Luke Connell, MS, CSCS

Luke Connell has personally trained executives, celebrities, professional and performance athletes from Division I, NFL, MLB, and WNBA, celebrities, pregnant women and people preparing for joint replacement as well as those in post-surgery recovery. Working with people of diverse backgrounds, Luke's rehabilitation experience include:

• Total or Partial Knee Replacement
• Pre and Post-Op Recovery from ACL Surgery
• Pre and Post-Op Hip Replacement
• Rotator Cuff Impairments and Injuries
• Bulging or Ruptured Lumbar Discs
• Compressed Lumbar Spine
• Cervical Spine Impairments

Having successfully run multiple commercial gyms, fitness facilities and rehabilitation practices, he is accomplished in exceeding sales, facilities set-up and operations management, finance and customer satisfaction targets. Working as a fitness professional since 2000, his goal is to help people safely meet and exceed their fitness goals. Luke understands health and fitness are not always easy, but by being proactive about your diet and getting proper exercise, you can live a longer, have a healthier life……and Luke Connell is just the person you can trust to guide you through it.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®)

The CSCS is a certification provided by the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) that is generally regarded as the "gold standard" of training certificates. CSCS Certification requires a minimum of Bachelor Degree who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention.

The nature of a CSCS’s job is working with sports teams to develop safe and effective strength and endurance training programs. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists have an extensive knowledge of nutrition, training techniques and injury prevention methods. Compared to Certified Personal Trainers, CSCSs have tougher standards when it comes to certification. CSCS may also work as strength coaches, physical therapists and CPTs.

Background and Education

Luke's solid education formed the foundation of his success. As a college football athlete, he was motivated to graduate with a B.S. in Exercise Science from East Stroudsburg University and then continued his education with a M.S. in Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning from East Stroudsburg University.

He published his Masters Thesis - Gait Training in the Elderly - to educate health practitioners on how to work with the elderly to effectively improve balance and strength and correct walking technique to prevent falls.

Luke Connell has worked with many health clubs as well as retirement communities. He has hired and trained fitness instructors, promoted popular weight management programs/seminars and expanded membership sales in the facilities where he has worked.