Twan Nation

-My training philosophy is to educate and empower my clients to become strong, competitive, injury-free athletes – creating the best athlete without sacrificing health or well being. Whether your goal is to earn college scholarships, to lose weight and develop a healthy lifestyle, to compete in regional or national competitions, or to take your athletic career to the next level, I am ready to partner with you.

ABOUT ME:
I began my career playing football, excelling in high school and qualifying for the Cal football program. I played for the Golden Bears while earning my BS in Nutrition with a minor in Physical Therapy. In 1991, I was recruited by the Atlanta Falcons. After ending my NFL career, I dedicated myself to the fitness industry. Over the past 25 years, I have developed and opened 30 health clubs, while remaining open to new concepts from others in the field.

My experience in specialized training includes:

Training off- and in-season for Utah Jazz players Ronnie Brewer, Kyle Korver and Paul Millsap, with a focus on agility and strength training (2005-2010)
Nutritional advising and coaching for Olympic athletes including Louie Vito and others (2001-2005)
Nutrition and strength evaluations and advising for NFL athletes including Josh Savage, collegiate and NBA athletes, and European basketball players Johnny Bryant and Ryan Toolson
Working with high school athletes to develop strength and speed, coordination and explosion to help them earn full ride scholarships to D1 schools

BODYBUILDING:
I have trained competitors in all categories of bodybuilding. After powerlifting for six years and competing for five years with a bench press of 635, I helped develop several athletes in bench, squat, deadlift and power cleans. Competitors who have trained with me have brought home multiple top five and winning placements and two IFFB pro cards. Using my degree in nutrition, my focus is on creating a balanced athlete who is educated about the sport. I work with each athlete to customize a plan as they prepare for a show, and again for post-show maintenance. I am trained and certified to provide personal training, nutrition plans, show prep and after-show nutrition guidance.

CERTIFICATIONS:
BS in Nutrition
NASM with continuing education credits in:
Flexibility
Speed
Strength
Aquatic
Massage Therapy
Injury Prevention
Physical Therapy
ISSA
APEX Nutrition