#43 Strength, Adaptation, and Development with Justin Kerley
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