Dave Anderson is an elite level trainer/coach with decades of experience with proven results
Dave Anderson is an elite level trainer/coach with decades of experience with proven results.
Diverse Fitness Beginnings with Dave Anderson
His first professional fitness job was at a “Nautilus Center” while still in high school back in 1986, where he worked as a Trainer/Front Desk-Sales. He soon found an opportunity at a closer and more traditional bodybuilding-oriented gym “Muscle Exchange” where he worked from about 1986-1988, also as a Trainer/Front Desk-Sales and was soon promoted to Assistant Manager.
Dave then branched into his full-time career in Public Safety. Dave was a Firefighter/Paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer/Deputy Sheriff, he also served in the Military as a Navy Corpsman with USMC 4th ANGICO, and later as an Anti-Terrorist Port Security Specialist with USCG PSU 307.
Dave Anderson’s Continuous Fitness Commitment
Even during his various careers, Dave remained heavily involved in fitness and training both individually and professionally. He had private clients, as well as taking on additional training and instructor responsibilities for his respective agencies.
Dave became a Certified Personal Trainer by the International Sports Sciences Association – ISSA in 2000, the National Academy of Sports Medicine – NASM in 2004, and (being recognized as an elite level experienced trainer) in 2006 Dave was sent to the Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (FL) and was one of 3 Personal Trainers for the entire agency and all its employees.
Innovative Training Initiatives
He also expertly designed a unique warm-up and stretching program for his Fire-Rescue Agency for use prior to their physical training evolutions, and he assisted interested members by designing individual personal training programs for them as well. In addition, Dave owned and ran a successful Holistic Wellness Business where he was a highly sought after Trainer and Instructor, training countless individuals with proven results.
During this time, he also taught classes and trained individuals at multiple Baycare Wellness Centers (FL) and was contracted as the Director of Operations for a Muay Thai school as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu School.
Dave Anderson
Biopharmaceutical Quality Expertise
Biopharmaceutical Quality Expertise
Dave has an Operations and Quality Management background for an International Biopharmaceutical Plasma Company. He has successfully hosted CLIA and COLA laboratory audits and performed many other industry related quality investigations and audits. He has a B.S. in Business Administration, among countless other professional certifications. Dave has received numerous professional commendations, awards, medals, and letters of commendations throughout his career.
Martial Arts & Tactical Mastery
Martial Arts & Tactical Mastery
Additionally, Dave has an extensive Martial Arts and Tactical Instructor background with over 35 years of experience and holding 2 Black belts. Due to his intense dedicated training, he even had an invite to attend the Olympic Training Center for Judo when he was 18. He ran and coached an MMA Team and fighters in the early and mid 90s. He has trained with MMA fighters way back from UFC 1 and many others who fought in the early UFC events, as well as other promotions. Dave is also a Wrestling Coach and Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor, among other related accomplishments.
Diverse Coaching Expertise
Dave has trained everyone from those just wanting to lose some weight and get in better shape, to elite special operators and amateur and professional athletes, and everyone in between. Dave is passionate about helping people and seeing their amazing results and increased happiness. He is a dedicated professional, and many of his clients have even become longtime friends.
