There is quite a difference between having a trainer and having the RIGHT trainer. Certification as a Personal Trainer can be achieved in a matter of weeks (for a good test-taker). But is that enough? Does that level of preparation give you a lot of confidence in the title, “Personal Trainer?”
My advice to you in your search is simply this – ask a lot of questions! My goal for this website is to help you narrow the field by anticipating (and answering) some questions you may have about me, my education, credentials and relevant life experience. No trainer is right for everyone, and this of course, includes me!
I am a “Senior Who Trains Seniors”. I specialize in identifying, correcting, and preventing issues that are more common with older adults. To be honest, I am not quite a Senior myself ~ but I used to be! (It’s a great story but I’ll save it for our first meeting!)
• Grew up in the KC area playing multiple sports, catching multiple fish, and climbing multiple trees while still achieving excellent grades!
• Fast Forward: Like anyone my age, I have a long and colorful history, but I’ll get to the point; my own disability at age 42 led to my quest to
I became a personal trainer to fix myself following a grave medical diagnosis that left me disabled for 10+ years. I was barely off my cane when I became a trainer! Who wants a trainer who can barely walk?! That’s a hard sell! So I was content to be my only client for several years. I began training others about 5 years ago.
In another life before disability I was a multi-sport athlete, collegiate coach and professor at a small college teaching courses in Human Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Nutrition, and more.
I have a unique combination of academic and life experience that has equipped me well for work as a personal trainer for seniors.
I became a personal trainer to fix myself following a grave medical diagnosis that left me disabled for 10+ years. I was barely off my cane when I became a trainer! That’s a hard sell! Who wants a trainer who can barely walk?! So I was content to be my only client for several years. I began training others about 5 years ago.
In another life before disability I was a multi-sport athlete, collegiate coach and professor at a small college teaching courses in Human Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Nutrition, and more.
I have a unique combination of academic and life experience that has equipped me well for work as a personal trainer for seniors.
Back in the day, I TOOK MOVEMENT FOR GRANTED. I had uncommonly good balance, coordination and control of my body, which translated into success in multiple sports from little league through college and beyond.
This ended shortly after my DIAGNOSIS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS in 2006. Movement became very difficult as I went from cane to walker, and for a brief time, a wheelchair. Years of frustration and struggle followed.
I BECAME A PERSONAL TRAINER TO FIX MYSELF! I was barely off my cane when I became certified. A personal trainer who doesn’t walk well is a hard sell! So I kept learning and adding to my credentials as a fitness professional. I was content to remain my only client for several years continuing to work on myself.
I began training others about 5 years later. I think of myself as a “Senior Who Trains Seniors”. At 61, I am not technically a senior …. BUT I USED TO BE! For over a decade I felt, moved, and struggled with mobility as if I were 95! I understand how not moving well can erode your quality of life.
My 12 years teaching Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition at a small college years ago adds to my understanding and appreciation of how the human body works, and why it sometimes doesn’t!
If you are 50+ and anything from the list below is a concern for you ~ we should talk! I may be able to help!
You are basically heathy BUT
* simply out of shape
* nagging aches and pains
* shoulder, knee or lower back pain
* need to lose a few pounds
* uncomfortable with gyms and prefer to workout at home
* recognize the benefit, but don’t have a lot of time, money or motivation to workout
You have a special situation
*walking, balance or posture issues
* cane, walker or wheelchair
* I need support for Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, stroke (or similar)
* lingering joint issues following joint replacement
* insurance is done paying but you still need more help
* cane, walker or wheelchair but not giving up on fitness and/or trying to progress!
MY STORY and MY CREDENTIALS are inseparable. I became a personal trainer to fix myself following a grave medical diagnosis. I am not quite a senior but I used to be. While in my 40’s I felt and moved like I was 90+ years old. But I took on the challenge to overcome it. I was barely off my cane when I became a certified Personal Trainer. That’s a hard sell, so I continued as my only client for several years. I accumulated a number of additional credentials along the way, including specialized training in
* Corrective Exercise
* Senior Fitness
* Nutrition
* Behavior Change
* Group Fitness
* Weight Loss
All of the above were secured from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I have been training others for about 8 years .
In another life before this journey, I was both an athlete and coach at the collegiate level, as well as a professor teaching courses in Human Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, and more.
Unknowingly, my entire life experience has been preparing me for my current job, which is helping people understand and appreciate the amazing human body, how it works, why sometimes it doesn’t, and how to regain and improve function.
Senior Fitness Solutions is just me. No brick and mortar location. Just a guy who may understand how you feel (been there) and wants to find people he can help and share what he knows maybe lighten the load on YOUR health and fitness journey.
Finding the Right Trainer
Consider this; A “Certified Personal Trainer” credential can be earned in as little as six weeks. The credential alone is not enough. Ask a lot of questions. Find someone with experience who specializes in working with people like you, not a generic one-size-fits-all trainer. You deserve a specialist. Find one. No, find two, then choose.
About YOU and Your Needs
About ME and My Skillset
All fitness credentials above secured from the National Academy of Sports Medicine
I became a personal trainer to fix myself following a grave medical diagnosis that left me disabled for 10+ years. I was barely off my cane when I became a trainer! That’s a hard sell right!? I was content to be my only client for several years as I kept working on myself! I began training others about 5 years ago.
In another life before disability I was a multi-sport athlete and coach at the collegiate level, as well as a professor teaching courses in Human Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, and more.
ARE WE A GOOD FIT?
You need a trainer whose experience, education and training match up with your needs. You deserve a specialist, not a generic one-size-fits-all trainer. It will be worth the effort to find a good fit. If you think I might be the right trainer for you, please contact me!
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• Grew up in the KC area playing multiple sports, catching multiple fish, and climbing multiple trees while still achieving excellent grades! • Fast Forward: Like anyone my age, I have a long and colorful history, but I’ll get to the point; my own disability at age 42 led to my quest to move well again. I became a personal trainer to fix myself. As a former athlete, coach and professor, it’s in my blood to learn, to achieve, to teach, and to motivate. • At 61, technically I’m not a senior. but when I was disabled for 10+ years, I felt and moved like I was 95. I can relate to the limitations and diminished quality of life that comes with compromised mobility. • My Credentials as a fitness professional were secured through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Included are certifications and/or specialist designations in Corrective Exercise, Behavior Change, Nutrition, Weight Loss and Senior Fitness. I continue to learn and use what I’ve learned to find answers and present solutions for my clients and for myself. • My training style is to teach as we go. You will learn basic fitness principles and how to apply them. As a former teacher and coach, I just might work myself out of a job as you become more confident and independent.
