Kelli Brightwell holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Texas A & M University. Her passion for youth development led her to become an instructor at Colorado State University-Pueblo, where she teaches courses in strength and conditioning, health and functional movement. She is also a Vertimax Master Trainer and Ambassador, teaching about programming, maintenance, and use of the Vertimax product line.
Al and Kelli continue their discussion about the importances of hands-on trainer training, and the role that in person experience plays in developing the most effective trainers and athletes. Kelli is a dedicated coach and trainer and she shares her enthusiasm for gaining knowledge and building up the next generation of athletes and trainers.
Key Takeaways:
[1:06] Kelli’s work as a VertiMax Master Trainer and Ambassador and more.
[2:25] The legacy of Vertimax is built to last.
[4:06] Why is athletic and physiology education so important to Kelli?
[6:23] From kinesiology and sports performance education to hands on experience.
[8:28] Kelli’s greatest learning has happened by actually doing.
[9:40] As an educator, Kelli can clear up the field and explain the why behind training.
[11:57] The importance of in-person training and education.
[13:07] VertiMax training is fun.
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Tweetables:
“In this field, you have to have a lot of experience. You have to learn by doing.”
“As an educator, you’re able to better the field.”
