Coach Rick
Hi everyone! My name is Rick and I run GetStrongWithUs.com & Downtown Fitness, a private gym & training studio in my hometown of Franklin NC. I have been a full time trainer since 2010 and have more certifications than I know what to do with.
Our gym is inclusive, body positive/neutral, and LGBTQIA+ owned. I am a competitive powerlifter holding several Men's NC state records and have competed in a handful of other sports over the last decade. I enjoy spending my playtime performing oldetime feats of strength, channel my AuDHD into my arts, helping with community aid projects, being a huge nerd, and hanging out with my family. So, howdy y'all... welcome to the show.
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Achievments & Credentials
CERTIFICATIONS & CAREER
I am a certified & insured Personal Trainer. I hold several certifications including ISSA Personal Trainer & Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Precision Nutrition, as-well-as holding over 2-dozen other specialty certifications. I have been a trainer & coach full-time since 2010 and have trained hundreds of clients. I also have coached award-winning athletes across several sports.
COACHING ACHIEVMENTS
Since 2016 I have been coaching athletes in Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, and Bikini. Our team over the years has produced dozens of State Lifting Records, best lifter awards, and Pro-Cards. Prior to 2016 I coached OCR and Olympic Weightlifting, and was a strength & conditioning coach for timber sport athletes.
PERSONAL ATHLETICS
I currently hold several NC Men's State Records in Powerlifting; USPA DT Open Bench Press (75kg Class), USPA DT Submaster S/B/D/T (75kg Class). I have competed at DT Nationals and Worlds (Silver Medal). Aside from Powerlifting, I have competed in OddLift-Strongman competitions, Olympic Weightlifting, Crossfit, and Obstacle Course Racing, even finishing at the World's Toughest Mudder in 2011.
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