Speaker, fitness professional, best-selling author, and founder of Atlanta-based EVOLUTIONS Total Wellness, Brian J. Johnston is on a personal mission to help others "Discover & Develop a Higher Fitness Purpose".

With a passion to speak simply, teach creatively, and lead by example, Brian shares peak performance training and nutrition "secrets" and a powerful, life-changing message with corporations, colleges, and kids through a series of Common Sense-inarsTM.

In addition, he created the SMART START Fitness System: A Common Sense Approach to Personal Fitness SuccessTM to educate, encourage, and equip people with immediately applicable, fad-free fitness and nutrition strategies.

As a fitness professional, Brian became known as "The Trainer's Trainer" through certifying, coaching, and training hundreds of other fitness professionals.  In 2004, he was a featured co-author in 'The Power of Champions' with 54 other elite fitness professionals chosen by the American Association of Personal Trainers.

In March 2008, Brian became a best-selling author in 'Living in Abundance', part of the multiple best-selling 'Wake Up...Live the Life You Love' book series.  His story 'Finding Your Fitness Purpose' is featured among other top business and motivational leaders such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Anthony Robbins, Rev. Michael Beckwith, Gregory Scott Reid, and many others.

On a personal note, Brian lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and son.  Competitive by nature and a physical activity enthusiast, former athletic pursuits have included rugby, collegiate cheerleading, beach volleyball, sprint-distance triathlons, as well as being an Olympic bobsled finalist.  He also played Titan inside linebacker (#51) in the hit movie 'Remember the Titans.'

Other passions include playing guitar, writing, drawing, and spending quality time with family.