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Eddie Puskarich

Peachtree City,GA

Summary

Certified Personal Trainer offers 25 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training and nutrition plans to maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise. Passionate about all topics related to health and fitness in order to educate clients and maximize their potential for a healthy and active life.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Pickleball Coach

Fitness54
05.2022 - Current
  • Expertise in coaching players from beginning level to advanced.
  • Organization of group classes to teach the fundamentals of pickleball.
  • Charitable events to raise money for local community organizations.
  • PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) certified instructor through USA Pickleball.
  • Organized Round Robin events to connect other players.

Small Business Owner

Total Fitness Personal Training
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Started a personal training business to meet demands of in-home clients.
  • Designed programs to meet fitness goals
  • Provided general nutritional advice and meal plans to achieve desired weight loss goals.
  • Managed daily operations including marketing to attract potential clients.
  • Enhanced company reputation by consistently delivering exceptional training and results.

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Build A Body Personal Training
08.2008 - 07.2013
  • Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Provided fitness assessments and recommendations to employees of local companies as part of a corporate fitness initiative.

Certified Personal Trainer

Springside Racquet And Fitness Club
07.2004 - 02.2007
  • Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • World Instructor Training School Certified
  • Instructor for spin class and kick boxing

Education

No Degree - Physical Therapy Assisting

Stark State College
Canton, OH

Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology - Electronics

National Institute of Technology
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
07.1986

Bachelor's of Education - Music Education

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
03.1975

Skills

    • Corrective Exercise Strategies
    • Balance and Stability Training
    • Specialist in Senior Fitness
    • Nutritional Guidance Expertise
    • Body composition analysis
    • Post-Rehabilitation Training
    • Client Assessment Proficiency
      • Group and individual instruction
      • Resistance Training Principles
      • Exercise program design
      • Functional Movement Training
      • Certified in CPR/AED
      • Core Strength Development
      • High-Intensity Interval Training

Certification

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

ISSA Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist

ISSA Certified Senior Fitness Specialist


Previous Certifications held:

ACE

ACSM-CPT

AFAA

NSCA-CPT


Additional Coursework:

HIIT Training

Diabetes and Weightloss Management

Timeline

Certified Pickleball Coach

Fitness54
05.2022 - Current

Small Business Owner

Total Fitness Personal Training
09.2013 - 10.2014

ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Build A Body Personal Training
08.2008 - 07.2013

Certified Personal Trainer

Springside Racquet And Fitness Club
07.2004 - 02.2007

No Degree - Physical Therapy Assisting

Stark State College

Diploma in Electronic Engineering Technology - Electronics

National Institute of Technology

Bachelor's of Education - Music Education

Youngstown State University
Eddie Puskarich