cape Cod, David worked in various law firms and companies in Boston for over ten years. A native of Shelburne, Vermont, David was raised in the greater Burlington Area, and was a high school Division I varsity football and basketball athlete.

David believes in keeping fitness simple by coaching his general clients to eat less and move more. David’s programs emphasize your natural ability to move in three anatomical planes of motion, so you can be better equipped to handle any activity life throws your way. For his sports-specific clients, David designs functional exercise programs to boost player strength and performance on the course, the courts, and the fields.

Bill Coleman
Assistant Manager
FT Cohasset

A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Coleman has competed in power lifting competitions and run the Boston Marathon. He is a graduate of Cohasset High School and has been active in the local Little League.

Coleman’s father was the well known “voice of the Red Sox” Ken Coleman. He is also a member of the American Drug Free Power Lifting Association.

Dan Baram
Certified Personal Trainer
FT Norwell

Dan began training at Bally Total Fitness in New York, and since relocating to the south shore of Boston 2.5 years ago has managed Personal Trainers and trained clients at both Planet Fitness, and Bally Total Fitness. His ability to train a wide variety of ability levels from college athletes to the elderly, makes him an important addition to the staff here at Fitness Together. Dan never lets anyone leave a training session without feeling like they have worked to the utmost of their ability.

Dan’s training philosophy: “If you want something you have never had, you have to do something you have never done.”

Joe Caruso
Certified Personal Trainer
FT Norwell

He enjoys working with clients of all ages and abilities, and uses his training and varied background to help his clients achieve results. Joe is currently a student at UMASS Boston finishing up his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He is also preparing to sit for his CSCS certification from the NSCA.

Ryan Coleman
Certified Personal Trainer
FT Norwell

Ryan enjoys weightlifting and exercising and is the proud father of his 3 year old daughter Rileigh. He is currently furthering his education in the Healthcare field. Ryan started out working as a trainer at the Bridgewater Fitness together while still in High School.

His motto is “Workout smarter not harder”.

Darcy Bishop
Certified Personal Trainer
FT Cohasset

Darcy has always been a health and fitness enthusiast. In high school, she was a 3-sport athlete- field hockey, basketball and softball. In college she worked for the women’s field hockey and basketball teams as a manager, as well as played intramural basketball and softball. Recently Darcy completed her first official half marathon and is preparing for both a sprint and Olympic length triathlon.

In her spare time, Darcy enjoys working out, snowboarding and working out in the yard.

Julie Ferguson
Certified Personal Trainer
FT Cohasset

Julie has four children and lives in Norwell.  She enjoys tennis and golf as well as regular spin classes and work outs.  Attending the many sports and community events that her family is involved in keeps life busy!