Kyle Waugh PTA, CSCS, CPT and Levi Kirpatrick CSCS, CPT discuss the qualities you should look for in a good personal trainer when seeking a fitness professional and the future of the fitness industry. Levi is passionate about the health, fitness, and sport performance industry.  He is the program manager and instructor at the Lexington Healing Arts Academy, where he supports the education, certification, and training of fitness and nutrition coaches. From the conversation, we took away the top ten qualities you should look for in a personal trainer.  

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About Our Guest:  

Levi Kirkpatrick is passionate about supporting health, fitness, and sport professionals.  As program manager and instructor at the Lexington Healing Arts Academy, he supports the education, certification, and training of fitness and nutrition coaches by promoting an integrated approach and culture of excellence.   Levi began coaching in 2003 after completing the speed skating coaching program offered through the US National Governing Body ("NGB") for the sport.  While competing both internationally and domestically in the speed skating, he coached skaters of various ages and abilities.  During this time he also facilitated the certification process for fellow speed skating coaches by instructing certification clinics.  His competitive career spanned for 12 years - 2002 to 2014.  During that time, he participated in two short track speed skating Olympic Trials (2006, 2010), one Winter World University Games (2007), and one long track speed skating Olympic Trials (2014).  He was a member of the United States Olympic Education Center short track team (2004-2010) and the US National Racing Program short track team (2010-2012).   Levi completed degrees in Exercise Science (2010) and Management (2015) from Northern Michigan University.  He currently holds coaching credentials through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), American Council on Exercise Science (Health Coach), and Precision Nutrition.   You can connect with and learn more from Levi by visiting:  www.levitkirkpatrick.com www.facebook.com/coachingpatience www.instagram.com/levi_t_kirkpatrick www.linkedin.com/in/levikirkpatrick  

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