Description

This week's podcast episode features Justin Kerley. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, Justin has positioned himself as a top-tier trainer in the industry working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. He has a specialization in strength and mobility and is a former professional wrestler who has gone toe to toe with the likes of 'The Big Show' on national television.

Justin is also a proud gym owner at 'Kerley's Fitness' which operates out of Fort Collins, Colorado. He has certifications in NASM CPT, USAW Barbell Lifting, Stick Mobility, Functional Range Conditioning, and more. He is also a group fitness instructor and Olympic lifting coach.  

In this podcast we discuss:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 04:00 - Training for professional wrestling
• 07:12 - A week in the life of a pro wrestler
• 10:54 - Mobility and the art of Jiu-Jitsu
• 13:20 -  Client discomfort with training from the floor
• 17:25 - Moving from California to Colorado and opening a gym
• 23:22 - Industry observations a year into the pandemic
• 26:40 - The surprising costs of opening a new facility
• 30:43 - Adapting and developing as a gym owner and new father
• 36:19 - Dream jobs
• 39:21 - Broadcast censorship
• 42:30 - Looking back on a professional wrestling career
• 45:22 - Unconventional training and play
• 53:57 - Superheroes and comic books

More from Justin:

https://www.instagram.com/kerleysfitness/

https://www.facebook.com/KerleysFitness

https://www.kerleysfitness.com