Experience
| Jake began running at age 14 years old and competed in two marathons before he turned 17 (see News). In the off season from competitive running, he earned four varsity letters and was a three time captain of his schools wrestling team. Jake is currently training for his second bodybuilding show in summer 2009.
Jake draws on own athletic background, his experience working with a diverse group of clients, and knowledged gained from degree work in Exercise and Health Promotion (BS, expected May 2009) to motivate and coach others to achieve their own health and fitness goals. He enjoys working with clients from different backgrounds and believes that no goal is unattainable with a positive attitude and a drive to succeed. |
| Education | • BS, Exercise and Health Promotion, Virginia Tech (2009) | |||
| Certifications | • American Council on Exercise certified Personal Trainer • American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer • CPR and First Aid via the American Red Cross |
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| Experience | • Personal trainer since 2006 through VT Fitness Personal Training and Blacksburg Health & Fitness at the Weight Club • 800+ hours with 50+ clients • Over 300 hours volunteer work in rehabilitation programs • Instructional experience in wrestling • Facilitator of Basic Nutrition classes through the Schifert Health Center |
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| Areas of Expertise | • Special populations • Preventive and therapeutic exercise • Basic nutrition • Weight management • Strength training • Training programs geared toward running and wrestling |
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| Accomplishments | • 2008 NGA 10th Annual World Bodybuilding Championships - third place men's middleweight • 2002 Trigon Bay Bridge Marathon Division Winner • 2001 Richmond Marathon 8th in Division • Competed in over 30 races • Three-time captain of high school varsity wrestling team |
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| Related Coursework | Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Applications of Clinical Exercise Programs, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Preventive and Therapeutic Exercise, Athletic Injuries, Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Epidemiology, Weight Training, Personal Training, Health Counseling, Personal Health, Foods and Nutrition, Nutrition Across the Lifespan, Metabolic Nutrition. | |||
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| Favorite Foods | Oatmeal and peanut butter, burritos, fish tacos, enormous salads, whey protein and cheese fries (off-season only) |
