4236 Bell St, KC, MO 64111

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Internet site: www.ExRx.net

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Education

M.S. Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology & Psychology), Kansas State University (KSU), May 1996.

• Independent Study: created fitness testing and prescription database program (FitTrek).
• Master's Report: "An Interactive Multimedia Computer Database of 250 Weight Training Exercises".

B.S. Exercise Science, Kansas State University (KSU), May 1991.

• Assistant Strength Coach (practicum) under Coach Jerry Palmeri (currently head strength & conditioning coach for New York Giants).
• Into Family Scholarship recipient

Work Experience

Internet Publisher / President, (Dec. 1996 - Present) ExRx.net, LLC, KC, MO

• Created and maintained ExRx.net (2000 content pages)
  • A free web resource for exercise professionals, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts.
• Hosts about 50,000 individual visitors daily from all over the world.
• Exercise Instruction, Fitness, Diet/Nutrition, Fat Loss, Psychology, Testing, Kinesiology, etc.
• Includes over 1400 animated exercises cross referenced with a kinesiology database.
• Recommended resource in ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (2005, pgs 224, 349).
• Featured in "Pre-Participate Health and Fitness Assessment", Fitness Management (Feb. 2002, pgs 44-49).
• Also created: AnatomicallySpeaking.com, BullyCardGame.com, and Weewok.com.

Fitness Trainer, (Nov. 2001 - April 2002 & April 2003 - April 2005) YMCA, Olathe, KS.

• Instructed and developed exercise programs for clients and orientated new members to facilities.
• Promoted Internship program, volunteered for community projects.

Fitness Director, (April 2002 - March 2003) YMCA, Bonner Springs, KS.

• Organized and promoted YMCA fitness programs: personal training, equipment orientations, fitness testing, youth exercise, PFP & PFP II, Get Real weight management, martial arts, KidZone, Women on Weights, aerobic and group exercise, etc.
• Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised fitness attendants, gym attendants, personal trainers, and group exercise instructors.
• Organized the first annual community health fair and blood drive.
• Instructed Fitness Testing Trainings for the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
• Produced newsletters and the first YMCA E-Letter in the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, promoting upcoming events to members and visitors.
• Lead association task force meetings within the YMCA of Greater Kansas City: developed programming to improve membership retention.

Fitness Trainer, (Nov. 2001 - April 2002) Jewish Community Center, Overland Park, KS.

• Instructed and developed exercise programs for clients and assisted members.

Fitness Trainer, (Dec. 1999 - Nov. 2001) Prairie Life Center, Overland Park & Olathe, KS.

• Instructed and developed exercise programs for clients and orientated new members to facilities.

Fitness Director, (June 1996 - Dec 1999) Athletic Club of Overland Park, Overland Park, KS.

• Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised staff; identified needs and delegated responsibilities.
• Assisted members with fitness programs: fitness counseling, exercise instruction, fitness testing.
• Organized and promoted events: basketball, racquetball, squash, volleyball, lock-ins, etc.
• Supported staff: computer technical support, special events, miscellaneous operations of club.
• Identified and specified equipment needs, recommended purchases, ordered equipment.
• Supervised and maintained weight rooms, cardio room, and athletic office.

Fitness Director, (Jan. 1993 - May 1996) Dept. of Kinesiology, KSU, Manhattan, KS.

• Managed university/community fitness facility & Kansas Farm Bureau corporate wellness program.
• Instructed, supervised, and evaluated practicum students at wellness & fitness centers.
• Interviewed, hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised up to two dozen staff a semester.
• Educated, screened, tested, counseled, orientated, and assisted participants.
• Developed fitness programming for state and corporate employees, students, and community.
• Budgeted, purchased, and maintained facility equipment, supplies, and services.
• Promoted program through printed media, displays, multi-media, workshops, and health fairs, etc.
• Programmed fitness management databases and maintained Macintosh computer network (LAN).
• Doubled KSU membership revenues and increased KFB CWP attendance to record numbers.

Peer Fitness Educator, (Sept. 1989 - Feb. 1991) Lafene Health Center, KSU, Manhattan, KS.

• Counseled and educated students in exercise and nutrition, administered fitness tests.
• Presented fitness seminars for campus organization.
• Represented KSU Lafene Health Center at educational and promotional events.

Resource Manager, (June 1985 - Feb. 1987) University Information Center, KSU, Manhattan, KS.

• Supervised and trained volunteer staff with the use of the KSU information center.
• Assisted students seeking information; retrieved, organized, and updated resources.
• Presented wellness and fitness seminars to campus living organizations.
• Represented and promoted KSU information center at special events.

Weight Training Instructor, (July 1983 - July 1984) McPherson YMCA, McPherson, KS.

• Developed, organized, promoted, and instructed progressive weight resistance classes.

Related Activities

Club Boris, (2005) Trained under USA Weightlifting Coach Boris Urman (Junior World & USA Olympic Coach).

YMCA Training Certifications & Courses

• Flexibility Training (May 15, 2004)
• Advanced Resistance Training Techniques, (June 12, 2003)
• Resistance Training in Aerobics, (June 12, 2003)
• Program Trainer Orientation, (Dec. 12, 2002).
• YMCA Membership by Design, (Dec. 3, 2002).
• Principles of YMCA Health & Fitness, (May 30, 2002).
• YMCA Personal Training Instructor Certification, (Jan.12-13, 2002)

Obesity and Kansas City's Kids, (Jan. 29, 2003) Reardon Convention Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

SWIS International Weight-Training Injuries Symposium, (Nov.16-18, 2001), Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

KU Strategies for Treating the Overweight & Obese Individual, (Oct. 23-24, 1999), Kansas City, MO.

KSU Employee Fitness Coordinator, (Jan. 1993 - May 1996) HealthQuest (State of Kansas, Personnel Services, Health Benefits).

KSU Healthy Campus 2000 Advisory Committee, Former member.

KSU Campus Advisory Board on Substance Abuse, Former member.

1990 Mr. Kansas, National Physique Committee (NPC) of the USA.

• 1990 NPC Kansas Bodybuilding Champion (Heavyweight & Overall).
• Competed in 1990 NPC Men's National Bodybuilding Championships.
• Promoted and produced several state and regional NPC bodybuilding events.