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    Thaddeus Babiec MS, CSCS, MBPI

    FOUNDER

    Competitive rower turned coach, Thaddeus aims to help everyone achieve their maximum potential. Working with clients across the spectrum, he has worked with everyone from national team athletes to grandparents wanting to stay healthy and strong for their grand children. Working with people coming out of physical therapy and still dealing with pain, he looks at the body as a whole, aiming to address the areas overlooked by traditional physical therapy and rehab to help bring individuals back to their full health.

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    Zack Hixson

    COACH

    Zack is a graduate of Temple University with a BS in Kinesiology and a minor in Nutrition. His purpose towards training lies in helping people regain movement from their younger years, showing them new possibilities, and becoming more capable of what they love to do in this world. In his free time, he loves to train jiu jitsu, ride dirt bikes, ski, and has an infinite love of learning.

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    Ahmad Nakib

    COACH

    My name is Ahmad Nakib. I’m from Lebanon, born in Italy, and I’ve always had a deep connection to sports and training. I graduated from Temple University with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science, and over the years, I’ve been involved in everything from soccer and basketball to swimming and, more recently, powerlifting.

    What I love most about coaching is being able to share that passion. I aim to make training approachable and meaningful, helping people build strength, confidence, and consistency in their own fitness journey.

    Outside of coaching, I enjoy exploring new food and coffee spots around Philadelphia with my wife, we’re always on the lookout for great shawarma. I speak Arabic, French, English, and Italian, and I’m learning Spanish. Life at home is full of energy thanks to our three wild and lovable cats.

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    Tunde Oladipo

    COACH

    Olatunde earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercises Science and now has several certifications in exercise and nutrition to go along with it. He holds certifications from the International Sports Science Association (ISSA), the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the American Council of Exercise (ACE) including as an Elite Trainer, a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a Nutritionist, Performance Enhancement Specialist and Certified Medical Exercise Specialist.

    He believes fitness, exercise, and nutrition should be ways to reduce stress - not add to it! He believes in a holistic approach to fitness and health, focusing on not only the body, but also the mind. The education and experience he has cultivated allows him to work with people of any physical ability or with any health condition.

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Empowering You on Your Journey

Goal Driven Habits began as one-on-one personal training and is now a community committed to helping individuals develop the habits that will lead to improved health, performance, and lifestyle.

Our name comes from the belief that without goals, without something for us to strive for, we remain in a comfort zone, stagnant. Life isn’t supposed to be stagnant, it is an unending journey of mental and physical growth. Goals provide direction to help shape our journey and develop the habits that push us towards them.​

Regardless of the goals we set for ourselves, being mentally and physically healthy is essential to achieving them. At GDH, we bring together professionals from different disciplines to provide the tools needed to develop the habits to achieve whatever goal you are currently striving for. Though our main focus is on the physical and habitual changes, we work professionals in Mental Performance, Bodywork, Nutrition, and Recovery and Healthcare. Check out or professionals and partners below to learn more.

Testimonials

  • Deana T.

    I've been working out with Thaddeus of Goal Driven Habits 3 times a week since November 2020, doing strength training and trying to combat osteoporosis and hip pain. I never worked out with a trainer before and I'm (ugh) surprisingly motivated to keep it up. Thaddeus creates a new workout plan for me every month. I can tell he's checking my form and listening - not just when I talk but when I mutter to myself about my hip or my elbow etc. Then I notice the next set of exercises are specifically designed to address those areas. He also gave me a set of stretches for my sciatica. When I started I couldn't even move a 26 lb kettlebell across the floor...zero strength. Now I can do squats with it and I'm working my way up to a 40 lb one! A lot of the exercises are body weight exercises, so l don't need a ton of equipment. When I went on vacation it was easy to keep doing his program over Zoom. I highly recommend - do this for yourself!

  • SueAnn S.

    Thaddeus is the best personal trainer l've worked with both in achieving goals and the desire to work out more. His big brain is able to create workarounds and keep it interesting. No work out is ever the same, while strength and flexibility are consistently increasing. After back surgery and two total knee replacements, working out with Thaddeus has resulted in being in the best shape of my adult life. Bonus: it's been entertaining!

  • Ellie C.

    Thad is a great trainer! Thorough, knowledgeable, and extremely adaptable as it relates to creating challenging workouts remote from wherever 1am (with varying degrees of workout equipment). As a former college athlete I have worked with countless trainers, lift coaches, etc, and what sets Thad apart is his brain, sense of humor and ability to craft challenging, fun workouts that build strength so I'm a better long-distance runner and lacrosse coach.

  • J. P.

    Highly professional trainer! I've had an excellent experience. Committed to helping you achieve your goals. Patient, friendly, articulate and thoughtful in putting together a program that challenges you, helps you build strength, confidence, skill and momentum toward reaching your goals.

  • Melinda E.

    I have been working out with Thad for about 4 years now. Never been in better shape. We started training when I was going through a transitional time in my life and getting strong meant being strong. The work takes time but the results speak for themselves. I have worked out with some amazing trainers and Thad is among the best. He is Equinox trained and an athlete that engages in high level training. I have witnessed him transform clients of all levels and ages. | highly recommend working with him - you will not be disappointed. The results last and even when times are tight and I do not have as much time to train I am still able to maintain results.

  • Elissa S.

    I cannot recommend training with Thaddeus enough! He is amazing to work with and is really for ANYONE looking for a trainer who can deliver results and do it in a way that helps you not only look good but feel good doing it. No matter your age, fitness level, goals, etc he is able to tailor a plan that works for your specific needs and will have your body and mind doing things you never thought possible. From my first meeting with Thaddeus, he has always listened to my thoughts, concerns, and goals and worked with me to reframe what lifting weights and strength training really mean. He is unbelievably knowledgable about how each muscle/muscle group is working and transitioning through each workout and helps you understand the importance of each and how to feel when things are right or off. He also makes you think more holistically about your workout and the importance of breathing, sleep, and nutrition to make sure that you can progress and succeed not just during your sessions. He is always available to answer questions and I know he always has my best interest in mind. Be prepared for a kick-ass workout, but always one with lots of laughs. After a year and a half of training with him, I am still amazed at what I can now do that I never thought possible and even more excited to see the consistent improvements. As long as you are willing to put in the work, Thaddeus is there to help you reach the finish line.