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 Author / President, (Dec. 1996 - Present)
ExRx.net, LLC, KC, MO
Created and maintained ExRx.net (over 2000 pages)
A free web resource for exercise professionals, coaches,
and fitness enthusiasts.
Hosts about 30,000 individual visitors daily from all over
the world; nearly 6 GB of traffic daily.
Exercise Instruction, Fitness, Diet/Nutrition, Fat Loss,
Psychology, Testing, Kinesiology, etc.
Includes over 760 animated exercises and 45 illustrated muscles.
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).
Commended by Dr. Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., Fitness Research
Director, South Shore YMCA:
"Congratulations on your superb website. The quality
and quantity of information is truly remarkable."
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.