The Trainer

Darren Anderson

I have been working in the fitness industry for well over 16 years.  I believe that fitness and health should be a major component in everyone's lifestyle and should be a life priority. Good health affects every aspect of our life including relationships, career, and functional capacity. The path of life is a much easier tread with a healthy body.

Credentials:

• M.S.E Clinical Exercise Physiology University of Kansas

• B.S.E Exercise Science University of Kansas

• Certified Trainer, National Strength and Conditioning Association

• CPR Certified, American Red Cross

Motivation:

Exercise has many rewarding benefits, but being able to help share the experience, benefits, and enjoyments of exercise is the most gratifying reward.

Philosophy:

Good health is not received, it is achieved! Breaking through the barriers to being successful, the hard work that comes along with that, and the process of obtaining optimal health and fitness make your achievements that more rewarding.

Favorite Quote:

You can choose to be the master of your life, or be a victim of it!

Work History:

• Has more than 15 years of personal training experience
• 3 years at Quivira Sports & Health in Kansas City
• 2 years at Moffet's Gym in Kansas City
• 1 year with the KU Fit Team
• 1 year in the KU Physiology Sports Performance/Energy Balance Laboratory
• 1 Year Total Fitness
• 3 years at Lawrence Athletic Club
• 1 Year at 24 Hour Fitness
• 3+ Years With Scott Fitness 

Specialties:

• Weight loss
• Nutrition counseling
• Resistance training
• Cardiovascular fitness
• Exercise Testing
• Diseased Populations
• Older Populations
• Athletic Performance