Fitness Instructor in Personal Training

Shannon P.

Im Shannon!! Previously I was the Director of Operations at The National Personal Training Institute from 2004-2017. In 2018 I purchased the Michigan location and in 2020 changed the name to The Academy of Personal Training. Same business, improved course!

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Wayne State University. My experience includes personal training, sports specific conditioning, as well as corporate fitness/wellness. I have been teaching group fitness at Lifetime Fitness since 1999 and also part time personal training at Rochester Lifetime.

I also competed as a top 5 National Level Figure Competitor through NPC/IFBB from 2010-2016.
Some of my accomplishments:

2006 NPC MI State Figure Champion
2008 NPC Julie Palmer Showdown Figure Champion
2008 Third Place NPC USA
2009 Second Place NPC Masters Nationals
2010 First Place IFBB North American Masters Nationals

My Certifications include:
NSCA- CSCS
AFAA- GFI
NASM- CPT, PES, CNS, CES
Precision Nutrition Coach

Practical certifications in
- TRX
- Dragon Door HKC

I have been teaching others to become a personal trainer for >15 years. I have a passion for the industry and have helped many get their fitness careers started. I practice what I preach and currently train clients while updating my education in personal training.

I would love to help on your journey in the fitness field!! Please reach out for more information and I look forward to educating you:)