Profile
Gordon Waddell
VERONA, NJ US 07044
(973) 865-6691
http://www.Advanced-Fitness-Concepts.com
About
Gordon Waddell, PES, CSCS, CES is the founder of ADVANCED FITNESS CONCEPTS, a human performance company focused on improving health and fitness by using cutting edge science and training techniques. He formed this company in 2006 after serving for 6 years as the Fitness Director and Head Trainer for the area’s largest commercial gym. Where he learned first-hand that the commercial gym industry does NOT care about the health of the individual or the quality of the training provided; just how much can the trainer sell. Gordon believes knowledge is power and is constantly in pursuit of ways to increase his knowledge of training, injury rehabilitation, sports conditioning, nutrition, anatomy and physiology. He has earned an honors degree in Exercise Physiology Summa Cum Laude from William Paterson University and a Masters degree in Exercise Science from Montclair State University. He plans to pursue his Doctorate in Movement Science. Realizing that academic knowledge must be combined with practical skills to be useful & effective; he holds certifications from the industry’s leading organizations including but not limited to: National Academy of Sports Medicine, National Strength & Conditioning Association, The CHEK Institure, and USA Weightlifting. Gordon has been a leader in the fitness industry for over 10 years. His work experience is as diversified as his education, encompassing: Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation; Sports Performance Training & Conditioning; Cardiac Rehabilitation and Nutritional Counseling. This eclectic approach to training allows him to achieve SUPERIOR results across a wide population. His areas of specialization include: Orthopedic exercise & injury post-rehabilitation; Sports conditioning; and Special populations. Gordon is available for personal training, seminars, and program design in Essex & Passaic County, NJ. Private studio and in-home.
Ace Certifications
Medical Exercise Specialist (Gold Certified)
Years Certified with Ace
26
Programs and Rates
Private Personal Training Sessions: $75.00
Semi-private / Small Group Training: $100.00
Years in the Industry
16-20 years
Areas of Focus
Active Aging
Corrective Exercise
Disease Considerations
Fitness
Nutrition
Program Design
Strength Training
Wellness
Women's Health
Specialist Programs
Orthopedic Exercise
Background
Medical Exercise Specialist Specific Information
Years of Experience
16-20 years
Preferred Client Type
Arthritis, Cardio Vascular Disease, Gait, Diabetes, Older Adult, Osteoporosis, Post Rehab, Other, : Athletes and Recreational Sports Performance
Client Training Locations
Home, Other, : Private Studio & In-office; Your club (only if permitted)
Average Number of Clients Weekly
0-5
