At the age of sixteen, I began to take an interest in weight training to further my abilities in sports. Over time, my interest developed into a passion to work with others, improving their abilities. With the help of mentors, I completed schooling and certification for fitness. I maintain ACE (American Council on Exercise) certification and ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine). Body builders thought the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) was the place to go for knowledge, so I completed a one year ISSA program. To gain some additional knowledge, I completed courses with the International Fitness Association (IFA). Courses were also taken with the American Aerobic Association International (AAAI).