Personal Trainer and Athletic Development Coach, Health Coach
Danny Jun
Simon Fraser University – BSc.Kinesiology (Active Health & Rehab concentration), ACE fitness nutrition, ACE Personal trainer, Crossfit Level 1 & 2, Precision Nutrition – Level 1 Certified
Athletic background
– Competitive soccer, basketball, track and field
– Bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, Crossfit
How did I get into coaching:
I became an exercise professional because it’s a way for me to serve others and connect with people. Growing up, taking care of myself with movement and healthy nutrition was fulfilling but also challenging. At the time, I thoughtthere was only one way to stay healthy; lift lots of weights and meticulously track your food. With this idea in mind, as soon as I turned 18, I certified myself as a personal trainer and enrolled in a prestigious Kinesiology program.
As I developed with my education and coaching experience, I quickly realizedthat my preconceived notions about health were misplaced. Today, my practice looks very different from what it looked like 6 years ago. Ask me again in another 6 years, and I’m sure it will be completely different.
Although my practice continues to change, why I became an exercise professional and why I continue to work in this industry has stayed the same:to serve others and connect with people.
My Coaching Philosophy:
1. Judgement-free
No matter how much or little you exercise, what you eat, or how ready you are for change, I am here to listen and work with you without judgement.
2. Client centered
It’s not about any diet, workout routines, how you should eat or what body percentage you should be at. It’s about you. And your exercise or nutritional plan should respect your individuality.
3. Evidence based
I use the latest research to inform my guidelines and recommendations. More importantly, I use an evidence-based approach to figure out what works the best for you as an individual.
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Academic/professional projects:
1 .A scoping review of the literature on exercise/physical activity adherence – Self directed studies
2. An evidence-based guideline to increase client exercise/physical activity program adherence – Protocol synthesis
3. Acute effects of resistance and high intensity interval training protocolson heart rate variability and fatigue- Wearable technology experiment
4. Individualized training program for professional- level lacrosse player -Evidence-based program synthesis
5. The effectiveness of a gluten-free diet on treating celiac disease, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity – Literature review
6. Sodium bicarbonate and its effect on anaerobic exercise performance -Literature review
7. Effects of mobility status and sex on walking distance, walking speed, and body mass index – Data analysis & literature review
8. Health recommendations for undergraduates living away from home – Evidence-based guideline
9. Effects of Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on ADHD symptoms in children – Literature review