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Elevate Your Fitness Journey

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Build confidence, burn fat, and become stronger with an expert personal trainer in Mount Juliet whose mission is to help you be your heathiest self. 

My Training Philosophy

My main goal as a personal trainer is simple, to provide you with the tools and motivation to reach your fitness goals and live a healthier life. 

Without crazy diets, random workouts, or ridiculous levels of soreness.

 

Why?  Because those never work.  What works - what really works - is following a program that fits your needs paired with healthy habits.     

I’m here to empower you to achieve your fitness goals—whether it’s building muscle, losing weight, improving your nutrition, enhancing your mindset, or all of the above. My mission is to guide you with a clear, strategic approach that delivers real, sustainable results.

I understand how challenging it can be to find someone you trust with your health and well-being. That’s why my training sessions are designed to not only improve your physical fitness but to help you build the strength, confidence, and tools you need to create a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle.

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TRAINER CREDENTIALS

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

B.A. Corporate Health Promotion

A background in health promotion taught me about the importance of behavioral change - which I'll incorporate into your program - its not just about lifting weights.  

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M.S. Exercise & Sport Science

Understanding physiology and adaptation to exercise directly applies to the "how" and "why" I program certain exercises - and provides you with workouts that leave you feeling like you worked, but also energized.  

Master of Business Administration

A big takeaway from earning my MBA was learning about systems and scaling - 2 things that will help you see consistent progress towards your goals.  

NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Holding the CSCS by the NSCA ensures you'll benefit from expert guidance in performance enhancement and strength training, rooted in the practical application of scientific principles.

American College of Sports Medicine

Certified Personal Trainer

Being a Certified Personal Trainer by ACSM ensures you will receive guidance from a highly qualified professional trained in evidence-based exercise science, safety protocols, and individualized program design. 

Pain-free Performance Specialist Certified

Prior to Covid, I was the Chief Operating Officer of PPSC.  The PPSC focuses on training hard & SMART, which helps me help you get stronger while working around aches and pains. 

Functional Movement Screen

Certified Professional

The FMS helps to assess your functional movement; identifying areas of weakness and providing a systematic workout plan to reduce injury risk and improve performance.  

USAW Certified Olympic Sports Performance Coach

The USAW certification assures that you have a coach who's been trained in not only the Olympic lifts, but the foundational lifts as well, including squats, deadlifts, and presses - along with their many derivatives.

Certified Functional

Kettlebell Trainer

The kettlebell is a fantastic tool to improve your strength, power, and athleticism.  We'll take you through the proper teaching progression and use kettlebells to add a touch of fun and variety to your training sessions. 

Elevate Your Fitness, Today

With over 25 years of professional fitness expertise and a deep educational foundation, I’m here to be more than just a trainer—I’m your coach, your motivator, and your partner in celebrating every goal you achieve. Together, we’ll unlock a fitness program that fits your life, keeps you motivated, and is actually enjoyable.

Ready to take the first step toward lasting change?

 

Schedule a free, no-risk consultation below. No pressure, no obligations—just a chance to explore how we can work together to help you reach your goals. 

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Mount Juliet, TN, 37122

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