My Fitness Training Experience and Qualifications Experience: 2015 – Present: World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.), Auburn, AL. Instructor for the W.I.T.S. Personal Trainer Certification Course 2014-Present: Ranger Joe’s God & Country Radio Talk Show AM1420, Columbus, GA. Health & Fitness Speaker for the Dempsey’s Resolution Fitness Hour, a weekly radio health & fitness forum 2006-Present: Dempsey's Resolution Fitness, Salem, AL Owner, Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor 2011-2013: Dempsey's Resolution Fitness, North Columbus Studio Owner, Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor 2007-2011: Smith Fitness Center, MWR Sports & Fitness, Fort Benning, GA Personal Trainer & Fitness Bootcamp Instructor 2006-2007: Diverge Inc., Columbus, GA Personal Trainer 1986-2007: U.S. Army, FT. Benning, GA Infantry Noncommissioned Officer, Individual & Group Physical Fitness Training Instructor, Unit Weight Control Non-Commissioned Officer 1981-1986: Bob Meserve’s Health & Self Defense, Inc. Danvers, Ma, Assistant Karate & Fitness Instructor Education & Certifications California University Of Pennsylvania: Master of Science Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with a concentration in Wellness and Fitness Integrated Approach to Fitness & Wellness Orientation to Exercise Science & Health Promotion Essentials of SAQ and Endurance Training (NASE Certified Speed Specialist Level 2) Essentials of Human Movement Science Exercise Physiology: Assessment and Exercise Prescription Industrial, Clinical & Corporate Wellness Business & Entrepreneurship in the Fitness Industry Nutrition for Peak Performance Current Topics in Fitness & Wellness Program Design for Fitness &Wellness (NASM Certified Personal Trainer) Leadership and Professional Development Research in Fitness & Wellness- Literature Review on the optimal exercise intensity for fat loss Troy University: Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, minor in Military Science Associate of Science Degree with a concentration in Physical Education & Fitness (US Army Master Fitness Trainer Course Program of Instruction) Combat Hapkido Course Combat Pistol Course Resistance Training Course (kettlebell, dumbbell, barbell, medicine ball, plyometrics and bodyweight training) Introduction to Restorative and Martial Arts Course (Indian club training course) Anatomy & Physiology Course Unit Physical Fitness Program Design Course (US Army Master Fitness Trainer Course Part 1). Foundations of Conditioning Course (US Army Master Fitness Trainer Course Part 2) National Academy of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer, 2006-present (currently on my 4th Recert) Certified Weight Loss Specialist Optimum Performance Training Courses for females, prenatal clients, seniors, youth and weight management. Optimum Performance Training Course for Female Clients Optimum Performance Training Course for Pre-Natal/Maternity Clients Optimum Performance Training Course for Youth Clients Optimum Performance Training Course for Senior Older Adult Clients Optimum Performance Training Course for Weight Management Integrated SAQ Training Course Integrated Core Training Course Neuromuscular Stretching Course National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE): Certified Level 2 Speed Specialist (SAQ) International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA): Certified Youth Nutrition Specialist Certified Resistance Band Instructor Perform Better Training: Functional Fitness Seminar National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) and the Spencer Institute: Certified Kung Fu Fitness Instructor Certified MMA Conditioning Coach Certified Muay Thai Fitness Instructor Certified Food Psychology Coach Certified Endurance Sports Trainer Certified Wellness Coach Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA): Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Multiple Client Training Course Penn State University: Principles of Nutrition Course Coastline Community College: Exercise Physiology Course Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI): Professional Fitness and Nutrition Course American Red Cross & American Heart Association: CPR / First Aid / AED Certification Courses Fitour Certifications: Motherwell Maternity Fitness Course Certified Advanced Nutrition Advisor International Fitness Association (IFA): Certified Seniors Fitness Instructor Certified Sports Nutritionist Certified Aerobics & Fitness Instructor Expert Rating Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer Certified Sports Nutritionist Certified Master Trainer Calisthenics Kingz: Certified Elite Calisthenics Specialist Training For Warriors (TFW): Certified TFW Level 1 Instructor Certified TFW Level 2 Instructor Underground Strength Coach (USC): Certified Level 1 Underground Strength Coach Mindset Performance Institute (MPI): Certified Level 1 Mindset Specialist International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA): ISSA Elite Trainer Certified Fitness Trainer Specialist in Fitness Nutrition Specialist in Seniors Fitness Specialist in Exercise Therapy American Sports and Fitness Association (ASFA) Certified Sports Nutritionist Certified Group Bootcamp Fitness Instructor |
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| I began my journey into the martial art and fitness world as a 11 yr old, overweight kid, that needed an escape from a tough childhood. This escape, quickly became my life's passion. Everyday for 5 years, I came home from school, did my homework, went to my karate school and stayed until it closed. I quickly gathered a small following of friends and fellow students which I began assisting and training. I taught my first group karate/fitness class at 12 yrs old to the new kids that joined the school. Soon after I became an assistant instructor as a green and brown belt. I taught youth and adult, group and semi-private, karate and fitness classes in addition to my own training. At the age of 17, I graduated high school and joined the U.S. Army. I became an Infantry soldier and began the long journey of military life that spanned over 20 years and included combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Throughout the years, I trained hundreds of soldiers, in fitness and martial arts. When I was about to retire, I decided to do what I love and I became a certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist. Due to injuries sustained while on active duty, I couldn't run anymore, could barely walk upstairs and I couldn't squat or bend my knees and my back was shot. 20 years of physical therapy and chiropractor visits did little to help. Through following my own nutrition program and strength and conditioning program, that I developed over the years, I am now able to sprint, run stairs, jump, squat, deadlift and lunge with fairly heavy weight. I have proven that my own methods work by using it on myself. 35 years later, I am using my tried and proven program to help people just like you. |
Military Qualifications include: Infantry, Long Range Surveillance Leader, Long Range
Reconnaissance Patrol Leader, Ranger, Airborne, Jump master, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Rappel
master, Man Tracking, Jungle Warfare, Survival.
Reconnaissance Patrol Leader, Ranger, Airborne, Jump master, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Rappel
master, Man Tracking, Jungle Warfare, Survival.