The Shift Method Podcast

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 o...

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. Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Journey to Purdue: 0:04:45 Getting into Fitness: 0:10:50 Confidence With Working Out: 0:21:55 Fitness Profession: 0:29:10 The Fitn...

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 eventua...

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...

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 kinesiol...

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 t...

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...

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 bodie...

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.  Time stamps: Intro: 0:00:00 Fitness Careers & Experience: 0:05:05 Psychology of Coach...

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.  For coac...

In this episode of The Shift Method Podcast I have a conversation with a friend and former colleague of mine, Hannah Thompson!    Hannah is a registered dietitian, ACE-certified personal trainer, and owner of Health with Hannah, a virtual private practice in which she counsels and coaches clients on both nutrition and fitness. She is a Purdue University graduate, Midwesterner, and d...

In today's episode of The Shift Method Podcast (TSM) we have an amazing guest in Elias Figueroa. Elias is currently the Lead Personal Trainer at Purdue's Recreation & Wellness Center. A native of Los Angles, Elias is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Health & Kinesiology with a certificate in Entrepreneurship at Purdue University with aspirations owning his own gym. Elias is an ACE certified...