Nick Columbus

My fitness journey began when I played football in high school. It gave me a foundation of basic strength training, but I really fell in love with working out after I joined the United States Marine Corps. In the Marines I learned the importance of an in-shape body. It wasn’t about looking and feeling good, but about being able to keep up with the mission and supporting the Marines next to me. Upon leaving service, my love for fitness grew.

I want to help our community members develop strength through thoughtful programming and exercise selection. I like to focus on building strength through the use of compound movements such as squat, bench and deadlift. I will help you build lean muscle as well. I keep up with the current fitness requirements for our military members or those wishing to join the armed forces. I would love to help you prepare for entry to military service!

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s of Science in Geo-Environmental Science – Shippensburg University
Master’s of Science in Organization Development & Leadership with Business Concentration – Shippensburg University

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Personal Trainer – National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
CPR & AED – American Red Cross

EXPERIENCE

United States Marine Corps – Infantry Squad Leader, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
Resistance and cardiovascular training, focused on functional fitness (20+ years)
High School Football volunteer defensive end coach (3 years)

AREAS OF FOCUS

Military Service Fitness Prep
Optimum Performance Training
Fostering a Healthy Lifestyle and Overall Wellness
Strength Training
Muscle Building
Fat Loss
Functional Fitness
General Nutrition

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Earning the title Marine
1st Class Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Performance for every test iteration while in service
Becoming a Certified Personal Trainer