Tess Martinez is a proud personal trainer, a cardiac device technician, and a Purdue alum.

Along with being an ACE CPT, Tess also earned her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Exercise and Health with a minor in Psychology. During her time pursuing her degree at Purdue, she was a personal trainer at Purdue Recwell. She had the opportunity during the course of her degree to travel to China to learn and observe traditional Chinese medicine. She holds these experiences in high regard, and she believes it allowed her to grow and evolve into a more well-rounded healthcare professional today.

Now, Tess works with IU Health as a device technician. She runs a device clinic, overseeing patients with cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators.

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Nur Zafirah Azmy is the CEO (Chief Everything Officer) of Barbella Fitness where she has helped over 30 women lose weight, gain confidence, and have food freedom 😇. She is an ACE CPT who now focuses on strength training for Malaysian women.

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DJ Scott is the current Fitness and Wellness Coordinator for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, creator of the Vicarious View social media page, personal trainer, and full time family man.

The bulk of DJ's experience has been in or related to fitness within collegiate campus recreation centers. It is there, where he started as a student employee in an entry level position, to eventually working full time to  oversee students in similar positions. This has given him an  opportunity to teach and mentor a lot of students over the years. DJ's goal in this process is to help people help themselves, or in his words "Give people enough information with the proper explanation, so they can start making better decisions on their own".

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Chrisphidghe (Chris) Noel is a 2nd year Occupational therapy student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Chris is also a former ACE CPT pending re-certification and aspires to bridge the fitness industry with rehabilitation in the field of occupational therapy. Chris is Currently playing rugby with @SofloRFC as a forward.  Chris approaches fitness and health by stating “I believe in the holistic and ethical treatment of any and every patient regardless of their financial situation, background and beliefs.”

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Cassandra Ledman is an educator, clinician, clinical exercise physiologist by trade, health and fitness enthusiast, avid runner, wife, and mother of 2 crazy young boys.

She is currently working as Clinical Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology at Purdue University, where she has the privilege of providing didactic and experiential education to future young professionals in various kinesiology degree tracks.   Cassi has a lifelong passion for helping others establish healthy lifestyles, and as a clinician is particularly specialized in consultations, assessments, exercise prescription and coaching of populations with chronic conditions (especially cardiovascular and metabolic diseases).  Cassi also truly values her roles and involvement with professional organizations ACSM, CEPA, and WellCoaches.  Balancing professional and personal life is a skill she is determined to master.

Credentials: MS, ACSM-RCEP, ACSM-EIM III, NASM-CES

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For episode 7 of The Shift Method Podcast, Austin Lee and I discuss the ins and outs of hypertrophy training.

Austin is an ACE CPT, and currently pursing his Bachelor's in Health and Kinesiology with a minor in Nutrition at Purdue University. Austin specializes in program design for hypertrophy training, so this conversation is great for anyone looking to create their own program, or for coaches to gain some knowledge on training principles for programming hypertrophy based training.

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For episode 6 of The Shift Method Podcast, Coach Lucas Woody and I discuss how he went from a garage to a fitness facility and how his company, Human Movement, has adapted over time. We also discuss some of the qualities that a great coach emulates, and how Human Movement develops its coaches. Finally, we close by discussing the importance of knowing your why and purpose, and how that relates to a career path and finding fulfillment in life.

Lucas Woody is the Founder and Head Coach of Human Movement, a private fitness facility in Lafayette, IN. Lucas has one purpose in life, and that is to help others find and define their purpose, so that they may create processes towards it for a better future. His first platform for doing so was Human Movement, which serves to help clients Move Better, so that they hurt less and perform more. Lucas is also a CSCS, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, a licensed sports massage therapist, and has a Masters of Science in Kinesiology from A.T. Still University.

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Morgan Sunderland and I Shift gears a little bit with today's conversation to talk all things physical therapy! 

Morgan is a 2nd year physical therapy student at The University of Miami and an ACE CPT. Morgan's motto is "movement is the remedy, not the enemy" and aspires to help people better their quality of life by giving them the knowledge and tools necessary to take control of their bodies.  Time Stamps:

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In today's episode I have a conversation with another friend and former colleague of mine, Katie Haff. 

Katie is the current Graduate Assistant of Fitness at USF's Recreation & Wellness Center. Katie is a CSCS and has experience in exercise research, powerlifting, and strength and conditioning. 

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Katie's Instagram: @katiesedona

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In today's episode I talk to one of my closest friends and former colleagues, Brendan Adams.

Brendan is the former Lead Personal Trainer at Purdue RecWell. He's an ACE CPT and has a bachelor's in Kinesiology from Purdue University. Brendan has been personal training for 4 years and has worked with a variety of clientele, and specializes in strength training and athletic performance. 

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